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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
UK TV review: Ghosts Christmas Special 2021
December 27, 2021 | David Farnor
“There’s nothing that can’t be lied about. Or, rather, there’s no truth that can’t be avoided.” Those are the sage words of Julian (Simon Farnaby) in the Ghosts Christmas special. If you wanted a festive spooky tale about a morally … Read More
UK TV review: Around the World in 80 Days
December 26, 2021 | David Farnor
David Tennant is on charismatic form in this sparky, globe-trotting romp. Read More
UK TV review: A Very British Scandal
December 26, 2021 | David Farnor
Claire Foy and Paul Bettany are electric in this stylish, timely period drama.Read More
UK TV review: Superworm
December 25, 2021 | David Farnor
This heartfelt, timely ode to teamwork and friendship is a charming addition to the Donaldson/Scheffler animated universe.Read More
UK TV review: A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Mezzotint
December 24, 2021 | David Farnor
This short, scary MR James tale is chillingly simple and simply chilling.Read More
UK TV review: The Amazing Mr Blunden
December 24, 2021 | David Farnor
Mark Gatiss’ dark family adventure is a fantastical yarn with old-fashioned heart.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Emily in Paris: Season 2
December 22, 2021 | Charlotte Harrison
This strangely comforting second chapter of Netflix’s bubbly, well-dressed rom-com is the sugary escapism you’ve been looking for.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Landscapers
December 21, 2021 | Helen Archer
Love story and dark comedy collide in this over-stylised true crime comedy-drama. Read More
UK TV review: The Girl Before
December 19, 2021 | David Farnor
David Oyelowo and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are excellent in this tense psychological thriller.Read More
Doctor Who: Flux review (spoilers)
December 19, 2021 | Mark Harrison
Sontarans, Angels and Ravagers, oh my! Chris Chibnall’s chaotic six-parter puts plot before character.Read More
