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Iain McParland

A northerner from England, Iain is passionate about all things film, TV, and video games (he has an obsession with popping them trophies in PlayStation games). When not consuming pop culture, Iain can be found drawing on MS Paint, learning Mandarin, watching football (soccer), or at pub quizzes. Mostly the pub thing, although he actually has not drunk a drop of alcohol since a messy Christmas Eve over a decade ago...

10 Triple-A Video Games to be Excited for in 2026

2026 is looking like it’s going to be another banger for video games! There are so many Triple-A games to look forward to this year so let us show you 10 of our hotly anticipated games of the year.

The War Between the Land and the Sea Review - A Refreshing Doctor Who Spinoff

The War Between the Land and the Sea is the Doctor Who spinoff centering on UNIT that we’ve been asking for. Let us tell you why this Earthly 5-episode miniseries is worth any fan’s time.

by Iain McParland | January 13, 2026 | Reviews , Television series

Film Club Review - A Nerdy Romantic Comedy For Us

Film Club is a hopeful, nerdy romantic comedy that left a fuzzy feeling in Iain’s heart. Despite its heavy themes, this six-part series could cure your seasonal affected disorder.

by Iain McParland | January 12, 2026 | Reviews , Television series

Slow Horses Made Me So Angry I Quit After 2 Episodes

Slow Horses is an exceptional show, but it’s not for everyone. Iain explains why he rage-quit the Apple TV series after just two episodes.

by Iain McParland | December 28, 2025 | Recaps , Reviews , Television series

Is Stranger Things Introducing Time Travel?!

Stranger Things Season 5 theories are here, there and everywhere, but we think that we know what’s coming in Volume 2: time travel! Let us tell you why.

by Iain McParland | December 19, 2025 | Pop Culture , Recaps , Reviews , Television series , Watching Now

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is Exactly What You’d Think a Terrifier Game Would Be

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is exactly what you’d expect a Terrifier Game to be. We explain why this is both a good thing AND a bad thing.

by Iain McParland | December 9, 2025 | Reviews , Video Games

Lumines: Arise Review - Too Much Synesthesia?

The next entry in the Lumines series, Lumines: Arise, is here from the Tetris Effect studio, Enhance. Has this entry elevated this puzzle game to new heights, or is there such a thing as too much synesthesia?

by Iain McParland | December 4, 2025 | PC , Playstation , Recaps , Reviews , Video Games

10 Games Not Nominated for GOTY That We LOVED in 2025

The GOTY nominations have been announced and they’re all great games, but here at CouchSoup, we loved a whole bunch more from 2025. Here are some of our favorites NOT nominated for the top award!

by Iain McParland | November 22, 2025 | Nintendo , PC , Playstation , Reviews , Video Games , Xbox

Raymond Reddington, Elizabeth Keen and Tom Keen’s Endings Are The Key To The Blacklist's Downfall

Three major character endings affected the quality of The Blacklist greatly. Let’s discuss Raymond Reddington, Liz Keen, and Tom Keen’s endings and how they impacted the wider story of the show.

by Iain McParland | November 20, 2025 | Recaps , Reviews , Television series

Bye Sweet Carole is a Sinister Disney Animated Feature Made Playable

Bye Sweet Carole is the 2D survival game from an alternate Disney universe where everything is creepy and sinister. Iain tells us that, despite its flaws, this game might still be worth your time.

by Iain McParland | November 17, 2025 | Nintendo , PC , Playstation , Recaps , Reviews , Video Games , Xbox

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