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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 14 (The Return)
March 13, 2015 | Matthew TurnerAs predicted, the fact that last week’s cliff-hanger left Flashback Oliver in Starling City meant that this week’s episode pulled off a clever reversal of the show’s usual structure, with the flashback episodes occurring in Starling City and the present … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 6
March 11, 2015 | David FarnorIt’s no secret why Better Call Saul is called Better Call Saul: because, out of all the Breaking Bad characters, Saul was the one with the most interesting potential back-story. Judging by the first four episodes, Better Call Chuck, for … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 13 (Forget)
March 10, 2015 | Neil BrazierBehind the walls of Alexandria, our survivors must remain strong while they try to fit in. More importantly, they must not forget who they are.
Alexandria has proven that, even in this new world, people change. The illusion of safety … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Girls Season 4, Episode 8
March 10, 2015 | Jo BromilowMistakes are the portals of discovery, according to James Joyce. His words are emblazoned across the wall of the classroom in which Hannah imparts her own brand of wisdom this week; those being more of the school of mistakes than … Read More
Top 10 Community parody episodes
March 9, 2015 | Mark HarrisonDan Harmon’s Community does many things well, but one of the best things it does is pop culture references. The show, ostensibly a sitcom set at Greendale Community College in Colorado, is a little reminiscent of Simon Pegg and Jessica … Read More
Why Jed Mercurio’s Critical should be your next box set
March 8, 2015 | David Farnor24 with scalpels, Jed Mercurio’s fast-paced medical drama is a heart-stopping thrill ride.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 3
March 8, 2015 | David Farnor“Look at those we have sacrificed for Jesus Christ.”
That’s Floki to Ragnar after they fight Princess Kwenthrith’s snivelling brother. Vikings’ creator, Michael Hirst, has always had a strong feel for the clash of two cultures that sits at the … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 3, Episode 11, 12 & 13
March 7, 2015 | Chris BryantWarning: This contains some spoilers, although it avoids ruining major plot points.
President Francis Underwood, after a season of battling on all fronts, is finally faced with the end of the road. He’s confronted by the one challenge that … Read More
Sky VOD TV review: Fortitude Episode 6
March 6, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: If you have not seen the first five episodes of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers. Both are available to catch up with on NOW.
“What’s happened in the past few days is inexplicable.”
When the sheriff of the town … Read More
UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 13 (Canaries)
March 6, 2015 | Matthew TurnerThis week’s episode opens with a startling sequence of the two Canaries (Laurel and Sara) battling each other. As teasers go, it’s pretty effective… until Peter Stormare’s name crops up on the opening credits a few seconds later, causing any … Read More