Our Girl the army drama, recently re-surfacing on our screens, has become extremely popular in all age groups, from teens to adults. But why do us teens love it so much? Why do we find it so easy to connect with? The exciting storyline kept me constantly gripped, but what made the programme so relatable … >
With around 500 original shows vying for attention on TV right now, it’s inevitable that today’s landscape is an extremely competitive one. Some shows spark with the public instantly and become mainstream hits, while others find a smaller, more dedicated audience and prestige from critical raves and awards attention. Very often, however, a new show … >
Right, ok, anyone here need a shock blanket? Because that was an emotional roller-coaster and a half. Here are seven things we loved about ‘The Lying Detective’… There’s still something about Mary Before I get onto the major revelations of the episode, I speculated last week how I think the series would progress with … >
On 7 September 2016 the BBC released a prequel heralding the return of Our Girl. The army drama from writer Tony Grounds was a major hit in 2014 and I was beyond excited to know that the second instalment was finally here! When watching this iconic drama, I felt so drawn to so many aspects of the show … >
So if you haven’t yet seen Sherlock Season 4’s opener, ‘The Six Thatchers’, go and watch it now and come back because I’m about to ruin everything for you. Ok, so let’s talk about Mary. Or rather, how the show will develop with the lack of Mary! For any die-hard Sherlock Holmes fans, you will … >
AMC is a network best known for its big hitters – The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad and Mad Men, which have defined a great deal of the last decade in television. Yet some of its greatest successes aren’t receiving the mass mainstream attention and viewing figures that the Walking Dead shows rake in. Case in … >
Ring out the old, ring in the new. It’s not just the anthem of Christmas; it’s the mantra that Doctor Who has to follow every season, every episode. Balancing reverence for the past with constant, relentless looking forward has always been Doctor Who‘s bag. And yet, this Christmas, more than ever, there’s a feeling that the … >
Our minds are very complex indeed. It is with no false pretence that as a fan of a film, television franchise or book series, we become more mindful and positive in ourselves. Some may not believe this to be true but think of a book, TV series, film or game that you love wholeheartedly, that … >
It’s been an eventful year, with the double whammy of Brexit and Trump sending shockwaves around the world, while providing a goldmine of material for comedians and satirists everywhere. In accordance with the notorious Chinese curse, we seem to be living in “interesting” times, so it’s hardly surprising that it’s also been a particularly busy … >
If your Doctor Who fan credentials are old enough, you’ll be able to realise how disquieting it might have been to learn that Class was premiering on BBC iPlayer. Your paranoid, withered fanboy heart would have known that the BBC were betraying the Time Lord, and throwing the spin-off show onto a funeral pyre where … >