TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Walter Presents first look TV review: Acquitted (Frikjent)
January 12, 2017 | David Farnor
A compelling study of the past haunting the present.Read More
UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 9
January 11, 2017 | David Farnor
“Come to England. Shit weather. Shit beer.” Yes, The American is back and he’s as unfunny as ever. That feeling of deja vu is in a lot of Episode 9 of The Grand Tour, as it continues to delve into … Read More
Why you should catch up with Sneaky Pete
January 10, 2017 | Ian Winterton
Already seen Sneaky Pete? Read our spoiler-filled review here.
The pilot episode of Sneaky Pete, released in August 2015, was a modestly pleasing crime drama, but, had it not been for the cliffhanger reveal that the series’ villain was Bryan … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Crown Season 1 (spoilers)
January 8, 2017 | David Farnor
We take a spoiler-filled look at the second half of Netflix’s The Crown. Not seen the whole season? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
Read our interviews with The Crown’s cast and crew
“Who wants transparency when … Read More
Catch up TV review: The Voice UK, No Offence, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Halcyon, Unforgotten
January 8, 2017 | 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: Tarzan and Jane
January 8, 2017 | David Farnor
Tarzan becomes Spider-Man of the jungle in this likeable reboot that makes an outdated character feel more relevant.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: A Series of Unfortunate Events
January 8, 2017 | Nathanael Smith
Don’t watch this, unless you want to be delighted by one of Netflix’s sharpest, funniest family shows.Read More
Walter Presents TV review: Match Day
January 6, 2017 | David Farnor
This detective mystery doesn’t volley you with revelations and dead bodies, but when Match Day shoots, it certainly scores.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock Season 4, Episode 1 (The Six Thatchers)
January 5, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains minor spoilers.
There’s a thin line between clever and clever-clever. In the past, the BBC’s modern reboot of Sherlock has walked it like Johnny Cash in his prime, allowing Sherlock to be clever-clever and the show to … Read More
UK TV review: Vikings Season 4, Episode 14 and 15
January 4, 2017 | David Farnor
A moving double-bill sees Vikings at its very best as the ambitious Season 4 continues.Read More
