The second month of the school year is upon us (who's ready to say goodbye to Halloween?) and this time around we're watching the BBC mini series Years and Years by Russell T. Davies (known for Doctor Who and It's a Sin).

Years and Years is a six-part British drama that follows the Lyons family from Manchester over a span of 15 turbulent years, beginning in 2019 and extending into the mid 2030s. The story blends family drama, social commentary, and speculative near-future sci-fi to explore how political, technological and economic upheavals reshape ordinary lives. It definitely gives Black Mirror vibes mixed with family drama and political satire. It's an unflinchingly relevant portrait of modern anxiety, showing how small personal choices intersect with massive global forces (did anyone say conspiracy theories?).

Russell T. Davies's writing is both intimate and epic, managing to make global catastrophes feel personal. The pacing is brisk - sometimes even breathless - as years fly by and the future races toward collapse. What truly stands out though, is Emma Thompson's genius, I mean, can she ever go wrong? Of course not! She is chillingly believable as Vivienne Rook - a populist whose charisma and amorality echo real-world figures, but don't expect me to name names. The Lyons family (especially Rory Kinnear, Jessica Hynes and Russell Tovey), ground the show emotionally, giving the speculative setting real warmth and heartbreak.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab a blanket (it's already cold outside!) and some popcorn and enjoy the ride!