TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 2, Episode 5 (Above the Vaulted Sky)

One of Penny Dreadful’s biggest strengths is its ability to treat sex seriously. It’s not just for titillation – although it is certainly for that as well – but it is also used to progress the show’s plot and develop … Read More

First look Netflix TV review: Sense8 (Episodes 1 to 3)

Already seen Episodes 1 to 3? Read on at the bottom for some spoiler-filled notes.

The Wachowskis begin, as they so regularly do, with elegant confusion.

Sense8, like a lot of shows, lives to intrigue and create tension through … Read More

UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8 (Hardhome)

Already seen Episode 8? Read on at the bottom for some spoiler-filled analysis.

What would you do to save your own skin? That’s the question that every character in Game of Thrones is starting to face.

It’s a crucial … Read More

TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 2, Episode 4

Some women are destined to the be the centre of attention. Others hide away, blending into the shadows like a discreet pattern on a wallpaper. Penny Dreadful explores the gulf between the two in Episode 4 of Season 2.

After … Read More

UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 7 (The Gift)

Already seen Episode 7? Read on at the bottom for some spoiler-filled analysis.

“This is the right time. And I will risk everything.”

So says Stannis – and so say we all in Game of Thrones, as Season 5 moves … Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (25th May 2015)

Bank Holidays were made for BBC iPlayer. The Beeb certainly seems to think so: the broadcaster, which is currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of BBC Films, has added no fewer than 22 movies to its streaming line-up, following their broadcast … Read More

Amazon Prime UK TV review: Outlander Episode 15 (Wentworth Prison)

Not seen Episodes 1 to 14? This will contain spoilers. Already seen Episode 15? Read on at the bottom for some additional, spoiler-filled analysis.

So, Wentworth Prison. Jamie’s held captive. Claire and Murtagh are on their way to rescue him. … Read More

UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 14 (Person to Person)

Already seen the Mad Men finale? Read on at the end for some additional, spoiler-filled analysis.

Truth well told. Mad Men’s last hour is perfectly tailored for what could be the best television show ever made.

Allowing every character’s … Read More

UK TV review: The Jinx (spoilers)

This spoiler-filled review was first published on 21st May 2015 and is based on the final three episodes of Season 1. For a spoiler-free review based on the first three episodes, click here.

“I did not knowingly, purposely lie.”

After … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Between (Episode 1)

“Don’t you think it’s only a matter of time?”

That’s the question asked by the young residents of Pretty Lake, when a mysterious plague begins to break out, killing everyone over the age of 21. It’s a neat enough premise … Read More