From Charli xcx to Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives: the week in rave reviews

This week has been a significant one for entertainment and culture, with a range of critically acclaimed TV shows and films hitting the airwaves. One standout television program is "A Toxic Love Story" on Netflix, a true-crime series that follows a remarkable and astonishing story of harassment and attack. According to a reviewer, the show "keeps you watching, goggle-eyed and barely breathing until the end." A competing reality show, "Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives" on Channel 4, has also garnered attention, showcasing the lives of TikTok influencer Trewley Precious and her family, with one review describing them as "the Kardashians if Kris's pod people had a sense of humour."

On the film front, "Ask E Jean" is a compelling biographical drama currently in cinemas, based on the true story of E Jean Carroll's battle with Donald Trump. The film is described as "engrossing" and brings attention to Trump's behavior, with one review highlighting "the sheer creepiness of Trump." Another film, "Flavo rs of Iraq," is a powerful animated film that explores the experiences of a French-Iraqi journalist, featuring vivid and personal anecdotes about his childhood and family.

Other notable releases include "Wrestling With Trump" on Channel 4, which investigates the link between Trump's style of politics and WWE; "Make That Movie" on Channel 4, a mockumentary about a director who creates terrible films; and "On the Sea," a drama about two men embarking on a passionate affair in a tight-knit Welsh fishing community.