UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 1

It’s about time. Mad Men returns this week, fresh, subtle and loved. The opening of Season 7 showcases what Matthew Weiner and co. can do with their handsome and distinguished characters, plot and imagery. Combined, this flair for beauty and … Read More

What the end of Mad Men means for today’s young workers

Since first walking through the hallowed doors of Sterling Cooper, we’ve seen hearts broken, ambitions dashed, names made – and dreams pursued. With the end of Mad Men upon us, what does it mean for today’s generation of young workers?Read More

VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Episode 15 (Yes Men)

After a strong run of episodes that had been going so well, Episode 15 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. takes a side-step from plot to focus on the arrival of Lorelai (Elena Satine) from Asgard. Close behind her is special guest … Read More

UK TV review: True Detective – Season 1, Episode 8 (spoilers)

A near-flawless piece of television.Read More

Spoiler-free review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 2 – The Lion and the Rose

If there’s one thing those nice, hospitable Westerosi like, it’s a tasteful wedding – whether it’s a coupling to stabilise power and prevent war or a last-ditch attempt for a noble, declining house to get a bit of cash, or … Read More

Why you should catch up with Sons of Anarchy

This review is based on Season 1.

With the violence and brutality Kurt Sutter brought to The Shield plus darkly comic characters and heart-wrenching plots, Sons of Anarchy might just be one of the best shows around.

Charlie Hunnam (Pacific … Read More

VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 14 (T.A.H.I.T.I.)

This 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

Season 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)

Hello 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

The dynamic duo are back together as True Detective’s gripping first season nears its conclusion.Read More