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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
UK VOD TV review: The Leftovers Episode 10 (The Prodigal Son Returns)
November 18, 2014 | David FarnorWarning: This contains some spoilers. They’re pretty vague and harmless, but if you want to go in cold, you might want to bookmark this until you’ve seen the finale – which is already available to stream on Sky On Demand … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: American Horror Story: Freak Show Episode 5
November 18, 2014 | Alice SlaterWe aren’t usually ones to mourn the death of murderous clowns but we know a great horror character when we see one, so the flag is definitely flying at half-mast following the demise of our beloved Twisty (John Carroll Lynch) … Read More
Netflix UK VOD TV review: Gotham Episode 6
November 17, 2014 | Amon WarmannOver the past couple of episodes, Gotham has been taking small steps in the right direction and the upward streak continues in the latest hour.
Spirit of the Goat wisely seeks to attend to one of our most regular … Read More
VOD UK TV review: The Walking Season 5, Episode 6 (Consumed)
November 17, 2014 | Neil BrazierConsumed is the episode of The Walking Dead that many fans had hoped for, as finally Carol (Melissa McBride) and Daryl (Norman Reedus) get to share the screen together. Its focus is on character development, rather than mindless zombie violence, … Read More
UK iTunes review: Sons of Anarchy Season 7, Episode 10 (Faith and Despondency)
November 16, 2014 | Chris Bryant“I know how hard it is to look past the shit we do.”
Guns and roses. This episode of Sons of Anarchy is split almost perfectly into two halves. The first represents the vengeance, massacres and betrayals that drive the … Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Constantine Episode 4 (A Feast of Friends)
November 16, 2014 | David Farnor“Everyone has the capacity to change,” says John in Episode 4 of Constantine. “I’ve never heard you say that before,” replies his friend, Gary. John looks at him. “Exactly.”
A Feast of Friends sees his old mate Gaz arrive at … Read More
VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 3 (Corto Maltese)
November 14, 2014 | Matthew TurnerThis week’s episode title takes its name from a fictional island off the coast of South America that will be familiar to fans of the DC Universe – it was first mentioned in Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns (1986) … Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Ripper Street Season 3 (Episode 1 and 2)
November 13, 2014 | David FarnorRipper Street Season 3 begins on BBC One on Friday 31st July 2015. The whole of Season 3 is available to watch uncut on Amazon Prime Instant Video. This review contains very mild spoilers.
“It is a battle that has … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Knick Episode 5
November 13, 2014 | Philip W BaylesWe’ve reached the halfway point of The Knick and it feels like a turning point. After four episodes of heavy exposition, it feels like Steven Soderbergh is finally letting the reins out with his characters – he’s letting their actions … Read More
UK TV review: The Strain (Season 1, Episode 9)
November 12, 2014 | David FarnorHow do you follow a claustrophobic hour of tense TV? Expand outwards – and risk undoing all of that suspense. Episode 9 does just that – and, sure enough, the excitement wriggles away like a weird vampiric worm offered a … Read More