A Quick Christmas Message
It seems like it is that time of year again, and with another just around the corner, I wanted to use this opportunity to thank those who have taken time out of their day to read the reviews and musings I put out month after month. This year has seen some big changes, with a…
The Second Doctor Adventures: War of the Morai Review
Bringing the four-boxset-long Dalek resurgence arc to its conclusion, War of the Morai brought with it a hefty set of expectations. With a final Dalek face-off and an epic climax to resolve, the burning question on everybody’s lips was whether it would be able to meet these expectations and still manage to stick the landing……
The Second Doctor Adventures: Secret of the Daleks Review
Following on from the reveals and revelations brought up in Humpty Dumpty, Mark Wright’s first contribution to the boxset, you’ll be happy to know, contains a lot more story! I only wish it was engaging. The Daleks have returned… or have they? Following the lingering trail of the Daleks’ space-time corridor, the time travellers…
The Second Doctor Adventures: Humpty Dumpty Review
It has been a long 18-month wait for the next instalment of the Second Doctor’s adventures post War Games. In the fight against Time Lord and Dalek conspiracies alike, the latest boxset in the series, The Potential Daleks, kicks off where the previous left off, with their re-emergence throughout the universe. Starting the newest trilogy,…
Doctor Who The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Lure of the Zygons Review
Concluding the 8th Doctor’s latest boxset linked by themes of abandoned spacecraft and distress signals, the final story in the series is a two-part serial that aims to introduce Liv and Helen to one of The Doctor’s more slippery foes, the Zygons. A distress call draws the Doctor, Liv and Helen to a remote world…
Doctor Who The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Eos Falling Review
Rounding off the 8th Doctor’s for 2025, his final stories of the year see him continue his travels with Liv and Helen in the boxset, Empty Vessels. Centring around the conceptual theme of abandoned spacecraft, the boxset presents two new deep space adventures. Writing the first of these stories, Matt Fitton opens proceedings with Eos…
Snapshot Stories 01 — S’edav Va’aki
Marking just over a year since I started writing travel blogs and articles, I’ve decided to create a new series of regular travel blogs. Entitled Snapshot Stories, they are going to be a little more of an informal affair, focusing on using a singular image to spark descriptive and informative writing. As a new series,…
Whoniverse Saviour or Destroyer: The War Between the Land and the Sea 1 + 2 Review
Since the frankly abysmal two-part finale that ended Ncuti’s run as the 15th Doctor and the conclusion of the Whoniverse on Disney+, there have been mutterings about how long the show can last and what, if anything, could change its dire direction. However, with pre-release reviews of the RTD2-era’s only spin-off coming with general positivity,…
The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Dare You Review
Marking the 9th Doctor’s final release of the year, Dare You is also the last in the Ninth Doctor Adventures range’s Powell Estate trilogy. Written by Lisa McMullin, The Doctor and Rose’s conclusionary estate escapade finds them at the mercy of an alien game of truth or dare. Something or someone is playing truth or…
Back from Brussels: A Two-Day Trip to the Heart of Belgium
Being lucky enough to get some more spare time this month, I decided it was high time to head off on another adventure. Having already splashed quite a bit of cash throughout the year on other destinations and with Christmas just around the corner, however, I challenged myself to find the cheapest flight I could…
Doctor Who The Eighth Doctor Adventures: The Time You Never Had Review
Concluding The Doctor, Charley and Audacity’s Causeway boxset adventures, The Time You Never Had is an epic two-parter written by Big Finish veteran Tim Foley. Featuring time shenanigans, permanent consequences and a Doctor-like Silurian, it sees the trio take on a shady group exploring how to bring time travel to the masses. The yesterday of…
Doctor Who The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Lost Amongst the Stars Review
Rochana Patel’s first foray into the Eighth Doctor Adventures range follows in the footsteps of classic science fiction greats such as Rendezvous with Rama and Alien. A dark, sci-fi horror story, Lost Amongst the Stars is the latest adventure to feature the TARDIS trio of the 8th Doctor, Charley and Audacity. It sees them coming…
Doctor Who The Lost Stories 1.08: The Macros Review
Concluding my re-listens of the Lost Stories range’s first series, the climactic chapter is an adventure based on a conspiracy classic. Written by Ingrid Pitt and Tony Rudlin, the final outing finds The Doctor and Peri on board the USS Eldridge, whose crew has found themselves at the mercy of the Philadelphia Experiment. The TARDIS…
The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures 1.03: Lionesses in Winter Review
Christmas has come a month early for the Thirteenth Doctor and her fans. Continuing her bimonthly adventures with Yaz, the third instalment in the series, Lionesses in Winter, brings with it a sense of yuletide cheer and awkward family reunions. Written by seasoned Big Finish veteran Lisa McMullin, her contribution to the Thirteenth Doctor Adventures…
Doctor Who The Lost Stories 1.07: The Song of Megaptera Review
When it comes to being a fan of Doctor Who, you’ve always got to take the good as well as the bad. With such a wide variety of content to sift through, there’s no telling whether what you’ve got is gold or whether you’ve got an unfortunate piece of pyrite staring back at you. Sometimes,…
Doctor Who The Lost Stories 1.06: Point of Entry Review
From a space-age resort to troubles in Elizabethan England, The Doctor and Peri’s lost adventures continue with the two-part story, Point of Entry. Penned by the renowned Classic Who writer Barbara Clegg, it features the eponymous TARDIS duo coming face to face with the demons plaguing famous playwright Kit Marlowe. The 16th Century. Playwright Kit…
Doctor Who The Lost Stories 1.05: Paradise 5 Review
Approaching the latter half of The Lost Stories range’s first series, the fifth story invites listeners to a space-age slate of disappearances. Written by P.J. Hammond and Andy Lane, Paradise 5 finds The Doctor and Peri in search of several guests, including an old friend, who’ve gone missing aboard one of the universe’s most luxurious…
Austria’s Eco-Warrior – A Trip Through Hundertwasser’s Vienna
When picturing Vienna, I bet you, like many of us (myself included), would envision a city of grand façades, marked by the unmistakable opulence of the Habsburg dynasty, and a city marked by the influence of the Germanosphere’s rigid efficiency. What may not come to your mind, however, is a view of the city that…
Doctor Who The Lost Stories 1.04: The Hollows of Time Review
As The Doctor and Peri’s adventures lost to time continue, the fourth story in the series sees the return of yet another formidable foe. Written by the late Classic Who writer Christopher H. Bidmead, The Hollows of Time finds The Doctor and Peri at the mercy of a sinister plot involving the gravity-wielding Tractators, who…
Doctor Who The Lost Stories 1.03: Leviathan Review
Continuing with the 6th Doctor and Peri’s adventures that were never meant to be, the third story in the Lost Stories series comes with nowhere near the same level of infamy that the previous two garnered. Written by Brian and Paul Finch, Leviathan was originally intended as a story for season 22 and features The…
Doctor Who The Lost Stories 1.02: Mission to Magnus Review
When approaching the Lost Stories series, few within its range have managed to gain a reputation quite like Mission to Magnus. Even coming from an era well-known for its missteps, this story is infamous for having missed the mark by several hundred light-years. Written by Philip Martin, the story is a sequel to season 22’s…
Doctor Who The Lost Stories 1.01: The Nightmare Fair Review
The Lost Stories range has always been special to me. As my entry point into Big Finish, it’s a series that I’ve found myself constantly coming back to. So, with a little time between new releases, I thought there’s no time like the present to revisit and review the whole range, and where better to…
The Seventh Doctor Adventures: The Ingenious Gentlemen Review
Bringing Ace’s early adventures to a close, the third and final story in the Wicked boxset is The Ingenious Gentlemen. Written by Alan Roland, it follows The Doctor and Ace as they travel to 15th-century Spain, where they encounter demons and the legendary Don Quixote. Fiction and reality collide when a mad man with a…
The Seventh Doctor Adventures: The Price of Snow Review
Continuing Ace’s early adventures, the second story in the Wicked boxset is The Price of Snow. Written by Katharine Armitage, it follows The Doctor and Ace as they travel to the near future, to a ski resort whose visitors have a funny habit of disappearing into the snow. Ski resort Val du Cam Belle is…
The Seventh Doctor Adventures: Backwards and in Heels Review
The Seventh Doctor and Ace’s adventures post Survival, their final TV story, have been well catered for on Big Finish. Whether through the Lost Stories range, meant to give a glimpse at what could have been, or their newly imagined Monthly Adventures with companions such as Hex, Mags or Mel, there’s no shortage of material…
Call Me Master Monsters: Reformation Review
Scourge of the galaxy and destroyer of countless worlds, there hasn’t been a corner of the universe safe from the Master’s evil machinations since he escaped from Gallifrey. Over the Master’s numerous regenerations, many have tried and failed to reform his character. But what if his own conscience gave it a go? Reformation is the…
Call Me Master Monsters: The Ideal Quarry Review
Written by Big Finish newcomer Jody Houser, The Ideal Quarry continues The Master’s Monsters boxset adventures with another story about the thrill of the hunt. Marooned on an alien world, this story finds The Master once again in the crosshairs of a vicious hunter named Sir Fang. This time, however, he’s brought a friend with…
The Ninth Doctor Adventures: The Last Days of the Powell Estate Review
What does the future hold for the Powell Estate? This seemingly ordinary block of flats has seen its fair share of twists and turns, but perhaps none more terrifying than the answer to this question. Written by Timothy X Attack, The Last Days of the Powell Estate is the second part of the Powell Estate…
Call Me Master Monsters: The Craft of Corruption Review
Name something more iconic than Big Finish creating new series for each version of the Master. Call Me Master is their fourth such series, starring Sacha Dhawan as the Spy Master version of the character. Suffering from character fatigue, though, I’d originally decided to give this series a miss. However, upon listening to some of…
Worcester – A Beautiful City Under the Shadow of the Malvern Hills
It is a well-known fact that living somewhere often desensitises you to the wonders and beauties it has to offer. To my own shame, I’ve often been guilty of this myself, frequently forgetting to explore my native land in favour of more exotic locales further afield. So, when the call to travel once again came…
A Grand Canyon without the Crowds—Discover Why Canyon de Chelly National Monument is Arizona’s Best Kept Secret!
Staring down into the awe-inspiring abyss of the Grand Canyon’s chiselled red rock, it isn’t difficult to see why this national park is on the bucket list for so many travellers. In 2024 alone, the Grand Canyon recorded over 4.9 million visitors, making it the third most visited national park in the USA. With this…
Doctor Who The Lost Stories 9.02: Alixion Review
The Big Finish Lost Stories range has always held a special place in my heart. Aimed at adapting scripts and story ideas that never made it to TV, it was one of these adaptations, Point of Entry, that first got me listening to Doctor Who audios. Now on its ninth series, I was intrigued when…
High Potential Season 2 Episode 1: “Pawns” Review
After the success of its first season, ABC’s hit new series, High Potential, is back and better than ever. Having enjoyed its first season, I was intrigued to find out how ABC and the production team would expand on the strong foundations of its French crime drama adaptation. Fortunately, it seems like they’ve only learnt…
Futurama Season 13 Review
Ever since Futurama was relaunched on Disney+ after an eight-year hiatus, I have never quite understood the critical enthusiasm the new series seemed to receive. Both seasons 11 and 12, despite the familiarity of the old Planet Express team, never managed to cut through the political landscape, which is what the series was most famous…
Forget Me Nots 1: New Tricks (2003-2015)
Every year, hundreds of new TV and streaming shows are broadcast worldwide for audiences to consume and enjoy. Some are good and some are bad, but if they are lucky, they manage to break through the public consciousness, becoming popular long after they’ve finished airing. Shows like The X-Files, Breaking Bad, and House have all…
The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures 1.02: The Return of the Doctor Review
Following the Thirteenth Doctor’s inaugural adventure with Big Finish earlier this year, the series continues with a new, 60-minute story featuring her solo travels with Yaz. The Return of the Doctor by newcomer Rory Thomas-Howes presents a tale of consequences. Returning to the planet she just rescued, The Doctor learns that making a quick getaway…
The First Doctor Unbound Adventures – Knights of the Round TARDIS Review
It’s been over four years since David Bradley’s alternate version of the 1st Doctor last made its way onto Big Finish. A series of highly rated audios, they starred a totally recast TARDIS team from the very first season of Doctor Who, but after five boxsets, it was cut from the line-up in readiness for…
Discovering Vienna—Where Layers of History Lie on the Danube
Few cities on earth have borne witness to as many world-changing events and cultural phenomena as Austria’s capital, Vienna. With a maze of history around every corner, it is a city defined by historical leaps and strides. Back on the shores of the mighty Blue Danube, my summer journey this year took me on an…
Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Review – A Messy Season Saved by Its Conclusion
Ever since Criminal Minds jumped from network television to streaming, its output has been mixed. Under the Evolution tagline, its first season hit the ground running, offering a tighter arc and an interesting mystery surrounding the idea of what serial killers would do in the face of a pandemic. On the face of it, it…
Crusades, Conclusions and Great Character Moments—The Case for Re-Evaluating The X-Files’ Eighth Season
Everybody knows that The X-Files is a cultural phenomenon. Reaching heights of nearly 20 million average viewers during the peak of its popularity, it spawned numerous online fandoms, coined the phrase “shippers”, and even has its own convention. However, despite its meteoric rise to fame, its later seasons aren’t remembered nearly so fondly. Deciding not…
Review of Robert Fleming’s Sonatina No. 1 from Banks Music’s Oxford University Press Piano Reprint Series
Born in Saskatchewan, few outside of Canada’s shores are likely to have heard the name of composer Robert Fleming (1921-1976). One of the nation’s preeminent composers of the 20th century, he spent most of his professional career with Ottawa’s National Film Board and teaching at Carleton University before his life was tragically cut short at…
Review of Rebecca Clarke’s Complete Works for Solo Piano by NIMBUS Music Publishing
Viola virtuoso and composer Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) has had a revival in recent years. Enjoying pockets of fame during her lifetime, it wasn’t until the 21st century that her works were re-examined, some of which are now considered masterpieces. Best known for her work with the viola, many of her compositions featuring the piano, including…
Blog Update (22/07/25)
Hello Readers, With the Will Trent reviews all done and dusted, I thought I’d use this opportunity to give you guys a quick update on what’s coming up on the blog in the upcoming months. Coming up on several months since changing the focus of the blog from Light Novels to TV reviews and travel…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 17 + 18: “Why Hello, Sheriff”, “Listening to a Heartbeat,” Reviews
With last week’s episode representing this season’s final case-of-the-week story, episodes 17 and 18 offer a two-part finale. In an all-hands-on-deck plot, the entire GBI team is on the back foot when the city of Atlanta comes under attack by a group of domestic terrorists. The first part, “Why Hello, Sheriff,” creates an engaging build-up…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 16 – “Push, Jump, Fall” Review
With Will’s investigations taking a backseat to the dream duo of Amanda and Evelyn last episode, the latest episode, “Push, Jump, Fall,” finds Will and Faith firmly back in the driver’s seats as they go on a manhunt at a Black Rodeo. One of the story’s two main narratives, their investigation into a potential…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 15 – “The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Entire World” Review
Coming off the back of Rafael and Sunny’s happy ending, the fifteenth episode sees the characters split over three different stories as they deal with ongoing fallout and a bit of side quest fun. Having had their hotel stay ruined by a vicious murder, the first story features Amanda and Evelyn, and later Faith and…
Big Finish Paul Spragg Entry: Skin Deep Re-Draft
To go along with the previous post, which had the original entry, this post has the promised re-draft. It features several noticeable differences alongside added segments from before and after the original extract. Enjoy! Skin Deep Re-Draft Good morning, Bright Sparks and Visioneers! It’s a beautiful, brand-new day on Tau Zeta. Please head to your…
Big Finish Paul Spragg Entry: Skin Deep
Now that this year’s Paul Spragg competition is over and I didn’t win, I thought that I’d share my entry with you. Synopsis Under the vision of Vadra, the Great Luminary, the planet of Tau Zeta was said to be the most beautiful in the entire galaxy. Among the homeworlds established as Earth set about…
A City Side View: Sibiu
This Saxon city at the heart of the historical county of Transylvania oozes charm from every pore. Featuring a quaint old town, wonderful restaurants, and more day trips than you can shake a stick at, Sibiu has all the makings of a top-tier city break location. Nestled between the lush green hills of Transylvania, Sibiu…
The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures 1.01: Vampire Weekend Review
In what is now a tradition among Doctor Who fans, the end of a Doctor’s tenure spells speculation over how long it’ll take them to make the jump over to Big Finish. Whether fans of her era or hoping for the 6th Doctor treatment, those eagerly awaiting Whittaker’s 13th Doctor to return in audio format…
Treasures of the British Library
Visited by more than 20 million annually, London has always been well-regarded as a world-class destination boasting enviable attractions. From the British Museum to the Tower of London, these familiar sites have drawn tourists from across the globe, hoping to capture a glimpse of the city that defined history for centuries. However, there is one…
Reading: A Little Look at a Big Town on London’s Outskirts
Notoriously expensive, bargain seekers looking to do a city break in London on a budget will have the most luck choosing to stay somewhere further afield. Fortunately, London’s outskirts have plenty of options to choose from. Sitting just over 42 miles from London’s main tourist spots, Reading, the UK’s largest town, makes for an obvious…
Not Going Out Series 14 Review
Lee Mack’s long-running sitcom, Not Going Out, is back with all six episodes of series 14 up on iPlayer. Featuring characters Lee (Lee Mack) and his ever-suffering wife Lucy (Sally Bretton), the latest series brings some big changes as the show enters a new era. With their kids all grown up, they’ve sold the family…
The 15th Doctor: An Autopsy of Doctor Who’s Disney era
Three years ago, Ncuti Gatwa was announced as the actor playing the 15th incarnation of the long-running series Doctor Who. Heralded by a trilogy of 60th specials led by David Tennant and Catherine Tate, the 15th Doctor’s era, headed by Russell T. Davies, sought a new start with Disney money and a deeper focus on…
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 7 and 8 – “Wish World” and “The Reality War” Reviews
Signing off last time with an exploding TARDIS cliffhanger, season two’s two-part climax sees The Doctor and Belinda face a foe that could destroy the universe if only they could remember who they really are… Wish World Starting with Wish World, the story finds The Doctor, Belinda, and the rest of the series’ supporting cast…
A Polish Adventure: My Travels from Warsaw to Kraków and Back!
A country once at the crossroads between great empires, Poland has a long and storied history. Hoping to discover its many layers, albeit a small snapshot of them, my latest travelling adventure would take me on a journey to the nation’s two largest cities, Warsaw and Kraków. Lying on the banks of the Vistula, my…
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 6 – “The Interstellar Song Contest” Review
The 803rd song contest is good to go! With last week’s episode not quite managing to make the right cut, the latest adventure in season two’s arsenal, “The Interstellar Song Contest”, hopes to get the series back on track with a music-filled adventure and plenty of politics. Eurovision in Space Landing in a giant space…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 14 – “A Funeral Fit for a Quartermaine” Review
Will and Rafael’s soap opera comes to a close. With Will’s undercover work concluding last week, Trent’s fourteenth episode, “A Funeral Fit for a Quartermaine”, stops the momentum from falling by picking up Will and Rafael’s saga again. Business and The Brains Over the course of the season, Will and Rafael’s relationship has become increasingly…
World of the Unexpected: Underrated Towns and Cities
Continuing the World of the Unexpected travel series, the third instalment shifts perspective once again, this time to look at a bigger picture. Looking back through my recent travels, this list will focus on cityscapes filled with architectural marvels and those with hidden surprises, ultimately bringing them into the limelight as an alternative to the…
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 5 – “The Story and the Engine” Review
The Doctor faces a close shave with death! Hoping to keep its hot streak going, “The Story and the Engine” focuses back on The Doctor and Belinda as they find themselves in Lagos, Nigeria, unaware they’ve been caught in The Barber’s vicious web. Under New Management Featuring The Doctor’s latest attempts to get Belinda back…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 13 – “One of Us Now” Review
“You’re a killer; own it.” Following on from last week’s investigation, Trent’s thirteenth episode, “One of Us Now”, finds Will deep undercover as he investigates a potential killer cult known as the Olas Collective. What Happens in the Barn Stays in the Barn Under the name Bill Morales, the episode starts with Will in the…
A World of Unexpected Museums and Monuments
For the second instalment in the unexpected travel series, we’ll shift perspectives from viewpoints with the perfect shot to the unexpected variety of cultural oases. Scouring through my recent travels, this list will look at five off-the-beaten-track museums or cultural monuments that will leave even the most hardened haters lost for words… The Musical Instrument…
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 4 – “Lucky Day” Review
Coming off the back of a run of smash hits, the latest episode of Doctor Who, Lucky Day, aims to repeat the process by checking in with last season’s companion, Ruby Sunday. Returning to modern-day Earth, the story finds Ruby getting back into the swing of normal life; that is, until her new boyfriend, Conrad,…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 12 – “You’re the Worst Person in the World” Review
“I just wanna be where I am.” With last week’s episode proving to be the strongest of the season so far, the twelfth instalment has a mountain to climb to go one better. “You’re the Worst Person in the World” seeks to accomplish this by leading the team to investigate a killer cult, while Will…
The Unexpected Travel Series: A World of Unexpectedly Beautiful Views
The world is filled with wondrous places. From architectural marvels to the impossible beauty of nature, there’s no shortage of things to see and do that could keep us occupied for several lifetimes, which got me thinking… How do we sort out the good from the great? And with so many famous sites to visit,…
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 3 – “The Well” Review
Coming off the back of a strong second episode, the latest adventure in the season swaps the bright lights of the cinema for a trip to the darker corners of the galaxy… Launching into the far-off future, “The Well” sees the Doctor and Belinda join a test mission to discover what happened to the colonists…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 11 – “Best of Your Recollection” Review
Will’s bad day is about to get a whole lot worse… Following last week’s strong showing, the latest episode in the series, “Best of Your Recollection”, takes the series from strength to strength. The episode finds Will in the thick of it. Under internal investigation and his personal relationships put under pressure, he’s left to…
A City Full of Energy: A Weekend in Stavanger
Between the cliffs and the North Sea’s dramatic coastline lies the Norwegian city of Stavanger. Founded in 1125, the city has seen more than its fair share of ups and downs, having played an important role in the nation’s history, from its involvement with the shipping and canning industry to its eventual hand in the…
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 2 – “Lux” Review
After the robotic run-around last week, Doctor Who’s second season has set itself on solid foundations. Hoping to build on this positive start, “Lux” sees The Doctor and Belinda take on their first adventure together. Set in 1952, the duo become embroiled in a series of picture show disappearances that can be traced back to…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 10 – “Regarding the Death of Whitney McAdams” Review
With last week’s episode, “This Kid’s Gonna Be Alright”, showing improvements over the season’s low point in episode eight, the latest episode hopes to hit the ground running with a foray into private school drama. “Regarding the Death of Whitney McAdams” finds the GBI investigating the death of a straight-A student with plenty of secrets.…
Discovering Dracula: A Romanian Roadtrip Exploring the Myths and Realities Behind the Eponymous Legend.
Romania has always had a rich history filled with myths and folklore. However, nothing has quite captured the imagination like Bram Stoker’s legend of Dracula and the ruler who inspired it, Vlad the Impaler! Today, monuments catering to this legend’s fiction and reality still mark this storied land. From the uplands of Transylvania to the…
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 1 -“The Robot Revolution” Review
Since the end of season one, the rumour mill for Doctor Who has been going crazy. Whispers of Ncuti leaving and the show’s future in jeopardy have threatened to overshadow the start of a brand-new season. Despite the blanket of clouds looming overhead, Saturday saw the return of Doctor Who with a new companion in…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 9 – “This Kid’s Gonna Be Alright” Review
It’s always a front for money laundering! Last week saw the first wobble in the season’s episode quality. “Abigail B.” failed to live up to the fresh perspective explored in its predecessor, “Mariachi Shelley’s Frankenstein”, leaving much to be desired from its characters. The ninth episode of the season hopes to regain some of that…
Doctor Who Season 1 Retrospective Review
A cosmic joyride revisited! Up until recently, Doctor Who had found itself failing to answer the question of who would take up the reins. Significant delays due to COVID saw Chibnall deciding to leave alongside Jodie’s 13th Doctor, leaving the series without a lead or a showrunner. With everything up in the air, hope for…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 8 – “Abigail B.” Review
The best things in life come after an intervention! “Mariachi Shelley’s Frankenstein” is a tough act to follow. The claustrophobic slasher mixed up the series’ rhythm and offered a set of plausible resolutions. In an attempt to keep up the pace, the show counters with an episode entitled “Abigail B.”, where the GBI races against…
Doctor Who: The Savages Review
The latest to come from a long line of new Classic Doctor Who animations, The Savages is a First Doctor serial released during the show’s third season. Written by Ian Stuart Black, the story sees the TARDIS team land on a nameless world where its ruling Elders have heralded the space-time travellers’ arrival. Welcomed into…
Death in Paradise Series 14 Review
Sunshine and suspicious deaths mean a return to Saint Marie and the ever-popular series of Death in Paradise. Picking up from where the 2024 Christmas Special left off, the latest series sees the new DI, Mervin Wilson, adapt to life on the island while searching for his familial roots. Over the course of eight episodes,…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 7 – “Mariachi Shelley’s Frankenstein” Review
Worst. Birthday. Ever! Will Trent’s seventh offering, “Mariachi Shelley’s Frankenstein”, is a claustrophobic thriller. Continuing from the cliffhanger in “No Faith in Second Chances”, it sees the team search for exonerating evidence against John. With a tropical storm barreling overhead, however, they end up stuck on lockdown in the GBI headquarters, unaware that a desperate…
Supervolcanoes: The Science Behind Paradise’s Extinction Event
During Paradise’s penultimate episode, “The Day”, the real reason behind the need for an underground community is revealed. On one fateful day, a supervolcano eruption sparked a chain of devastating events, wiping out the majority of humanity. The tense drama and ethical dilemmas that followed made for an engaging hour of television, but how likely…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 6 – “No Faith in Second Chances” Review
The GBI and the APD get a case where the answer is on the tip of their tongues! Moving away from Faith’s family dynamic, the latest episode returns its focus to Angie. “No Faith in Second Chances” sees her sliding back into bad habits, as a murder she investigates reminds her of a frighteningly familiar…
Paradise Season 1 Episode 8 – “The Man Who Kept the Secrets” Review
“This place is nothing more than a grave site.” “The Man Who Kept the Secrets” is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. After countless twists and turns, Xavier looks towards an outsider for Cal’s murder. Meanwhile, Paradise deals with the aftermath of shattered illusions. Throughout the season, many motivations have been put forth as…
Paradise Season 1 Episode 7 – “The Day” Review
“Interesting how people who swear they aren’t monsters usually are.” Staring down the barrel of a gun, Xavier and Sinatra are at a standoff. With the two unsure of where to go next, the penultimate episode of Fogleman’s sci-fi saga takes them back to the most important event in the history of humanity. Just like…
Paradise Season 1 Episode 6 – “You Asked for Miracles” Review
Sometimes, making a scene is all that matters! With Xavier finding new allies and Cal’s clues coming to light, “You Asked for Miracles” sees Xavier set out on his quest to expose Sinatra and shatter Paradise’s illusions. Rather than the slow burn of building mysteries, the latest instalment turns towards action and answers. Heavily focusing…
Paradise Season 1 Episode 5 – “In the Palaces of Crowned Kings” Review
“Cal Bradford…that’s a name for a leader, a leader of men.” Following Xavier’s attempts to unearth Paradise’s dark secrets from Billy, “In the Palaces of Crowned Kings” shines a brighter light on the town’s most powerful and the man behind the murder victim. This episode is about Cal and his final hours… Until now, the…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 5 – “Breathe with Me” Review
Finally, an episode focused on Faith! After an episode dealing with the growing rift between Angie and Will, the latest instalment of Will Trent shifts focus away from them, leaving their emotions on simmer. Instead, “Breathe with Me” offers a Rear Window mystery with a twist: a personal connection to Faith. While reporting a crime,…
Three Words: The End of a Crusade
How far is Mulder willing to go for his crusade, and what will it take for him to call it quits? Since the very inception of The X-Files, Mulder’s raison d’être has always been about his crusade for answers and the truth behind his sister’s abduction. Sitting in the FBI’s basement, it consumed his life,…
First Impressions… Deli Boys
Fresh from the City of Brotherly Love, Deli Boys is a comedy with Pakistani spice that has the potential to become a genre heavyweight! Deli Boys is a fish-out-of-water story about two brothers caught in the crossfire of their family’s secret life of crime. The brothers in question are Raj (Saagar Shaikh) and Mir Dar…
Paradise Season 1 Episode 4 – “Agent Billy Pace” Review
The hunt is on! Billy Pace is prime suspect number one for the murder of Cal Bradford, and Xavier is hot on his heels, but is he hiding more sinister secrets than just Cal’s death? Episode four of Paradise’s sci-fi extravaganza turns up the pace of the investigation. This time, the twists and turns surrounding…
Paradise Season 1 Episode 3 – “The Architect of Social Well-Being” Review
Having met the shadow that looms large over Paradise in the last episode, the latest instalment sees a return to the mystery and Xavier’s investigation, but does Dr. Torabi have the answers he seeks? “The Architect of Social Well-Being” sees an opening up of the series’ mystery. With several of the story’s key players introduced…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 4 – “Floor is Lava” Review
With four episodes of build-up, it’s time for the much-anticipated reunion between Will and Angie. Expect sparks to fly, but does it overshadow an interesting case filled with spies and espionage? Picking up after Angie’s reinstatement to the APD, the first investigation with the whole team back together finds them investigating the death of a…
Paradise Season 1 Episode 2 – “Sinatra” Review
After a thrilling opening act, the second episode of Paradise deals with the aftermath of a murder. The question is, can the story continue to build on solid foundations, or will it become the architect of its own destruction? Discovering the president murdered, the wheels have been set in motion by Paradise’s upper echelons. In…
Paradise Season 1 Episode 1 – “Wildcat is Down” Review
Fresh from the mind of the man who brought us the hit show This Is Us, Paradise is a sci-fi political thriller framed around the murder of a former US president. It’s a series full of twists and turns, but does it have what it takes to become a swimming success, or will it end…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 3 – “Find a New Pond” Review
It’s business as usual for the latest episode of Will Trent, but is “Find a New Pond” good enough to rise to the level of CEO, or will it be stuck on an internship? After a thrilling two-part opener, the third episode in the season has Will back in the driving seat. The GBI, this…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 2 – “Sunny-Side Up” Review
The hunt is on for a cop conspiracy within the APD, but can Will Trent’s latest episode match the heat brought by its season 3 premiere? Heading straight back into the heart of the action, “Sunny-Side Up” picks up where the season 3 premiere left off. Having unveiled a potential network of dirty cops within…
First Impressions… High Potential
Sometimes, a first impression is all you get. In this new series of reviews, I will be looking at some of the latest series released on streaming services (as well as ones that have gone under the radar), watching their first episodes to determine whether they’re worth your time and, more importantly, whether they make…
Will Trent Season 3 Episode 1 – “I’m a Guest Here,” Review
An Unwanted Homecoming As the sun shines brightly on the Peach State, we’re back on the busy streets of Atlanta following the GBI as they solve crime and examine their traumas. Picking up from the aftermath of the second season’s cliffhangers, the third season premiere, “I’m a Guest Here,” finds the GBI adjusting to investigations…
Blog Update (16/02/25)
Hello readers! It’s your friendly neighbourhood reviewer back again with a sizeable update about the blog’s future. If you follow me on X, you’ll know that I recently posted bemoaning my lack of motivation for reviewing light novels and my wish to start switching things up. This post will tentatively put these future plans in…
Will Trent Season 2 Review
A Clear Vision and a Host of New Traumas! Suits on and peach cobblers at the ready, the leafy streets of the southern state of Georgia are back in action with Will Trent and the team of investigators at the GBI! Picking up several months after the arrest of Will’s father (Greg Germann), the second…
The Dorky NPC Mercenary Knows His Place, Vol. 2 Review
A Second Day in the Life of an NPC Mercenary! In a galaxy far, far away, rumoured tales of a mob mercenary getting a bit too much unwanted attention have started to make the rounds again. The second instalment of Toryuu’s space opera parody, The Dorky NPC Mercenary Knows His Place, sees John Ouzos back…
An American Ancestral Adventure!
Leaving Phoenix behind in the desert haze, the American road trip began due north. As the Veteran’s Highway wound through the Verde Valley, the scenery started to change. Gone was the cacti-dotted desert, replaced by lush pine greenery and distant snow-capped mountains. My goal for the first part of the trip was to take a…
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