4oD TV review: Coalition

Politicians, eh? Who trusts them? After all, half of them are barely human. The idea of watching Coalition, a 90-minute drama about a deal made between a group of them, is therefore hardly an easy sell.

It doesn’t help that … Read More

Netflix orders supernatural drama Montauk

Netflix has ordered a new supernatural drama series, Montauk, which will premiere next year.

The original series, which is written and directed by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer (Wayward Pines, Hidden), will span eight one-hour episodes. The drama is set … Read More

Bob Odenkirk and David Cross sketch show coming to Netflix

Netflix has ordered the sketch comedy show, With Bob and David, 4-half-hour episodes and one 60-minute “making-of” special from Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) and David Cross (Arrested Development).

After being dishonorably discharged from the Navy Seals, Bob and … Read More

Bingeing on disillusion: Why we are more engaged with House of Cards than real politics

“It’s mostly so I can pose for the photos,” Russian President Viktor Petrov tells Frank Underwood in House of Cards Season 3. They’re talking about surfing.

“Plays well with the young people,” he adds. “It’s important that they see … Read More

Top Gear tops iPlayer in record month for BBC

Top Gear topped the BBC iPlayer chart in February 2015, in what turned out to be a record month for the Beeb’s VOD service.

iPlayer has always been dominated by two shows: Top Gear and EastEnders. The soap opera, which … Read More

Trailer: Sci-fi series Residue lands on Netflix UK

Sci-fi series Residue has landed on Netflix UK.

The show, which reunites Game of Thrones’ Natalia Tena and Iwan Rheon, follows renowned photojournalist Jennifer Preston, who is investigating the aftermath of a terrible explosion that ripped through the city … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 13

“You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain”. Although we already know the ultimate fate that awaits Jim Gordon, that memorable piece of dialogue from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight definitely applies … Read More

Netflix releases first look images for Grace and Frankie

Netflix releases first look images from Grace and Frankie

Netflix has released a batch of new images for its original show Grace and Frankie, along with comments from its leading ladies.

The comedy drama stars Jane Fonda (Grace) and Lily … Read More

Netflix hires Cheo Hadari Coker as showrunner for Marvel’s Luke Cage

Netflix & Marvel Television have hired Cheo Hodari Coker as showrunner for Luke Cage.

The series is the next step in Netflix’s gradually-building world of Hell’s Kitchen superheroes, following Marvel’s Daredevil (which premieres on 10th April) and A.K.A. Jessica Jones, … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 9 (Pimento)

“If you’re going to be a criminal, do your homework.” That’s Mike in Episode 9 of Better Call Saul, proving once again that a spin-off series following just him would be almost certainly amazing.

The penultimate episode of this show’s … Read More