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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Amazon UK TV review: American Gods Episode 7 (spoilers)
June 12, 2017 | Josh Slater-WilliamsA solid episode, although frustrating as a finale tease.Read More
Catch up TV review: Ackley Bridge, The Voice Kids, Big Brother UK 2017
June 11, 2017 | David FarnorWhat’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
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Le Mans: Racing Is Everything
June 11, 2017 | David FarnorHands up if you don’t really care about motorsports. The fact that even you will like Le Mans: Racing Is Everything is a sign of how good it is.
Amazon Studios has found strong success with its niche documentaries, following … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 5 (Episode 9, 10 and 11)
June 11, 2017 | Chris BryantSeason 5’s poetically constructed chaos is absolutely gripping.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 10, Episode 9 (Empress of Mars)
June 10, 2017 | Mark HarrisonAn enjoyably preposterous escapade that plays to Mark Gatiss’ strengths.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Orange Is the New Black Season 5
June 9, 2017 | David FarnorOrange Is the New Black accelerates to a thrilling new gear for a visceral fifth season.Read More
Trumping facts with fear: Why House of Cards Season 5 is more topical than ever
June 8, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains mild spoilers for House of Cards Season 5 and major plot details about Season 4.
“These are dangerous times.” That’s the message put out by the Underwood administration in Season 5 of House of Cards. Premiering in … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 23 (Lian Yu)
June 7, 2017 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This is a recap and contains spoilers, so do not read this until you have watched the episode. For information on how to watch it, click here.
Now that is how you do a season finale. We’ll admit, despite … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 5 (Episode 6, 7 and 8)
June 6, 2017 | Chris BryantWarning: This contains spoilers for Episodes 6 to 8 of House of Cards Season 5. Not seen the latest season? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
Having agreed to reopen voting in the uncertified states in order … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: American Gods Episode 6 (spoilers)
June 5, 2017 | Josh Slater-WilliamsAmerican Gods veers away from Gaiman’s novel for another strong episode.Read More