Walter Presents TV review: 10 (Episodes 1 to 5)

What is Walter Presents? Click here for everything you need to know about All 4’s new VOD service.

When it comes to foreign-language TV, everyone knows what to expect: crime dramas, with a couple of turns. 10 offers exactly that … Read More

VOD film review: Straight Outta Compton

The solid elements just about the outweigh the stodgy ones in this entertaining N.W.A. biopic.Read More

Perspective: Why NBC’s ‘revealed’ Netflix ratings are irrelevant

Last week, NBC called for “perspective” when it comes to the rise of Netflix and other SVOD services versus traditional television, citing research that claimed to reveal Netflix’s viewing figures. The streaming giant is, of course, famous for not revealing … Read More

The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (18th January 2016)

Crash. Bang. Wallop. Oof. The BBC went into reverse last weekend with its new Saturday night TV show, The Getaway Car – a series that promised Total Wipeout meets Gogglebox but ended up closer to Driving School meets Alan Partridge, … Read More

VOD film review: Breakdown

Director: Jonnie Malachi Stars: Craig Fairbrass, James Cosmo, Oliva Grant, Mem Ferda Certificate: 15 Watch Breakdown online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Written and directed by Jonnie … Read More

VOD film review: Camp X-Ray

Director: Peter Sattler Cast: Kristen Stewart Certificate: 15

Kristen Stewart is the most underrated actress working in cinema today. The young star won fans around the world when she took the part of leading lady Bella Swan in the Twilight … Read More

Marseille: First look teaser trailer released

Your first look at Netflix’s Marseille is here – and it’s mighty intriguing.

The teaser trailer for Netflix’s first French original series is as glossy as it gets (think high-end beer commercial) – a reminder of how high the streaming … Read More

Netflix unveils release date and teaser trailer for Orange Is the New Black Season 4

“Welcome to Litchfield, inmate.”

That’s the sound of a new teaser trailer for Orange Is the New Black, as Netflix announces the release date for Season 4.

The award-winning series from Jenji Kohan stars an ensemble cast that’s too good … Read More

Netflix confirms Jessica Jones Season 2 – and other series’ release dates

Jessica Jones will return for a second season.

Netflix confirmed that the superhero series – which was ranked our number one TV show of 2015 – will get a second run this afternoon, at a panel during the Television Critics … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: Jericho, Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge, Crashing

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 … Read More