Netflix and TV reviews – Scuffed Granny

Dalgleish

Bertie Carvel’s depiction of Dalgleish surprised me – read on to find out if this was a good or a bad thing

Amazon Prime – The Great

Darkly entertaining, The Great is a black comedic satire that will make you laugh out loud but also disturb you with its depiction of the corrupting influence of absolute power

Apple TV: Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso is an excellent comedy drama which will make you laugh, cry, enjoy football, make you want to say “Howdy!” Watch it!

World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji

Could this be The World’s Toughest Race? It certainly looks like it but it is also testament to the enduring human spirit and its ability to succeed.

Netflix – The Queen’s Gambit

The Queen’s Gambit – making chess great again as well as sexy and stylish.

Netflix – The Office (UK): why watching David Brent is worse than surgery

I’ve been rewatching “The Office” and David Brent has been setting my teeth on edge.

James May: Our Man in Japan

Japan according to James May and what a surprisingly enjoyable tour it is.

Netflix: My Octopus Teacher

A surprisingly moving documentary about a man and his unlikely friendship with an octopus.

Dark Netflix: American Murder-The Family Next Door

Netflix: home of disturbing documentaries. First review is American Murder – The Family Next Door.