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: 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
Netflix UK TV review: Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
June 14, 2020 | Mike Williams
This comprehensive but unpleasant documentary is a harrowing portrait of one man’s callous disregard for young women.Read More
Why you should be watching The Other One
June 12, 2020 | Sophie Davies
This gentle tale of two women helping each other through grief is a fresh, funny comedy.Read More
What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 review: Bleeding hilarious
June 11, 2020 | David Farnor
The vampire sitcom’s second season balances horror myths and human tedium to witty, silly effect.Read More
Why Staged should be your next box set
June 10, 2020 | David Farnor
David Tennant and Michael Sheen are hilarious in BBC One’s knowing lockdown satire. Read More
