Frequently Asked Questions

TheAttReviews is an independent TV show review site focused on honest, long-form analysis of television series. The library includes watched, ongoing and planned viewing. Its separate, curated ELO rankings reflect The Att’s head-to-head comparisons of shows he has watched, including ongoing series. Learn more about the site and our editorial approach on the About page.

I am The Att, a lifelong television enthusiast. Every review on TheAttReviews expresses my own opinions, based on shows I have watched. The recommendations, criticisms and comparisons are mine.

New reviews are published on an ongoing basis, usually after a complete series or season has been watched and properly considered. The cadence depends on how much television is watched and reviewed in any given period rather than a fixed editorial calendar. The full archive is always available on the reviews page.

ELO is a comparison-based ranking system adapted from chess. I choose between two shows; the winner gains points and the loser loses points, with the size of the change depending on their existing scores. The leaderboard reflects my taste and the comparisons recorded so far, not an objective measurement of quality.

The custom duelling tool presents two shows and asks which I prefer. Only shows selected for the author ELO pool enter the public rankings. A new entry can appear with few comparisons, so early scores are less settled. The tool helps me prioritise shows needing more duels; that is separate from whether a show is included on the website.

Rankings are the result of many head-to-head comparisons between shows, so an individual ordering reflects a long history of matchups rather than a single judgement. If a show you rate highly sits below one you don’t, it simply means that across the comparisons so far the other show has accumulated more points. The methodology behind that is explained on our How We Rate page, and the full leaderboard lives on the ratings page.

Scores change when I record head-to-head comparisons. Adding or editing a review does not automatically run duels. The ratings page shows the current standings, while older articles keep their own viewing coverage.

Yes — and this is a strict policy, not a casual one. Every review on TheAttReviews is written to be read safely before, during, or after watching a show. We will never tell you when a character dies, who betrays who, or what happens at moments like the Red Wedding. We stick to broad, spoiler-free generalisations: whether the seasons hold up or lose their way, what themes a show wrestles with, how a character arc develops in tone. So you might read that “Tommy Shelby spends the series confronting grief and loss” — but never who he loses, when, or how. You can use TheAttReviews to decide whether to start a show without ever worrying you’ll have its story handed to you.

My own viewing experience. I keep notes on what I watch and compare shows with others I have enjoyed over the years. Each review explains what worked for me, what disappointed me and who I would recommend the show to, without giving away the story. I make clear which seasons I am reviewing, and my opinion can change after a new season or a rewatch.

No. Some shows receive a full article, while others remain in the catalogue with a viewing status or a short note. ELO inclusion is a separate editorial choice.

Yes, suggestions are always welcome. You can get in touch through the contact page or on any of our social channels. Suggestions go onto a watchlist, though they are prioritised based on interest, availability, and fit with what’s already in the queue.

These are my preferences, not a verdict everybody has to share. The reviews explain the reasoning so you can decide whether our tastes overlap. If you have a different take or a recommendation, the contact page is open.

A newsletter rounding up the latest reviews and rankings is on the roadmap but is not live yet. In the meantime, the best way to keep up is to follow the site on YouTube, X, Instagram, or TikTok, all of which are linked from the About page.

The easiest way to get in touch is via the contact page, which is the right place for show suggestions, feedback, corrections, or general questions. You can also reach out through any of the social channels linked from the About page.