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.
Stateless review: A thoughtful immigration drama
July 8, 2020 | David Farnor
Yvonne Strahovski is excellent in this pertinent, thoughtful immigration drama.Read More
Mrs America review: Playful, provocative period drama
July 8, 2020 | David Farnor
Cate Blanchett is brilliant in this playful, provocative, stylish and highly entertaining drama about the battle for women’s rights in the 1970s.Read More
Why you should tune into The Newsroom
July 7, 2020 | David Farnor
Aaron Sorkin’s portrait of TV news is an overly earnest, well acted and compelling piece of escapism.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Politician Season 2
July 5, 2020 | Sophie Davies
Lacking in satire and likeable characters, The Politician’s second campaign soon loses momentum.Read More
Disney+ TV review: Into the Unknown
July 4, 2020 | David Farnor
This surprisingly in-depth behind-the-scenes doc is an insightful and inspiring look at making Disney magic.Read More
Hanna Season 2 review: Amazon’s thriller finds its groove
July 3, 2020 | David Farnor
Amazon’s thriller comes of age with this gripping second season that outgrows the 2011 film.Read More
UK TV review: Hillary
July 2, 2020 | David Farnor
This polite portrait of the former First Lady is by turns frustrating and inspiring.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Innocence Files
June 30, 2020 | Helen Archer
This behemoth of documentary-making is an urgent yet accessible look at the fundamental failures of the US justice system.Read More
UK TV review: Talking Heads (2020)
June 30, 2020 | David Farnor
Alan Bennett’s masterful monologues are as gripping as ever in this collection of theatrical treats.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Rick & Morty Season 4
June 18, 2020 | Mark Harrison
This mixed bag of episodes trades in soft reboots and meta-references.
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