Small canvas, big ideas: Inside Instagram series Shield 5

Last week, a new TV series began, telling the story of John Swift, a security driver on the run from the authorities after being accused of stealing some diamonds and killing his colleague. It sounds like the kind of thing … Read More

Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete review: Episode 2

Warning: This contains spoilers.

With the release of Episode 2 of Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete, the writer, director and star posted the following note on his site:

“Warning: this show is not a “comedy”. I dunno what it is. … Read More

UK TV review: The X-Files Season 10 (2016), Episode 1 (My Struggle)

“The X-Files have been reopened,” says a familiar voice, as Fox’s revival of the sci-fi series begins. Yes, the show that ran for almost a decade has returned to our TV screens. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are back as … Read More

The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (7th 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.)

Camila’s Kids Company: The Inside Story

Charting the implosion of one of … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: The Jump, Sugar Free Farm, The Secret Life of the Zoo, Obsessed with My Body

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

Netflix UK TV review: Chelsea Does

How you feel about Chelsea Handler may determine how you feel about her documentary series, Chelsea Does. Netflix’s original show sees the comedian investigate a range of issues, from marriage and racism to technology and drugs. The title, though, makes … Read More

Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Ripper Street Season 4, Episode 5

Read our interview with Matthew Macfadyen and Adam Rothenberg here.

Episode 5 of Ripper Street Season 4 airs on BBC Two at 10pm on 5th September. This is a spoiler-free review.

“Men of iron? Men of smoke is what we … Read More

UK TV review: Agent Carter: Season 2, Episode 2 (A View in the Dark)

Already seen Episode 2? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.

Romance isn’t usually on the cards for Peggy Carter. Just because she’s a female lead, it doesn’t mean that Agent Carter the show should find lovey-dovey intrigue for Agent … Read More

Amazon Prime UK TV review: Black Sails Season 3, Episode 2

Thar she blows. Never before have those three words seemed so woefully inadequate. Episode 2 of Black Sails Season 3 sees the crew of The Walrus head into a violent storm – and nature throws everything it has at them. … Read More

Louis C.K.’s surprise web series: A refreshingly bold move

With a polite email sent out to his mailing list last night, Louis C.K. announced that he had a new “thing” and that you could purchase the first episode of it through his website for $5. This new thing is … Read More