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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
UK VOD TV review: Girls Season 4, Episode 7
March 4, 2015 | Jo BromilowSo, we’re a week into Hannah’s latest new direction (or, for the pessimists, a week closer to the ticking time bomb that is Hannah’s latest crisis of identity) and things are going swimmingly. She’s decided to take up the mantra … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 12 (Remember)
March 3, 2015 | Neil BrazierWe’ve had a lot of blatant symbolism thrown at us these past few weeks on The Walking Dead and that trend continues as the survivors enter the Alexandria settlement.
It’s a curious place that seems far too good to be … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 5 (Alpine Shepherd Boy)
March 3, 2015 | David FarnorBetter Call Saul tackles Chuck’s condition head on in Episode 5 – and ends up with the show’s weakest outing to date.
Things start off well for Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk), as he finds himself with a wave of new business … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 3 (Episode 5, 6 and 7)
March 3, 2015 | Chris Bryant“That isn’t how politics works.” “That’s how revolution works.”
In Chapters 31, 32 and 33, cracks begin to appear; some more worrying than others. Frank is forced to fight on both fronts, taking reckless action to ensure the success of … Read More
UK TV review: Wolf Hall Episode 6
March 1, 2015 | David FarnorRead our reviews of each episode of Season 1 here.
Oh, Anne. We knew you didn’t have the head for the job. The inevitability of history has hung over Wolf Hall from the beginning, giving everything a doomed sense of … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 2
February 28, 2015 | David FarnorWhat do you do after having your uncle slaughtered at the hand of violent Norse warriors? Princess Kwenthrith’s orgasmic scream of… whatever it was gives way to an equally disturbing bloodlust in Episode 2 of Vikings Season 3, as she … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 3 (Episode 3 and 4)
February 28, 2015 | Chris BryantWith the first two episodes setting the scene, Frank begins to get down to actual business of politics. Negotiating with the Russian President, he is faced with swallowing a whole lot of pride in order to avoid a world war. … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Flash Episode 12
February 27, 2015 | Amon WarmannBetween a hunt for a villain, the return of Hartley Rathaway, father-son time with Barry and Henry, and some, um, superhero karaoke, Crazy For You was a very busy episode for The Flash. And while this week’s instalment could have … Read More
UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 12 (Uprising)
February 27, 2015 | Matthew TurnerAs was widely expected, this week’s episode sees Oliver’s return to Starling City, neatly wrapping up the Brick storyline in three episodes and providing some clear direction on where the rest of the season is headed. What perhaps wasn’t so … Read More
Sky VOD TV review: Fortitude Episode 5
February 26, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: If you have not seen the first four episodes of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers. Both are available to catch up with on NOW.
One of the great things about Fortitude’s opening episode was that it did just that: … Read More















