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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Why you should be watching Professor T on Walter Presents
August 18, 2017 | Ian WintertonAlthough its OCD sleuth is mildly derivative, this Belgian detective show is a warm and (almost) cosy antidote to Scandi Noir.Read More
UK TV review: Preacher: Season 2, Episode 9 (Puzzle Piece)
August 17, 2017 | Chris BryantWarning this contains spoilers.
“No, I do not like cats.”
Preacher’s new antagonists get in full swing this week, going after Jesse and co. with everything they have. Herr Starr’s unique brand of indifferent ruthlessness and sexual issues lead him … Read More
UK TV review: People Just Do Nothing Season 4
August 15, 2017 | David FarnorNever seen People Just Do Nothing? Catch up with our reviews of Season 1 here and Season 2 here.
The boys are back in town. And by town, we mean Brentford. And by boys, we mean, well, exactly that. The … Read More
UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 3, Episode 7 (The Most Powerful Man in the World)
August 15, 2017 | David FarnorWith the final season of The Leftovers available all at once on-demand, we’ll be bringing you our thoughts on each episode one at a time. Warning: This contains spoilers.
“I thought we were going to do it together,” says Kevin … Read More
UK TV review: Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5
August 14, 2017 | Paul GreenwoodWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Episode 5? Click here to see how to catch up.
And breathe.
After last episode’s astonishing pyrotechnics, everyone took a few moments to calm down and get back to good old politics, rather than … Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: The Defenders
August 14, 2017 | Amon WarmannThe entertaining assembly of Netflix’s superhero series puts this corner of the MCU back on track.Read More
First look Walter Presents TV review: Valkyrien
August 13, 2017 | David FarnorThis dark, gripping Norwegian drama buzzes with the thrill of something new and original. And when was the last time you could say that?Read More
UK TV review: Cleverman Season 1
August 13, 2017 | David Farnor“You can’t just bash it on the head. There’s cultural stuff.” That’s Koen (Hunter-Page Lochard) talking about the mysterious monster killing people in Australian sci-fi Cleverman. Koen, though, is the one foretold to beat it: he’s the Cleverman of the … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Seven Deadly Sins
August 12, 2017 | Roxy SimonsAn average shonen anime, but once it hits its stride, The Seven Deadly Sins is a fun adventure to watch.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Voltron: Legendary Defender: Season 3
August 10, 2017 | Ned NewberryVoltron: Legendary defender returns with a fun but predictable third season. There are a few meaningful character developments and we’re introduced to some new characters, but much of the action that takes place won’t shock anyone who’s familiar with basic … Read More