Amazon UK TV review: Black Sails Season 2 Episode 2 ( X )

Does it take fear or respect to command a crew? Episode 2 of Black Sails Season 2 is an interesting exploration of power and politics. The show’s sheer cast size has always attempted to present the seafaring jostle for superiority … Read More

Sky TV review: Fortitude Episode 2

Warning: If you have not seen Episode 1 of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers.

“It’s a fine place with a lot of very nice people.”

That’s DCI Morton (Stanley Tucci) in his hotel bar at the start of Fortitude Episode … Read More

VOD TV review: Broadchurch Season 2, Episode 5

Warning: If you haven’t seen Season 1, this will contain spoilers.

“Don’t get pulled into it,” says DI Alec Hardy (David Tennant) to Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman), as they continue to dig up the old Sandbrook case. “I’m going … Read More

UK VOD TV review: Girls Season 4, Episode 3

“You’re uncomfortable in your own skin and you think it’s everybody else’s problem!” an exasperated Elijah tells a characteristically mopey Hannah in this week’s episode of Girls, as he tries to give her back some of her comfortable New York … Read More

UK TV review: Constantine Episode 11 (A Whole World Out There)

Every now and then, a TV show needs a night off. An evening when it can slump on the sofa, gorge on pizza and slip on an old DVD. Episode 11 of Constantine is that episode. The DVD in question? … Read More

UK TV review: Wolf Hall Episode 2

“There’s a conversation I shouldn’t have had.”

That’s Cromwell, after talking to his sister-in-law (Saskia Reeves) in a typically dark room. It’s a key turning point in the BBC’s adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novel: after the first, somewhat dizzying, hour … Read More

Sky TV review: Fortitude Episode 1

Fortitude is on Sky Atlantic tonight at 9pm. Click here to find out how to watch it online, with or without Sky.

If you thought it was cold in Britain this January, wait until you turn on Fortitude. Sky’s Arctic … Read More

VOD TV review: Broadchurch Season 2, Episode 4 (spoiler-free)

Warning: If you haven’t seen Season 1, this will contain spoilers.

“Abby, these are people’s lives we’re talking about!” scalds Sharon (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), as the defence team for Joe Miller stroll the coastline and discuss who to pin Danny’s … Read More

UK TV VOD review: American Horror Story: Freak Show Episode 13 (Finale)

Aside from The Walking Dead (which will outlive us all), all good things must come to an end. It’s with a heavy heart that we must say farewell to the carnival, as Episode 13 marks the final chapter in our … Read More

UK TV review: Constantine Season 1, Episode 10 (Quid Pro Quo)

Constantine continues its strong run with Quid Pro Quo, an episode that ticks off yet another box on the to-do list for an excellent TV series.

We’ve written at length before about Matt Ryan’s perfect performance, the show’s understanding … Read More