I’m looking forward to the second series of , which is arriving on Now in the UK on 15 November. The first series followed hapless everyman George, played by Paapa Essiedu (pictured above), as he got stuck in a time loop and then discovered a secret spy organisation that controls those time loops to save humanity from disaster.
Writer Joe Barton and the fantastic cast delivered a high-concept, action-packed sci-fi adventure that didn’t take itself too seriously, and I can’t wait for more.
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In the meantime, my wife and I are hooked on , a board game in which players manage a zoo. This involves not just building enclosures and buying animals, but also attracting sponsors, forging partnerships with universities and supporting conservation projects.
It seems bewilderingly complicated when you first open the box, but once you get your head around it, it sucks you into a flow state and you won’t want to stop playing.
Sam Wong
Assistant news editor
London, UK
