Netflix UK TV review: Episodes Season 3 – a sitcom that still has its bite

“Hey, it’s Joey from FRIENDS!”

That’s a policeman to Matt LeBlanc as he’s pulled into the station for drunk driving. There follows five minutes of awkward autographs and banter, as Matt tries to get out of the charges.

It’s … Read More

UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 5 (The Runaways)

In the best episode since the first of this season, Matthew Weiner and partners return to business as usual. Don’s back behind a desk, behaving himself (sort of) and looking to climb the stairs to his former prestige.

The … Read More

VOD TV review: 24: Live Another Day Episode 3

“Where is she?” “Kennington. On the Northern Line. The next stop is Waterloo”.

That’s Chloe to Jack Bauer, as 24: Live Another Day continues to run around London. The shocking twist in Episode 3? That they got the Tube map … Read More

UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 2 (Sakizuke)

Art and science. The forensic and the fantastical. Angels and past demons. The eyes of God and the feet of man. It’s all there in the second – much stronger – episode of Hannibal Season 2.

This week opens, … Read More

VOD review: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 6

Warning: This review contains spoilers.

Sharp-eyed viewers will notice the addition of Braavos to the opening credits for Episode 6 of Game of Thrones Season 4. In fact, the episode opens with Stannis (Stephen Dillane) and Davos (Liam Cunningham) pleading … Read More

Why The US Office remake is better than the UK original

It’s not uncommon for a successful show to attempt the transition across the pond. In many cases for TV shows, the new version can’t muster up the same popularity as the original – the Americans shot two pilots of Red … Read More

Why you should be watching Person of Interest

This intriguing series overcomes its own clichés with a solid cast and strong premise.Read More

UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 4

In Episode 4, Don Draper returned to his job at SC&P. Restricted by the conditions of his employment, Don is given a new boss, a new office and a new level of sobriety. None of these are welcomed. The constraints, … Read More

TV review: 24: Live Another Day Episode 1 and 2 (Spoiler-free)

When 24 first began, all the way back in 2001, the real-time format was a huge departure from the televisual norm. The format ushered in an era of binge-viewing and Hollywood-worthy set pieces. The plots were ridiculous. The characters were … Read More

VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 19 (The Only Light in the Darkness)

“I’m not a good man.” “Yes you are.”

That’s Skye talking to Eric at S.H.I.E.L.D.’s secret-secret base, which Coulson dragged the team to last week. Hidden away under the Canadian snow, things are heating up between the two would-be lovers … Read More