TV Archive
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
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”.
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”
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
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
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
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
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.
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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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!
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.
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.
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
16th June 2022
In conversation with Michelle Collins: Career, Covid and Cluedo
Jessica Hamilton interviews Michelle Collins, ahead of Cluedo arriving to the Lowry
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?
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