TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Digital theatre review: The Tempest (2013)
June 25, 2020 | David Farnor
The Tempest has never been this writer’s most loved Shakespeare play. With its complicated themes of colonialism underlying a a story of revenge and redemption, it’s not exactly a barrel of laughs a minute. It’s rich, intriguing and full of … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: LOL: Australia
June 24, 2020 | David Farnor
As Channel 4 marks the 20th anniversary of Big Brother this summer, Amazon is busy coming up with its own take on lockdown reality TV: a contest between comedians to see who’s the funniest, based on Japanese series Documental. The … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Rick & Morty Season 4
June 18, 2020 | Mark Harrison
This mixed bag of episodes trades in soft reboots and meta-references.
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True Crime Tuesdays: Trial by Media
June 16, 2020 | Helen Archer
This uneven Netflix docuseries is less an examination of injustices than a reminder that they continue to exist.Read More
Why The Salisbury Poisonings should be your next box set
June 14, 2020 | David Farnor
This riveting retelling of the 2018 Novichok poisonings is a moving, gripping tale of bravery and resilience.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
June 14, 2020 | Mike Williams
This comprehensive but unpleasant documentary is a harrowing portrait of one man’s callous disregard for young women.Read More
Why you should be watching The Other One
June 12, 2020 | Sophie Davies
This gentle tale of two women helping each other through grief is a fresh, funny comedy.Read More
What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 review: Bleeding hilarious
June 11, 2020 | David Farnor
The vampire sitcom’s second season balances horror myths and human tedium to witty, silly effect.Read More
Why Staged should be your next box set
June 10, 2020 | David Farnor
David Tennant and Michael Sheen are hilarious in BBC One’s knowing lockdown satire. Read More
UK TV review: Betty Season 1 (HBO)
June 9, 2020 | David Farnor
Crystal Moselle’s freewheeling follow-up to Skate Kitchen is a beautifully uplifting ride.Read More
