Lucy Mangan
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Recent articles by Lucy:
In these first days of grieving my Dad, the kindness from strangers has been extraordinary
The kindness of people is extraordinary. We have had such beautiful letters, flowers and messages from family, friends and – because I let my Twitter followers know – strangers offering condolences (Photo: Getty Images Source: Moment RF) → Read More
That ’90s Show review – this spin-off comedy is like revisiting a childhood classic
The sequel to That ‘70s Show very much takes an approach of ‘If it ain’t broke … ’ As we revisit the Wisconsin basement, even new characters have the old ones’ traits → Read More
The Sex Lives of College Girls review – this comedy’s spectacular chemistry makes it the modern-day Friends
The gang of pitch-perfect actors give this show the perfect, elusive blend of truthful, joyful and funny → Read More
National Treasure: Edge of History review – the mindless days of the 90s are back!
Freemasons, albino monk assassins, Harvey Keitel … this youth-focused spin-off of Jerry Bruckheimer’s adventure movie franchise is loads of daft fun → Read More
Digested week: Bear Grylls’ opportunity clock is a kick in the beak to all night owls
Us late risers get things done too, OK? Meanwhile, my husband may have earned a festive decree nisi → Read More
Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne review – her masturbation scenes will send you cross-eyed with pleasure
As the model watches porn and explores the orgasm gap, her wit and warmth make for a fun, female-centric documentary – far from the toe-curling experience you might expect → Read More
The Patient review – Steve Carell is absolutely faultless in this intense kidnap thriller
The Office star plays a kidnapped therapist in this claustrophobic two-hander with Domhnall Gleeson. It might be slow going, but the performances are utterly stellar → Read More
The Traitors review – Claudia Winkleman’s new show is sick, twisted
Paranoia, guilt and sociopathy plague the 22 strangers collaborating to win cash – because the Strictly host is secretly ordering some of them to ‘murder’ at night. You’ll be hooked → Read More
Blood, Sex & Royalty review – a terrific peek at Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s sexiest bits
Warm, witty and full of universally brilliant acting, this absolute triumph of a docudrama also serves up huge chunks of knowledge, thanks to excellent talking head historians → Read More
Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? review – the oddly dull tale of a man who sued a soft drink for a weaponised plane
This David and Goliath story of the man who collected enough Pepsi tokens for a military aircraft – and went to court to get it – is so drawn out it’s as empty and bloating as a fizzy drink → Read More
Tulsa King review – Sylvester Stallone gets his first ever TV role! As a slow-moving 75-year-old gangster
The movie star’s televisual debut is full of fun, retro energy and action hero-lite antics, as he plays a veteran mobster trying to take over Oklahoma. Just don’t expect innovation → Read More
Mammals review – James Corden is a loutish manbaby in this lame, risible drama
Superstar playwright Jez Butterworth makes a rare foray into TV – and casts a shouty Corden as a husband you may not be very surprised has been cuckolded → Read More
The English review – Emily Blunt’s sweeping western is a rare, sensational masterpiece
Hugo Blick’s revelatory series is a gorgeous, glorious new take on the old west – a lawless land where no one can hear you, or anyone in your way, scream → Read More
Dangerous Liaisons review – a classic novel becomes Gossip Girl in powdered wigs
Yes, the script for this adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos’ book is terrible. Sure, the French accents are ropey. Never mind – park your brain at the door and enjoy the ride → Read More
Killer Sally review – a warped true-crime tale of bodybuilder murder
Not enough questions are asked by this Netflix documentary, which tells the story of female bodybuilder Sally McNeil, who spent 25 years in prison for killing her husband → Read More
The Devil’s Hour review – proof that Peter Capaldi is the world’s most terrifying actor
Peter Capaldi is on typically chilling form in this dark horror-mystery treat, but Jessica Raine’s haunted mum steals the show → Read More
The White Lotus season two review – this immaculate show’s writing is utterly unrivalled
The glorious, layered comedy-drama is back – with sex on its mind. Set in Sicily, impeccable turns come from Jennifer Coolidge and new faces including Aubrey Plaza → Read More
My Massive Cock review – you will never be able to unsee this penis documentary
This Channel 4 show about men with genitals up to seven inches wide is an often eye-watering watch with plenty of point-and-laugh moments – until it turns thoughtful → Read More
Men having less sex isn't our problem
'How are we still in a place where the framing of sex as a man’s right is still the default position?' asks Lucy Mangan (Photo: Peter Cade/Getty Images/Stone RF) → Read More
The Peripheral review - Westworld creators’ new sci-fi is brilliant
Chloë Grace Moretz stars in this bravura adaptation of a William Gibson novel, which is still immensely satisfying even if you have no idea what’s going on → Read More