Jackson Ball reviews the first episode of Netflix’s BoJack Horseman season 2… BoJack is back! A full year after Will Arnett’s narcissistic, anthropomorphic horse first galloped onto our screens, he’s returning with big plans. He’s (miraculously) landed his dream movie-role, his tell-all memoir has been a huge success, and he’s finally ready to change his […]
BoJack Horseman Season 2 Episode 3 Review – ‘Still Broken’
Jackson Ball reviews the third episode of Netflix’s BoJack Horseman season 2… Some unfortunate circumstances lead to BoJack (Will Arnett) being reacquainted with the rest of the Horsin’ Around cast, as they attend the funeral of the show’s creator, Herb Kazzaz (Stanley Tucci). Spoiler Ahead – You Have Been Warned! One of the most poignant […]
Better Call Saul Season 1 Episode 9 Review – ‘Pimento’
Jackson Ball reviews the ninth episode of Better Call Saul… It’s hard to believe it but the inaugural season of Better Call Saul is almost over. As we enter the show’s penultimate episode, entitled ‘Pimento’, we find the McGill brothers side-by-side, marching into the battleground of civil law. Warning! Spoilers Ahead – You have been […]
House of Cards Season 3 Episode 6 Review – ‘Chapter 32’
Jackson Ball reviews the sixth episode of House of Cards Season 3… So far the Underwoods seem to be rolling with all punches that Washington (and beyond) can throw at them. However, more so than any time in the previous two series, it is starting to feel as though Frank (Kevin Spacey) and Clare (Robin […]
Better Call Saul Season 1 Episode 8 Review – ‘Rico’
Jackson Ball reviews the eighth episode of Better Call Saul… Better Call Saul has officially exploded out of its mid-season slump. After a few mediocre, directionless instalments, the series has hit a string of episodes filled with televisual gold. Episode 6 brought us an earth-shaking performance from Jonathan Banks; Episode 7 delved deeper into the […]
Better Call Saul Season 1 Episode 7 Review – ‘Bingo’
Jackson Ball reviews the seventh episode of Better Call Saul … After the unprecedented highs of episode 6, this week’s instalment of Better Call Saul brings everything down to a slightly calmer level. With Mike’s (Jonathan Banks) back-story now firmly established, pushing the series’ main narrative is the ultimate goal of ‘Bingo’, and it does […]
Better Call Saul Season 1 Episode 6 Review – ‘Five-O’
Jackson Ball reviews the sixth episode of Better Call Saul… In my previous reviews of this series, I have expressed a concern for Better Call Saul. The main opinion I’ve taken away from the first half of season 1 is one that double-edged; the series is enjoyable, but may rely too heavily on its predecessor, […]
House of Cards Season 3 Episode 5 Review – ‘Chapter 31’
Jackson Ball reviews the fifth episode of House of Cards Season 3… Season 3 of House of Cards may have found its stride in the previous episode, but it’ll need to repeat that success to keep audiences enthralled throughout the difficult mid-season. ‘Chapter 31’ finds the Underwoods in yet more challenging scenarios; struggling to deal […]
House of Cards Season 3 Episode 4 Review – ‘Chapter 30’
Jackson Ball reviews the fourth episode of House of Cards Season 3 … If there’s one aspect you can criticise about the early episodes we’ve seen so far in season three, it’s that they are not playing to the show’s strengths. Episode four hopes to change that though… Warning! Spoilers Ahead – You have been […]
Better Call Saul Season 1 Episode 5 Review – ‘Alpine Shepherd Boy’
Jackson Ball reviews the fifth episode of Better Call Saul… As we move into episode five of Better Call Saul, titled ‘Alpine Shepherd Boy, the series enters that crucial point: the difficult mid-season. Even the best television shows – including its predecessor Breaking Bad – tend to suffer a lull towards the season’s halfway point. […]
