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First Viewing Viewing Date: February 16th Via: Amazon Prime Plot: A mother and daughter, still wounded from a bitter custody dispute, hole up in a run-down apartment building, where they are targeted by the ghost of a former resident. Rating: 6.7/10

Viewed: All four episodes

At first glance, I was unsure about whether or not the story of Elisa Lam could be stretched out over an entire docuseries, but the filmmakers have pulled it off with confidence. Produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, this is an in-depth look at the history of the Cecil Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, and a thorough examination of what happened to poor Elisa Lam whose case promptly attracted the attention of the internet. There's genuine intrigue at play here, as the docuseries slowly peels away the layers of this tragedy, and you'll find yourself utterly hooked in no time. The team went to great lengths to get the perspective of everyone imaginable, from the hotel staff to internet sleuths and historians, as well as an internet personality who was considered a suspect and berated endlessly online. The archival footage is fascinating, and the series remains visually interesting thanks to the polished, crisp aerial footage of the area as well as the various recreations and dramatisations of events which transpired during the investigation. Anybody with an interest in true crime should definitely give this one a whirl.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 14th Via: Amazon Prime Plot: During the 1930s, a New York City illegal gambling house owner and his associates must deal with strong competition, gangsters, and corrupt cops in order to stay in business. Rating: 5.1/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 11th Via: Stan. Plot: After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple struggling with intimacy attends an intense, week-long counseling session in Maine to work on their relationship. Rating: 7.3/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 10th Via: Binge Plot: Daniel accompanies his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, to Miyagi's childhood home in Okinawa. Miyagi visits his dying father and confronts his old rival, while Daniel falls in love and inadvertently makes a new rival of his own. Rating: 5.8/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 10th Via: iTunes Store Plot: Bored of retirement, widower Ben Whittaker is hired as part of a senior intern program at an online fashion site, and is assigned to work directly with the founder. With his congeniality and old-fashioned values, Ben is warmly accepted in the office. Rating: 7.7/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 9th Via: Shudder Plot: A group of friends who venture into the remote Texas woods for a party weekend find themselves stalked by Bigfoot. Rating: 6.1/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 8th Via: Netflix Plot: 26 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control. Rating: 7.2/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 6th Via: Blu-ray Plot: 85 minutes of deleted scenes, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage from the production of Jackass 3D. Rating: 7.5/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 3rd Via: 4K Blu-ray Plot: Four years after a viral infection has spread through and dominated South Korea, four Koreans travel to the quarantined area of Incheon to steal millions of dollars left on a truck. Rating: 5.2/10

Viewed: Seasons 1-5

I actually watched the first season of The Vicar of Dibley many years ago, probably back in high school, but never followed through and watched the rest - which is likely due to the absolutely bizarre structure of the series. Indeed, it premiered with a traditional six-episode first season run (with episodes around 25 mins apiece), but all subsequent episodes are basically hourlong specials that arrived every few years until it ended at the beginning of 2007. Some of the specials arrived in something of a season format, but it's certainly unique for a sitcom - it's closer to Sherlock than Fawlty Towers in this sense. Anyway, so how's the show? Well, it's great. With the brilliant Richard Curtis serving as a co-writer throughout its run, you get plenty of witty dialogue, uproarious belly-laughs and quirky characters, with the ensemble cast committing to their respective schtick 110%. Every member of the main cast is appropriately defined, and there is character development over the two decades that the show was on the air. It's also easy to love Dawn French as the titular vicar; she's a treat. The Christmas special involving multiple Christmas lunches is an annual festive tradition in several households, including mine, and the climatic two episodes perfectly encapsulate the numerous charms of this wonderful show. The show even managed to surprise me with its guest stars from time to time. I did feel emotional while watching the final episode, especially now that Emma Chambers and John Bluthal have passed away - we won't get to see the main cast together ever again. Anyway, I love this show and I highly recommend it if you adore British comedy.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 2nd Via: 4K Blu-ray Plot: A professional assassin working for a secretive organization inhabits other people's bodies via brain-implant technology to commit assassinations for high-paying clients. Rating: 7.2/10