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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
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
Netflix UK TV review: Chef’s Table
April 23, 2015 | David FarnorWait. Before you go any further, eat something. Before you watch Chef’s Table, before you read this review, before you even think about reading something to do with Netflix’s new food documentary, get something in your belly. Because this series … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 15 (The Scarecrow)
April 22, 2015 | Amon WarmannFrom the first meeting between Penguin and The Riddler to a hike in the woods, too many of the scenes in Gotham’s 15th episode hold little consequence for the show’s overarching narrative. However, The Scarecrow does succeed in the department … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2
April 20, 2015 | David FarnorAlready seen Episode 2? Keep reading at the end for some additional, spoiler-filled analysis.
“Do you think she’s safe with Littlefinger?”
That’s Brienne to Pod, as they continue their quest to pursue and protect Sansa Stark from all and sundry … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 9 (Breaking Point)
April 19, 2015 | David FarnorBreaking Point feels like a fitting title for Episode 10 of Vikings Season 3 – after all, we just saw the Norsemen get their hairy asses handed to them on a French plate.
It’s no surprise, then, that our troops … Read More















