Ratings UK

Is the Sun Still Shining for Love Island? Promotional Image of Maya Jama as the new host of the ITV2 series. SOURCE:  James Hilder | ITV The ratings powerhouse returned for its latest winter series, seeing ten hopefuls jet off to South Africa for the freshest instalment in the franchise. With some awkward interactions, some eye-widening rejections, and some light shade already, the show is here doing what it's known for. However, some criticism is breaking through those sun-exposed cracks...Is the format becoming a little tired? Could the show do with some revitalisation? Should it stick to its usual summer edition? Stay tuned to find out what the general public thinks about this brand new instalment, and just how many people tuned in to see Maya Jama take the hosting reigns.  According to data published by  Digital i on Twitter  1.43 million people tuned in to this series opener, marking series 9 as the lowest overnight launch since series 3. It is also a drop of ov...

 RATINGS UK REVIEW: THE TRAITORS US With the runaway success of the UK version just a few weeks ago, fans were eager to get their fill on the new hit show as it takes off overseas. With pressure to perform, and the knowledge that the series shared many, many similarities, did it succeed or was it a traitor to its loyal fanbase? DISCLAIMER: Although I will try to keep major spoilers out of this review, there may be snippets throughout that give away key facts about the show and the playthrough, so be aware for minor spoilers . Any sources mentioned will be linked throughout the post. All views expressed are my own, and this post is not endorsed by the BBC or anyone involved with the show.  With the announcement of the BBC's bid to air the US version of this gloomy, Scottish highland murder mystery, many of us were elated to know we'd be able to watch another series, and another group of people battle it out in the latest psychological reality series. However, with a mix o...

Doctor Who: The Big Review Season 10 (1972 - 1973) And we're back with Pertwee's fourth season in the role! I'm excited for this one, I know we have some more alien attractions to see and I know we begin with our first multi-Doctor story! From villains like Omega to the usual culprit, the Daleks. I'm not sure how I'll perceive these stories, but I've heard some great things... At least for some of them! Without further ado, let's just get into it! As always, I will grade each story on an A+ to F scale, judging it fairly, and with respect to the era it aired. Judging an episode from the 1960's with the same expectation of a modern episode would not be fair. Below is a summary of my grading criteria: For each serial, I will provide a list of the main cast (omitting a few who don't appear often), and a list of some key facts of the episodes, such as the writer and director. I will then offer a little synopsis and my overall verdict. My favourite serial ...

Back on form with some emotional moments. However, that judging sequence... Hmm.   P.S. A little foreword:  All comments are just my basic opinions and thoughts, and I am in no way a professional, nor should my comments be taken as such. Every Queen deserves endless love and support for the ART that they produce every single day. Even if I hated a look, it is not a comment on the Queen and their potential, as we all know Drag Race is reality TV and not a true reflection of a Queen's skillset. I support them all, and if any ever read this... You're stunning! Period. Head over and show these Queen's the love they deserve! Thank you so much, and enjoy! <3 Also, beware:  SPOILERS AHEAD!   The design challenges are always my favourites. I have zero sewing skills, but I love watching the process these Queens go through. I'm also not on TV with my 0 skills, so that's something. Sadly, the episode begins on a more difficult note. Victoria Scone has had to withdraw fr...

 A little bit of a downgrade on the opening episode, but still a poignant and enjoyable ride! P.S. A little foreword:  All comments are just my basic opinions and thoughts, and I am in no way a professional, nor should my comments be taken as such. Every Queen deserves endless love and support for the ART that they produce every single day. Even if I hated a look, it is not a comment on the Queen and their potential, as we all know Drag Race is reality TV and not a true reflection of a Queen's skillset. I support them all, and if any ever read this... You're stunning! Period. Head over and show these Queen's the love they deserve! Thank you so much, and enjoy! <3 Also, beware: SPOILERS AHEAD!   Episode 2 came at us with a zany exercise routine dance-off, something I don't necessarily enjoy very much in Drag Race. These challenges always feel a little too staged, a little too cheesy, and I don't always appreciate what I think they're trying to go for. I do bel...

 A triumphant return. A very British royal laugh, even with some questionable judging.  P.S. A little foreword:  All comments are just my basic opinions and thoughts, and I am in no way a professional, nor should my comments be taken as such. Every Queen deserves endless love and support for the ART that they produce every single day. Even if I hated a look, it is not a comment on the Queen and their potential, as we all know Drag Race is reality TV and not a true reflection of a Queen's skillset. I support them all, and if any ever read this... You're stunning! Period. Head over and show these Queen's the love they deserve! Thank you so much, and enjoy! <3  Having left our screens only six months ago, Series 2 Winner, Lawrence Chaney, has barely had time to bask in the glory before another set of Queens enter the famous Work Room. Some may argue that it's too soon, and I can sympathise with those, but the World has gone through so much change in such a short peri...

  Doctor Who: The Big Review Season 9 (1972) It's Pertwee's third season and there's a roller coaster of stories to come. We see the eagerly anticipated return of the Daleks, the arrival of the Sea Devils and The Master eventually returns to meddle with The Doctor. I'm quite excited for this season, it seems it has quite a lot to offer and we spread to other planets more too! Let's get going!  As always, I will grade each story on an A+ to F scale, judging it fairly, and with respect to the era it aired. Judging an episode from the 1960's with the same expectation of a modern episode would not be fair. Below is a summary of my grading criteria: For each serial, I will provide a list of the main cast (omitting a few who don't appear often), and a list of some key facts of the episodes, such as the writer and director. I will then offer a little synopsis and my overall verdict. My favourite serial will then be listed at the bottom, where I will offer a few fur...