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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
True Crime Tuesday: The Shrink Next Door
January 11, 2022 | Helen Archer
This well-acted true crime comedy isn’t complex enough to get to the core of its central manipulative relationship.Read More
UK TV review: Four Lives
January 9, 2022 | David Farnor
Sheridan Smith and Stephen Merchant are excellent in this moving, chilling portrait of a flawed police investigation.Read More
UK TV review: Anne (2021)
January 9, 2022 | David Farnor
Maxine Peake is excellent in this harrowing, heartfelt tale of one mother’s hunt for justice after the Hillsborough disaster.Read More
UK TV review: Toast of Tinseltown
January 9, 2022 | David Farnor
Matt Berry makes a gloriously silly return in this hilarious Hollywood outing for Steven Toast.Read More
UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 4, Episode 7
January 5, 2022 | Ian Winterton
Discovery Season 4 gets its mojo back with a great episode – and an even better cliffhanger.Read More
Why Netflix’s Maid should be your next box set
January 3, 2022 | David Farnor
This hugely moving drama about a single mum trying to restart her life is pure catharsis.Read More
UK TV review: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special: Return to Hogwarts
January 3, 2022 | David Farnor
This entertaining, insightful reunion special is more than a mere nostalgia trip.Read More
UK TV review: Worzel Gummidge (Season 1 and 2)
January 3, 2022 | David Farnor
Mackenzie Crook is magnificent in this charmingly old-fashioned family adventure bursting with heart and humour.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks
January 2, 2022 | Mark Harrison
The best of Doctor Who’s New Year Dalek specials toys with time-loops but reins its story in.
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UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 4, Episode 6
January 1, 2022 | Ian Winterton
A dreary episode with a cringe-inducing conclusion.Read More
