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.
Netflix UK TV review: Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
March 20, 2020 | Charlotte HarrisonOctavia Spencer is excellent in this disappointingly superficial biographical drama.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak
March 15, 2020 | David FarnorThis alarming, gripping and inspiring documentary is a chillingly timely watch.Read More
Why you should be watching The Mandalorian
March 15, 2020 | Nathanael SmithThis rough and ready sci-fi Western is the best thing to happen to Star Wars since Luke found out who his father was.Read More
UK TV review: Noughts + Crosses
March 7, 2020 | David FarnorThis searingly timely adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s novel is a riveting, thought-provoking watch.Read More
Castlevania: Catch up with Season 2
March 5, 2020 | Ned NewberryAs Castlevania’s third season arrives, grab the whip, sharpen the stakes and catch up with Season 2.Read More
My Left Nut review: A sad, funny, moving gem
March 1, 2020 | Helen ArcherWhile a comedy-drama called “My Left Nut”, seeking to explore the importance of men’s health, might not seem like a particularly enticing prospect for many, this limited series proves to be universally appealing. Adapted from an award-winning show at the … Read More
Why you should catch up with ITV’s Flesh and Blood
March 1, 2020 | David FarnorThis superbly acted and suspenseful four-parter is perfect pulp fiction for dark winter nights.Read More
Why you should catch up with Intelligence
February 28, 2020 | David FarnorNick Mohammed and David Schwimmer are a promising double-act in this likeable spy comedy.Read More
The Stranger review: Netflix’s twisting thriller doesn’t live up to the hype
February 27, 2020 | Mike WilliamsThis review is spoiler-free.
Another day, another Netflix series. Only this time we remain firmly on British shores rather than abscond to the US. The Stranger is a quintessentially British drama that promises a lot in its tense, slickly cut … Read More
Altered Carbon Season 2 review: An uneven sci-fi sequel
February 27, 2020 | Ned NewberryAn excellent performance by Anthony Mackie can’t redeem a disappointing second season for Netflix’s visually impressive sci-fi.Read More