TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
UK TV recap: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 1, Episode 2
March 12, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
Presumably, there was a lot of discussion, both on The CW in the US and Sky in the UK, about whether to air both episodes of the Legend pilot back to back. Ultimately, it was probably … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 11
March 11, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
We’re halfway through the season now, which is typically where things slow down a bit before the show begins gathering momentum for the finale. Hell, main villain Damien Darhk openly gave Oliver a couple of weeks … Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: House of Cards Season 4, Episodes 5 and 6
March 11, 2016 | Chris Bryant“It’s not just about the law, it’s about ethics.” “Then change your ethics.”
Episodes 5 and 6 of House of Cards Season 4 follow Frank’s struggle to survive the brutal events of Episode 4, and Claire’s decision to seize as … Read More
UK TV review: Hap and Leonard (Episode 1)
March 10, 2016 | David Farnor“So what’s it with the two of you anyway?”
That’s the question a lot of people will be asking at the end of the first episode of SundanceTV’s Hap and Leonard, available to watch in the UK on Amazon Prime … Read More
UK TV review: Agent Carter: Season 2, Episode 7 (Monsters)
March 10, 2016 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on at the bottom for additional, spoilery analysis.
The villains rally in this week’s episode of Agent Carter, as Dottie Underwood is in the clutches of Whitney Frost, and Vernon Masters turns the screws … Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Bosch Season 2 (Episodes 1 to 5)
March 9, 2016 | Neil BrazierRead our interview with lead actor Titus Welliver.
Six months after the events of Season 1 and Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) is back at the LAPD with more murder to solve. Amazon’s detective show hasn’t lost any of its gritty … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 4
March 8, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains minor spoilers.
Mike is back with a vengeance in Episode 4 of Better Call Saul’s second season – and how.
Jonathan Banks’ enforcer stole the show in the first season of AMC’s Breaking Bad spin-off, with an … Read More
UK TV review: The X-Files Season 10 (2016), Episode 5 (Babylon)
March 7, 2016 | David FarnorSo, you’ve just rebooted The X-Files. You only have six episodes in which to win over a new audience and justify your reboot to the old one. You’ve dabbled in some monster-of-the-week cases, you’ve indulged in some knowing humour and … Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 12 (Not Tomorrow Yet)
March 7, 2016 | Neil BrazierAlready seen Episode 12? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
“So this is the next world,” says Jesus (Tom Payne), as he and members of Alexandria infiltrate the Saviours compound. It’s an attempt to fulfil Rick’s (Andrew Lincoln) promise … Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (6th March 2016)
March 6, 2016 | David FarnorWe review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our reviews of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)
Murder
After a one-off drama a few years back, writer Robert Jones … Read More
















