Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 11 (Chapter 24)

“You’re scared, I can tell.”

After weeks of Frank playing with his enemies, friends and neighbours, taking their pride and upending their beliefs, in Episode 11, he finally makes his move. His move, however, is the political equivalent of standing … Read More

Channel 4 / 4OD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 13 (T.R.A.C.K.S)

This review continues minor spoilers

Marvel takes a Pulp Fiction approach to Episode 13 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. with the team split into groups and telling the story from the perspectives of each member. It’s a refreshing change and works … Read More

Amazon Prime Instant Video TV review: Vikings Season 2, Episode 5 (Answers in Blood)

One of the things that Michael Hirst’s Vikings does best is subvert the stereotypes about the Vikings. Nowhere is that better demonstrated that in Lagertha, Ragnar’s wife and shield maiden. Such a role, you might assume, would be a secondary, … Read More

Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 10 (Chapter 23)

If Episode 9 was Frank striking the match, this one is him holding it to the fuse. Upon realising that his and Tusk’s cold war – their mutually assured destruction – is no longer working for him, Frank decides to … Read More

UK TV review: True Detective – Season 1, Episode 6

A gripping cycle of broken masculinity.Read More

Netflix TV series review: From Dusk Till Dawn (Episode 3)

Having just renewed From Dusk Till Dawn for a second season, Episode 3 of the Netflix Original series spices things up. Saturated in orange and blue hues, the Gecko brothers are making a little stop off at a motel while … Read More

VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 12 (Seeds)

Warning: This review contains spoilers.

Episode 12 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. takes the baton from 11 and runs with it.

The team are sent to the S.H.I.E.L.D. academy where gifted youngsters train to become full field agents. Here, they … Read More

Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 9 (Chapter 22)

Vice President Francis J. Underwood does not forgive and he does not forget. So when a past mistake is brought to the table, Frank looks to turn it into his favourite dish (hint: it’s best served cold). But all wars … Read More

Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 8 (Chapter 21)

Frank plants seeds. Remy plants seeds. Claire plants seeds. Episode 8 might well have been written by Alan Titchmarsh. (Research complete: It wasn’t.) Episode 8 does, however, contain seemingly few of the usual plot points: no arguments, few threats, and … Read More

Amazon Prime Instant Video TV review: Vikings Season 2, Episode 4 (Eye for an Eye)

“I only came here to seek justice.”

So speaks Jarl Borg as he takes over Ragnar’s home village of Kattegat. An invasion fuelled by revenge, it hits Ragnar where it hurts – and cuts short his negotiations with King Eckbert. … Read More