UK TV review: Constantine Episode 12 (Angels and Ministers of Grace)

“What’s going on out there is pervasive,” Manny warns John in Episode 12 of Constantine. “Invunche, brujeria, the serpent himself… We’re off the map now.”

It’s a rallying call for the show’s growing ambition; a sign that the series is … Read More

Why you should be watching Bosch

A gritty, realistic cop drama that grabs your attention from the off.Read More

10 years on: Nathan Barley, the TV show that came true

Exactly 10 years ago today, Nathan Barley premiered on UK TV. Exactly 10 seconds later, you wanted to punch him in the face.

Created by Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris, Nathan was a horrible person to behold. He spent … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 2 (Mijo)

This will contain spoilers for Better Call Saul Episode 1.

“I just talked you down from the death sentence to six months’ probation. I’m the best lawyer ever.”

That’s the kind of outlandish claim you expect from Jimmy McGill, Albuquerque’s … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 9 (What Happened and What’s Going On)

This will contain spoilers for the first half of The Walking Dead Season 5 – and potential spoilers for Episode 9 too.

“Men like me. They can’t live.” Profound words from Tyreese (Chad Coleman), possibly the last man left … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 1

A man wearing nothing but pants and a gas mask steps out of an RV in the desert holding a gun. As far as openings go, the beginning of Breaking Bad is hard to beat. Skilled at giving you a … Read More

UK VOD TV review: Girls Season 4, Episode 4

“I don’t understand why nobody tells you how bad it’s going to be in the real world!” exclaims Shoshanna in yet another nondescript Brooklyn bar early in this week’s episode. After her ‘test run’ golden job interview last week, it’s … Read More

UK TV review: Wolf Hall Episode 3

Read our reviews of each episode of Season 1 here.

1531. Two years have passed since our last visit to Wolf Hall and the BBC’s adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novel has become bolder, almost Tarantino-esque in its entertainment. Here, between … Read More

Amazon UK TV review: Black Sails Season 2 Episode 2 ( X )

Does it take fear or respect to command a crew? Episode 2 of Black Sails Season 2 is an interesting exploration of power and politics. The show’s sheer cast size has always attempted to present the seafaring jostle for superiority … Read More

Sky TV review: Fortitude Episode 2

Warning: If you have not seen Episode 1 of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers.

“It’s a fine place with a lot of very nice people.”

That’s DCI Morton (Stanley Tucci) in his hotel bar at the start of Fortitude Episode … Read More