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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
UK TV review: True Detective – Season 1, Episode 8 (spoilers)
April 13, 2014 | David Farnor
A near-flawless piece of television.Read More
Spoiler-free review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 2 – The Lion and the Rose
April 13, 2014 | Selina Pearson
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
April 12, 2014 | Chris Bryant
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.)
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 Pearson
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)
April 5, 2014 | Chris Bryant
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
April 5, 2014 | David Farnor
The 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 Bryant
House 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 Jones
Rhys Darby’s hilarious comedy is imaginative, rewarding and kind TV.Read More
