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 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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True Crime Tuesdays: Trial by Media
June 16, 2020 | Helen Archer
This uneven Netflix docuseries is less an examination of injustices than a reminder that they continue to exist.Read More
Why The Salisbury Poisonings should be your next box set
June 14, 2020 | David Farnor
This riveting retelling of the 2018 Novichok poisonings is a moving, gripping tale of bravery and resilience.Read More
