Documentary
The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness review – a dark, entertaining diversion
This review of Netflix’s The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness contains no spoilers — the docuseries will be released on the streaming service...
Sasquatch review – how much longer are we going to keep entertaining Bigfoot documentaries?
This review of the Hulu series Sasquatch season 1 contains no spoilers. The documentary series will be released on the streaming service on April 20,...
Earth at Night in Color season 2 review – when the lights are away…
Earth At Night in Color season 2 is one of the three Apple TV+ releases – the others being The Year Earth Changed and the...
Tiny World season 2 review – another little win for Apple TV+
The word of the day is “small”, at least as far as Tiny World Season 2 is concerned. One of a trio of releases ahead...
The Year Earth Changed review – here’s Sir David, right on time
Sir David Attenborough could narrate the end of the world, and we’d probably take it better coming from him than anyone else. In some ways...
The True Story Behind ‘Why Did You Kill Me?’
Netflix has another true-crime hit in the form of Why Did You Kill Me?, the story of the 24-year-old mother of two Crystal Theobald, who...
Why Did You Kill Me? Review – Another Compelling Netflix True-Crime Documentary
Maybe it’s Netflix’s idea of a grim joke to release Why Did You Kill Me? on the same day as the new season of The...
Seaspiracy review – a damning documentary dredges up the dirt
It’s unlikely that Netflix’s Seaspiracy will become the same kind of cultural tidal wave as the similarly-titled Cowspiracy, mostly for a reason that’s brought up in a roundabout...
Formula 1: Drive to Survive season 3 review – an exciting reminder of the high stakes in the sport
Formula 1: Drive to Survive has quickly become a staple series on Netflix, mostly because it gives fans that exclusive look behind the scenes that they...
Under Suspicion: Uncovering the Wesphael Case review – a tantalising true crime story
Netflix documentary series Under Suspicion: Uncovering the Wesphael Case was released on the streaming service on March 17, 2021. Let’s cast our eyes back to The...
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal review – the elite university salesman
Netflix documentary film Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal will be released on the streaming service on March 17, 2021. As a brit, I’ve...
The Lost Pirate Kingdom season 1 review – Netflix brings an exciting period in history
Netflix documentary series The Lost Pirate Kingdom season 1 was released on the streaming service on March 15, 2021. It’s appalling how much I did...
Last Chance U: Basketball season 1, episode 8 recap – the ending explained
This recap of Netflix’s Last Chance U: Basketball season 1, episode 8, “Bound for Promised Land” — the ending explained — contains spoilers. The seventh...
Last Chance U: Basketball season 1 review – this series will never get boring
Netflix’s Last Chance U: Basketball season 1 will be released on the streaming service on March 10, 2021. There’s a reason why Last Chance U is award-winning....
Nevenka: Breaking the Silence review – Nevenka Fernández bravely leads this Netflix docuseries
Netflix documentary series Nevenka: Breaking the Silence was released on the streaming service on March 5, 2021. Nevenka: Breaking the Silence recalls a time in...
Murder Among the Mormons review – a sensational story of deception
This review of the Netflix true-crime series Murder Among the Mormons does not contain spoilers. The documentary series will be released on the streaming service...
Canine Intervention review – a feel-good show about doggo anger management
I’ve said it before, and here I am saying it again – dogs are largely better than people. They’re also easy money, from a content...
Pelé review – a surprisingly frank exploration of national and personal identity
This review of Pelé on Netflix contains spoilers. Most of what you hear about Pelé is that he’s the best footballer who ever lived, at...
The Big Day review – Netflix gets romantic with a docuseries about extravagant Indian weddings
It’s Valentine’s Day, in case you haven’t noticed. Luckily Netflix is on the ball with their themed releases, and the romantically-inclined docuseries The Big Day...
Nadiya Bakes season 1 review – the famous chef brings her show to Netflix
Netflix’s Nadiya Bakes season 1 will be released on the streaming service on February 12, 2021. Whether you like or hate The Great British Bake...