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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 8 (The Mask)
December 1, 2014 | Amon WarmannAlthough it’s saddled once again with an insignificant case-of-the-week, Episode 8 of Gotham does well to build on the momentum of last week’s season-high episode with some strong development in several of its arcs. Indeed, it would seem as though … Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Ripper Street Season 3 (Episode 4)
November 30, 2014 | David FarnorNew episodes of Ripper Street Season 3 are added exclusively to Amazon Prime Instant Video at 9pm every Friday.
Warning: If you haven’t seen Episodes 1, 2 or 3, this will contain spoilers.
Part of the fun of watching … Read More
VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 5 (The Secret Origin of Felicity Smoak)
November 28, 2014 | Matthew TurnerThis week’s Felicity-centric episode opens with a nicely cut-together montage of three fight training sequences: Oliver and Roy, Laurel and Ted Grant, and Thea and Malcolm Merlyn, who are continuing their training in secret now they’re now back in Starling … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Knick Episode 7
November 27, 2014 | Philip W BaylesWatching The Knick has, until now, been a pleasure tinged with frustration. From the start the show has been fascinating, its weird mix of contemporary aesthetic and turn-of-the-century world building elevating what could have been just another better-than-average drama. But … Read More
UK TV review: The Strain Episode 11 (The Third Rail)
November 26, 2014 | David Farnor“We should think this out. Regroup.” “We’ve got him on the run! We must press on!”
Episode 11 of The Strain is the entire show in a nutshell: a frantic dash through blind tunnels to find the next big confrontation … Read More
VOD TV review: American Horror Story: Freak Show Episode 6 (Bullseye)
November 25, 2014 | Alice SlaterA simmering lack of trust bubbles beneath the veneer of family values in the latest instalment of Freak Show. Despite a healthy (if not continuous) level of infighting within the troupe, the Cabinet of Curiosities has always been a sanctuary … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 7 (Penguin’s Umbrella)
November 24, 2014 | Amon WarmannOver the last couple of weeks, Gotham has been taking baby steps in the right direction. With Penguin’s Umbrella, however, the show takes a gargantuan step forward in what is its first bonafide great episode.
Last week’s hour ended on … Read More
UK TV review: Constantine Episode 5
November 24, 2014 | David Farnor“Congratulations. You’re part of the act now.”
Episode 5 of Constantine marks the introduction of a new character: Jim Corrigan. For DC fans, that name will already be triggering the excitement alarms, as he’s the one who will ultimately become … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 7 (Crossed)
November 24, 2014 | Neil BrazierAfter weeks of dedicating episodes to individual groups, Crossed jumps between all our survivors meaning that, yes, Rick (Andrew Lincoln) is back! Although his screen time and action is limited, as he leads the rescue of Carol (Melissa McBride) from … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Sons of Anarchy Season 7, Episode 11 (Suits of Woe)
November 23, 2014 | Chris BryantWith SAMCRO’s various wars nearly wrapped up and a body count that would have Hades green with envy, Sutter gets to work on the real plan in Episode 11 of Son’s Final Ride: breaking hearts.
Jax begins investigating what happened … Read More