TV
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 17 (Turn, Turn, Turn)
May 1, 2014 | Neil BrazierTo coincide with the release of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the agents have to deal with the ramifications of what is happening inside their own agency – and you can be sure there’ll be treachery afoot!
After seeing the … Read More
TV review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 4 (Oathkeeper) – spoilers
April 30, 2014 | Selina PearsonWarning: 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)
April 27, 2014 | David Farnor“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)
April 27, 2014 | Chris BryantIt’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
April 27, 2014 | David Farnor“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)
April 24, 2014 | Neil BrazierAgents 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
April 20, 2014 | David FarnorWarm, 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)
April 20, 2014 | Selina Pearson“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
April 17, 2014 | Chris BryantIt’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
April 16, 2014 | Jo BromilowSince 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
















