TV
Reviews of TV series available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
I May Destroy You review: Uncompromising, personal TV
June 8, 2020 | VOD NewsMichaela Coel’s frank exploration of consent is remarkable, personal and uncompromising TV.Read More
Netflix UK stand-up review: Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark and Son of Patricia
June 3, 2020 | David FarnorPersonal anecdotes, politics and flawless impressions collide in Trevor Noah’s entertaining stand-up double-bill.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle
June 2, 2020 | Helen ArcherThis documentary humanises the victims of a horrifying cult in a viscerally haunting way.Read More
BBC TV review: Unprecedented
May 31, 2020 | David FarnorBBC Four’s anthology of lockdown stories is a moving, funny, insightful snapshot of humans trying to connect with each other.Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Bake Off: The Professionals, Britain’s Unsung Heroes
May 31, 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
Classic Doctor Who: The best of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
May 31, 2020 | Mark HarrisonOffering more than 600 Doctor Who episodes broadcast between 1963 and 1996, the Whoniverse’s library of Classic Doctor Who is bigger on the inside.If you’ve watched all of the new series already, then why not join us as we turn … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Little Fires Everywhere (spoilers)
May 31, 2020 | Helen ArcherThis scorching drama is a thoughtful and entertaining look at race, motherhood and regret.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Space Force
May 29, 2020 | David FarnorSteve Carell and Greg Daniels’ space sitcom suffers from a slow take-off.Read More
Netflix UK review: Hannah Gadsby: Douglas
May 27, 2020 | David FarnorHannah Gadsby’s follow-up to Nanette is a confident, witty delight that doesn’t disappoint.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Homecoming Season 2
May 26, 2020 | Chris BryantBrilliant performances and stylish execution ensures that Homecoming remains a tense, mistrust-laden trip.Read More
















