2 Minute Telly reviews all the latest series on Freeview, online and on demand in two minutes or less, telling you everything you need with none of the fluff. Covering all the biggest and newest series across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky and more, 2 Minute Telly is your essential podcast for short, straight to the point TV reviews. 2 Minute Telly is hosted by Rotten Tomatoes approved critic Zehra Phelan. After working in the music industry for 15 years, Zehra made the giant leap into the wonderful world of Film and TV Reporting in 2013 after becoming disillusioned with the life of an extra. From TV and Film reviews and features to interviewing some of the top actors in the game, her work credits include HeyUGuys, Flavourmag, Yahoo, The Voice (Newspaper) and TV’s London Film Club on London Live. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly now!
Zehra Phelan reviews the third original Marvel series to hit Disney Plus in 2021, as Tom Hiddleston reprises his role in Loki. For more snappy reviews of the newest and biggest shows, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods or follow Zehra at @zehraphelan. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly wherever you get your podcasts now!
Zehra Phelan reviews the latest Stephen King adaptation to hit our screens in Lisey's Story starring Julianne Moore and Clive Owen. Stream it now on Apple TV. 2 Minute Telly are your essential reviews of all the newest and biggest shows on the small screen covering Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, Disney Plus, Freeview and more, hosted by Rotten Tomatoes approved critic Zehra Phelan. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or enable the Alexa skill to get the latest reviews added to your daily flash briefing.
Zehra Phelan reviews the big final season to popular drama Lucifer, starring Tom Ellis, which is available to stream on Netflix. 2 Minute Telly are your essential reviews of all the newest and biggest shows on the small screen covering Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, Disney Plus, Freeview and more, hosted by Rotten Tomatoes approved critic Zehra Phelan. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or enable the Alexa skill to get the latest reviews added to your daily flash briefing.
Zehra Phelan reviews the British comedy starring Rafe Spall, back for a second season exclusively on Apple TV Plus. 2 Minute Telly are your essential reviews of all the newest and biggest shows on the small screen covering Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, Disney Plus, Freeview and more, hosted by Rotten Tomatoes approved critic Zehra Phelan. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or enable the Alexa skill to get the latest reviews added to your daily flash briefing.
Zehra Phelan reviews slave drama The Underground Railroad, adapted from Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer prize-winning novel, and it's available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. 2 Minute Telly are your essential reviews of all the newest and biggest shows on the small screen covering Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, Disney Plus, Freeview and more, hosted by Rotten Tomatoes approved critic Zehra Phelan. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or enable the Alexa skill to get the latest reviews added to your daily flash briefing.
Zehra reviews the adaptation of Mark Millar's comic book Jupiter's Legacy, available to stream on Netflix now. 2 Minute Telly are your essential reviews of all the newest and biggest shows on the small screen covering Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, Disney Plus, Freeview and more, hosted by Rotten Tomatoes approved critic Zehra Phelan. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or enable the Alexa skill to get the latest reviews added to your daily flash briefing.
Zehra Phelan endures the latest original comedy from Channel 4, starring everyone's favourite Gleeson brothers as mismatched best friends in Dublin. Frank of Ireland is also available on All4. 2 Minute Telly are your essential reviews of all the newest and biggest shows on the small screen covering Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, Disney Plus, Freeview and more, hosted by Rotten Tomatoes approved critic Zehra Phelan. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or enable the Alexa skill to get the latest reviews added to your daily flash briefing.
Zehra Phelan reviews Them - a racially charged new drama set in 1950s suburban America, and it's available to stream now on Amazon Prime. 2 Minute Telly are your essential reviews of all the newest and biggest shows on the small screen covering Netflix, Prime, Apple TV, Disney Plus, Freeview and more, hosted by Rotten Tomatoes approved critic Zehra Phelan. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or enable the Alexa skill to get the latest reviews added to your daily flash briefing.
Yet another new original series from the Netflix period team, The Irregulars takes a supernatural twist on Sherlock Holmes, and it's available to stream now. UK Release Date: 26th March 2021 Platform: Netflix Creator: Tom Bidwell Starring: McKell David, Thaddea Graham, Jojo Macari, Harrison Osterfield, Darci Shaw For more snappy reviews of the newest and biggest shows, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods or follow Zehra at @zehraphelan. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly wherever you get your podcasts now!
Calls is the new innovative series from Apple TV featuring an all-star ensemble cast including Rosario Dawson, Aubrey Plaza, Lily Collins, Judy Greer, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Danny Huston. UK Release Date: 19th March 2021 Platform: Apple TV+ Created By: Timothee Hochet Starring: Rosario Dawson, Judy Greer, Lily Collins, Aaron Taylor-Johnson For more snappy reviews of the newest and biggest shows, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods or follow Zehra at @zehraphelan. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly wherever you get your podcasts now!
Following hot in the footsteps of the highly anticipated Wandavision, Disney Plus have released the second original MCU series in the form of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Stream the series now. UK Release Date: 19th March 2021 Platform: Disney Plus Starring: Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Erin Kellyman, Daniel Bruhl For more snappy reviews of the newest and biggest shows, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods or follow Zehra at @zehraphelan. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly wherever you get your podcasts now!
The ever-brilliant Bryan Cranston and Michael Stuhlbarg face off in Your Honor - a compelling crime drama that questions what would you do to protect the ones you love? UK Release Date: 2nd March 2021 Platform: Sky Atlantic / Now TV Genre: Crime, Thriller Starring: Bryan Cranston, Michael Stuhlbarg, Hunter Doohan, Hope Davis, Tony Curran, Lilli Kay For more snappy reviews of the newest and biggest shows, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods or follow Zehra at @zehraphelan. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly wherever you get your podcasts now!
This episode is proudly sponsored by Podcorn. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ (https://podcorn.com/podcasters/) Netflix has dabbled in the psychological thriller arena with their new series Behind Her Eyes, but where others excel with dark and twisty storylines, this one is only good for mustering up a yawn. UK Release Date: 17th February 2021 Platform: Netflix Genre: Drama, Thriller Starring: Simona Brown, Robert Aramayo, Eve Hewson, Tom Bateman For more snappy reviews of the newest and biggest shows, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods or follow Zehra at @zehraphelan. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly wherever you get your podcasts now!
This episode is proudly sponsored by Podcorn. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ (https://podcorn.com/podcasters/) Sky Atlantic delves into the murky fraudulent waters of the financial world with Devils. With money comes a stupid amount of power, and this series highlights that by following Massimo's rise to power. UK Release Date: 17th February 2021 Platform: Sky Atlantic / Now TV Created By: Ezio Abbate, Elena Bucaccio, Mario Ruggeri, Alessandro Sermoneta, Guido Maria Brera, Daniele Cesarano, Barbara Petronio Starring: Alessandro Borghi, Laia Costa, Kasia Smutniak, Malachi Kirby, Lars Mikkelsen For more snappy reviews of the newest and biggest shows, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods or follow Zehra at @zehraphelan. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly wherever you get your podcasts now!
Based on the novel ZeroZeroZero, the Sky Atlantic limited series takes us on a murky, multinational, multilingual delve into the frenzied and lethal world of international drug trafficking. UK Release Date: 4th February 2021 Platform: Sky Atlantic / Now TV Created By: Leonardo Fasoli, Mauricio Katz Starring: Andrea Risebrough, Dane DeHaan, Giuseppe De Domenico, Harold Torres For more snappy reviews of the newest and biggest shows, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods or follow Zehra at @zehraphelan. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly wherever you get your podcasts now!
Netflix delves into the world of supernatural beings for their latest series Fate: The Winx Saga. Born out the cartoon Winx Club, this YA adaptation leaves a lot to be desired. UK Release Date: 22nd January 2021 Platform: Netflix Created By: Iginio Straffi, Brian Young Starring: Abigail Cowen, Hannah van der Westhuysen, Precious Mustapha, Eliot Salt, Elisha Applebaum The first season of Fate: The Winx Saga is available to stream on Netflix now. For more snappy reviews of the newest and biggest shows, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @2minutepods or follow Zehra at @zehraphelan. Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly wherever you get your podcasts now!
The time has finally arrived for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe aching for the void to be filled since Endgame graced our screens. Two of the much beloved character return to our screens in Wandavision. UK Release Date: 15th January 2021 Platform: Disney Plus Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kat Dennings, Kathryn Hahn, Randall Park The first season of Wandavision is available to stream now on Disney Plus. Listen to Zehra's two minute review and subscribe to the show now.
Just six months after the first season dropped, Michael Sheen and David Tennant are back for their brilliant lockdown comedy Staged on BBC iPlayer. This time around, the actors take on the virtual press promotion of the show they rehearsed in season one. Release Date: 5th January 2021 Platform: BBC / BBC iPlayer Created By: Simon Evans Starring: David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Georgia Tennant, Anna Lundberg, Simon Evans Listen and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly now, where you can hear reviews of both seasons of Staged and all of the biggest new shows, in just two minutes.
If there's one 80s film revival ever more deserving of flying hype, it's The Karate Kid and its spin-off reunion series Cobra Kai. The latest season builds on the previous two and delivers a 5 star knockout punch. UK Release Date: 1st January 2021 Platform: Netflix Cast: Mary Mouser, William Zabka, Jacob Bertrand, Tanner Buchanan, Ralph Macchio Stream season three of Cobra Kai on Netflix right now, and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly for more reviews of the biggest and newest shows in less time than it takes to catch a fly.
Based on Julia Quinn's best-selling novels, the latest romantic period series Bridgerton, gives us an alternative look at London's regency, full of sexy diversity and scandalous episodes rich in delicious fantasy. UK Release Date: 25th December 2020 Platform: Netflix Created By: Chris Van Dusen Starring: Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Jonathan Bailey, Ruby Barker, Jason Barnett Bridgerton season 1 is available to stream on Netflix. Listen to Zehra Phelan's 2 minute review, and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly for more reviews of the biggest and newest shows.
Sky Comedy comedy Moonbase 8 fails to take its audience to the skies and back, certainly making me wonder what the hell they were thinking. You'll thank the heavens this series only lasts for a mere six episodes. UK Release Date: 21st December 2020 Platform: Sky Comedy / Now TV Created By: Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker, Jonathan Krisel and John C. Reilly Starring: John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, Fred Armisen, Joshua Davis, Joe Abraham Listen to Zehra Phelan's review of Moonbase 8 and subscribe to the show now for more speedy reviews in less time than it takes to say "lift off".
Amazon Prime Video dip their toes into the murky warm waters of young adult programming with their latest series The Wilds. It's a riff on the gender-flipped Lord of the Flies which takes female diversity to a whole new level of shock and awe... UK Release Date: 11th December 2020 Platform: Amazon Prime Video Series Created By: Sarah Streicher Cast: Sophia Ali, Rachel Griffiths, Shannon Berry, Jenna Clause, Reign Edwards Stream the full first season on Amazon Prime Video, and subscribe to the podcast for more great review in less time than it takes to scream "MAYDAY!"
Ridley Scott returns to the world of sci-fi with HBO Max and Sky Atlantic's Raised by Wolves; a show which actually involves zero wolves, but andriods raising children away from the tyranny of religious zealots from a distant planet far, far away. Listen to Zehra's review, subscribe to the podcast and tune in to Raised by Wolves on Sky Atlantic and Now TV. UK Release Date: 5th December 2020 Broadcaster: Sky Atlantic / Now TV Series Created By: Ridley Scott Starring: Amanda Collin, Abubakar Salin, Winta McGrath, Travis Fimmel, Niamh Algar
Academy Award winner Olivia Colman returns to play Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix's popular royal drama, and Gillian Anderson joins the cast as Margaret Thatcher. Watch season 4 of The Crown on Netflix and listen to Zehra Phelan's review now.
Truth Seekers is the latest collaboration between Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, but this time they're coming to the small screen with a new series about paranormal investigators. Will it send shivers down the spine, or just give you a cold chill? Listen to Zehra's review, subscribe to the show and stream Truth Seekers on Amazon Prime Video now.
The Queen's Gambit is the new series starring Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch, The New Mutants) playing chess, and you can stream it now on Netflix. Listen to Zehra's 2 minute review and subscribe to the podcast for more.
Roadkill is the new political mini-series starring Hugh Laurie, available to stream now on BBC iPlayer. Listen to Zehra's review and subscribe to the show for more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Real McCoy was a ground-breaking comedy sketch show airing on the BBC during the 1990s. Neil Ramjee reviews the series in support of Black History Month UK. Listen and subscribe on your favourite podcast player now.
The Haunting of Bly Manor is the spiritual sequel to Netflix's popular 2018 series The Haunting on Hill House. The horror series has earned rave reviews, but will it be terribly good, or just plain horrific? Listen to Zehra's review and subscribe for more...
The Comey Rule is the new political drama from Sky Atlantic, available on Now TV, about the relationship between the newly elected President Trump and one of his closest advisors in the months following the US election. Listen to Zehra's review and subscribe to the podcast for more.
Emily in Paris is the new romantic comedy from Netflix, starring Lily Collins as the ambitious fashionista with the opportunity of a lifetime. Listen to Zehra's review and subscribe to the podcast for more.
The Last Dance is a documentary mini-series chronicling the rise of the Chicago Bulls, led by one of the greatest sportsmen of all time, Michael Jordan. Roz Try-Hane takes a special look at the series to celebrate Black History Month. Listen and subscribe for more reviews of the newest, best and biggest shows in two minutes or less.
Based on the character from the Oscar winning One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ratched is produced by Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, Glee) and stars Emmy winning actress Sarah Paulson. Watch it now on Netflix.
Des is the new three part drama starring David Tennant as one of Britain's most infamous serial killers. Catch it again on the ITV Hub, and subscribe to the podcast for more awesome reviews from Zehra Phelan.
Away stars Oscar winner Hilary Swank as the commander of an international manned space mission to Mars. Season 1 is available now on Netflix.
"Taking the blood loss to a whole new level" - The Boys is back for a second season on Amazon Prime Video now.
I Hate Suzie, starring Billie Piper, is now available on Sky Atlantic and Now TV. Check out Zehra Phelan's 2/5 review here, and subscribe for more reviews of the latest series and shows.
Lucifer returns to Netflix for a fifth season, and Zehra Phelan gives us the lowdown on if it's worth your time. Listen and subscribe now for reviews of all the latest shows in two minutes or less.
Ted Lasso is the new series from Apple TV+, starring Jason Sudeikis as the America Football Coach who crosses the pond to take charge at a struggling Premiership football club. Listen to Zehra's 2 minute review and subscribe for more great review of all the latest shows.
Action adventure series The New Legends of Monkey returns to Netflix, starring Chai Hansen, Luciane Buchanan and Josh Thomson. Check out the two minute review from Zehra Phelan and subscribe for more of all the latest and newest TV shows on demand.
Zehra Phelan caught up with Chloe Thomas, director of Channel 5's new thriller The Deceived, for a two minute interview.
The Umbrella Academy returns to Netflix for a second series, as the seven reluctant heroes battle once again to save the world from apocalypse. The Umbrella Academy is based on a comic book created by My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way, and it's available now on Netflix.
With writing credits including Adam McKay (The Big Short, Anchorman) and Will Ferrell (Step Brothers, Eurovision), Fort Salem is an alternate history of the US military made up of witches formally burnt at the stake, and it's available now on BBC Three.
Brave New World, now available on Sky One, is the latest adaptation from NBCUniversal of Aldous Huxley's classic science fiction novel. Listen to Zehra's two minute review, and subscribe for more of the biggest, best and newest series on freeview, cable and on demand.
Cursed is the new, highly anticipated fantasy adventure series from Netflix, starring Katharin Langford (13 Reasons Why) as an enchantress who meets a young Arthur on her quest to find a legendary sword. Listen to Zehra's review and subscribe for more of the biggest, best and newest series on freeview, satellite and on demand.
Miracle Workers: Dark Ages is the second season of Sky Comedy's comedy drama starring Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi and Geraldine Viswanathan. Listen to Zehra's review and subscribe to 2 Minute Telly for more reviews of the biggest, best and newest shows in town.
The Plot Against America is a drama from HBO, telling an alternate history based on Franklin D. Roosevelt losing the presidential election to Charles Lindbergh. It stars Winona Ryder, John Turturro and is available now on Sky Atlantic. Subscribe to 2 Minute Telly for more reviews of the biggest, best and newest shows on freeview, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video and more.
Stateless is the new drama co-created by Cate Blanchett, telling the stories of four individuals around an Australian refugee detainment centre, and is available to stream now on Netflix.
Mrs. American is the new 10-part series on BBC2. Listen to Zehra's review and subscribe for more of the best and biggest shows in two minutes or less.
When a grisly murder shocks Los Angeles in 1938, Detective Tiago Vega and his partner Lewis Michener become embroiled in an epic story that reflects the troubled history of the city. Penny Dreadful: City of Angles is now showing on Sky Atlantic.
After waking up in a morgue, an orphaned teen discovers she now possesses superpowers as the chosen Halo Bearer for a secret sect of demon-hunting nuns. Warrior Nun is available on Netflix now.