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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix binge-review: Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 7 and 8
June 19, 2014 | Chris BryantOrange has always found a way to be witty, edgy and entertaining. Season 2 has been no exception, but has introduced an air of mystery and uncertainty to Litchfield. Where Season 1 had some fear for Piper’s wellbeing, Season 2 … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 7 (Yakimono)
June 19, 2014 | Jo BromilowThis review contains spoilers.
Two characters experience release this week; Miriam from her subterranean prison (and potentially from being trapped in the nightmare the Ripper made for her) and Will from his own. After last week’s clues point all fingers … Read More
VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 7
June 18, 2014 | David FarnorThis contains spoilers.
“She’s also missing her little finger. That’s not from the bus, but it looks like a recent wound.”
That’s the paramedic taking Simone to hospital after she got hit by a bus at the end of last … Read More
VOD recap: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 10 (The Children)
June 18, 2014 | Selina PearsonYou’d almost think it was deliberate that HBO took a week break, just so that the Game of Thrones Season 4 finale could be shown on Father’s Day. Because father’s are important in Westeros. In Tywin’s case, important in screwing … Read More
Netflix TV review: Orange Is the New Black Season 2, Episode 6 (You Also Have a Pizza)
June 17, 2014 | Chris BryantWhat is love? It’s Valentine’s Day and this is the question posed to the inhabitants of Litchfield prison in short cut-scenes throughout Episode 6. Sometimes humbling, sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious; it’s an array of stylistic writing that shows awareness for … Read More
Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 5 (Closer Than Sisters)
June 17, 2014 | Alex Clements“You have to name something to make it come to life,” says Vanessa Ives (Eva Green) in Episode 5 of Penny Dreadful. “Like a witch’s spell.” That’s why she names the all the animals she stuffs and displays. Dead things … Read More
Netflix UK review: Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 5 (Low Self-Esteem City)
June 16, 2014 | Chris BryantEpisode 5 revolves around faith. Following the story of Gloria Mendoza (Selenis Leyva), it explores her relationship with faith as well as her status within the prison. A strong believer in the lighting of candles and the power of hope, … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 6 (Futamono)
June 14, 2014 | Jo BromilowThis review contains spoilers.
A multi-layered, many-faceted feast awaits us in this week’s episode, following the catalyst that was the death of Beverly Katz. After a quiet, disciplined hour, Episode 6 (Futamono) is a riot of sound, sight and smell. … Read More
Netflix UK review: Eddie Murphy – Delirious
June 14, 2014 | James ButlinStand-up comedy is a difficult subject to criticise either positively or negatively. It’s based purely on taste and preference. It’s one person stood on a stage yelling thoughts and observations into the void. You have people who can be clever, … Read More
Netflix UK review: Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 4 (A Whole Other Hole)
June 13, 2014 | Chris BryantOrange Is the New Black is one of the rare and cherished television shows that has the ability to turn the tables on any character and surprise the adoring audience. When not dealing with the delicate specifics of female anatomy, … Read More