BBC The Last Kingdom Recap Episode 2

The second episode of The Last Kingdom begins precisely where the last one ended. Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) and Brida (Emily Cox) run from Alferic’s men. After a brief chase, they manage to get away, before contemplating their next move. They decide that it would be wise to meet up with Ubba (Rune Temte). On their… Continue reading BBC The Last Kingdom Recap Episode 2

The Last Kingdom Recap Episode 1

The Last Kingdom is a BBC drama, which retells the birth of England. During the beginning of the episode, Lord Uhtred (Matthew Macfadyen) watches over his kingdom and discovers that vikings are headed his way. He returns to the city and begins preparing for an attack. He consults with his son, Young Uhtred (Tom Taylor,… Continue reading The Last Kingdom Recap Episode 1

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell Episode 5 Recap

In the 5th episode of BBC’s Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, Jonathan Strange (Bertie Carvel) returns to the war, while The Gentleman and Mr. Norrell (Eddie Marsan) continue their war against Strange. The war doesn’t last long for Strange, but it is brutal and deadly. He is nearly killed by a French soldier, before he… Continue reading Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell Episode 5 Recap

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell Recap Episode 4

In the 4th episode of BBC’s Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, Jonathan Strange (Bertie Carvel) begins settling back in, after returning from the war. Norrell (Eddie Marsan) worries for his shot friend Childermass (Enzo Cilenti), who makes it through the surgery and recovers. During this time, Sir Walter Pole (Samuel West) negotiates with Norrell to… Continue reading Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell Recap Episode 4

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell Review Pilot

  I am finally getting around to watching the Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell on BBC America. As someone, who absolutely loves BBC shows, I knew I had to catch Mr Norell and Jonathan Strange. Of course, I have never read the books, but none of that matters. The pilot starts out with the introduction… Continue reading Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell Review Pilot

In the Flesh Season 1 Review

In The Flesh is a apocalyptic drama that debuted on BBC Network in 2013.  When the show opens, we are introduced to suicide victim, Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), who is in the government treatment center four years after the day of “The Rising”. He along with other victims of the partially deceased syndrome are receiving treatment for their illnesses. They are also being prepared for their release, which was going to be several days from that time. The were given skin tone mousse and contact lenses to cover up their zombie appearance. Although they should have been happy, about going home, they all were very reluctant to leave the rehabilitation center. Kieren experiences flashbacks of his time as a rotter that are more like nightmares because he killed and ate a living human, Lisa Lancaster (Riann Steele), who just happens to be his sister’s, Jem (Harriet Cains), friend. Jem is not so happy about Kieren’s homecoming because she witnessed him killing Lisa, which he does not know at this time.  Kieren’s parents, Sue (Marie Critchley) and Steve (Steve Cooper), are eagerly awaiting his release from the center even though the people of Roarton, Lancashire are not. Bill Macy (Steve Evets) is the leader of the HVF, which is a group that hates rotters and PDS sufferers and will do anything they can to wipe them all out. Bill’s biggest hatred is for Kieren because he was best friends with his son, Rick (David Walmsley), who died while serving in the military in Afghanistan.  Kieren’s first few days at home are filled with educating his parents, about how to administer his medication, neurottripteline and hiding from the HVF. It is later revealed that Jem is a member of the group and has no interest in having anything to do with Kieren.  One day, when Kieren is left at home alone, he decides to his gravesite, where he meets eccentric Amy Dyer (Emily Bevan), who is also a PDS sufferer. They go to the carnival and are having a good time, until Kieren is recognized by one of his old classmates. He begins to realize how much the sufferers are in danger and that they will not be accepted back into the human society. Amy is later forced out of the town because she refuses to cover up her zombie appearance. Bill learns that Rick is found in Afghanistan and will be returning home in a couple of days, but unfortunately he is not alive. When Kieren finds this out, he will do whatever it takes to get to see him. Although Rick is glad to see him, Bill is not and later on tries to force Rick to kill him.  Jem begins to realize that the HVF is a group of cold hearted killers and she longer wants to be apart of it. She begins to accept Kieren as her brother again and tries to protect him from these evil doers, along with their parents.  Will Kieren and Rick ever be accepted as a gay PDS couple or will they be taken out by the HVF? Will the Roarton locals ever open up their arms to the PDS sufferers or will they shut them out for good? Review In The Flesh is definitely unlike any apocalyptic show I have ever watched before starting with the day of “the rising”. Dominic Mitchell is a genius and has outdone himself with the writing of this series. He has found an unique way of composing a screenplay that is absolutely superb, without cheesy dialogue. He and Jonny Campbell have done a great job in showing the apocalypse story to the world in a whole different light. Luke Newberry did very well in his role, as well as the other actors. I was pulled to this series because of the soundtrack, “Devil Town”, by Daniel Johnston, which is played on the trailer, but not during the show. Hope they pick up more of Daniel’s songs because he is a hidden genius that does not get enough credit for his work. I absolutely loved and enjoyed every minute of this series and cannot wait to watch season two. Amazon please step in and give us a season three please! I feel it deserves a 9.5 out of 10. ReelMockeryJay Skelton is a fan of all television shows and movies. He tries his best to keep up with the latest foreign television shows and movies. Jay loves skinny dipping in the dark too. www.reelmockery.com

Dr Who: Last Christmas Review

In the Christmas special of Doctor Who, Dr (Peter Capaldi) and Clara (Jenna Coleman) potentially face their Last Christmas, while trapped on an Arctic Base. Can Santa Claus (Nick Frost) help save them from a group of horrific creatures? The show opens in a disaster for Santa, who has dropped all of his presents and… Continue reading Dr Who: Last Christmas Review

The Game: S1.E5 Review

The revelations from the previous episode carry over, as the team struggles to cope with the ideal of a mole amongst them. The Soviet crisis continues to spiral out of control, while Wendy Straw (Chloe Pirrie) delivers the team a much needed break. Also, Sarah Montag (Victoria Hamilton) finds herself in danger. Can Alan (Jonathan… Continue reading The Game: S1.E5 Review

Copper Review

Copper is a 1860’s historical crime drama that revolves around the unpolished Five Points slum of New York City. This television series aired on BBC. When the show opens, we are introduced to the former Union soldier, Irish Detective Kevin Corcoran, Corky (Tom Weston-Jones, World Without End). He believes in merciless justice for ruthless criminals.… Continue reading Copper Review

Ripper Street Review

Ripper Street is a crime drama that revolves around the 1889, Whitechapel England murders that were never solved, but thought to have been the work of the monstrous Jack The Ripper.  When the show opens, we are introduced to the man in charge, Detective Inspector Edmund Reid (Matthew Macfadyen, Little Dorrit) and his tenacious sidekick,… Continue reading Ripper Street Review

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