TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD TV finale review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 22 (Beginning of the End)
May 31, 2014 | Neil BrazierWhat a way for Marvel’s TV show to end. Episode 22 – Beginning of the End – has everything: heart, emotion, laughs, action, and moments that will have you jumping out of your chair and pumping your fist in the … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 4 (Takiawase)
May 30, 2014 | Jo BromilowGiven the slight, erm, miscarriage of justice that occurred at the end of last week, Will’s trial is understandably delayed to give way to a more sombre episode of Hannibal; arguably the most sombre, and definitely most saddening, we’ve ever … Read More
Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Episode 2
May 27, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s not often that TV is genuinely scary. Whether it’s the small size of the screen or the relative lack of time to build up a spooky atmosphere, horror shows (that aren’t about zombies) seem few and far between. Penny … Read More
VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 21 (Ragtag)
May 27, 2014 | Neil BrazierChannelling iconic TV show Lost, this week Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. features Ward flashbacking to how he and Garrett came together, with the former becoming the puppy dog in the latter’s handbag.
This does break up the flow of the … Read More
VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 20 (Nothing Personal)
May 25, 2014 | Neil BrazierIt’s the return of Maria Hill in Episode 20 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., as Cobie Smulders makes her second appearance of the season and shows no signs she’s lost any of her ability since joining the HR department at Stark … Read More
Why The Fast Show Special is still funny
May 24, 2014 | David FarnorPhotographer: © Tyson Benton
This weekend, we will mostly be watching The Fast Show. That’s something that hasn’t been said for the best part of two decades, when the BBC series first began. Now, there are people growing up who … Read More
VOD TV review: 24: Live Another Day Episode 4
May 24, 2014 | David Farnor“How are you going to get Jack out?” asks his Serbian colleague at the start of Live Another Day Episode 4. “I’m going to talk him out,” replies Chloe. “That building is full of US marines,” the henchman handily points … Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 6 (The Strategy)
May 24, 2014 | Chris BryantIn times of hardship, families stick together. All the old faces return for the first time this season in Episode 6, as Peggy, Pete and Don are confronted with the same problems.
Don returns to his roots as television’s … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 3 (Hassun)
May 22, 2014 | Jo BromilowThe time has come for the trial of Will Graham to begin. But, as the status of Will’s guilt remains in constant flux and every character is confronting their own understanding of what the truth is, it’s not just Will … Read More
VOD review: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 7
May 21, 2014 | Selina Pearson“Hello, cousin Robin, I’m building a Snow Winterfell,” greets Sansa. “What’s a Winter-hell?” asks sweet Robin. “My old home, I’ll probably never see it again because it got burned down,” replies Sansa. “Ah,” interjects young Robert. “It probably got burnt … Read More