TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
UK TV review: Marvel’s Daredevil: Season 1, Episodes 11 – 13
April 28, 2015 | Philip W BaylesThis dark, action-packed comic book series is a brave step in a new direction for Marvel that pays dividends.Read More
UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 3
April 27, 2015 | David FarnorAlready seen Episode 3? Keep reading at the end for some additional, spoiler-filled notes.
“Who are you?” Arya Stark is questioned in Episode 3 of Game of Thrones Season 5. Her interrogator is nameless – as you’d expect of anyone … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 10 (The Dead)
April 27, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
So, here we are. The end of Vikings’ third season. And, like a lot of this uneven run, it’s a mixed, but satisfying, bag.
Season 3 has often struggled for a sense of a direction, roaming … Read More
BBC TV review: Peter Kay’s Car Share
April 26, 2015 | David FarnorPeter Kay’s Car Share drives on to BBC iPlayer this weekend, with all six episodes available to stream at once. This is the first time a BBC One show has premiered online before its linear broadcast – a typically forward-thinking … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 17 (Red Hood)
April 26, 2015 | Amon WarmannLast week’s episode of Gotham was arguably one of the worst hours of the season, so it’s especially heartening that it returns with a solid effort. From Scarecrow to The Joker, the last few episodes have focused on big-name villains … Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Outlander Episode 11
April 25, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
“It’s not what you are. It’s what you think they are.”
That’s Ned Gowen to Claire and Geillis in Episode 11 of Outlander, as they face a court of witch-burning, devil-fearing Scotsfolk. It’s a welcome threat … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Flash Episode 18 (All Star Team-Up)
April 25, 2015 | Amon WarmannWith Arrow regulars Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and Ray (Brandon Routh) in Central City this week, it felt only right to tag team the review of the aptly named All Star Team-Up with our resident Arrow reviewer Matt Turner.
Amon … Read More
UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 20 (The Fallen)
April 25, 2015 | Matthew TurnerSo… that happened. We’re not at all sure what to make of this episode. On the one hand, it had some of the best moments of the season and on the other hand, it had some of the stupidest moments … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 16 (The Blind Fortune Teller)
April 24, 2015 | Amon WarmannGotham got green-lit for a Season 2 several weeks ago. Judging by the rate at which it’s cramming in characters from the Batman mythos, though, you might think that wasn’t the case.
It wouldn’t be an issue if our … Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 10 (The Forecast)
April 23, 2015 | Chris BryantDreams, hopes and goals collide in what is certainly one of Mad Men’s finest hours.Read More















