What are three things that you would describe yourself as? This is one question that the interviewer would ask the troubled kids from the school. This drama is about a guy called Murphy (Cillian Murphy), a troubled but passionate headteacher who runs a residential reform school for kids who’ve lost their way. He’s got some…
Category: Drama
CHARLIE HUNNAM TRANSFORMS IN MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY – A DISTURBING DIVE INTO MADNESS
From the first scene of the first episode, you can tell straight away that it’s going to be a very creepy but disturbing series. There’s an unsettling tone that sets in immediately, and it doesn’t really let up. You almost feel uncomfortable even before anything truly horrifying happens, which is a credit to how well…
SULLIVAN CROSSING REVIEW: FAMILIAR BUT STILL FINDING ITS OWN VOICE
If you’ve seen Virgin River, then Sullivan Crossing will give you an instant sense of déjà vu. From the opening scenes, it carries the same cozy-small-town vibe, heartfelt drama, and mix of romance and personal struggles. And honestly, I’m still not entirely sure how I feel about it yet. The story centers on Maggie Sullivan, a young neurosurgeon…
‘ALL OF YOU” – A CALM, MELANCHOLY LOOK AT LOVE AND FATE
Imagine you’re single and searching for your soulmate and there’s a test that promises to match you with that person. Simple, right? No more faff, no endless dating apps, no uncertainty. Just the certainty of destiny, wrapped up in science. We start with university friends Laura (Imogen Poots) and Simon (Brett Goldstein). He takes her…
“THE CODE”: HOLLYWOOD’S DARK SIDE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
You walk into the Southwark Playhouse in Elephant and the set immediately catches your eye. It’s glamorous, glitzy, and dripping with Old Hollywood style which is exactly what you’d expect, since the play is set in the 1950s. The Code is a witty, funny, and dazzling production that strips away the shimmering surface of Tinseltown to…
WHISPERS IN THE PINES: “WAYWARD” IS A HAUNTINGLY ODD THRILLER
Tall Pines, from the outside, looks like a perfect community idyllic, serene, and unbothered. Nothing seems out of place. Yet from the moment we step inside, there’s an undeniable sense that something is off. Alex Dempsey (Mae Martin), a cop searching for a fresh start, moves with his pregnant wife Laura (Sarah Gadon) to remote…
THE ESCAPE ARTIST REVIEW: DAVID TENNANT SHINES IN THIS GRIPPING LEGAL THRILLER
When it comes to legal dramas, The Escape Artist stands out for its mix of courtroom battles, psychological tension, and moral dilemmas. Starring David Tennant in one of his most captivating roles, the series asks an unsettling question: how far can a man go in escaping responsibility both in the courtroom and in life? William Burton (David…
BORN WITH TEETH REVIEW – NCUTI GATWA AND EDWARD BLUEMEL ELECTRIFY THE WEST END
When you get two brilliant actors on stage, magic happens and Born With Teeth is exactly that kind of show. The chemistry is undeniable, and it doesn’t hurt that Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel already know each other from Sex Education. That natural familiarity just flows on stage, making the tension and banter between their characters sparkle. I…
INSIDE SEASON 2 (USA EDITION): CHAOS, CASH, AND CONTENT GOLD
Season one of Inside (the UK Edition) was already a wild ride, but the US version? It’s on a whole other level of chaos. To recap: the show takes place over one week and features 12 of the internet’s biggest stars and creators living together. This time, though, there’s a massive $1 million prize on the line….
MY FAULT LONDON: DARK, MESSY, AND ADDICTIVELY WATCHABLE
I watched the original Spanish drama Our Fault a while back and absolutely loved it. So when I heard they were doing a London version, I thought it might be even better and I think I might be right. I’ll admit I’m a bit late to this, since it came out earlier this year, but it’s one…










