We need to address the tedious bird the modern ‘heroine’ is turning out to be. Time and again we are presented with someone completely self-sacrificing, unapologetic about their dreams and radiating light out of their […]
Netflix’s Sex Education Might Be the Show That Teens Need
Netflix’s new eight-episode series Sex Education was released early last month, and it seems to be the teen show we have all been desperately craving. The series follows teenage Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield) as he […]
His Dark Materials First Look
Last week, the BBC released a short trailer for His Dark Materials – a new drama series based on the best-selling and well-loved children’s/young adult trilogy by Phillip Pullman, sending fans of the books into […]
BBC’s Baptise Review
Julian Baptise (Tchéky Karyo) first came to our screens in 2014, with the release of the BBC television drama series The Missing, directed by brothers Harry and Jack Williams. The first eight part series captivated […]
TV Review: The Umbrella Academy
It’s big, it’s exciting, it’s funny and it’s definitely different. The Umbrella Academy is a Netflix television series, surrounding a dysfunctional family of ‘superheroes’. The show is based on the original American comic book series […]
TV Dinner: Why Your Meals Should Be Screen-free
It is the customary evening routine for many students – get home and flop down in front of the TV, phone in one hand, microwaved dinner in the other, eyes glued to the screen. After […]
The Greatest Party That Never Happened Review
Fyre Festival (or rather the lack of) in 2017 was such a huge scandal that it resulted in jail time for the founder. This new Netflix documentary explains how the carnage unfolded, in a way […]
The Best Foreign Language Shows You Should Watch
Say hello, bonjour, hola and ciao to some of the best foreign language shows out there. With an increase in demand for non-English speaking shows in the UK, we have been lucky enough to experience […]
YOU: Season 2 Is On Its Way To You
YOU season 1 premiered at a time when Netflix needed a pick me up, something a bit different, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Released all at once on Netflix on December 26th, YOU, based on […]
Abducted in Plain Sight Review
Abducted in Plain Sight has taken the internet by storm, and it’s no surprise. True crime is fascinating enough in itself, but this new Netflix documentary, tackling the story of Jan Broberg’s horrifying childhood, is […]
LGBTQ+ TV Characters who Grabbed our Attention (and Hearts) in 2018
2018 was a landmark year, with the highest ever number of LGBTQ+ characters represented in TV shows. Here is a look at some of our favourites who have pushed the boundaries of LGBTQ+ representation: Sophia […]
Gossip Girl reboot: The Pros and Cons
Hey Upper East Siders, XOXO Gossip Girl… might be getting a reboot! Those of us who grew up watching Gossip Girl, will remember sitting around the group tables at school or college, avidly discussing last […]