It’s the Christmas vac. You need to find the next best thing to procrastinate to besides Netflix, but the news is far too depressing and Film 4 just ain’t cutting it with yet another Carry On film. You need daytime TV. But which show? You’re looking for something to watch while you browse Facebook and Read More…
Tag: TV Review
Feminist, Focused and Fascinating: Not What I Expected From The Ripper (2020)
Ursy Reynolds looks at Netflix’s The Ripper and explains why it is a refreshing take on the typical crime documentary.
Bridgerton: A New Take on The Timeless Historical Drama?
Sofie Cristobal reviews Bridgerton, the gripping new period drama created by Chris Van Dusen and based on the novels by Julia Quinn.
Best Binges: What to watch in 2021
Lucy Vickers tells us which shows to binge-watch in the New Year, exploring the merits of Euphoria, Dark and The Wilds.
Spitting Image: Failure Disguised as Satire
Alison Hall on the rather disappointing rekindling of the classic TV show, Spitting Image.
The Haunting of Bly Manor – The Spiritual Sequel to The Haunting of Hill House
Chloé Agar reviews The Haunting of Bly Manor, the recently released sequel to The Haunting of Hill House.
Emily in Paris: Light-hearted escapism at its worst
Sarah Lewis reviews ‘Emily in Paris’, starring Lily Collins, a comedy drama which has recently been released on Netflix.
Des: A Different but Effective Depiction of a Serial Killer
A review of DES, an ITV drama which effectively depicts the criminal’s mindset and culpability, lauding in particular David Tennant’s acting in the titular role.
Sexism, Colourism and Aunty Gaze: A Review of Indian Matchmaking
Like the majority of my South Asian friends (and my mum’s friends and cousins and aunties who aren’t really aunties), I was inexplicably drawn to Netflix’s new show Indian Matchmaking. Arranged marriages are something that are very commonly associated with the South Asian community, but not something that has happened in my family for quite Read More…