With great economy, the second episode of Critical sets about bringing the show’s wide cast of characters to life. It’s not easy task in a programme set in ‘real time’ (or “The Golden Hour” as one of the characters labels it), but it’s an impressive demonstration of the old adage of ‘show not tell’. The … >
At the start of Critical’s first episode, an air ambulance helicopter comes in to land on the rooftop helipad of a building called General Hospital. However, any suggestion that this familiar name brings with it the comfortable ‘doctor/nurse romance’ territory of the afternoon soap is promptly expelled as the anonymous patient-of-the-week projectile vomits a spray … >
Sky1 has released a trailer for Critical, the new real-time medical drama from Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio. Starring Lennie James (Line of Duty), Catherine Walker (Strike Back), Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat), the 13-part series begins at 9pm on Tuesday 24 February on Sky1. > Like Critical on Facebook. Set … >
Critical, Sky1’s new real-time medical drama from Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio, will begin later this month. With each episode telling “one story, in one place, in one hour”, the 13-part series stars Lennie James (Line of Duty), Catherine Walker (Strike Back), Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat). The first episode airs … >
It hardly seems like ten years since Sky1 brought their edgy and original drama series Hex to our screens. In an important move by the channel, Hex helped to promote more original output from Sky, highlighting home-grown acting and writing talent. Here we celebrate the show’s tenth anniversary and look back at why the show … >
Sky1 has released a preview for Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio’s new “ultra-realistic real-time medical drama”, Critical. The 13-part series will tell “one story, in one place, in one hour” and is described by Sky as an “emotional roller-coaster ride in which every second counts during the most life-threatening hour of a patient’s treatment”. … >
Sky has confirmed that the new season of Arrow will begin in the UK later this month. The US superhero drama’s third season will launch on Thursday 30 October on Sky1 – two days after Arrow spin-off The Flash arrives in the UK. Watch a Season 3 preview… Are you looking forward to Season 3? … >
Forever, a new US supernatural TV drama about an immortal medical examiner in New York City, will air in the UK on Sky1 this autumn. Starring Ioan Gruffudd (Hornblower, Fantastic Four), the show launches in the US on ABC next week. The thirteen-part first season begins in the UK at 9pm on Thursday 2 October … >
The Shield creator Shawn Ryan is developing an American remake of Sky1 drama Mad Dogs for Amazon. Starring Max Beesley, Philip Glenister, John Simm and Marc Warren, Mad Dogs ran for 14 episodes on Sky1 between February 2011 and December 2013. The show’s original creator, Cris Cole, has written the new adaptation and will executive … >
Twelve episodes sooner than normal, we reach the end of the latest season of 24. Live Another Day has been an experiment from the off – a twist on the formula designed to breathe new life into the show and hopefully extend the longevity of the franchise for future seasons – and as we reach … >