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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK TV review: Chef’s Table: France
September 6, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix’s mouth-wateringly good documentary series should come with a warning for your waistline.Read More
UK TV review: Mr. Robot Season 2, Episode 8 and 9
September 5, 2016 | David FarnorThis review contains spoilers. Not caught up with Mr. Robot Season 2 yet? Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 and 2.
Dogs. If you had “dogs” down on your Mr. Robot Bingo Card, congratulations: you’re our lucky winner. Because … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Narcos Season 2 (Episodes 2 to 4)
September 4, 2016 | Chris BryantWarning: This contains spoilers.
Having established a base for Escobar’s characterisation – both in the show and in history – Narcos Season 2 turns the heat up in the war against Pablo. As the search for him transitions into … Read More
Catch up TV review: Victoria, Newzoids
September 4, 2016 | 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
Why Poldark should be your next box set
September 4, 2016 | David FarnorWith Season 5 of Poldark now on Netflix UK, we look back at the beginnings of the BBC’s period drama.
Aidan Turner topless in a field was arguably the defining image of TV in 2015, thanks to Poldark. Oh yes, … Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 (Episode 3)
September 4, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
What’s the only thing harder than running a tech start-up? Running a tech start-up with your husband.
Gordon and Donna find that out the hard way in Episode 3 of Halt and Catch Fire’s third … Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire Season 3 (Episode 1 and 2)
August 31, 2016 | David FarnorHalt and Catch Fire has never been better than this stellar Season 3 opening double-bill.Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: The Collection (Episode 1)
August 30, 2016 | Helen ArcherThis weird and wonderful combination of The Sopranos and The House of Eliott has a lot going for it.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Narcos Season 2
August 29, 2016 | Chris Bryant“This wasn’t a manhunt. This was an invasion.”
After Season 1’s hard-headed rollercoaster of documentary-style anarchy, political obstacles and the grand master of drug kingpins, it’s understandable to wonder if Season 2 could possibly have much more story to … Read More
Why you should be watching Dicte: Crime Reporter
August 29, 2016 | Helen ArcherIben Hjejle shines in this multi-layered Danish drama about a crime-solving journalist.Read More
















