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Royalty Ethics in The Crown
23rd November 2022

Royalty Ethics in The Crown

“Sadistic and wicked” or “humanising”?
The best sh*t TV for exam season
22nd November 2022

The best sh*t TV for exam season

Need something to wind down to and switch off your mind? From yachting luxury to jail fights, these are the best reality tv shows to get you through exam season
Merlin (2008-2012) revisited: Magic and mystery
11th November 2022

Merlin (2008-2012) revisited: Magic and mystery

A decade after its airtime, Merlin has not lost its magic and remains “the perfect comfort show to distract from real life with its medieval setting and magical elements”.
Gavin and Stacey (2007-2010) revisited: A classic sitcom with a cult following
11th November 2022

Gavin and Stacey (2007-2010) revisited: A classic sitcom with a cult following

James Corden and Ruth Jones’ BBC sitcom is still, and always will be, “well lush”
Heartbreak High: Another teen show entering its flop era?
8th November 2022

Heartbreak High: Another teen show entering its flop era?

It’s been a month since Heartbreak High was released on Netflix and here’s what we have to say about it
The Bear: Kitchen drama at its flame-grilled peak
4th November 2022

The Bear: Kitchen drama at its flame-grilled peak

FX’s show about beef sandwiches captures the symphony of a chaotic kitchen with enough razor-edged tension to ware you down to the bone
Into the Void: Entergalactic review
15th October 2022

Into the Void: Entergalactic review

Entergalactic serves as the visual accompaniment to Kid Cudi’s latest album of the same title, bringing each song to life in this adult animated feature
Conversations with friends about Conversations with Friends
4th October 2022

Conversations with friends about Conversations with Friends

Conversations with Friends debuted over the summer to a mixed reception – we asked some students how they felt about it
Sensationalised and irresponsible or a chilling, cautionary tale? Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story review
24th September 2022

Sensationalised and irresponsible or a chilling, cautionary tale? Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story review

Monsters walk among us, but are they born or made? Ryan Murphy searches for this answer in his latest true-crime series whilst paying tribute to the victims of Jeffrey Dahmer.
House of the Dragon review: It’s finally hatched!
16th September 2022

House of the Dragon review: It’s finally hatched!

Brutal, spicy, and beautiful: HBO’s House of the Dragon is exactly what Game of Thrones fans have been waiting (and hoping) for!

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Comfort films and TV shows to cure the freshers blues
15th September 2022

Comfort films and TV shows to cure the freshers blues

Freshers week and moving to university can be a daunting experience even for the most excited fresher so The Mancunion’s On-screen team have got a list of the films and TV shows they turn to for comfort when feeling blue!
Better Call Saul Season 6b: what’s going to happen next?
11th July 2022

Better Call Saul Season 6b: what’s going to happen next?

Will Kim die? What’s going on with Lalo? When are we going to see Gene again? In preparation for Better Call Saul’s mid-season premiere, we speculate as to what might happen next and discuss how the show may come to its conclusion.
Better Call Saul Season 6a: what’s happened so far?
10th July 2022

Better Call Saul Season 6a: what’s happened so far?

With Better Call Saul preparing to air its final season’s second half, we look back at the first 7 episodes, analysing what’s happened and what this might mean for our favourite characters.
Queen of the Universe: In conversation with Grag Queen
17th June 2022

Queen of the Universe: In conversation with Grag Queen

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy sits down with Queen of the Universe winner Grag Queen, who recently performed at Drag Fest in Manchester and London as part of her What’s Up Lindas Tour
In conversation with Michelle Collins: Career, Covid and Cluedo
16th June 2022

In conversation with Michelle Collins: Career, Covid and Cluedo

Jessica Hamilton interviews Michelle Collins, ahead of Cluedo arriving to the Lowry
Conversations with friends about Conversations with friends
20th May 2022

Conversations with friends about Conversations with friends

Conversations with Friends has transformed the excruciating awkward silence into something beautiful.
12th May 2022

Review: The Kardashians

Keeping Up is long gone, it’s all about the Kardashian’s new show… The Kardashians! But with it only being available on Disney+, is it worth the subscription?
In conversation: Johannes Radebe
30th March 2022

In conversation: Johannes Radebe

Johannes Radebe speaks to the Mancunion about the importance of visibility, the challenges of the first same-sex partnership, and his upcoming tour, Freedom