Rivals to The Christophers: the week in rave reviews
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- Rivals on Disney+ receives rave reviews, with Sarah Dempster calling it “beyond earthly praise” and applauding its naked audacity.
- Children of the Blitz on BBC iPlayer is praised by Phil Harrison as a moving, important film that shares shattering stories of wartime children.
- The Christophers starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel receives acclaim from Peter Bradshaw, who describes it as “fast, literate and funny.”
- Believe Me on ITVX is highlighted for its non‑exploitative script focusing on survivors of John Worboys, with Lucy Mangan noting its punchy, intelligent approach.
- Obsession by Curry Barker is praised for its head‑smashing gory cautionary tale, building on the $800 YouTube hit Milk & Serial.
Why it matters: Streaming platforms and cinemas benefit as the roundup spotlights titles like the $800 YouTube‑origin Obsession, likely boosting viewership and box‑office revenue, while advertisers gain clearer signals on audience preferences for bold, genre‑blending content.
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