Phil Devereux

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Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee is so much sharper than anyone else in late night. Gloriously biased towards facts and common sense.

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Difficult People

This show is perfect. Utterly hilarious. Julie and Billy are exactly the right amount of annoyed at everything. The references are sublime and are even funnier now some years on.

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The Crown

I had the privilege of seeing the first two episodes at an advance screening event in Australia and have to say they are truly excellent. The writing, acting and direction are sublime and it, appropriately, looks like a million bucks (pounds?). There is just the right amount of humour and I was surprisingly moved by the story due to the stellar performances from the entire cast.

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Grace and Frankie

After a lot of meandering this show really seems to have found its feet in the excellent penultimate and final episodes of season 2. Fonda and Tomlin are always a joy to watch despite the often lacklustre jokes and uneven tone, and Tomlin is surprisingly adept at bringing pathos to the more emotionally resonant material.

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The Real O'Neals

Actually funny which is truly miraculous for a network family comedy in 2016.

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Making a Murderer

Brilliant documentary series if very dispiriting in regards to the US justice system.

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On Becoming a God in Central Florida

This is easily one of the most interesting and original shows I've seen in a long time. Kirsten Dunst is brilliant and the writing is top notch. I can't wait to see where this story goes.

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Dublin Murders

0 stars. This is FICTION. Someone came up with this warped, utterly absurd story, and didn't have the DECENCY to come up with any kind of resolution for (almost) any of the loose ends they invented? Sloppy garbage. A total waste of 8 hours. And, I mean, DOPPELGÄNGERS? This isn't crime. This is just really poor FANTASY.

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1864

A magnificent indictment on warmongering politicians from any period.

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Godless

3 episodes in and I am loving this series. Pleasantly surprised by the smart, thoughtful writing, excellent acting and stunning cinematography.

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London Spy

Great performances and direction but the material just isn't there. It starts off so strong but then just meanders on, not really making any sense for 4 more hours. A shame. More time in the writers room next time please.

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Sex and the City: 6x07 The Post-It Always Sticks Twice

"Paper covers rock." Easily one of the most fun episodes of the final season.

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National Treasure

A powerful series featuring an outstanding performance by Julie Walters.

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Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer

One of the best true crime docs, in large part because it's paced so well, and was an entirely appropriate 3 episodes, not the bloated drawn out 10 (or more).

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Beyoncé: Live at Glastonbury 2011

This is absolute peak Beyoncé for me. Truly spectacular choreography and vocals. Only her best tracks and some great covers. It felt much more fun and less indulgent than some of her later concerts.

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Postcards from the Edge

Carries extra weight now that we know how the "real" story ends.

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RuPaul's Drag Race: 7x07 Snatch Game

Honestly, this is the best Snatch Game of the first 12 seasons. At least four good impressions when we usually get only get 1, or 2 at the absolute most. Brava.

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The Case of: JonBenét Ramsey

It was no 'Making a Murderer' that's for sure.

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Purple Rain

The music is just so good nothing else matters.

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Stranger Things: 2x07 Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister

Totally out of place and unnecessary. This felt like when network TV shows used to spend an episode setting up one character's spin-off series. Absolutely hated this episode, and I've loved all the rest.

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Amanda Knox

That Daily Mail "journalist" is utterly despicable and somehow wilfully ignorant of his role. Solid documentary.

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3 Body Problem: 1x02 Red Coast

Now THAT is a strong end to an episode :clap:

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Annihilation

Björk's most ambitious video to date!

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Avenue 5

Wow. This is deeply unfunny. When terrible writing happens to great casts... with HBO money... Just astonishingly bad.

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Ingrid Goes West

Surprisingly dark at its core but a very fun ride. Aubrey Plaza has been picking some pretty interesting projects lately.

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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

It's a classic for a reason! That acting! That overblown score! That wheelchair! Amazing.

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Mr. Robot: 2x05 eps2.3_logic-b0mb.hc

Sweet merciful christ! Wtf just happened?!

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The Homesman

I was truly transported by this film. Despite the long succession of depressing events it somehow managed to be uplifting.

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The Leftovers: 2x06 Lens

Carrie Coon is absolutely magnificent and I am enjoying this season so much more than the first. Truly compelling.

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Game of Thrones: 8x06 The Iron Throne

To quote the one true queen, RuPaul:

"Meh."

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