Box Sets
Looking for your next binge? Box Set reviews will tell you whether a show’s worth watching, without spoiling the end for you – a handy guide to the best TV box sets on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, DVD and more.
Why The Honourable Woman should be your next box set
July 27, 2014 | Jo Bromilow
It seems fair to call The Honourable Woman the BBC’s answer to Homeland, because there are several crucial elements that are very similar. Identikit opening credit montage? Check. A complex female lead? Check – Maggie Gyllenhaal plays the decorated Baroness … Read More
Utopia Season 1: Shockingly original TV
July 13, 2014 | David Farnor
This is a spoiler-free review of Utopia Season 1. Already seen it? Read on at the bottom for additional spoilery notes – or read our review of Season 2 here.
“It’s a graphic novel. It’s about a scientist who makes … Read More
UK TV review: Why The Shield is a TV milestone
July 1, 2014 | Andrew Jones
The best anti-hero on the small screen since Walter White – but this came first.Read More
Why The US Office remake is better than the UK original
May 13, 2014 | Neil Brazier
It’s not uncommon for a successful show to attempt the transition across the pond. In many cases for TV shows, the new version can’t muster up the same popularity as the original – the Americans shot two pilots of Red … Read More
Why you should be watching Person of Interest
May 12, 2014 | Chris Bryant
This intriguing series overcomes its own clichés with a solid cast and strong premise.Read More
Why Britain believes in Rev
May 3, 2014 | David Farnor
Last month, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said that he believed “we should be more confident about our status as a Christian country”. The comments, written in The Church Times ahead of Easter Sunday, prompted 50 notable public figures to … Read More
UK TV review: The Trip to Italy
April 27, 2014 | David Farnor
“Rob can’t read poetry in his own voice because he lacks conviction.”
That’s Steve Coogan, playing Steve Coogan, talking about Rob Brydon, playing Rob Brydon. It’s par for the course for The Trip to Italy, the follow-up to 2010’s The … Read More
Why you should be watching Parks and Recreation
April 20, 2014 | David Farnor
Warm, funny and irresistibly positive, this comedy never fails to make you smile.Read More
Why you should catch up with Sons of Anarchy
April 12, 2014 | Chris Bryant
This review is based on Season 1.
With the violence and brutality Kurt Sutter brought to The Shield plus darkly comic characters and heart-wrenching plots, Sons of Anarchy might just be one of the best shows around.
Charlie Hunnam (Pacific … Read More
UK TV review: Short Poppies (by Rhys Darby)
April 3, 2014 | Andrew Jones
Rhys Darby’s hilarious comedy is imaginative, rewarding and kind TV.Read More
