TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK TV review: The Liberator
November 11, 2020 | David FarnorThis visually stunning drama brings a stirringly different perspective to World War II.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius
November 10, 2020 | Helen ArcherFocusing more on Oscar Pistorius than Reeva Steenkamp, this true crime documentary is as exasperating as it is disrespectful.Read More
His Dark Materials Season 2 review: Bigger, bolder, darker
November 8, 2020 | David FarnorThis second chapter in this jaw-dropping Philip Pullman adaptation is bigger, bolder and darker.Read More
Netflix TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3, Episode 4
November 6, 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.
No astounding twists and turns but, as Discovery’s crew … Read More
Disney+ TV review: The Rocketeer (Disney Junior)
November 1, 2020 | Matthew TurnerA 7-year-old girl becomes a rocket-pack-wearing superhero in this likeable Rocketeer cartoon series.
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Amazon UK TV review: Truth Seekers
October 31, 2020 | David FarnorNick Frost and Simon Pegg’s horror comedy is an entertainingly dark ride.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3, Episode 3
October 30, 2020 | Ian WintertonAction, adventure and first-rate world-building combine with brilliant character work to set a high bar for Disco Season 3.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Queen’s Gambit
October 28, 2020 | Brendon ConnellyAnya Taylor-Joy is excellent in Scott Frank’s lavish drama about a troubled chess genius.Read More
UK TV review: The Twilight Zone: Season 1 and 2
October 27, 2020 | David FarnorThis glossy, promising reboot of The Twilight Zone is entertaining but still needs to find its feet.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story
October 27, 2020 | Helen ArcherThis documentary about Britain’s worst serial killer shines a humanising spotlight on his invisible victims.Read More
















