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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
First look UK TV review: Ash vs Evil Dead Season 1
December 1, 2015 | David Farnor“How does it feel to be back?” “Groovy.” Ash vs Evil Dead nails its homecoming in its opening episode – and this series does feel very much like a homecoming. Small-screen spin-offs from popular movie franchises have become two-a-penny in … Read More
UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 7 and 8
November 30, 2015 | David FarnorCatching up with The Leftovers? We recommend watching Episodes 7 and 8 back-to-back in one sitting. This review contains spoilers.
The Leftovers is not the kind of show that deals in cliffhangers. And Jarden is not a town of miracles. … Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (30th November)
November 30, 2015 | David FarnorFrom sports and music to drama and a series devoted entirely to colour, we review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer.
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Belgium and Great Britain go head-to-head in a historic … Read More
Amazon Prime TV binge review: The Man in the High Castle (Episodes 3 to 6)
November 30, 2015 | David FarnorRead our exclusive interview with Rufus Sewell here.
What would America be like if we lost World War II? Episodes 1 and 2 of The Man in the High Castle impressed immediately with the quality of their world-building, an elegant … Read More
Catch up TV reviews; Secret Life of 6 Year Olds, World’s Most Expensive Five, Unreported World, Suspects
November 29, 2015 | 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 … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 11 (Heaven Sent)
November 29, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
Blimey, Charlie. We’ve given out a few 10/10s this season to episodes that deserved it for entirely different reasons. The Witch’s Familiar was a big … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 7
November 27, 2015 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
Freed from the weight of having to set up the Legends of Tomorrow spin-off, this week’s episode of Arrow is something of a return to form, with everything pulling together into a cohesive and thoroughly enjoyable … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 4 (Livewire)
November 26, 2015 | David FarnorAfter a slight dip in trajectory during Episode 3, Supergirl flies right back on trick with her fourth outing, an entertaining study of female relationships, both good and bad.
The episode arrives earlier than intended, after Episode 4 of the … Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Into the Badlands, Episode 2 (Fist Like a Bullet)
November 24, 2015 | Chris BryantRead our interview with Daniel Wu, star of Into the Badlands.
“You know what’s out there beyond our borders? A big sackful of stories. It’s a wasteland, no, no, it’s a paradise, it’s a whatever.”
This week’s Into The Badlands … Read More
First look UK TV review: The Affair Season 2
November 24, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episodes 1 to 5 of The Affair Season 2.
“At first, Noah seems like the greatest guy on Earth. But then, you start to really get to know each other…”
First impressions are everything in … Read More