The OA: The power of sincerity over cynicism

Warning: This contains spoilers. Not seen The OA? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episode here.

“Why do we always try to understand?” That’s the question at the heart of The OA, a show that’s made up almost entirely … Read More

Catch up TV review: The Knowlege, Britain’s Got Talent, Take Me Out, The Prince Story

What’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 … Read More

VOD film review: Seoul Station

A promising, and affecting, zombie film is undone by a twist that’s enough to bring out the Annie Wilkes in you.Read More

VOD film review: Moana

This uplifting tale of a woman writing her own life story is brimming with music and imagination.Read More

BBC moves cooking show as GBBO gets Channel 4 air date

The Great British Bake Off will return this summer, as is tradition. This year, though, there’s a big change in the recipe: the new incarnation of the series will air on Channel 4, following a controversial deal to poach the … Read More

Netflix UK review: Louis C.K. 2017

“Hello. Thank you. Very much. Thank you,” booms Louis C.K., bounding on stage to rapturous applause. Dressed in a suit, with top button of his shirt undone and the knot of his tie loose, he looks like a salesman in … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 16

Warning: This contains spoilers

Designated Survivor channels House of Cards this episode, as the ABC thriller continues to place more emphasis on its politics. The only problem? It’s not House of Cards.

The show has made it clear in its … Read More

UK TV review: Broadchurch Season 3, Episode 7

Warning: This contains spoilers. Not caught up with Broadchurch Season 3? Read our spoiler-free review of Episodes 1 and 2 here.

“It takes all my training not to punch him in the face.” That’s Beth in the penultimate episode of … Read More

First look review: iZombie Season 3

This is a spoiler-free review of the first two episodes of iZombie season 3, but it will contain spoilers for previous seasons.

Comic book shows are big business at the CW network, with Greg Berlanti’s four-way multiverse of DC Comics … Read More

This week’s new releases on BFI Player+ (16th April 2017)

Heard of BFI Player? Well, there’s also BFI Player+, a subscription service that offers an all-you-can-eat selection of hand-picked classics.

Every Friday, Mark Kermode highlights one of the collection’s titles with a video introduction. This week, it’s Breathless. Jean-Luc … Read More