Alexandria may well be the fresh new start that the group desperately needs, but not everyone is ready to accept their new neighbours with open arms. After a battle with the group (and his own insecurities) in last week’s episode, Remember gives us Rick at his most vulnerable. But this could also be Rick at […]Read More
In 2012, JK Rowling released her first novel for adults which, following its huge success, was adapted into a TV miniseries which premiered on the 15th February on BBC1 and captured the attention of 6.6 million viewers. Even though JK Rowling herself praised the series, it spurred mixed reviews from critics and viewers alike. Moving […]Read More
With the season premiere last week being such a hit despite not showing the audience anything new I felt like there were high hopes for this episode ‘The Wanderer’. However this episode serves as a continuation or ‘part 2’ of last week’s premiere, in what I believe is a 3 part story line. It didn’t […]Read More
In my last entry of this series, I discussed the US The Office and what led to its success among a world of failed American adaptations of British TV shows. The Office’s success was a combination of good timing, clever and new marketing, and finding its own voice that was separate from the UK original. […]Read More
Despite it being the last episode of Parks and Recreation to ever air, One Last Ride felt less like a final goodbye and more like a welcoming look into the future. Episodes like Leslie and Ron and last week’s The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show were heavy on laughs in order to balance […]Read More
WARNING: This article contains spoilers [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isToG5_U1Ug&w=740&h=422] The first season of Bafta-winning crime drama Broadchurch was one of the best series TV has seen in recent years. It’s unsurprising that expectations for the second season were high. Unfortunately though, they were not met as the series concluded last night. The second series has followed the […]Read More
The last few installments of The Walking Dead have been a wild rollercoaster ride of emotions. It seems as though the tables are turning now, though, as new face Aaron brings the possibility of refuge and solace to the group. God knows they need it. “You’re survivors. And you’re people.” With last week’s episode Them […]Read More
Taking a radically different stylistic approach to the usual Parks and Rec format, The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show utilises the mockumentary style and allows us to bid farewell to Andy’s alter ego with continuous light-hearted humour. The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Music Explosion Show rides the wave of Andy’s recent success without […]Read More
For the sixth episode of Sonic Highways, the Foo’s headed down south to the city of New Orleans. A city known for its music roots and from the the destruction that ripped it apart during Hurricane Katrina. The city is built upon preservation – both of its heritage, history and of its music. With veterans […]Read More
The Vikings are back! There has been much anticipation for Season 3 since it was announced last year, Vikings is a show that has surprised everyone in popularity and technical quality, it’s often compared to the likes of Game of Thrones. In the same way we produce weekly reviews for popular shows like Parks and […]Read More
In what may be the most depressing episode of The Walking Dead yet, we see the group facing the reality of life without Beth and Tyreese. Despite the group being united in their mourning, Them places the spotlight on three of the strongest characters who have been profoundly struck by such devastating losses. “I don’t […]Read More
Through the years and the subsequent seasons, we’ve seen many sides to April Ludgate-Dwyer. She started off as the young girl desperate to be different but still loved, and now she’s evolved into a (slightly more) mature woman facing the very real reality of upping sticks and moving on. Aubrey Plaza has done a magnificent […]Read More
For fans of British television, there are few things that bring as much anxiety as hearing the words “American adaptation.” For every success story, there seems to be countless failures and flops. As an American, I have seen countless attempted adaptations advertised constantly by networks before almost immediately disappearing after a season or less. Many […]Read More
Just when you thought The Walking Dead couldn’t get any more emotionally draining, What Happened and What’s Going On comes back to bite you on the bum – and boy does it hurt. The Walking Dead is a stand alone show for many reasons, but perhaps most prominently for its dedication to change. Lets face […]Read More
The first of five planned Marvel shows on Netflix, Marvel’s Daredevil debuted it’s first full length trailer. Charlie Cox (Boardwalk Empire, Stardust) plays the ‘Man Without Fear’, Matt Murdock in the new 13 part series. Using senses heightened by the radioactive material that blinded him as a child, Murdock first donned his mask to seek […]Read More
