Is ‘Sherlock’ really a fantasy rather than a crime drama?

So, is Sherlock really a fantasy rather than a crime drama? “Eh?” I hear you ask. But I haven’t gone mad, I’m not on a trip right now, and last time I checked my walls were still vertical. I’m deadly serious: there’s a legitimate case (ho ho) that we should talk about Sherlock as fantasy … >

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Why do teens connect so well with ‘Our Girl’?

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 … >

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Why you should be watching ‘Frequency’

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 … >

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7 things ‘Sherlock’ fans loved about ‘The Lying Detective’

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 … >

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8 Dalek stories that nearly happened in ‘Doctor Who’

If there is one area that fascinates scholars of Doctor Who history, it is the stories that never made it to the screen. ‘The Nightmare Fair’ and other casualties of the cancelled Season 23 are among the most famous, more so ‘Shada’ given it did get as far as being partially filmed. The list of … >

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Why I love ‘Our Girl’

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 … >

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Our TV favourites to win at 2017’s Golden Globe Awards

January is upon us again and that means one thing in the world of TV, the Golden Globe Awards. Here are the nominees for this year’s TV awards and CultBox guest writer Harry Alty’s favourites to take home the big prizes on Sunday night…   Best Television Series – Drama The Crown Game Of Thrones … >

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