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 you should catch up with Wolf Hall
November 3, 2024 | David FarnorMark Rylance is magnetic in this gripping period drama, which is so naturalistic is like watching A Man for All Seasons shot by Michael MannRead More
Why Netflix’s The Diplomat should be your next box set
October 31, 2024 | Ivan RadfordKeri Russell shines in this entertaining political TV drama.Read More
Top horror TV shows to watch this Halloween
October 29, 2024 | VOD NewsHorror is all about movies, right? Wrong. Because in this golden age of TV, there are oodles of scares that can be found on the small screen – and not just the TV series that are based on horror movies. … Read More
It’s What’s Inside review: A witty, visceral ride
October 26, 2024 | David FarnorThis inventive body-swap comedy horror is a visceral, darkly witty ride.Read More
Simone Biles: Rising: A rousing, honest documentary
October 25, 2024 | Ivan RadfordThis disarmingly frank documentary about Simone Biles’ return to gymnastics is a rousing redefinition of strength and wellbeing within athletics.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Joan
October 22, 2024 | Helen ArcherAn excellent performance by Sophie Turner struggles to elevate this surprisingly dour drama about real life plucky thief Joan Hannington.Read More
Why Everyone Else Burns should be your next box set
October 20, 2024 | David FarnorSimon Bird is perfectly awkward in this darkly funny comedy about a dysfunctional family in a fundamentalist sect.Read More
Why Hellbound should be your next box set
October 20, 2024 | David FarnorYeon Sang-ho’s thought-provoking tale of horrifying retribution is a chilling study of belief, judgement and justice.Read More
Why you should catch up with Shrinking on Apple TV+
October 13, 2024 | Ivan RadfordThis charming, heartfelt comedy about pain and grief is a funny, moving celebration of connecting with others.Read More
Disclaimer: A disappointing drag
October 13, 2024 | David FarnorDespite a starry cast, Alfonso Cuarón’s overly portentous thriller is an unconvincing and disappointing drag.Read More