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.
Apple TV+ review: The Mosquito Coast
June 6, 2021 | David Farnor
This slick adaptation of Paul Theroux’s novel is too enigmatic for its own good.Read More
UK TV review: Anne Boleyn (Channel 5)
June 6, 2021 | David Farnor
Jodie Smith-Turner impresses in Channel 5’s uneven feminist retelling of Anne Boleyn’s story.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Feel Good Season 2
June 4, 2021 | Katherine McLaughlin
This achingly beautiful and witty rom-com navigates modern love and identity with empathy and humour.Read More
Angel: Looking back at the Buffy spin-off that slayed
May 31, 2021 | Martyn Conterio
This Buffy spin-off was at times superior, thanks to a darker edge and emotional conflicts in a more adult-themed world.Read More
UK TV Review: Alias
May 31, 2021 | Martyn Conterio
20 years on, Alias remains a hugely entertainment slice of high concept hokum.Read More
Why Terriers should be your next box set
May 31, 2021 | Brendon Connelly
This mystery-comedy-drama from some of modern TV’s best storytellers doesn’t skimp on anything.Read More
Bagpuss: A love letter to a magical childhood classic
May 30, 2021 | Brendon Connelly
This thoughtful, sincere kids’ TV classic is a nostalgic window on to a past filled with gentle truth and warm honesty.Read More
Why Adult Material should be your next box set
May 29, 2021 | Katherine McLaughlin
Hayley Squires is daringly brilliant in this smartly feminist show that offers both big laughs and tears.Read More
UK TV review: Innocent: Season 2
May 23, 2021 | David Farnor
This well acted second season of ITV’s crime drama delivers surprising twists more than moving drama.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Halston
May 18, 2021 | Helen Archer
Ewan McGregor is captivating Ryan Murphy’s wildly entertaining biopic of fashion designer Halston.Read More
