Why you should be watching Into the Badlands

Welcome to The Badlands, a mysterious and vibrant world created by Alfred Gough and Mike Millar in which Daniel Wu’s “Sonny” inadvertently rescues a young boy – becoming bound to him in the process.

The chaotic Badlands consist of … Read More

UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 5

“Dost thou still retain thy integrity?”

One of the best things about The Leftovers is its refusal to follow a conventional, serial narrative. Dotting about between characters, it finds the best and worst of humanity in its anthology of … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 6 (Always Accountable)

Already seen Episode 6? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.

As their mission comes to an end and they begin to make their way back to Alexandria, Daryl (Norman Reedus) gets separated from Abraham (Michael Cudlitz) and Sasha (Sonequa … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: Peep Show, As Yet Untitled, Kitchen Impossible

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: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 9 (Sleep No More)

This is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.

Let’s talk about Marmite episodes of Doctor Who. Any show has divisive episodes, ones that fans either love or hate. For every universally loved NuWho … Read More

Why you should catch up with Jessica Jones

This dark tale of a super-powered woman struggling with the consequences of abuse is one of Marvel’s smartest moves.Read More

UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 3

“How am I supposed to really become a hero if Superman has to keep saving me?” asks Kara in Episode 3 of Supergirl. “Your story, your story is just starting,” reassures her sister, Alex. It’s another of those on-the-nose moments … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: W/ Bob & David

The hits and frequent and fantastic in this very funny sketch show from Bob Odenkirk and David Cross.Read More

UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 5

This week’s episode was something of an oddity, in that it featured a crossover with a cancelled TV show (from another network, no less – something of a rarity in US TV) for seemingly the sole purpose of setting up … Read More

Sky TV review: The Last Panthers (Episode 1)

Nothing starts a story like a heist.

Heat used one to spark a confrontation between two titans of the big screen. The result was a gripping piece of cinema. If it worked for Michael Mann, it can work for … Read More