Taskmaster: Why it’s so good and where to begin
As a new series of Taskmaster begins, these are the best casts to watch if you’re looking for some dissertation distraction
The fourth season curse: Why do TV shows get worse after their fourth season?
From Downtown Abbey to Game of Thrones, the curse looms large in modern TV
Drive to Survive season 6: Get strapped in for more F1 drama
The latest season of Drive to Survive is here, but how does it stack up against previous seasons after another spell of RedBull dominance in 2023?
How does Netflix’s One Day compare to the original novel and feature film?
Following Netflix’s new series adaptation of One Day, we consider the ways in which it differs and sticks from David Nicholls’ original novel and 2011 feature film adaptation
“I want the truth, whatever it is”: The representation of student journalism in Riverdale
Riverdale, Netflix’s long-running TV show, offers a uniquely compelling depiction of student journalism
Watching One Day is especially hard-hitting as a final year student
Netflix’s new limited series One Day has taken the internet by storm, yet as a student approaching graduation its plot feels emotionally relevant beyond the final episode
What TV show and film you should watch next based on your star sign
If you’re wondering what to watch next on your study breaks, then look no further because the Mancunion has a carefully curated list of film and TV recommendations based on your star sign
Falling in love with the screen: 7 things to watch this Valentine’s
Spend this cold and unforgiving Valentine’s season snuggled up to a film or show, expertly judged and recommended by our globally cultural and renowned experts
The allure of Jeremy Allen White
Jeremy Allen White is paving the way for a new kind of star but what makes him stand out from the crowd?
A sudden shift in TV obsession: The Traitors surge, Love Island fades
What’s behind drop in Love Island viewership and soaring ascent of The Traitors?
The Crown Season 6 review: A tragic triumph
Season 6 of The Crown has released its first four episodes. Following the final months of Diana’s life and the immediate fallout of her passing, it was always going to be controversial but to what point?
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!: The most unforgettable contestants
With I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! back on our screens, now is the perfect time to reflect on the most unforgettable contestants over the years
Everything Now review: A coming-of-age TV show set on not conforming
Everything Now has a little bit of everything: sensitively exploring body image, teen romance, friendship, and the feeling of falling behind
How HBO’s The Idol crashed and burned
Sam Levinson’s car crash of a TV show could attract audiences but convolution failed to keep them watching
Everybody’s Talking About John Partridge: drag, musicals, and Butter Tarts
We sat down with John Patridge, ahead of the brand-new UK tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Joanne Clifton on Shrek, Strictly and Lego
The Mancunion chats to Joanne Clifton ahead of the UK tour of Shrek the Musical. We discuss how it felt to land the role, coming from a family of performers and the realities of working in the theatre industry.
Co-stars or boarding school bunk mates? Britain’s privately educated ‘nepo babies’
The Mancunion analyses the dominance of privately educated actors in the British acting industry.
Wagatha Christie: In conversation with Nathan McMullen
The Mancunion sits down with Nathan McMullen, ahead of the UK tour of Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial