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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 5 (How Does She Do It?)
December 3, 2015 | David FarnorHow does she do it? Not always that well, judging by Episode 5 of Supergirl. Originally intended to be Episode 4, before the Paris attacks caused it to be delayed (correctly, me might add) due to a bomb-themed story line, … Read More
UK TV review: Catastrophe Season 2
December 3, 2015 | David Farnor“Quite possibly the best comedy you’ll see all year” is how we described Season 1 of Catastrophe, which aired on Channel 4 at the beginning of the year. Now, before 2015 is over, the show has already returned for a … Read More
Top 10 running gags from How I Met Your Mother
December 3, 2015 | Mark HarrisonAll nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother are now on Disney+ UK. To celebrate, we look at the best running jokes from the show. Warning: This article contains very mild spoilers for all nine seasons, with some broad … Read More
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















