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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 13
March 28, 2017 | David Farnor“Finally, we get to spin something!” says one of Seth Wright’s (Kal Penn) staff in Episode 13 of Designated Survivor. That’s right, folks: Designated Survivor is entering the world of politics with a capital “p”. After 12 pretty much relentless … Read More
Twin Peaks Season 1: Unlike anything else on TV
March 28, 2017 | Simon KinnearDavid Lynch’s surreal, experimental, cinematic mystery has lost none of its power to surprise and beguile.Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead: Season 7, Episode 15
March 27, 2017 | Neil BrazierThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on below after the broadcast for additional spoilery bits. For information on how to watch it, click here.
In this season’s penultimate episode, nothing really changes, as Alexandria prepares for war with the Saviours, … Read More
Catch up TV review: Unreported World, Three Wives, One Husband, Yorkshire: A Year in the Wild, Saturday Night Takeaway
March 26, 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
Line of Duty Season 3: A surprising, visceral ride
March 26, 2017 | Helen ArcherNever seen Line of Duty? For a spoiler-free look at the show, and why it’s worth catching up, click here.
The first two seasons of Line of Duty established it as a programme concerned with examining the way in which … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow, Season 5, Episode 16 (Checkmate)
March 26, 2017 | Matthew TurnerArrow reveals its bad guys on one of the best episodes of the season so far.Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Season 2, Episode 14 (Moonshot)
March 26, 2017 | Matthew TurnerThe team head into space to intercept the Apollo 13 mission and Stein bursts into song in another terrific episode.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Iron Fist Season 1 (Episodes 6, 7 and 8 – spoilers)
March 25, 2017 | Chris BryantIron Fist steps up its fight game, but the season’s wayward middle continues to frustrate.Read More
UK TV review: 24: Legacy Episode 4 and 5 (3pm to 5pm)
March 22, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 3. Catch up with our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 here.
“I’m losing my mind here!” cries Isaac in 24: Legacy. And after five episodes of the show’s new incarnation, we know the feeling. … Read More
UK TV review: Broadchurch Season 3, Episode 4
March 22, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not caught up with Broadchurch Season 3? Read our spoiler-free review of Episodes 1 and 2 here.
DI Hardy on a date. That’s the most unexpected twist yet in Broadchurch’s twist-filled third season. Chris Chibnall’s drama, … Read More
















