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.
UK TV review: Four Lives
January 9, 2022 | David FarnorSheridan Smith and Stephen Merchant are excellent in this moving, chilling portrait of a flawed police investigation.Read More
UK TV review: Anne (2021)
January 9, 2022 | David FarnorMaxine Peake is excellent in this harrowing, heartfelt tale of one mother’s hunt for justice after the Hillsborough disaster.Read More
UK TV review: Toast of Tinseltown
January 9, 2022 | David FarnorMatt Berry makes a gloriously silly return in this hilarious Hollywood outing for Steven Toast.Read More
Why Netflix’s Maid should be your next box set
January 3, 2022 | David FarnorThis hugely moving drama about a single mum trying to restart her life is pure catharsis.Read More
Why Netflix’s Arcane should be your next box set
January 3, 2022 | David FarnorComplex characters, exciting action and stunning visuals make this video game adaptation one of 2021’s most surprising shows.Read More
UK TV review: The Great Season 2
December 28, 2021 | David FarnorSeason 2 airs on Channel 4 weekly at 10pm, starting Wednesday 27th July, with episodes available on All 4 after broadcast.
“Occasionally true.” Those are the words that The Great uses to describe itself, and that principle holds true in … Read More
Why Elves should be your next box set
December 28, 2021 | David FarnorNetflix’s twisted festive tale is an enjoyably dark slice of creature horror.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Emily in Paris: Season 2
December 22, 2021 | Charlotte HarrisonThis strangely comforting second chapter of Netflix’s bubbly, well-dressed rom-com is the sugary escapism you’ve been looking for.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Landscapers
December 21, 2021 | Helen ArcherLove story and dark comedy collide in this over-stylised true crime comedy-drama. Read More
Doctor Who: Flux review (spoilers)
December 19, 2021 | Mark HarrisonSontarans, Angels and Ravagers, oh my! Chris Chibnall’s chaotic six-parter puts plot before character.Read More