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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Sky TV recap: Boardwalk Empire Final Season, Episode 3
September 30, 2014 | Neil BrazierAfter the fun of Episode 2, Episode 3 by comparison appears to be just treading water – but underneath, its legs are kicking violently.
Finally back in Atlantic City, the Onyx now nothing but a sleazy strip club, Nucky (Steve … Read More
iPlayer Picks: BBC TV review: Our Girl (Episode 1)
September 28, 2014 | David FarnorTurn on your TV today and what are you most likely to see? Crime thrillers. High-concept sci-fi mysteries. Period dramas.
If you turn on BBC One at 9pm on a Sunday, though, you’ll see something different.
Our Girl stars Lacey … Read More
VOD TV review: Doctor Who Season 8, Episode 6 (The Caretaker)
September 28, 2014 | Simon Kinnear“Crocodopolis,” The Doctor suggests to Clara as their next destination. “They worship a giant crocodile there, so that’s a useful coincidence.” Here’s another – The Doctor has hung around this particular London neighbourhood four times now on-screen, and each time … Read More
Amazon TV review: Transparent (Episodes 1 to 4)
September 25, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s hard to use the words “best TV show of the year” when there have already been so many best TV shows of the year. But Transparent, which premieres tomorrow on Amazon Prime Instant Video, deserves to be up there. … Read More
UK TV review: Sons of Anarchy Final Season, Episode 2
September 25, 2014 | Chris BryantEntering the second episode of Sons’ “Final Ride”, the audience is given a little progression on all fronts. Like a child testing the safety of a stormy sea before being swept away completely.
Toil and Till begins quietly, returning … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 2
September 24, 2014 | David Farnor“Daddy, I’m hungry.”
That’s the sound of The Strain going back to basics. After the opening episode’s rush of bonkers ideas and freaky creature design, Episode 2 is a calmer, leaner, scarier affair.
That’s not to say it isn’t … Read More
UK VOD TV Review: The Leftovers Season 1, Episode 2
September 24, 2014 | David FarnorThree years ago, 2 per cent of the world’s population disappeared. Gone. Vanished. Shuffled off their metaphysical coil.
Episode 1 of The Leftovers introduced the fascinating set-up in true Damon Lindelof fashion: with lots and lots of questions. Episode 2 … Read More
Sky TV review: Boardwalk Empire Final Season, Episode 2 (The Good Listener)
September 24, 2014 | Neil BrazierEpisode 2 of Boardwalk Empire Season 5 introduces us to those characters that didn’t make it into the opening episode. We catch up with Eli Thompson (Shea Whigham), lamenting being exiled from his family, drowning in booze and urine. Gillian … Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Arrow Season 2
September 23, 2014 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This includes minor spoilers.
“My name is Oliver Queen. After five years on a hellish island, I have come home with only one goal: to save my city. But to do so, I can’t be the killer I once … Read More
Sky TV review: Legends Episode 1 (starring Sean Bean)
September 21, 2014 | David FarnorAs the old saying goes, if it isn’t shouted at your hero by a strange man in the street, it’s not a dramatic plot twist.
Legends is one of those shows that has no shame in following conventions. Sean … Read More