UK TV review: Sons of Anarchy Final Season, Episode 2

Entering the second episode of Sons’ “Final Ride”, the audience is given a little progression on all fronts. Like a child testing the safety of a stormy sea before being swept away completely.

Toil and Till begins quietly, returning … Read More

Netflix and Saban create original kids series Popples

Netflix and Saban are joining forces to create an original kids TV series, Popples.

The animated series is based on Saban’s line of toys first introduced in 1985 – when they also inspired a popular Saturday morning television show. Now, … Read More

NOW TV Movies and Entertainment Pass join Apple TV

From today, Apple TV users in the UK will be able to enjoy NOW, as the Entertainment and NOW Cinema Membershipare added to the service.

The NOW Entertainment Month Pass offers instant access to some of this autumn’s must-see shows, … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 2

“Daddy, I’m hungry.”

That’s the sound of The Strain going back to basics. After the opening episode’s rush of bonkers ideas and freaky creature design, Episode 2 is a calmer, leaner, scarier affair.

That’s not to say it isn’t … Read More

UK VOD TV Review: The Leftovers Season 1, Episode 2

Three years ago, 2 per cent of the world’s population disappeared. Gone. Vanished. Shuffled off their metaphysical coil.

Episode 1 of The Leftovers introduced the fascinating set-up in true Damon Lindelof fashion: with lots and lots of questions. Episode 2 … Read More

YouTube invests in creativity – and so do studios

YouTube has announced plans to fund new content from its top creators.

The site has grown from a social media site for creative teenagers in their bedrooms to a leading platform for online video, welcoming 1 billion unique users every … Read More

Why Vince Vaughn is a good choice for True Detective Season 2

Vince Vaughn has been confirmed by HBO as one of the lead stars for True Detective alongside Colin Farrell.

The second season of the series, which will be directed by Justin Lin (well, the first two episodes), will follow … Read More

Sky TV review: Boardwalk Empire Final Season, Episode 2 (The Good Listener)

Episode 2 of Boardwalk Empire Season 5 introduces us to those characters that didn’t make it into the opening episode. We catch up with Eli Thompson (Shea Whigham), lamenting being exiled from his family, drowning in booze and urine. Gillian … Read More

Netflix brand gets in with the cool crowd

Netflix is now officially “cool” in the UK.

The Internet TV service has long positioned itself as the hip, new alternative to traditional TV – with its edgier content (Orange Is the New Black) and all-at-once releases – but … Read More

VOD film review: Diana

Wooden dialogue and an unconvincing script leave this well-meaning biopic feeling shallow and bland.Read More