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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 14 (T.A.H.I.T.I.)
April 9, 2014 | Neil BrazierThis review contains spoilers.
What is it about using acronyms as episode titles in this series? As Skye’s life hangs in the balance, Agent Coulson knows there is only one way to save her – the same way S.H.I.E.L.D. saved … Read More
Spoiler-free review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 1 – Two Swords
April 6, 2014 | Selina PearsonSeason 4 of Game of Thrones is set to cover the second half of George RR Martin’s A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire Book 3). Unlike Season 1 and 2, adapting books 3 and 4 is … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 13 (Chapter 26)
April 5, 2014 | Chris BryantHello there. Yes, you. Reading these words I have written and weighing them against your own views on House of Cards. Did you enjoy it? I certainly did.
I watched it at home, usually in my lounge (in a … Read More
UK TV review: True Detective – Season 1, Episode 7
April 5, 2014 | David FarnorThe dynamic duo are back together as True Detective’s gripping first season nears its conclusion.Read More
Amazon Prime Instant Video TV review: Black Sails Season 1, Episode 1
April 4, 2014 | David Farnor“It’s done now. Wouldn’t you agree?”
That’s Captain Flint after his band of pirates have taken over a ship. They blow things up, slashing through sailors, then he appears quietly from the side of the screen, blocking someone else’s murderous … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 12 (Chapter 25)
April 4, 2014 | Chris BryantHouse of Cards is cool. Kevin Spacey’s cool. The entire cast is cool and they’re dressed cool and they are given cool lines to say in cool settings. Episode 12 marks the penultimate episode of Season 2 and, as you’d … Read More
UK TV review: Short Poppies (by Rhys Darby)
April 3, 2014 | Andrew JonesRhys Darby’s hilarious comedy is imaginative, rewarding and kind TV.Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 11 (Chapter 24)
April 2, 2014 | Chris Bryant“You’re scared, I can tell.”
After weeks of Frank playing with his enemies, friends and neighbours, taking their pride and upending their beliefs, in Episode 11, he finally makes his move. His move, however, is the political equivalent of standing … Read More
Channel 4 / 4OD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 13 (T.R.A.C.K.S)
April 1, 2014 | Neil BrazierThis review continues minor spoilers
Marvel takes a Pulp Fiction approach to Episode 13 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. with the team split into groups and telling the story from the perspectives of each member. It’s a refreshing change and works … Read More
Amazon Prime Instant Video TV review: Vikings Season 2, Episode 5 (Answers in Blood)
March 31, 2014 | David FarnorOne of the things that Michael Hirst’s Vikings does best is subvert the stereotypes about the Vikings. Nowhere is that better demonstrated that in Lagertha, Ragnar’s wife and shield maiden. Such a role, you might assume, would be a secondary, … Read More