Christopher Hooton, Author at NME

‘Peaky Blinders’ season 5 episode 2 review: Paranoia sets in as Tommy treads literal and figurative minefields

"You promised the doctor not 'til after dark," the housekeeper reminds Tommy upon seeing a whisky glass in his hand, to which he replies:...

‘Peaky Blinders’ season 5 episode 1 review: Britain’s best show returns as the Wall Street Crash hits

While many period TV shows choose to go off on their own timelines, Peaky Blinders has always looked to history when plotting new storylines....

‘Mindhunter’ season 2 episode 9 finale review: The best episode of the show yet

It can be difficult for a detective show to stick the landing in the season finale, but Mindhunter managed to pull it off –...

‘Mindhunter’ season 2 episode 8 review: Do Holden’s theories bear scrutiny?

Atlanta FBI agent Jim Barney couldn't believe it. Holden's certainty that the killer they're chasing is black is based on just one or two...

‘Mindhunter’ season 2 episode 7 review: Duct tape and red tape down in Atlanta

Everyone has cause to be glum in the seventh episode of Mindhunter season 2. Holden's being outsmarted by the Atlanta strangler, Wendy's being sidelined...

‘Mindhunter’ season 2 episode 6 review: Is Brian Tench’s arc based on a true story?

The first season of Mindhunter was really all about Holden Ford, his unusual personality and how it enabled him to establish a rapport with,...

‘Mindhunter’ season 2 episode 5 review: Charles Manson arrives, with ‘OUATIH’ actor back in the role

Mindhunter is quite literally a murderer's row of acting roles. The show has an endless supply of warped minds for actors to try and...

‘Mindhunter’ season 2 episode 4 review and recap: Chilling ending delivers show’s darkest twist yet

Life in the euphemistically named Behavioral Science Unit has undoubtedly affected the personal and social lives of Mindhunter's three lead characters. But in season...

‘Mindhunter’ season 2 episode 3 review: Politics come into play in Atlanta

Up to this point, Mindhunter has been laser-focused on serial killers' psyches and what leads them to violence. But the scope of the show...

‘Mindhunter’ season 2 episode 2 review: David ‘Son of Sam’ Berkowitz is show’s latest serial killer consultant

The stand-out actor who made headlines in Mindhunter season 1 turned out not to be one of the leads but relative unknown Cameron Britton,...