Television Archives – The College View

Quiz reexamines the Millionaire cold case

April 20, 2020

you would need to be extremely deceptive, have a mastermind plan and have a remarkable amount of intelligence.

Tiger King dominates attention during the pandemic

April 13, 2020

Exotic allegedly orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot against Carole Baskin, a woman who has devoted her time and money to trying to shut down zoos like his.

Better Call Saul delivers were other prequels haven’t

April 13, 2020

A prequel (or sequel for that matter) has never been done so well then by Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind Breaking Bad and its sequel, El Camino.

Inside the K, shows what life as a Guard is like in Dublin

April 13, 2020

This series makes for emotive viewing, and it shines a light on broader societal issues within our country

Sunderland Til I Die captures a club and city trying to stay afloat

April 13, 2020

While Sunderland’s exploits on the pitch in recent years have been utterly depressing, the first season of the show was captivating.

Break up the day with Daybreak

March 30, 2020

Daybreak is the teen drama comedy satire that we all need to watch, just in case the world ends. This post-apocalyptic series explores many cinematic genres of storytelling in its 10 episode spectacular, keeping audiences on their toes and keeping the presentation of the show fresh.

Rob McElhenney branches out with Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet

March 16, 2020

Of all the main cast of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, Rob McElhenney has branched out the least. This is what made “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet”, so intriguing when the trailer launched in June 2019.

Frankie Boyle opts for realism as opposed to idealism in latest travel documentary

February 17, 2020

In Frankie Boyle’s Tour of Scotland, we get one of the most self-aware travel documentaries ever.

From video games to TV adaptations

February 17, 2020

The release of Netflix’s “The Witcher” was a truly special day for fans of the series. Aside from the initially confusing timeline, the series was a real triumph that managed to stay true to aspects of both the game and the original books by Andrzej Sapkowski.

Gang teen angst takes a darker turn in On My Block season two

February 5, 2020

After a long wait, season three of “On My Block” will finally hit screens in March 2020 and if you aren’t already caught up on the antics of Freeridge, this is your one-month warning to do so.

Spinning Out highlights the people behind the skates

February 5, 2020

In the world of figure skating, perfection is everything. It means measured movements and elegant execution.

You comes down with vertigo in latest season

February 5, 2020

Last year, You created a social media storm. This was thanks in part to the handsome lead Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley.

Sex Education empowers and informs with season two

February 5, 2020

Otis, Maeve, Eric and all our beloved characters from Netflix’s hit show “Sex Education” returned to our screens on January 17th. After the colossal success of the first season the second season was much anticipated by the fans of what has been suggested to be Netflix’s best original show.

Streaming killed the video star

December 11, 2019

The move to online streaming platforms such as Netflix/Amazon Prime and the use of social media apps, has had an astronomical effect on the amount of viewers abandoning traditional TV broadcasting.

The popularity of trash TV

December 11, 2019

The rise in the popularity of reality TV in recent years is one that has gripped audiences from six years of age to sixty and appeals to the office secretary and university professors alike.

Britain’s most famous family returns to Netflix for a third season

November 27, 2019

After two years of development, directing and filming, Peter Morgan’s much loved Netflix drama returns to depict the life, times and private turmoil of the world’s most famous family.

Watchmen mirrors the brutal reality of the US political landscape

November 13, 2019

Ostensibly a remix rather than direct adaptation of Alan Moore’s iconic 1987 comic, HBO’s “Watchmen” offers a contemporary political perspective on one of the core texts of modern superhero fiction, introducing a largely new cast of characters into a universe that seems all too close to reality while humming with an air of the fantastical.

Fractured fails to stray from classic thriller tropes

October 30, 2019

From the onset, there is a sense of foreboding in the new Netflix thriller, “Fractured.” This is possibly due to the fact that the plot of the movie seems very familiar to “Shutter Island” and “Flight Plan”, where actress Jodie Foster searches for her missing daughter on a flight.

El Camino ties Breaking Bad’s loose ends

October 30, 2019

Although Walter White exclaimed: “We’re done when I say we’re done”, it seems like Netflix quite finished with Breaking Bad after all.

RuPaul’s Drag Race takes the UK by storm

October 30, 2019

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finally got under way at the start of October, and the judgment is still out on whether it’s just the US version with a British coat of paint.

Euphoria tackles the darkest aspects of youth culture

October 16, 2019

Much like Skins did for millennials, Euphoria is highlighting the extreme facets of youth culture that are deeply ingrained within the lives of teenagers today.

The Politician serves as a satire of student politics

October 16, 2019

Netflix’s The Politician premiered on the streaming site on September 27th 2019 and despite being hailed as “hollow” and “mean” by critics it is currently one of the highest rated shows on Netflix.

Grey’s Anatomy tackles the tough issues

April 15, 2019

It’s rare to get that kind of representation on TV that looks at the violence involved but also focuses on ways we can support and heal each other.

Self-love isn’t necessarily selfish

April 3, 2019

These shows offer advice and tips on how to get your life in order, whether it be your house or your general hygiene and style. People have always had a fascination with these shows because watching someone either grow in confidence, or be able to see the floor of their bedroom again feels satisfactory to us.

Ricky Gervais comes to terms with the afterlife

April 3, 2019

During the first three episodes Tony tries to come to terms with the loss of Lisa and spirals into depression, Tony is hardened by the grief he is experiencing and we watch him go about his everyday life in the aftermath of his loss.