TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Why you should be watching Under the Banner of Heaven
July 31, 2022 | David FarnorThis well-acted, brooding drama is a thoughtful study of truth and faith.Read More
Ms Marvel: The best new Marvel hero since Ant-Man (spoilers)
July 24, 2022 | Nathanael SmithWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen the end of Ms Marvel? Read our spoiler-free review.
When the first episode of Ms Marvel dropped on Disney+, this Marvel-skeptic writer was full of praise, celebrating its colour and its character. Our … Read More
Why you should be watching Black Bird on Apple TV+
July 16, 2022 | David FarnorThis brooding but understated prison drama packs a gripping, moving punch.Read More
Why you should be watching Big Zuu’s Big Eats
July 10, 2022 | David FarnorBig Zuu’s winning fusion of cooking series and talk show is a charming, unassuming treat.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Murder in the Alps
July 5, 2022 | Helen ArcherRegurgitating inaccurate information rather than critiquing it, this misleading true crime documentary is a frustrating, manipulative affair.Read More
Classic Doctor Who: Politics in time and space
July 3, 2022 | Mark HarrisonOffering more than 600 Classic Doctor Who episodes broadcast between 1963 and 1996, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s The Whoniverse are bigger on the inside. If you’ve watched all of the new series already, then why not join us as we … Read More
The Time Traveler’s Wife review: Surprising and challenging TV
July 2, 2022 | Mark HarrisonFor better or worse, Steven Moffat’s faithful, challenging and surprising adaptation of the hit novel is always compelling. Read More
Disney+ UK review: Only Murders in the Building Season 2
June 29, 2022 | David FarnorSeason 2 of this witty whodunnit still crackles with suspense, heart and self-aware humour.Read More
Man vs Bee: Unassuming, entertaining slapstick
June 24, 2022 | David FarnorRowan Atkinson serves up unassuming slapstick in this entertaining comedy of choreographed chaos.Read More
First look review: The Umbrella Academy Season 3
June 23, 2022 | David FarnorThe family chaos reaches new heights in The Umbrella Academy’s playful, moving and thrilling third season.Read More
















