Netflix UK TV review: Fuller House

Inspired by a particularly egregious joke in the Ace Ventura franchise, “Mr. Monopoly Man Humour” refers to empty pop cultural references that elicit laughs on recognition alone. With little risk and small gains, it’s a lazy crutch for writers, and … Read More

Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete review: Episode 5

Warning: This contains spoilers.

In my review of Episode 4 of Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete, I suggested that, based upon the ominous way in which that episode ended, perhaps Uncle Pete (Alan Alda) would die, having been shot. Uncle … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 4, Episode 1 (spoiler-free)

Opening with a foreboding scene displaying the grey area between degradation and survival, the sombre tone and dim lighting may be trademark House of Cards fare, but the tension feels higher than ever in the fourth season of Netflix’s … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 3

“You and I both know you can do this job, but you have to do it right.”

Better Call Saul continues to put the relationship between Kim (Rhea Seehorn) and Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) at the heart of Season 2 … Read More

Last Week Tonight’s takedown of Donald Trump proves John Oliver is king of satire

Donald Trump is a joke. Everyone in the UK knows this. But today, Tuesday 1st March (aka. Super Tuesday), he goes into the wave of US Republican primaries as the frontrunner – a victory that would effectively see him become … Read More

UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 11 (Knots Untie)

Already seen Episode 11? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.

Continuing with the theme of relationships in the dying world, Knots Untie looks at both ends of the connection spectrum: love and newly formed bonds. Abraham (Michael Cudlitz) is … Read More

The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (28th February 2016)

We 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.)

The Night Manager

John le Carré hasn’t been adapted for TV in … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: It’s Not Rocket Science, First Contact, The X-Files, The Brits, The Great British Sex Survey

What’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

Thirteen: BBC Three’s first online drama is far from unlucky

Earlier this month, BBC Three became the UK’s first online TV channel, using an innovative mix of BBC iPlayer and short-form content to cover everything from UFC to Death Row. On Sunday 28th February, though, the channel faces its first … Read More

UK TV review: Agent Carter: Season 2, Episode 5

This is a spoiler-free review. Read on at the bottom for additional, spoilery analysis.

Last summer, Marvel Studios proved their capering credentials on the big screen with Ant-Man, a heist movie with a super-powered twist. As usual, Agent Carter doesn’t … Read More