Very spoilery. Also check out my review, my article on the ending and order of deaths, the episode 2 re-cap and episode 3 re-cap. An unknown woman in a lovely cottage calling in her aged gardener, Alfred. She then squashes a wasp on a window pane. Bobby Jones, ex-Navy lieutenant, is caddying for Dr Thomas,… Episode 1 re-cap: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? Read More
Yes — why didn’t they ask Evans? Who died and whodunnit
Who is the killer? Who is Evans and why didn’t they ask them? Plus the victims, and the ending — and a little on differences between book and mini-series. (if you’re looking for my review it’s here. There are also comprehensive re-caps for episode 1, episodes 2 and episode 3 if you’ve missed anything) Who… Yes — why didn’t they ask Evans? Who died and whodunnit Read More
Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (TV mini series) 4 stars
Childhood friends in a small Welsh village investigate the unexplained death of a man found at the bottom of a cliff. I started re-reading the novel when I heard this was coming out, because I wanted an escape from the world’s current problems, though it didn’t quite pan out like that. Agatha Christie’s 1934 whodunnit… Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (TV mini series) Read More
David Attenborough’s dino docuseries Prehistoric Planet: new trailer
“Some creatures could be called magnificent, or monstrous, perhaps misunderstood. But only a few creatures who roam this Earth could be called all three…” Actually the best things come in threes: dinosaurs! Stirring Hans Zimmer music! DAVID ATTENBOROUGH! Get ready for Apple TV’s enthralling exploration of ancient Earth — premiering as a week-long event from… David Attenborough’s dino docuseries Prehistoric Planet: new trailer Read More
NEW “Why Didn’t They Ask Evans” clip, and it looks luvvie-ly
*** Read my review, and very spoilery articles / episode re-caps here *** Hugh Laurie! Emma Thompson! Archie the inventor from Balamory! A suspect called Roger Bassington-ffrench! I love Agatha Christie, luckily for family harmony. My dad was a massive AC fan and in 1982 took me to see Evil Under The Sun at the… NEW “Why Didn’t They Ask Evans” clip, and it looks luvvie-ly Read More
Invasion trailer: we’re under attack and it’s coming from outside the planet!
A new, 10-episode science fiction drama series from Academy and Emmy Award-nominated writer/producer/director Simon Kinberg (X-Men films, Deadpool films, The Martian) and David Weil (Hunters) lands on Apple TV next month. Set across multiple continents, Invasion follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around the world. The series stars Shamier Anderson, Golshifteh Farahani, Sam Neill,… Invasion trailer: we’re under attack and it’s coming from outside the planet! Read More
It’s a wrap! Apple Plus TV limited series The Shrink Next Door gets a teaser
The series explores how a seemingly normal doctor-patient dynamic morphs into an exploitative relationship filled with manipulation, power grabs, and dysfunction at its finest. Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at the highly anticipated, eight-episode limited series The Shrink Next Door, featuring a star-studded cast led by Will Ferrell in a terrible wig and… It’s a wrap! Apple Plus TV limited series The Shrink Next Door gets a teaser Read More
War: Episode 10 (The Crown season 4 recaps)
My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick), episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), and episode 9 (Avalanche). “A spoilt, immature man endlessly complaining unnecessarily, married to a spoilt, immature woman endlessly complaining unnecessarily…. War: Episode 10 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More
Avalanche: Episode 9 (The Crown season 4 recaps)
My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick), episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), and episode 10 (War). “Now – much more importantly, who is Billy Jo-el?” A white dress is being put in… Avalanche: Episode 9 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More
48:1 – Episode 8 (The Crown season 4 recaps)
My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick), episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). “when put in the ring with her Queen, the Iron Lady melted.” The episode starts with… 48:1 – Episode 8 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More
The Hereditary Principle: Episode 7 (The Crown season 4 recaps)
My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick), episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 8 (48:1), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). “The hereditary principle already hangs by such a precarious thread.” Princess Margaret is smoking, coughing and doing… The Hereditary Principle: Episode 7 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More
Terra Nullius: Episode 6 (The Crown season 4 recaps)
My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick), episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). “The perfect wife, the perfect princess, and the whole place goes nuts.” It’s February… Terra Nullius: Episode 6 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More