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Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Defending Digga D review: A timely, absorbing documentary
November 24, 2020 | Helen ArcherThis absorbing documentary, directed by Marian Mohamed, follows 20-year-old UK drill artist Digga D (real name Rhys Herbert) as he is released from prison following 15 months inside, after being convicted of conspiracy to commit violent disorder. Having made a … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Carmel: Who Killed María Marta
November 24, 2020 | Helen ArcherThis occasionally rushed docuseries captures the media frenzy surrounding a notorious Buenos Aires murder.Read More
The Queen’s Gambit becomes Netflix’s most popular limited series
November 24, 2020 | VOD NewsThe Queen’s Gambit is Netflix’s most popular limited series to date, according to the streaming service.
Based on Walter Tevis’s novel of the same name, The Queen’s Gambit chronicles the life of the orphan chess champion Beth Harmon, who grows … Read More
Classic Doctor Who: The Time Lords of Gallifrey
November 23, 2020 | 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, join us as we turn on the … Read More
UK TV review: Lovers Rock (Small Axe)
November 22, 2020 | David FarnorSteve McQueen’s anthology hits a musical high with this euphoric, energetic celebration of life and love.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, Episode 6
November 20, 2020 | Ian WintertonWarning: This contains spoilers. Not caught up with Star Trek: Discovery? Read our review of the last episode here. New episodes arrive on Fridays within 24 hours of their US broadcast.
Discovery Season 3’s over-arching story continues to grip in … Read More
Catch up TV review: The Diana Interview, Educating Greater Manchester, Don’t Rock the Boat
November 15, 2020 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
Small Axe review: Mangrove
November 15, 2020 | David FarnorSteve McQueen’s retelling of the Mangrove 9 case is vital, urgent and compassionate TV.Read More
The Crown Season 4 review: Royal drama raises the bar
November 14, 2020 | David FarnorSeason 4 raises the bar for Netflix’s lavish royal drama, as Diana and Thatcher take centre-stage.Read More
Netflix TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3, Episode 5
November 13, 2020 | Ian WintertonDespite an average central story, Discovery’s trip into the 32nd Century continues to tantalise and excite.Read More
















