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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
UK TV review: Humans Season 2, Episode 1
November 6, 2016 | David FarnorRobots and artificial intelligence are the words of the day, thanks to Westworld. Before HBO’s sci-fi epic, though, came Channel 4’s Humans. And so it’s with no little anticipation that the show returns for a second season – and, judging … Read More
“It completely changed my perspective”: Jared Harris and Vanessa Kirby talk Netflix’s The Crown
November 6, 2016 | Matthew TurnerThis weekend marks the premiere of The Crown on Netflix. One of the most expensive shows ever made, the epic stars Claire Foy and Matt Smith as Queen Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, but its sweeping scale comes from the supporting … Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow Season 2, Episode 1 (Out of Time)
November 5, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
The superhero shows in the Arrow-verse (Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and now Supergirl) have often been distinguished by their willingness and their ability to course-correct when something isn’t working. The Season 1 finale of … Read More
BBC Three TV review: Class Episode 4 (Co-Owner Of A Lonely Heart)
November 5, 2016 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on at the bottom for spoilers. Not caught up with Class? Check out our reviews of the show so far here.
“Ruthless alien warlord seeks nice but troubled girl and wretched planet for ultimate … Read More
Walter Presents TV review: Mafiosa Season 2
November 3, 2016 | David FarnorThe Paoli family go to war in Mafiosa’s bigger, darker and grittier second season.Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 2 (The Recruits)
November 3, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
After the efficient set-up work laid down by Season 5’s opener, Legacy, Arrow continues in a very promising vein, with the establishment of Team Arrow 2.0, which includes hockey mask-wearing vigilante Wild Dog (aka Rene Ramirez), … Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: The Crown
November 2, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix’s sumptuous costume drama is a roaring, royal success.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 2
November 2, 2016 | Nathanael SmithOne of the main problems with Season 1 of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (read our review here) was that it went on way too long. There were 18 episodes and a whole lot of the middle of that was treading water, character-wise. … Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 7, Episode 2
November 1, 2016 | Neil BrazierThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on at the bottom for spoilers in full bloody detail.
While we’re still reeling from the shocking Season 7 opening, Episode 2 provides a welcome respite from fear and tension, a calmer affair – … Read More
UK TV review: Cowboy Bebop
November 1, 2016 | Ned NewberryOne of the biggest cult sci-fi classics of the 90s, Cowboy Bebop is a breathtaking, distinctive and visceral anime.Read More
















