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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
BBC Three TV review: 2016 Comedy Feeds
September 10, 2016 | David FarnorAnother year, another batch of Comedy Feeds from BBC Three. Available to watch exclusively on BBC iPlayer, the online channel’s series of pilots are an established platform for the next generation of British comedy talent.
Now on their fourth run, … Read More
Top 11 episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series
September 9, 2016 | Mel KeableWith Star Trek: Discovery almost here, we continue our #BackTrek countdown through the best bits of the sci-fi series to date.
As of this week, Star Trek is now 50 years old. Created by Gene Roddenberry, the sci-fi series about … Read More
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
















