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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Why The Bear should be your next box set
June 22, 2025 | Ivan RadfordThis pressure-cooker kitchen drama is finely seasoned TV to savour.Read More
Why Squid Game should be your next box set
June 22, 2025 | David FarnorThis darkly entertaining satire of social inequality is a graphic, gripping ride.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Bombing of Pan Am 103
June 17, 2025 | Helen ArcherThis compassionate and ambitious but old-fashioned Lockerbie drama flattens the story into the most obvious linear telling.Read More
Dept Q: A superbly crafted crime drama
June 15, 2025 | David FarnorThis smart, grim and gripping adaptation of the Danish Department Q novels is a superbly crafted, darkly acted treat. Read More
Fubar: Familiar but fun spy comedy
June 12, 2025 | David FarnorArnie and Monica Barbaro are a likeable double-act in this familiar but fun spy thriller.Read More
Stick: A feel-good comedy that swings for the heart
June 8, 2025 | Ivan RadfordOwen Wilson is absolutely charming in this earnest, feel-good comedy about a washed-up golfer seeking a fresh start.Read More
Doctor Who: The Reality War review: Unreal
June 4, 2025 | Mark HarrisonA dumbfounding finale made up of reshoots, handwaving, and the odd glimmer of fun.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Man Who Murdered His Family
June 3, 2025 | Helen ArcherThis three-part documentary is a shining example in how not to do true crime.Read More
Why you should be watching The Gold
June 1, 2025 | Ivan RadfordThis riveting, well-acted thriller about a historic gold heist is a richly drawn portrait of greed and ambition.Read More
The Stolen Girl: A twisting, enjoyably daft thriller
May 26, 2025 | Ivan RadfordThis pulpy thriller about a girl who goes missing is ruthlessly paced, compulsively daft entertainment.Read More