TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (24th October 2015)
October 24, 2015 | David FarnorBetween Fear Itself and Drive, BBC iPlayer’s movie collection alone is worth a click this week, but the site is as diverse as ever in its full streaming line-up, from Saxon sword-swinging and a cartoon series about a secret agent … Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: The Man in the High Castle (Episodes 1 and 2)
October 23, 2015 | David FarnorRead our exclusive interview with Rufus Sewell here.
“Our greatest days? They lie ahead!” cries a newsreel at the start of Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle. It’s telling that the show, based on Philip K. Dick’s Hugo Award-winning … Read More
Web Series of the Week: Raindance Web Fest Top 12 (Part 2)
October 23, 2015 | David FarnorIt’s hard to believe that it’s only been a month since Raindance Web Fest – and so, before we begin our weekly web series feature proper, and as Vid Fest returns at London Comic Con this weekend, we present part … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 1
October 21, 2015 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
Now that we’ve had a bit of time to think about it, it’s fair to say that Season 3 of Arrow was not its best season. It often seemed like they were either dragging their feet … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Archer Season 6
October 21, 2015 | Philip W BaylesIf re-inventing the formula of a hit show after four consistently brilliant seasons is a bold move, then going back to the old formula just one season later is insane. Thankfully, there seems to be method in showrunner Adam Reed’s … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Fargo Season 2, Episode 1 (Waiting For Dutch)
October 20, 2015 | Chris BryantThe worry for most surrounding the second season of Noah Hawley’s acclaimed Fargo adaptation is much the same worry as the first time around: can it live up to the previous Fargo? So far, so good.
Following the story of … Read More
First look UK TV review: The Muppets (2015 TV series)
October 19, 2015 | David FarnorThe Muppets misses that rainbow connection – but certainly finds your funny bone.Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 2 (JSS)
October 19, 2015 | Neil BrazierAlready seen Episode 2? Read on for spoilers.
Following on from the powerful season opening, JSS looks at what was happening inside the walls whilst Rick (Andrew Lincoln) was away. Yes, this episode doesn’t feature the grizzled leader or his … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Homeland Season 5, Episode 1
October 18, 2015 | David FarnorIt’s hard to image a more suitable title for Homeland’s Season 5 opener than “Separation Anxiety”. After Season 4’s surprising about-turn into good-again territory, drawing a line in the sand between now and the Brody-bogged days of Seasons 2 and … Read More
Catch-up TV reviews: The Returned S2, Unforgotten, TFI Friday, Wheelchair Rugby
October 18, 2015 | David FarnorWe catch up with some of the week’s TV available on Freeview VOD services.
TFI Friday – All 4
Dum dum daaaa do-do-do daaaa. (Ba-ba bum baa.) Those who still find themselves occasionally humming the theme tune for TFI … Read More















