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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 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
Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Episode 1
May 18, 2014 | David Farnor“With me you will behold terrible wonders,” says Sir Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton) to a young mortician in 19th century London whom he is trying to recruit. The mission? To find a missing person. “Why me?” asks the fellow. “Because … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Episodes Season 3 – a sitcom that still has its bite
May 17, 2014 | David Farnor“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)
May 16, 2014 | Chris BryantIn 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
May 15, 2014 | David Farnor“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















