TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Why Neon Genesis Evangelion should be your next box set
June 21, 2019 | Ned Newberry
Ghost in the Shell, Akira, anything from Studio Ghibli, these are some of the major pillars that transformed ‘Japanimation’ into the beloved anime that proliferates in popular culture. Today, another titan of anime lands on Netflix UK: Neon Genesis Evangelion, … Read More
Hometown: A Killing review: An honest look at a difficult subject
June 19, 2019 | Helen Archer
This six-part box set follows journalist Mobeen Azhar as he returns to his home town of Birkby, Huddersfield, to investigate the death of Mohammed Yassar Yaqub, who was shot by police in his car in 2017, provoking a ‘Justice 4 … Read More
UK TV review: Years and Years
June 19, 2019 | David Farnor
Russell T. Davies’ gripping portrait of a family fighting through a changing society is a hauntingly plausible state-of-the-nation thriller.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story
June 18, 2019 | Helen Archer
This clear-eyed, forensic dissection of true crime is a powerful, heartfelt, anger-inducing game-changer.Read More
Why you should be watching HBO’s Barry
June 16, 2019 | Chris Bryant
Bill Hader delivers a career-defining turn in this light-hearted dark comedy, which dazzles in the moral grey areas. Read More
Catch up TV review: Year of the Rabbit, Wild Bill
June 16, 2019 | David Farnor
What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor Season 3
June 16, 2019 | David Farnor
Netflix’s resurrected political thriller finds renewed conviction in its timely study of modern morals.Read More
Why you should be watching Netflix’s The Chef Show
June 16, 2019 | David Farnor
Jon Favreau and Roy Choi’s low-key kitchen hang-out is a fun foodie’s dream.Read More
First look UK TV review: Too Old to Die Young
June 14, 2019 | Martyn Conterio
Nicolas Winding Refn’s compellingly sordid venture into TV looks set to be very special.Read More
Catch up TV review: 63 Up, 7 Up and Me, The Truth About Chlorinated Chicken
June 9, 2019 | David Farnor
What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
