Big Zuu Goes to Mecca review – a quietly revolutionary portrait of Islam
This thoroughly sweet look at the grime artist and TV chef making a pilgrimage is that rarest of things – an intimate profile of being male and Muslim - Leila Latif
starstarstarstarstarFallout review – an absolute blast of a TV show
This immaculately made, supremely witty post-apocalyptic drama is yet another brilliant video game adaptation. It’s funny, self-aware and tense – an astonishing balancing act - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarRace Across the World series four review – TV that makes you feel that there is hope
It’s back! The BBC’s smartphone-free travel sends contestants racing from Japan to Indonesia, and it’s as full of human kindness and intimate relationship portraits as ever - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarCurb Your Enthusiasm finale review – an absolutely perfect ending
After 120 episodes of beaming misanthropy, the comedy that changed TV bows out in exactly the right way – by doing so in the most personal manner possible to Larry David - Stuart Heritage
starstarstarstarstarRipley review – Andrew Scott is absolutely spellbinding
This scintillating and noirish adaptation leaves Matt Damon’s 1999 version in the shade. It’s largely thanks to Scott – who is just mesmerising - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarUkraine: Enemy in the Woods review – a harrowing vision of hell you will never forget
In this distressingly intimate film, Ukrainian soldiers as young as 19 carry their dying comrades through a freezing forest as the sky turns red with gunfire. Their horror and humanity will never leave you - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarThe Dry season two review – throw all the awards at this comedy!
Dense, clever, sad, deeply funny: this immaculately plotted Irish comedy drama about rebuilding life in the wake of tragedy and addiction is a supreme achievement - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarHow to With John Wilson review – as disturbing, hilarious and genius as ever
In its final series, Wilson’s meditations on the loneliness and silliness of modern life remain a glorious treat. One of the funniest shows on television is certainly bowing out on a high - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarMary & George review – Julianne Moore has ludicrously good fun in 17th-century raunchfest
This audacious drama has poisonings by prune, lesbian affairs, murders, orgies – and a family so monstrous they make the Borgias look like the Waltons. It is magnificent - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarMiners’ Strike: A Frontline Story review – storytelling so vivid that 40 years melt away in an instant
The workers involved in the 1984 strike that changed Britain for ever get to have their say – without spin. It’s a lively, gripping tale that ranges from jollity and humour to heart-stopping tales - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarThe Vince Staples Show review – this joyously weird comedy is ludicrously suave
The semi-autobiographical sitcom from the musician/actor is a wonderfully surreal exercise in Black creativity. It’s a totally idiosyncratic vision that takes you on a wild ride. Buckle up! - Leila Latif
starstarstarstarstarThe Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth review – the finest possible tribute to the astronauts who lost their lives
This moving, thorough analysis of what went wrong when seven Nasa crew members died in 2003 doesn’t waste a moment. It’s a full, fitting memorial that’s not a minute too long - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarOne Day review – a flawless romcom you’ll fall for, hard
Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall are extraordinary in this highly bingeable love story packed with magnificent nostalgia and a sublime soundtrack. But I do have one confession ... - Chitra Ramaswamy
starstarstarstarstarCurb Your Enthusiasm final season review – Larry David is the very best in the business
David’s comedy may have mellowed over time, but it’s like going to see a veteran rock band who’ve still got it. At this point, the genius flows effortlessly - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarDinosaur review – autism sitcom thrills with jokes about loyalty cards and thrush
This spiky and heartfelt comedy might be powered by the lead character’s autism, but it’s not defined by it. It gives people with the condition a long overdue voice - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarBlue Lights series two review – last year’s breakout police hit is as beautifully tense as ever
The cop show set in post-Troubles Northern Ireland will leave you holding your breath constantly, not knowing what perils await our beloved ‘peelers’ - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarBaby Reindeer review – features the most chilling TV episode of the entire year
Scottish comedian Richard Gadd’s borderline horror about a female stalker is brilliantly eerie. It’s tense, creepily filmed television that will stay with you for a long time to come - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarDefiance: Fighting the Far Right review – a powerful tale of British Asians who fought against racism
This documentary is an inspiring look at the astonishingly brave activists who took on the National Front in the 1970s and 80s – and changed Britain for the better. It’s full of dark parallels with today - Leila Latif
starstarstarstarstarThe Assembly review – Michael Sheen is grilled by 35 neurodivergent young people … and it’s pure TV joy
This interview format is a breath of fresh air: funny, endearing, novel – and the Welsh actor is charm personified. Expect tears, laughter and unexpected celebrity beatboxing - Chitra Ramaswamy
starstarstarstarstarThis Town review – there is no point in resisting this bold, brilliant TV show
Steven Knight’s six-parter about the formation of an 80s new wave band is intelligent, ambitious and anarchic. But be warned: it can feel oppressive at first - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarMammals review – David Attenborough delivers one of wildlife TV’s greatest pleasures
At times, this night vision-heavy look at swooping bats and fornicating armadillos is borderline creepy. But it’s full of drama, stunning visuals and the joy that is the broadcaster’s voice - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarA Gentleman in Moscow review – Ewan McGregor is almost as fantastic as his outrageous moustache
This charming period drama about a 1920s Russian aristocrat being kept in a hotel by the Bolsheviks sees McGregor on sparkling form. He’s an intoxicating, swaggering figure of delight - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarAndi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts review – so hope-inducing it could restore your faith in Britain
This joyous show sees the TV chef overflowing with warmth and knowledge as she tours the UK to throw genuinely cool parties for deserving Brits. It’s utterly heartwarming - Chitra Ramaswamy
starstarstarstarstarRenegade Nell review – Derry Girls’ Louisa Harland is beyond brilliant in Sally Wainwright’s new drama
This fun, action-packed romp about super-powered highway robbery is like Gentleman Jack with added swagger. And its star could not be more magnificent - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarKate Garraway: Derek’s Story review – a rallying cry for the UK’s 10 million unsung hero carers
The final part of a trilogy of documentaries about the TV presenter’s husband’s battle with Covid is honest, sweet and unsentimental. It’s a beautiful testament to the miracle of love - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarThe Underdog: Josh Must Win review – this sham reality show is like old-school Big Brother, but better
Nick Grimshaw and his celebrity pals need to make sure an ‘underdog’ wins a fake reality competition. It’s a fun, canny spectacle that completely shakes up the genre - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarQuiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV review – how on earth was this stuff ever broadcast?
From underage performers in bikinis to facial squirting shots and 16-year-old Ariana Grande milking a potato, the crass sexualisation and creepy goings-on at children’s TV behemoth Nickelodeon are laid bare in this rage-inducing exposé - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarPassenger review – this supernatural thriller is scarily fresh
Confident, atmospheric and packed with creepy realism, this drama – starring Wunmi Mosaku as a copper trapped in a small town – is a convincingly detail-oriented paranormal horror - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarComa review – so brilliantly tense you’ll have to breathe into a paper bag
There are bad days, and then there are those where you ruin your life by taking on a local thug. This drama about a mild-mannered everyman’s fightback is compellingly jitter-inducing - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarThe Gone review – it’s the rich, warm characters that make this thriller so compelling
An Irish couple go missing in New Zealand, and a Dublin detective flies in to investigate – but why? As we meet the local Māori community, this crime drama becomes almost a mood piece - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarRoyal Kill List review – Joseph Fiennes, Sheila Atim and Jared Harris will give you a great, great time
This super fun, star-studded thrill ride tells the story of Charles II as he lusts for bloody revenge. Prepare to be educated, creeped out and incredibly entertained - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarAccused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax review – absolutely chilling
This unthinkably terrifying story of satanists, paedophiles and trolls so unstoppable they end up in prison is proof that the internet’s off switch should be flicked immediately - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarThe Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson review – can we even be sure he’ll stay fallen?
This horrifying series makes it way through years of splutter-bumbles and shouting at yucca plants and wrecking everything, until even his champions declare him friendless. Still, it’s way too soon for this – isn’t it? - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarExtraordinary season two review – does anal 3D-printing count as a superpower now?
The sparky comedy show that takes superhero shenanigans to sublime heights of silliness is back – and this time, it’s as profound as it is crude. Brace yourself for a body-splitting, time-rewinding, dead-communing romp - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarSarah Everard: The Search for Justice review – this film will make you furious, but don’t look away
Made with the blessing of Everard’s parents, this stomach-churning documentary about her murder doesn’t shy away from all the disturbing facts. It is both unbearable and heart-rattlingly urgent to watch - Rachel Aroesti
starstarstarstarstarThe Push: Murder on the Cliff review – an extraordinary film of unbearable horrors
Fawziyah Javed plummeted from Arthur’s Seat – and in her dying moments, told witnesses her husband pushed her. This harrowing documentary shows his trial – and her family’s unending suffering - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarDarren McGarvey: The State We’re In review – this whip-smart look at life in the UK absolutely flies by
How did Britain get to this point – and what can be done? The Scottish musician and writer’s provocative documentary comes at the question from a highly refreshing perspective - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarIwájú review – Disney steps into a bold and brilliant future
This delightful coming-of-age adventure set in a futuristic Lagos is unashamedly optimistic, wonderfully voice acted and full of beautiful landscapes – even if it is hard to follow - Leila Latif
starstarstarstarstarShōgun review – a mesmerising epic that goes big on the gore
Strap yourself in for a wild adventure in feudal Japan. This lavish adaptation of the classic samurai novel is beautiful, intellectual fare that amply rewards your full attention. But be warned: it’s gruesome from the get-go - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarThe Jury: Murder Trial review – surely this is the end of the UK legal system as we know it
This brilliant reconstruction of a real-life trial lifts the lid on the usually secret deliberation room – and the results are agonisingly close to Big Brother. TV doesn’t get more addictive … or more harrowing - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarPrisoner review – this brutal Danish drama grabs you by the scruff of the neck and won’t let go
The Killing’s Sofie Gråbøl leads a cast of officers and inmates in an impossibly taut and compelling series. It’s all-action right from the start – utterly gripping - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarAvatar: The Last Airbender review – a sparkling return for one of the greatest fantasy series of all time
After two decades of waiting, we’re back in the Airbender universe with a live-action blue-eyed boy … who traps himself in an iceberg for a century so he can save the shattered world. What a thrilling ride - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarInseparable Sisters review – the almighty power of parental love will move you to tears
This deeply moving documentary follows seven-year-old conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye and their father, who has devoted his life to their care. It is a much-needed story of hope - Chitra Ramaswamy
starstarstarstarstarCan I Tell You a Secret? review – this superb documentary perfectly evokes the horror of cyberstalking
Detailed, personal, terrifying … this excellent two-parter follows a Guardian investigation into the recipient of the longest ever sentence for online stalking – by focusing on the victims - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarBoarders review – this private school satire is absolutely packed with future megastars
Fun, funny and full of messy joy, this coming-of-age comedy drama about five Black students in an Eton-like institution is a treat – and as full of talent as Skins - Leila Latif
starstarstarstarstarThe Way review – Michael Sheen’s thrilling new drama is like nothing else on TV
The power and ambition of this Adam Curtis-directed, James Graham-written series about Welsh revolution is utterly innovative. It’s so fresh and different you have to take notice - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarThe Drought review – Spain’s answer to The Bridge
This highly entertaining crime drama set near Spain and Portugal’s border is a gripping tale of greed and power. It’s the Iberian heir to the antics of Saga Norén - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarRylan: Football, Homophobia and Me review – essential viewing for all fans of the game
How long until there are openly gay Premier League players? The lifelong West Ham fan meets players and pundits to tackle the sport’s most embarrassing question - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarStoryville: The Eternal Memory review – a beautiful, heart-rending portrait of Alzheimer’s disease
Family videos and self-shot footage provide an intimate, moving chronicle of the lives of former Chilean government minister Paulina Urrutia and her ex-journalist husband - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarThe Hairy Bikers Go West review – an absolutely magical return to the open road
Their first series since Dave Myers was diagnosed with cancer is so funny, welcoming and hopeful that it would warm the heart of even the most hardened misanthrope - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarTell Them You Love Me review – this chilling documentary is vital, challenging TV
Sensitive documentary about a white female academic’s sexual abuse of a non-verbal Black man lays bare society’s prejudices - Leila Latif
starstarstarstarstarFeud: Capote vs the Swans review – starry New York catfight stings with sadness
Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts and Chloë Sevigny lead an entertaining look back at how the sharp-tongued author fell foul of the city’s elite women - Benjamin Lee
starstarstarstarstarMr & Mrs Smith review – Donald Glover and Maya Erskine’s romance feels like it makes the universe better
Every episode of this glorious spy remake is a tiny slice of Mission: Impossible. But the refreshingly fun bond between the leads will make you fall in love with them both - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarOur Living World review – Cate Blanchett’s nature show is a rare ray of hope
The Oscar-winner’s powerful documentary proves how fragile the earth’s ecosystems are. From angry hippos to salmon swimming on tarmac, it is truly valuable television - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarUnder the Bridge review – Lily Gladstone leads respectful yet bland true crime drama
The recent Oscar nominee plays a cop investigating the brutal death of a teen in this noble but clunky retelling of a horrifying crime on Hulu - Adrian Horton
starstarstarstarstarFeud: Capote vs the Swans review – the starriest TV show in living memory forgets to be fun
It’s got Naomi Watts, Chloë Sevigny and Demi Moore, plus Tom Hollander as a deliciously evil Truman Capote. It’s got style to die for and supreme scandal. So how is the new series from king of camp Ryan Murphy such a dud? - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarIt’s Showtime! review – this wild racehorse story is well worth backing
The mates from Darlington who clubbed together to buy an unlikely winner is a story fit for Hollywood, and the men all have moving stories to tell in this charming documentary … even if the makers are too heavy-handed - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarFor the Love of Dogs review – Alison Hammond brilliantly fills Paul O’Grady’s shoes
Hammond takes over presenting duties at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home – and gets all the tails wagging. Just like that, canine TV’s top dog should stay the leader of the pack - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarJamie’s Air Fryer Meals review – the din of barrel-scraping is deafening
Jamie Oliver jumps on the culinary bandwagon in this bewilderingly cringey two-parter. Hasn’t even he tired of his own shtick by now? - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarKurt Cobain: Moments That Shook Music review – even 30 years on, his death seems utterly tragic
This documentary about the Nirvana singer’s demise is at its best when it uses archive interviews with fans to show the scale of their loss. Otherwise, it struggles to really convey his impact - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarFranklin review – Michael Douglas is absolutely compelling in this period drama
The star is utterly convincing – if slightly creepy – as Benjamin Franklin in this Apple TV+ miniseries about the polymath. Shame they’ve chosen to base it on such a boring period of the statesman’s life … - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarMinistry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo review – an astonishing tale of brainwashing
The extreme, terrifying practices laid bare in this four-part documentary about an abusive sect lets victims tell their staggering tales – even if it does nothing new for the genre - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarThe Regime review – Kate Winslet is wasted in this mess of a satire
The actor’s performance in her new political comedy-drama is superb. But it's a deeply confused show that leaves viewers baffled as to what it’s actually trying to say - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarTracker review – like a daft Sherlock, but with more topless scenes
This big, bold drama about a lone wolf who hunts down missing people has been a mega-hit in the US. Thanks partly to its lead cracking unfathomable mysteries and spending a lot of time shirtless - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarCrime Scene Berlin: Nightlife Killer review – these police officers seem totally baffled by gay clubbing culture
Know what a darkroom is? Then you’re doing better than the officers investigating these murders. Not that this documentary’s lacklustre explanations would have helped them - Ellen E Jones
starstarstarstarstarFloat series two – this poignant lesbian romance is packed with chemistry
The coastal setting is beautiful, the central couple are messily believable and it’s an eerily accurate homage to small-town life. Hopefully sewage won’t get in the way of all the tender, water-based bonding - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarBig Mood review – Nicola Coughlan is a force of nature
The Derry Girls actor is funny to her bones in this sitcom about mental health and long-term friendship. It’s full of lovely touches, if not enough nuance - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstar3 Body Problem review – the creators of Game of Thrones have done it again
Not content with turning one borderline unfilmable set of novels into highly watchable TV, they’ve repeated the trick with this deeply complex sci-fi series - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarTwisted Metal review – the TV equivalent of a whoopee cushion
This video game adaptation from the team behind Deadpool is loud, obnoxious and hilarious. It’s a wild ride - Graeme Virtue
starstarstarstarstarPalm Royale review – finally, a proper outlet for Kristen Wiig’s talents
A bit Desperate Housewives, a bit Mad Men, a bit Big Little Lies – this glam drama about 60s high society has everything its star needs to shine. If only her character were more likable … - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarThe Real Serpent: Investigating a Serial Killer review – as useful as asking an MP a straight question
This documentary attempts to grill Charles Sobhraj – whose crimes were fictionalised in BBC drama The Serpent – but he’s as maddeningly evasive as a politician. Luckily, its research segments are highly compelling - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarThe Bloody Hundredth review – like a DVD extra for Masters of the Air
This Tom Hanks-narrated companion documentary to Apple TV’s second world war series tells the real-life tale decently – but it lacks spectacle or romance - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarUn Amore review – the sexual tension is extremely hot
This romance covers two timelines – when Anna and Alessandro meet in the 90s, and their reunion in middle-age – and both have scintillating chemistry. But did this story really need to be quite so long? - Leila Latif
starstarstarstarstarIs University Really Worth It? review – not when students are left starving
This bleak, eye-opening film finds mass strikes, gobsmacking whistleblower lecturers and med students forced to survive on food rations of £10 a week. Higher education is failing so many - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarThe Gentlemen review – a daft Guy Ritchie story, spattered with blood
This chaotic film spin-off about a weed-dealing aristocrat won’t disappoint fans. Even if you haven’t watched the movie, the violence and Vinnie Jones are still fun - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarCelebrity Big Brother launch review – does Sharon Osbourne even know what’s happening?
Osbourne joined the house with Louis Walsh and the Princess of Wales’ uncle – but have any of them really thought this through? It feels like the beginning of the end for TV’s most ridiculous reality show - Daisy Jones
starstarstarstarstarDead Hot review – it’s Skins meets Queer As Folk … but way weirder
Charlotte Coben’s zany thriller about a missing man who left a severed finger behind has plenty of whiplash-inducing twists. She’s clearly cut from the same cloth as her dad Harlan - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarThe Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin review – Noel Fielding comedy feels like daylight robbery
The Mighty Boosh star brings his usual chaotic whimsy to this show about a would-be highwayman – but even a cast packed with comic geniuses can’t remove the stench of ‘Will this do?’ - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarThings You Should Have Done review – there’s tons of potential in this surreal comedy
Chi With a C’s online skits have been a hit – and now she has her own BBC Three series. There’s a fine cast, and numerous very funny moments – even if it can feel underbaked - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarOut of Order review – perfectly raucous post-pub television is back
Rosie Jones, Judi Love and Katherine Ryan are the comedy supergroup we didn’t know we needed. But you might want to save this wild panel show for Friday night - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarSecret World of Sound With David Attenborough review – the lions sound like Chewbacca breaking wind
This new series about the noises of nature has the perfect narrator. But the dubious audio choices (silence? frequencies inaudible to the human ear?) rob the show of some majesty - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarConstellation review – this slick space thriller is the heir to Gravity
It’s yet another classy, elegant science fiction Apple series – but which will occasionally make you jump out of your skin. It’s an unsettling, disorientating watch, with a tendency to lapses in energy - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarJoe Lycett vs Sewage review – the awful truth about our waterways is just appalling
The comic is his usual charming, witty self as he tackles the staggering amount of faeces dumped into our rivers and seas. But you may end up under a duvet if you think about it too hard - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarBreathtaking review – a shockingly vivid picture of life as a doctor during Covid
This book adaptation from Jed Mercurio perfectly captures the chaos, the impossible decisions and the utterly shameful government failings – even if it fails to transcend outrage - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarPeter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin review – the moments of honesty are utterly arresting
Doherty’s wife’s intimate, up-close-and-personal film about the star’s messy relationship with hard drugs might be lacking in analysis – but the genuine soul-baring is captivating - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarBring the Drama review – Bill Bailey’s new acting competition is a warning sign for us all
This talent show’s attempt to open up acting to more than just the wealthy is warm and gentle. But if this is what it takes to broaden access, society is in deep trouble - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarRishi Sunak: Up Close review – you can almost see the shame on his face
This interview with the prime minister might be infuriatingly light-touch, but it still manages to make him squirm. At one point it threatens to become Saltburn with spreadsheets - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarSex, Me and Disability review – was it really necessary for this show to focus so heavily on sex work?
This documentary about Rhys Bowler’s love life is overly concerned with disabled people paying for sex. It’s a highly questionable focus – even if there are moving moments - Frances Ryan
starstarstarstarstarDanny Dyer: How to Be a Man review – come on, geezer, is this really the best you can do?
The former EastEnders star could have been the perfect person to take toxic men to task in this report on modern masculinity. Instead, he utterly fails to push back. What a waste - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarStacey Solomon’s Renovation Rescue review – how is this mess Reese Witherspoon’s first UK TV show?
The host is as sweet as ever, but is way out of her depth in this confused series about botched building projects. What a bizarre way for the Legally Blonde star’s production company to enter the British market - Leila Latif
starstarstarstarstarThe Darkest Days: Israel-Gaza Six Months On review – two half-hours of TV cannot do justice to the lives lost
This is grim, gut-punching viewing. But it can’t represent the sheer extent of the carnage - Jack Seale
starstarstarstarstarSugar review – Colin Farrell’s private detective drama is a disaster
The lead’s performance nearly carries this neo-noir crime series, but it’s derivative, uninspired and features a mid-series twist so maddening it’s unforgivable - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarWonka: The Scandal that Rocked Britain review – a whole hour of TV on the chocolate disaster that went viral
Willy’s Chocolate Experience should have wowed the children of Glasgow. Instead it was so bad it became an instant classic – unlike this overblown documentary - Rebecca Nicholson
starstarstarstarstarNew Model Agency review – never has a spark of hope been so boring
This good-hearted documentary follows a talent agency whose models have conditions like vitiligo and alopecia. Sadly, it’s so dull you may want to stab yourself with a fork - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarAlice & Jack review – Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson have zero chemistry
This love story is utterly lacking in passion, the characters seem like fools and the script is flimsy. Despite its talented leads, it’s all so unbelievable that it’s pointless TV - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarThe New Look review – the rivalry between Coco Chanel and Christian Dior is absurd to the point of insult
Though it features fine performances from Juliette Binoche and Ben Mendelsohn, the backdrop of war is essentially written out of the series in favour of a competition over tulle - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarTed review – this foul-mouthed teddy bear sitcom doesn’t feature a single funny joke
Seth MacFarlane’s animated comedy prequel is like a deliberate attempt to ignore everything its creator has ever learned. Bloated episodes drag on without raising a smile – it’s a total disappointment - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarHot Mess Summer review – Rylan’s new reality dating show is an absolute shambles
Eight unlikable twentysomethings are duped into working in a Greek bar they hate – and end up spitting in a customer’s mouth. It’s nauseating, boring and even Rylan can’t save it - Rachel Aroesti
starstarstarstarstarThe Magic Prank Show review – so bad it made me yearn for the Jeremy Beadle years
What a shambolic piece of nothing. What dismal filler. This reality series about a magician playing practical jokes makes zero sense in any way – and is downright tasteless at points - Lucy Mangan
starstarstarstarstarWhites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure review – a woeful failure to challenge racism
Ade Adepitan is a charming presenter, but his ‘chilled-out’ approach to entering a ‘whites-only’ South African town is utterly feeble. At points, his passivity is borderline offensive - Leila Latif
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