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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
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
Why everyone should see Angels in America
November 22, 2014 | Jo BromilowDirector Mike Nichols died this week, leaving a legacy of incredible variety but unwavering genius. Everyone has a particular favourite, but one work stands out as a true test of his talent – the leviathan that is Angels in America.
Amazon Prime TV review: Ripper Street Season 3 (Episode 3)
November 21, 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 or 2, this will contain spoilers.
It’s been exactly seven days since we … Read More
VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 4 (The Magician)
November 21, 2014 | Matthew TurnerThis week’s episode picks up immediately after last week’s cliff-hanger, which saw a vengeful Nyssa al Ghul (Katrina Law) turn up at Arrow HQ, hell-bent on avenging the death of her ex-lover, Sara (Caity Lotz). Shortly afterwards, Oliver learns that … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Knick Episode 6
November 20, 2014 | Philip W BaylesEpisode 6 of The Knick opens with Bertie Chickering getting a call late at night. He rushes to the pathology lab of the hospital to find Dr Thackery, obviously coked out of his mind, performing experiments on two ladies of … Read More
UK TV review: The Strain Season 1, Episode 10 (Loved Ones)
November 19, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s never a good sign when a villain randomly decides to unveil his plan. It’s equally worrying when a character created specifically for a TV adaptation of a book is cast aside.
The Strain has always thrived or failed on … Read More
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















