We linger on a shot of a stag. A creature that is the symbol of power and Alpha-male ‘Lord of the Manor’ masculinity. And you know it’s about to die. Yep. BANG. A creature of majestic dominance in its natural surroundings is felled, all as an act of remembrance for Tommy’s dad, the deadbeat swindler … >
As the second season of Kay Mellor’s In the Club progresses, the drama intensifies, providing one of the best episodes so far. “I was in the bar the other night…bumped into my ex. Or should I say, our ex.” Roanna’s (Hemione Norris) situation gathers steam as Ray confronts Simon’s dad, Jonathan (Neil Pearson), regarding his … >
Kurt Wallander must have a very honest face. Four times during ‘The White Lioness’ he is to be found alone at the scene of the crime (twice stood next to a still-fresh corpse), but not once does the finger of suspicion point in his direction. Season 4’s opener places the Swedish detective far from home, … >
It’s bloody battles and betrayals galore in the latest instalment of BBC Two’s The Hollow Crown. After last week’s Henry VI: Part One, in which we saw the gentle natured king struggling with the vicious nature of court life as dissent rose and the warring families of Lancaster and York threatened to rise up, Part Two sees … >
So now we know. Or at least, we know something. After the shocking end to Episode 7 it was all but certain that Henry Gibson has been behind it all – and episode eight quickly confirms it, with Harry Lloyd superb as Henry going just a little bit American Psycho. Henry’s use of “how” instead … >
No dusty Nick Cave vocals this week. A lugubrious cover version of ‘Red Right Hand’ plays. The kind that John Lewis would use in a Christmas ad, if John Lewis sold cursed furniture, malevolent springs, and souls trapped in Kilner jars. Immediately you know that all isn’t well. Grace is dead. Tommy’s in mourning with … >
Three episodes into the second season and the drama is still unfolding nicely in BBC One’s In The Club. All the women are showing signs of strain from their respective family issues, and while there is good news for some, it is the bad news and the heartache that seems to dominate the episode. “I didn’t sleep … >
Visions, oaths and vengeance as the sixth season of Game of Thrones continues with a memorable and exciting instalment. Jon Snow’s up and about following Melisandre’s spell to bring him back to life but the Lord Commander isn’t quite his old self. When Melisandre asks him what he saw after death a frightened Jon replies, ‘there … >
With the mid-season finale coming up, this week’s Fear the Walking Dead focused on setting up all the cards that’ll presumably be knocked over in next week’s big instalment. ‘Sicut Cervus’ is a fairly workmanlike episode of Fear, containing the same mix of assiduously executed, mildly intriguing drama that fails to truly spark and a … >
The penultimate episode begins with Marcella tied to a chair, ends with Matthew bound and gagged, and along the way kills off Bendek when a bit of solo autoerotic asphyxiation goes wrong (“Is it really better without air?” asks Laura). Amidst this miscellaneous bondage is probably the best episode yet as we head towards the finale. … >