‘Fear the Walking Dead’ review: ‘Los Muertos’ is a bland, shallow instalment

Fear the Walking Dead is a show capable of great things. The potential is there for a compelling drama that mixes thoughtful character work with potent horror and social commentary. So why does it keep delivering mediocre results? That’s a question that feels especially relevant after Fear’s latest episode, ‘Los Muertos’, which plays with some … >

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‘Victoria’ Episode 3 review: Way to break my heart, historical fact

I feel for the young Victoria, for I, too, am short.  It really is something how much condescension one must endure simply for being a woman of non-statuesque proportions. I’m waiting for her to respond to someone like Uncle Leopold with a stern-voiced “with all due respect, sir, need I remind you who’s queen?” and … >

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‘Victoria’ review: Episode 2 is a joy to watch

I don’t envy our hero in this second episode of ITV’s Victoria, surrounded by unpleasant losers who all want her job, and who think they can exploit her because she’s wee. But if history is anything to go by, she’ll show them. A very exciting development, however, is the installation of gas in the palace – … >

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