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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK TV review: The Get Down Part 2 (Episode 3 and 4)
April 20, 2017 | Chris BryantA soulful, twisting guide to poverty, fame, and freedom.Read More
First look Amazon UK TV review: Bosch Season 3
April 20, 2017 | Neil BrazierBosch returns for its third season on Amazon Prime Video, set 16 months after Season 2 ended where the eponymous detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) found out there was a lot more suspicion surrounding his mother’s death than he thought, … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 3, Episode 2
April 19, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Better Call Saul Season 3? Catch up with our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 here.
“Perfection is the enemy of perfectly adequate,” argues Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk) in Episode 2 of Better Call Saul’s third … Read More
BBC Three TV review: Murder In Successville Season 3
April 19, 2017 | Sophie DaviesBBC Three’s unique comedy series is as highly entertaining as ever.Read More
BBC iPlayer TV review: Peter Kay’s Car Share Season 2
April 18, 2017 | David FarnorSeason 2 of Peter Kay’s likeable sitcom races its way right into your heart.Read More
UK TV review: 24: Legacy Episode 9 (8pm to 9pm)
April 17, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 9. Catch up with our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 here.
Another hour ticks by and another villain is introduced, as 24: Legacy continues to stick to its tried and tested method of changing … Read More
The OA: The power of sincerity over cynicism
April 17, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen The OA? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episode here.
“Why do we always try to understand?” That’s the question at the heart of The OA, a show that’s made up almost entirely … Read More
Catch up TV review: The Knowlege, Britain’s Got Talent, Take Me Out, The Prince Story
April 17, 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 … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 16
April 16, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers
Designated Survivor channels House of Cards this episode, as the ABC thriller continues to place more emphasis on its politics. The only problem? It’s not House of Cards.
The show has made it clear in its … Read More
UK TV review: Broadchurch Season 3, Episode 7
April 16, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not caught up with Broadchurch Season 3? Read our spoiler-free review of Episodes 1 and 2 here.
“It takes all my training not to punch him in the face.” That’s Beth in the penultimate episode of … Read More