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Pulling a curve ball on us by dropping us into an episode that avoids dealing with the immediate aftermath of Asbo’s revelations from last week was a risky move on the part of The Smoke’s writers. Those who’d watched the previous six weeks were desperate to know how it would go, so to avoid frustrating … >
CultBox recently caught up with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star Iain De Caestecker to coincide with the DVD release of his new psychological horror movie, In Fear. Here the Scottish actor chats about the film, his past and present career and what’s next for him… Can you tell us what In Fear is about? “The … >
As someone who grew up watching John Thaw playing the enigmatic Morse, it was always odd to me that ITV decided on a prequel series for his long-serving detective. Yes, you might get an established audience of those who are still mourning the loss of Thaw on our screens, but it was definitely a gamble. … >
The one year anniversary of the Churchill Estate fire was always going to be an episode that was packed with drama: revelations being made, secrets being exposed and people dealing with the consequences. However, in what is easily the best episode of The Smoke yet, even I was unprepared for how affecting it would be. … >
As the doors to Selfridges close until the show returns next year, the final instalment of Mr Selfridge’s second series had a lot of boxes to tick, tying up loose plot threads but keeping us wanting more. Sherlock star Amanda Abbington as Miss Mardle has been stellar this series, and it’s lovely to see her … >
It’s a real compliment to those involved in The Smoke that we care as much about these characters and still have so much to learn about them. Lucy Kirkwood, who penned this episode with Daragh Carville (Cherry Bomb) has clearly enjoyed the slow reveal to everyone’s story. Episode 5 manages a fine juggling act, as … >
This penultimate episode of Mr Selfridge’s second series shows an understandable ‘tying up’ of certain plot threads as others continue into next week’s finale. However, the news this week that Mr Selfridge has been given the green light for a third series means that aspects of the stories set up here may be the seeds … >
As we hit the halfway point of the series, The Smoke has explored its characters, but left more than enough room to grow. Focus on undeveloped characters and a subtle awareness of continuing plot threads provides some fantastic drama in this fourth episode, albeit one arguably littered with a little too much unnecessary humour. Technically, … >
Continuing the atmospheric style of modern British horror thrillers like Dog Soldiers, Eden Lake and The Descent comes In Fear. Starring Iain De Caestecker (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Alice Englert, (Beautiful Creatures), the film tells the story of new couple Tom and Lucy, who end up caught up in a predatory game by an … >
Having Harry omitted from last week’s events meant that the episode he returned in was always going to be fraught with tension. It stands to reason that he is the primary focus of tonight’s episode. However, in doing so, many other worthy storylines are left virtually untouched, perhaps only referenced in passing comment. Given that … >