Nick Offerman: American Ham stand-up show hits Netflix UK on Friday 12th December

Woodworker, Hollywood star, moustache wearer and male man Nick Offerman will premiere his new stand-up show on Netflix UK on Friday 12th December.

Called “American Ham”, the show was taped on 2nd March last year at the Town Hall in … Read More

VOD TV review: American Horror Story: Freak Show Episode 6 (Bullseye)

A simmering lack of trust bubbles beneath the veneer of family values in the latest instalment of Freak Show. Despite a healthy (if not continuous) level of infighting within the troupe, the Cabinet of Curiosities has always been a sanctuary … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 7 (Penguin’s Umbrella)

Over the last couple of weeks, Gotham has been taking baby steps in the right direction. With Penguin’s Umbrella, however, the show takes a gargantuan step forward in what is its first bonafide great episode.

Last week’s hour ended on … Read More

UK TV review: Constantine Episode 5

“Congratulations. You’re part of the act now.”

Episode 5 of Constantine marks the introduction of a new character: Jim Corrigan. For DC fans, that name will already be triggering the excitement alarms, as he’s the one who will ultimately become … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 7 (Crossed)

After weeks of dedicating episodes to individual groups, Crossed jumps between all our survivors meaning that, yes, Rick (Andrew Lincoln) is back! Although his screen time and action is limited, as he leads the rescue of Carol (Melissa McBride) from … Read More

UK VOD TV review: Sons of Anarchy Season 7, Episode 11 (Suits of Woe)

With SAMCRO’s various wars nearly wrapped up and a body count that would have Hades green with envy, Sutter gets to work on the real plan in Episode 11 of Son’s Final Ride: breaking hearts.

Jax begins investigating what happened … Read More

Amazon to launch free, ad-supported VOD service?

Amazon may be planning to launch a free, ad-supported VOD service.

The streaming platform, which the New York Post says is a “definite go”, would be yet another alternative to its paid Prime Instant Video subscription service.

Amazon already has … Read More

Why everyone should see Angels in America

Director Mike Nichols died this week, leaving a legacy of incredible variety but unwavering genius. Everyone has a particular favourite, but one work stands out as a true test of his talent – the leviathan that is Angels in America.

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Tiny Fey’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt series nabbed by Netflix

Tiny Fey’s new series, Ubreakable Kimmy Schmidt, has been nabbed by Netflix. The comedy, which is created by Fey and Robert Carlock, was set to premiere on NBC during the midseason, but has now hopped over to the subscription VOD … Read More

Amazon Fire TV review (UK)

Amazon has been stepping up its VOD game for some time now. First came the acquisition of LOVEFiLM, then the launch of Amazon Prime Instant Video (its rebranded subscription service) and the introduction of Amazon Instant Video (a pay-per-view service). … Read More