For All Mankind — Series 5 Episode 5 — “Svoboda” — A Review

4th August, 2026.

“Svoboda”.

The Introduction.

At the moment … ?

It’s a Tuesday afternoon: and I’ve got a Pretenders’ tune, “Middle of the Road”, on in the background.

On repeat.

Because?   Because AppleTV are airing a version of Neuromancer in a few months time: a Pretenders tune is entirely appropriate, as Neuromancer’s writer based the look of one character on Pretenders lead singer, Chrissie Hynde.

I want the song repeated because it seems to be a good one to type to.

I’m also using it as I write the text you’re reading, a review of an episode of For All Mankind.

And as the song’s used in the sound track of series two?

Well … yeah … pressing Repeat seemed appropriate … 

~≈🪐≈~

At any rate: it’s Tuesday.

And … ?

I’m going to be having dinner, then watching “Svoboda”, the fifth episode of For All Mankind’s fifth series.

Once Chrissie stops singing … 

~≈🪐≈~

For All Mankind — Series 5 Episode 1 — “First Light” — A Review

7th July, 2026.

“First Light”.

The Introduction.

It has to be said: there comes a time when tedium will only carry you so far.

Well, not tedium, per se.

But the awareness that there’s only so much on TV: and, therefore?

Only so much you want to talk about.

Of current TV shows?

I’ve binged Slow Horses, and found it entertaining.

I’ve caught the first series of The Blacklist, and found that equally entertaining.

I’ve seen the first episode of the new series of Silo: and been left intrigued.

But, with Dr Who, and Star Trek, off-air?

There’s few series I feel inclined to tell you about.

Or, at least, there hasn’t been, since March, and the last series of Stranger Things.

But … ?

There’s a something things I felt I should start watching: and tell you about.

Yes: the fifth and latest series of AppleTV’s For All Mankind.

I’m going to be watching the first episode, “First Light”, tonight: then posting my written and video review by this Friday.

I’ll see you … in a few days time … 

~≈👾≈~

Stranger Things — Series 5: Chapter 6 — Escape From Camazotz — A Review

13th March, 2026.

“Escape From Camazotz”.

An Introduction.

It’s Friday.

And, as I start this review?

I’ve got dinner cooking: as I’d rather start it sooner, than latter.

I have music, playing: Jarre’s Oxygène, in case you’re wondering.

And, once those are done with … ?

I’ll be watching “Escape From Camazotz”: the next episode of Stranger Things’ fifth series.

Remind me to look ‘Camazotz’ up by the end of this post.

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As an ongoing thought, for those who’ve been following me for a while … ?

I’m in receipt of various welfare benefits: I get Universal Credit, and Personal Independence Payments if you’re curious.

Here in the UK, house-holders are liable to pay council tax: a tax on property, owed to the relevant local council, that pays for local services.

Last year, the first year I was on PIP?

I was pleasantly surprised: as I was getting that specific benefit, I was exempt from paying the tax.

My bill for this year has just come through: and confirmed I’m exempt from paying, this year.

I’m grateful: it’s one less thing to worry about.

~≈🐙≈~

To get back to my original point … ?

It’s Friday: which means it’s TV night.

So I’ll be watching “Escape From Camazotz”: then writing my review.

Hopefully?

You’ll be reading this by Tuesday, 17th March, 2026.

Hopefully, it’ll make sense!

~≈🐙≈~

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds — Series 3 - Episode 9 — “Terrarium” — A Review

4th September, 2025: “Terrarium”.

The Introduction.

Right, then.

It’s just coming up for half past four in the afternoon: and it’s almost time to start dinner.

What I’ll have … ?

Is not something I’ve made my mind up about, as yet.

I’m not necessarily in the mood for red meat: but not necessarily in the mood for chicken.

Or anything with gravy.

Or … well … anything fried … !

I suspect I’ll make my mind up … when I eventually open the ’fridge and see what’s there.

It might just have to be sausages … again … !

~≈🍽️≈~

At any rate … ?

You’ve possibly noticed the date at the top of the post, haven’t you … ?

It’s the fourth of September, 2025: and a Thursday.

Which means I’ll be watching “Terrarium”, the next episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, tonight.

And … ?

I’ll have my written, and video, review of the thing up by Sunday, 7th September.

Hopefully?

You’ll be impressed enough to leave me a comment … 

~≈🖖≈~

Superman: The Movie— A Review

13th July, 2025: Superman: The Movie/Superman.

The Introduction.

Right: it’s official Sunday afternoon.

And?

Dinner — or, at least, a burger — is cooking.

I’ll probably have that with some yummy home made chips.

Made with home grown potatoes, loving bought in a shop, shoved into a cupboard until needed … or chopped up, and shoved into the air-fryer.

Then … you know … cooked … !

Gosh … the excitement … 

At any rate?

I have the evening free: and fancied a movie.

Given the 2025 version is due out at some point … ?

I felt watching the 1978 version of Superman: The Movie — also called Superman — might be an idea.

If things go well … ?

I’ll have this review up by Monday, 14th July: and you can see what I thought.

~≈🦸🏻‍♂️≈~

Doctor Who — Series 15/Season 2 - Episode 7 — “Wish World” — A Review

23rd May, 2025: “Wish World”.

Right at the moment?

I’m in a position to afford a take out.

I don’t fancy cooking: and … ?

I’m feeling mildly celebratory.

As the electro-cardiogram the nurse did, has come up clear.

I’ve just got off the phone to the GP, about it.

So … I’m both reassured, and happy … 

And thinking a takeaway would be nice.

That aside … ?

It’s Friday.

So?

I’m setting up my review of “Wish World”, now: and will be finishing it, tomorrow.

Going by the little that’s been released?

“Wish World” looks interesting.

We’ll have to see, won’t we?

~≈💊≈~

Doctor Who — The Savages — Episode 4 — A Review

16th April, 2025: Doctor Who — The Savages.

Right … 

It’s officially a Wednesday evening.

And … ?

I’ve been bored enough to give my microwave a once over.

One of these days … ?

I’ll defrost my fridge … and possibly mop the kitchen floor.

Possibly … !

~≈👨‍⚕️≈~

At any rate … ?

It’s a Wednesday evening.

And, rather than risk skin cancer in the sunshine?

I’m going to spend the evening in: watching vintage TV.

Or, at least, the last episode of the reanimated, classic, Dr Who story, The Savages.

I’m writing this on the 16th April, 2025: and should have it, and its video equivalent, up and posted by the 17th April.

I will hopefully see you tomorrow … !

~≈👨‍⚕️≈~

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs — Snow White (1937) — A Review

31st March, 2025: Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs/Snow White.

The Introduction.

It has got to be said: I watch movies, occasionally.

You’ve possibly noticed, haven’t you … ?

At any rate, I watch movies, and feel that I should review them: both here on Nik Nak’s Old Peculiar, and on my YouTube channel, @MrCuddy2977.

Feel free to subscribe, both here, and on YouTube.

It’s very appreciated.

At any rate … ?

It’s a quiet Monday night.

And I felt I should watch a movie.

Something I’ve felt I should do, over the years?

Is simply watch films that have some sort of worth to them.

Which is why I’ve all sorts of things, over the years: Nosferatu, for example, Der Golem, or The Cabinet of Dr Caligari, as others.

More recent ones, too: Close Encounters, or Blade Runner.

I’m using the term ‘recent’, loosely, there: but you get my point.

I’ve tried to see things that are viewed as historically significant.

Which is why — as I’m burning sausages to death — I’m writing this.

It’s to let you know that — given the fuss about the live action remake, and given I first saw it as a child — I going to watch the original Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs.

Even if it’s not my usual thing.

~≈👸🏻≈~

Given all that … ?

Given that, I’m going to give this a watch, tonight: then let you know what I thought about it by tomorrow, Tuesday, 1st April.

Hopefully?

I’ll see you then …

~≈👸🏻≈~

Doctor Who — The Savages — Episode 1 — A Review

26th March, 2025: Doctor Who — The Savages.

Yes: it’s officially official.

It’s a Wednesday.

And … ?

I seem to have a lot of time on my hands.

But you knew that: if you’ve been following both my blog, and my YouTube channel, for a while.

So … ?

What with one review after another?

I’ve been trying to keep myself busy.

To the point I’ve bought something from Amazon.

Yes: I’ve now own Scream of the Shalka: and will watch that at some point.

But, before I go near that … ?

I’ve also — as you’ve noticed — got a copy of the classic Dr Who story, The Savages: the most recently released re-animated story and the last to feature Peter Purves as Steven Taylor.

Frankly?

I’ve been looking forward to this for a while … 

~≈👨‍⚕️≈~

Nosferatu (2024) — A Review

20th March, 2025: Nosferatu (2024).

It has to be said: I’m in a mood.

For various reasons.

But … ?

With little to do, I’m in a mood to do something I haven’t done for a while.

One … ?

Play with software.

I’ve got hold of a copy of DaVinci Resolve, just recently: and wanted to play with it.

So … ?   Filming a review seems a good idea.

Second?

Watching a movie seemed good, too: even if I get this finished by Saturday, 22nd March.

I can only hope the Robert Eggers, 2024, version of Nosferatu is good to watch.

I wasn’t totally convinced by the original.

~≈🧛🏿≈~

Classic Doctor Who — The War Games In Colour — A Review

23rd December, 2024: The War Games In Colour.

The Introduction.

Right … 

It’s officially the case that Dave Brubeck is playing in the background.

The Time Out LP, if you must know.

It’s something I find vaguely meditative.

I’ve also got dinner cooking.

Fish and chips.

Yes: I like others, usually have that on Fridays.

But … ?

I wanted to make room in the fridge.

I’ve been shopping, today … !

~≈🧑🏿‍⚕️≈~

At any rate … ?

It’s the 23rd December: and we’re two days away from this year’s Dr Who Christmas special, Joy to the World.

Something I’m looking forward: and assume that you are, too.

But, first … ?

BBC Four are showing an edited, colourised, version of The War Games, Patrick Troughton’s last story.

I’m interested in watching it: partly to see how the thing compares to last year’s The Daleks In Colour.

And partly to see how a story that — as originally broadcast — ran to some two hundred and fifty or so minutes … services the editing process!

This review … ?

Will be live tomorrow: I’m planning to sleep in between now and then … !

~≈🩺≈~

Doctor Who — The Celestial Toymaker — Episode 4 — “The Final Test” — A Review

27th September, 2024: the announcement!

Yes: it’s that time of the week, again: it’s Friday.

And, frankly?

Well, if you’d read this morning’s Teaser, you’d realise I’ve had some interesting news.

Possibly, I’ve picked up some extra financial help.

I’m not going to count my chickens before their hatched: but extra money is always welcome.

I need a new mattress, if nothing else.

At any rate … ?

It’s Friday: so dinner is being done, while I polish my notes off for “The Final Test”.

And gently cook a piece of cod.

By the time you read this?

It’ll be … 

~≈👨‍⚕️≈~

Doctor Who — Series 14/Season 1 — Episode 6 — “Rogue” — A Review

8th June, 2024: an introduction.

Yes: it’s officially Saturday!

Which — bar the overcast weather? — is nice.

At any rate, it’s a Saturday: and once where — once I’ve eaten? — will see me watching “Rogue”, the most recent episode of Dr Who.

Hopefully?

It’ll continue the positive trend of this new season, and add something new to the show.

I’ll be able to tell you what I thought about it, by tomorrow at the latest.

See you then!

~≈👨🏿‍⚕️≈~

Doctor Who — Series 14-Season 1 - Episode 5 — “Dot and Bubble” — A Review

1st June, 2024: the introduction.

Yay!

It’s Saturday!

Which means that … well … 

Frankly?

I’m going to be hitting iPlayer as soon as I’m done writing this intro.

After all?

Today sees the released of “Dot and Bubble”, the latest episode of Doctor Who: and I’d like to watch it in daylight!

I’ll — hopefully — have my review up, by tomorrow.

~≈👨🏿‍⚕️≈~

Doctor Who — Series 14/Season 1 - Episode 1 — “Space Babies” — A Review

11th May, 2024: the introduction.

OK: it’s Saturday afternoon.

And?

There’s two episodes of Dr Who being broadcast on BBC 1, tonight: episodes that are currently available on the BBC’s iPlayer service in the UK.

And on Disney⁺, internationally.

And — as far as I can tell — on several torrent tracking sites as well.

You can’t find those sites with TorBrowser, nor can you use BitTorrent clients like BitTorrent, or Transmission, to find and download them.

That would be naughty.

At any rate?

It’s Saturday afternoon: I’m planing to watch the first episode, “Space Babies”, then post my reviews by tomorrow night.

Then do it all again for episode two — “The Devil’s Chord” — by Tuesday, 14th May.

By the time you read this?

I’ll be knackered!

~≈🕰️≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 5 Episode 6 — “Whistlespeak” — A Review

2nd May, 2024.

It’s officially official: it’s Thursday.

You’ve possibly already noticed that, haven’t you … ?

Yes: you have, haven’t you … ?

You’re possibly aware that — here in the UK — it’s local election day.

I went Green in the local Council elections.

And spoilt my vote in the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner election.

There was literally no-one I felt I could vote for.

At any rate, you don’t want to hear about my politics, do you?

No … you’re here for me to remind you it’s Thursday … and that I’m going to have dinner … 

Then watch “Whistlespeak”, the sixth episode of Star Trek Discovery’s last series.

By the time you read this written review?

Or watch its video equivalent?

It’s going to be Friday.

Hopefully?

I’ll see you then … 

~≈🖖≈~

The Flash — A Review

10th March, 2024: the introduction.

Right … it’s not often I have dinner at my sister’s … but I did.

And, frankly?

I’ve got back home early enough to make a cuppa … and start watching a movie.

I’ve been in a strange mood, recently … and fancied watching something that wasn’t my usual thing.

Frankly?

I fancied The Flash: as I not usually one for super hero films.

I’m be blunt: it looks interesting.

Either way?

I’ll have this review finished by Wednesday.

~≈🦸🏻‍♀️≈~

Doctor Who — The Underwater Menace — Episode 2 — A Review

11th February, 2024: an introduction.

Phew!

It’s officially Sunday night.

Or, at least, Sunday evening!

Dinner is — as you may or may not have guessed — cooking.

Chicken, so you know.

At any rate … ?

When that’s eaten, I’ll be watching the next episode of classic Dr Who story, The Underwater Menace: then telling you about it, tomorrow night.

I’ll see you then!

~≈📺≈~

Dr Who Anniversary Specials — The Star Beast — A Review

25th November, 2023: the Introduction.

Right … 

I’ve started this piece a little earlier than I normally would.

It’s some roughly five to four on a Saturday afternoon.

And?

I’m going to grab dinner in a minute.

Then?

Once I’ve washed up, and put everything away?

I’ll be settling in with a cup of tea, and a comfy chair.

And be watching The Star Beast: the first of three special episodes of Dr Who, designed to celebrate the show’s sixtieth anniversary.

Will it be any good … ?

We’ll have to see, won’t we?

~≈👽≈~

Good Omens Series 2 Episode 5 — “The Ball” — A Review

22nd September, 2023: The Intro.

It’s Friday: and … ?

I officially live in a ground floor flat.

And have just seen three — count them, three — whole police vans go past.

Police Technical Support vans, so you know.

Quite what’s happening at the other ens of my street?

I think I’d rather not know!

~≈👼🏻≈~

At any rate … ?

It’s Friday night.

Which means?

Well, as ever, it’s fish and chips for dinner!

Next … ?

I’ll be watching the next episode of Good Omens: then telling you about it, tomorrow.

Assuming we’ve not been arrested.

~≈👼🏻≈~