TV review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 4 (Oathkeeper) – spoilers

Warning: This review contains spoilers.

If you speak to anyone who watched Episode 4 of Game of Thrones Season 4, they will mention one of two things. Which of these is mentioned first will depend on whether they have read … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Fargo Episode 1 (spoiler-free)

“Some roads you shouldn’t go down. Maps used to say ‘There be dragons’…”

It’s safe to say that when the words “Fargo” and “TV show” were uttered, everyone did their best Marge Gunderson impression and collectively exhaled: “Oh, nah”. A … Read More

UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 2 (A Day’s Work)

It’s Valentine’s Day 1969 and, as far as our advertising executive’s lives go, the game has changed. Struggling against their old ideals and their own success, the heavy-drinking colleagues navigate the inter-office politics with the same misunderstandings and grudges they … Read More

UK TV review: The Trip to Italy

“Rob can’t read poetry in his own voice because he lacks conviction.”

That’s Steve Coogan, playing Steve Coogan, talking about Rob Brydon, playing Rob Brydon. It’s par for the course for The Trip to Italy, the follow-up to 2010’s The … Read More

VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 16 (End of the Beginning)

Agents Garrett (Bill Paxton) and Triplett are back with the S.H.I.E.L.D crew and together they are trying to track down the Clairvoyant, following three possible leads. Standing in their way is Deathlok, the man-made machine who claims Mike Peterson is … Read More

Why you should be watching Parks and Recreation

Warm, funny and irresistibly positive, this comedy never fails to make you smile.Read More

Spoiler-free TV review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 3 (Breaker of Chains)

“War is war, but killing a man at a wedding is horrid. What sort of monster would do such a thing?”

Episode 3 of Game of Thrones does not start well for Tyrion (Peter Dinklage). He is arrested immediately following … Read More

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