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Yahoo TV UKBoiling Point review: BBC restaurant drama serves up a treat
Learning from the success of the feature film version, this BBC adaptation of Boiling Point delivers a stone cold drama packed full of top tier performances.
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Brassic S5 review: Sky comedy hits new heights
With all the taboo breaking intentions which saw it nominated for numerous Baftas, Brassic makes a triumphant return this September on Sky.
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Still Up review: Insomniac comedy may send you to sleep
This lacklustre romcom from Apple is saved from bargain bin status thanks to the disarming charm of Antonia Thomas and Craig Roberts in the central roles.
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Sex Education S4 review: Netflix hit goes out with a bang
Continuing to challenge expectations and breakdown taboos, Sex Education Season 4 serves up an emotional closer which rarely drops the ball.
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The Morning Show S3 review: Apple's jewel in the crown returns
The Morning Show continues to mature like fine wine, as it delivers another solid season in this on-going saga.
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The Killing Kind review: Emma Appleton and Colin Morgan shine in pedestrian legal drama
This Paramount+ thriller which exists in the world of courtrooms and affluent London wine bars, features outstanding performances from Colin Morgan (Mammals) and Emma Appleton (The Witcher), who do their best to hold things together.
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Top Boy S5 review: Netflix revival goes out on a high note
Coming on like a show which still has something to prove, Top Boy Season 3 hits hard and brings the hammer down, on a final run which delivers some top tier drama.
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Heart of Stone review: Gal Gadot's action caper is a surprisingly feel-good flick
Heart of Stone is a generic action movie held together by Gal Gadot. That comes together thanks to some inventive set pieces and a committed ensemble cast.
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Painkiller review: Netflix drama treads familiar ground with lacklustre results
For audiences seeking another dramatic taste of America's opioid epidemic, Painkiller rarely measures up to the Emmy winning Dopesick on Disney+.
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Only Murders in the Building Season 3 review: Selena Gomez whodunnit successfully updates its formula
Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building delivers another masterclass in misdirection with extra Hollywood wattage.
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The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart review: Hard-hitting Sigourney Weaver drama tackles tough subjects
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is an unflinching exploration of domestic abuse, which blossoms into a powerhouse drama.
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Wolf review: Dark new BBC drama is must-watch television
Playing into the audience expectations associated with actor Iwan Rheon, Wolf is a supremely crafted home invasion thriller, that goes for the throat.
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Special Ops: Lioness review: Taylor Sheridan's latest Paramount+ series gets off to a strong start
Special Ops: Lioness proves to be a slow burn thriller, combined with an enthralling character study, which is effortlessly held together by a top tier ensemble cast.
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The Afterparty S2 review: Apple's whodunnit keeps you on the edge of your seat
Reinvigorating the murder mystery genre with his trademark flare, creator Chris Miller brings together another star studded selection of suspects in season 2 of The Afterparty on AppleTV+.
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Heat review: Temperatures rise Down Under in gripping Danny Dyer drama
Heat is a disturbing thriller from the mind of Jason Herbison, which sees two families come together at the fringes of an Australian bush fire, where they are forced to face some home truths.
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Then You Run review: Sky gangster drama is something special
Then They Run sports a chilled out Stieg Larsson vibe, as writer Ben Chanan combines elements of early Martin McDonagh, with lashings of indie era Guy Ritchie in this inventive Sky Max original.
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The Full Monty review: Character-driven Disney+ revival is hot stuff
Like a breath of fresh air, The Full Monty circa 2023 hits Disney+, reuniting Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson, and Paul Barber in another poignant slice of down at heel drama.
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Best Interests review: A hard-hitting but vital ethical conundrum
With the push and pull of morality and ethics this Jack Thorne original drama is grounded by two solid performances from Michael Sheen and Sharon Horgan.
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The Gallows Pole review: Shane Meadows' BBC drama packs a punch
This riveting period drama from writer director Shane Meadows, draws drama from a country on the cusp of economic upheaval. As a group of villagers seek to redress the balance between the wealthy and their workers.
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White House Plumbers review: Hare-brained Watergate farce is a must-watch moral fable
Headlined by the tag team of Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, White House Plumbers makes a glorious farce from the ruins of Richard Nixon's Watergate scandal.