TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
BBC Three TV review: Eating with my Ex
January 5, 2020 | Helen Archer
Fans of the bite-sized portions of ‘Eating with my Ex’ – which racked up almost 20 million views when screened last year in short episodes – will be delighted it has now been made into a more fulfilling half hour … Read More
Why Shrill should be your next box set
January 4, 2020 | Helen Archer
Top-notch writing and a glorious lead turn make this body-positive comedy a sensitive, bittersweet, funny treat.Read More
Dracula review: Bold, inventive, captivating
January 4, 2020 | Martyn Conterio
A bold, inventive, captivating and energetic take on Bram Stoker’s iconic novel. Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The Master’s past lives
January 4, 2020 | Mark Harrison
If you’ve only watched Doctor Who since 2005, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s selection of classic adventures featuring the first eight Doctors might look a bit daunting. Don’t know your Aggedor from your elbow? Turn on the TARDIS randomiser with us … Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 12, Episode 1 (Spyfall Part 1)
January 2, 2020 | David Farnor
Jodie Whittaker’s confident Doctor is back with a renewed focus, fresh stakes and an added dose of fun.Read More
Classic Doctor Who: An A to Z guide
January 1, 2020 | Mark Harrison
If you’ve only watched Doctor Who since 2005, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s selection of classic adventures featuring the first eight Doctors might look a bit daunting. Don’t know your Aggedor from your elbow? Turn on the TARDIS randomiser with us … Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Messiah
January 1, 2020 | David Farnor
Netflix’s ambiguous and timely religious thriller is stuffed with potential – sometimes, a bit too much.Read More
The Trial of Christine Keeler review: A stylish, gripping drama
December 29, 2019 | David Farnor
This stylish, gripping drama finds the female voice at the heart of the Profumo Affair.Read More
UK TV review: Marvel’s Runaways: Season 2
December 29, 2019 | Matthew Turner
With engaging characters and a potent cocktail of teen angst and comic book action, this is teen superhero TV at its finest.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: You vs. Wild
December 28, 2019 | David Farnor
Netflix’s interactive follow-up to Bandersnatch is a glimpse of TV’s future – and a reminder that it’s not ready yet.Read More
