As the 5th episode begins, we see more archive footage about the war. After that, Abdul (Muhammad Harminder) delivers food to Solomon (Julian Wadham) only to discover that he is dead. Vera Chiang (Elizabeth Tan) reads to Matthew Webb (Luke Treadaway) while he gets dressed. Matthew reminds her what he said about getting out of… Continue reading The Singapore Grip Episode 5 Recap
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The Singapore Grip Episode 4 Recap
At the start of the episode, we see more archival footage about the British soldiers marching to meet the Japanese. We see old footage of Blackett & Webb and learn that the institution is celebrating its 50th Jubilee. After that, Major Brendan Archer (Colm Meaney) tells Matthew Webb (Luke Treadaway) that the Japanese have a… Continue reading The Singapore Grip Episode 4 Recap
The Singapore Grip Episode 3 Recap
At the beginning of the episode, we see more archival footage about the war coming to Malaya. The reporter says Singapore is Britain’s coveted stronghold and the deepest thorn in Japan’s flesh. The capture of Singapore would be the white man’s notice to quit in the far East. After that, Walter Blackett (David Morrissey) gets… Continue reading The Singapore Grip Episode 3 Recap
The Singapore Grip Episode 1 Recap
As The Singapore Grip begins, we watch a news clip about the island of Singapore which lies on the southern tip of British Malaya. The jewel of the empire produces 97% of the world’s rubber and covenant Japanese eyes have turned on these riches. The British are confident it will be able to defend Singapore.… Continue reading The Singapore Grip Episode 1 Recap
Victoria Recap Episode 3
At the beginning of the 3rd episode, Queen Victoria (Jenna Coleman) is transported through the city. We also see a group of protestors of sorts marching. While the Queen speaks to her congregation, the protestors encounter a group of soldiers. The soldiers fire upon the protestors in the name of the Queen. Lord Melbourne (Rufus… Continue reading Victoria Recap Episode 3
Black Mirror: White Christmas Review
The Christmas special of Black Mirror brings the creepy, as Jon Hamm takes the role of Matt Trent, who works as a computer scientist of sorts. He is trapped inside of a cabin with the mysterious Joe Potter, who is played by Rafe Spall. The pair have supposedly been inside of the cabin for five… Continue reading Black Mirror: White Christmas Review