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Black Mirror's most 'devastating' episode ever

Viewers have been "shattered" by Eulogy, an emotional new episode in the seventh season of Charlie Brooker's series, starring Paul Giamatti. Since...

12.04.2025 30

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Laura Martin

Why S3 was the most divisive White Lotus yet

Right from the start, season three of Mike White's Thailand-set one percenter drama was beset by criticism and debate – where will the series go...

08.04.2025 30

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Laura Martin

Why on-screen male nudity is still taboo

Full-frontal male nudity in all three series of The White Lotus has provoked waves of reaction and comment. Why does showing a penis on screen still...

21.03.2025 20

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Laura Martin

The Instagram wellness guru who faked cancer

A new Netflix miniseries tells the story of an Australian influencer who lied about having a terminal illness to promote alternative therapies. A...

06.02.2025 40

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Laura Martin

In an age of distrust, spy thrillers are booming

From Netflix mega-hit The Night Agent to Apple TV 's beloved Slow Horses, tales of secret agents and sinister plots are becoming ever more popular...

26.01.2025 10

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Laura Martin

The surprising depths of The Real Housewives

These series about wealthy, middle-aged women dealing with personal dramas now span the globe. Here's why they have acquired such a passionate...

03.01.2025 5

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Laura Martin

Squid Game season 2: 'A highly welcome return' ★★★★☆

The brutal Korean satire became a worldwide phenomenon when it first aired in 2021. Its return is no less savage – and looks likely to be as big a...

29.12.2024 20

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Laura Martin

The reason TV was so poor in 2024

This year was defined by a host of average TV shows that were glossy and watchable enough but insubstantial and forgettable – as epitomised by the...

20.12.2024 6

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Laura Martin