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Supergirl Season 3 Episode 1 Review – ‘Girl of Steel’

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Martin Carr reviews the season three premiere of Supergirl… This opener has a familiarity, hard edge and darkness which instantly brings it to life. Following directly on from Mon-El’s departure Kara is isolating herself off from family and friends, focusing solely on Supergirl. After the Daxamite destruction which crowned season two National City tycoons are […]

The Orville Season 1 Episode 5 Review – ‘Pria’

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Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of The Orville… After the mediocre effort from last week ‘Pria’ represents a return to form for The Orville. Kicking off with a snippet of Seinfeld before segueing into some bridge banter, MacFarlane quickly establishes situation, character and central friction by roping in a former co-star. Oscar-winning and clearly […]

Marvel’s Inhumans Season 1 Episode 3 Review – ‘Divide and Conquer’

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Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Marvel’s Inhumans… Having established the majestic setting and regal qualities of this royal family before undermining it with mutiny, Inhumans has put firm foundations. Episode three only carries on these themes as further plotting, social manipulation and infighting continues. What we have here then is a comic book tent […]

Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 9 Review – ‘Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream’

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Martin Carr reviews the ninth episode of Mr. Mercedes… There are whispers around the campfire that David E Kelley might be in contention for an Emmy award. Mr. Mercedes has made a lot of noise with the focus on character, slow burn approach and uncompromising attitude towards its source material. Harry Treadaway and Brendan Gleeson […]

Gotham Season 4 Episode 3 Review – ‘They Who Hide Behind Masks’

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Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Gotham season 4… According to those in the know Gotham hit bottom last week with an abysmal showing. Audience numbers are apparently down, interest is waning and those in network television land are ready to hammer that final nail home. Although there would be those inclined to agree […]

Marvel’s Inhumans Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2 Review – ‘Behold… The Inhumans’ and ‘Those Who Would Destroy Us’

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Martin Carr reviews the first two episodes of Marvel’s Inhumans… Presented in IMAX cinemas before arriving on television, Inhumans comes with baggage. To begin with there is that Marvel logo which now carries a certain expectation and quality assurance. Coupled with American network ABC it was supposed to mark the first true crossover of a […]

The Orville Season 1 Episode 4 Review – ‘If The Stars Should Appear’

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Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of The Orville… There are scant moments of genuine humour this week in an episode which feels like someone kicked into autopilot. ‘If The Stars Should Appear’ is a by the numbers Star Trek mission which verges on cliché rather than pastiche. For once the limited run time hampers […]

Gotham Season 4 Episode 2 Review – ‘The Fear Reaper’

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Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Gotham season 4… R-rated post watershed territory is still in full effect this week following up that meaty season four opener. Nightmare visions, asylum inmates running wild and one pissed off kingpin Penguin out for retribution are all on the agenda. Consider also that half the GCPD would […]

Ben Affleck – A Gentle Reminder Ahead of Justice League

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Martin Carr on Ben Affleck… With Justice League tracking a huge box office opening, Joss Whedon busy lightening tone and Zack Snyder stepping away permanently, there are others who have become lost amongst the kerfuffle. One is an Oscar-winning screenwriter and Best Picture winner, hounded by paparazzi and internet rumour mills for his continued role […]