Based on an acclaimed novel by Eleanor Catton The Luminaries was co-production between TVNZ and the BBC. In the 1860s the West Coast Gold Rush brought many immigrants to New Zealand’s South Island. Two of them that arrive on the same ship are Anna Wetherell (Eve Hewson), an illiterate Irish woman, and Emery Staines (Himesh Patel), a […]
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Doctor Who – Fugitive of the Judoon Review
Doctor Who sees a return to a grand and entertaining story with one of the most recognisable monsters from the modern era making an appearance. In Gloucester, an alien fugitive is hiding and the troop of Judoon has taken up the bounty. Because of this The Doctor and her companions arrive in the city to […]
Doctor Who – Nikola Tesla’s Night of Terror Review
After the disappointing “Orphan 55” Doctor Who has a return to form with a historical adventure involving Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. In 1903 Nikola Tesla (Goran Višnjić) is trying to get investment for a wireless electric transmitter. Whilst at Niagara Falls Tessa and his entourage are attacked by aliens: fortunately for Tesla, the Doctor […]
Doctor Who – Orphan 55 Review
The Twelfth Series moves into horror territory with its third episode. The Doctor and her companions get teleported to an advanced resort for a two-week spa break. But whenever The Doctor arrives in a new location trouble isn’t far behind and The Doctor soon discovers the resort is infested with monsters. “Orphan 55” has quickly […]
Doctor Who – Spyfall Part 2 Review
After the disappointing “Spyfall Part 1,” the second part of “Spyfall” was a massive improvement. “Spyfall Part 1” left off with an incredible cliffhanger: The Doctor is trapped in another dimension and her companions are stuck on a falling plane. Fortunately, there’s always gets a way out. The Doctor meets a woman in the other […]
Doctor Who – Spyfall Part 1 Review
The twelve series of Doctor Who starts with a two-part adventure that sees The Doctor and her companions getting recruited by MI6. Around the world, spies have been attacked when they were on missions. The global espionage community is so worried that MI6 finds The Doctor and the companions and brings them to London. When […]
Noughts + Crosses Episode 6 Review
Noughts + Crosses has come to an end with Callum and Sephy’s relationship tested to its extreme during a political crisis. A month has passed since Ryan McGregor’s death and Callum (Jack Rowan) has joined the LM. The leader of the LM, Jack Dorn (Shaun Dingwall) plans to use Callum’s relationship with Sephy (Masali Baduza) […]
Noughts + Crosses Episode 5 Review
The fifth episode of Noughts + Crosses sees the McGregors have a further downturn in fortunes and Callum going down a troubling path. Ryan McGregor has died in prison and his family finds out through the media. Callum (Jack Rowan) does not believe the official story that his father committed suicide and he starts to believe militancy […]
Noughts + Crosses Episode 4 Review
After the climatic end of Episode Three Noughts + Crosses sees the ramifications on the McGregor family. Tensions between the Noughts and Crosses communities have increased further after the bombing of the hospital. The Home Secretary launches a crackdown and Callum (Jack Rowan) becomes the prime suspect due to his warning to Sephy (Masali Baduza), leading to […]
Noughts + Crosses Episode 3 Review
The third episode of Noughts + Crosses sees tensions, both personal and social, increase as Callum and Sephy decide what to do next. Within Albion, the government has allowed the first sanctioned the Midsummer festival, a popular Nought event. Despite this moment of progress, there are forces within both communities who want to disrupt the festivities, leading to an unholy […]