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Mechanical Rises Up In ‘Silo’ Season 2, Episode 6

December 20 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Mayor Holland’s grip on Silo 18 continues to slip in Episode 6 of Season 2, which is imaginatively titled “Barricades” and finds Mechanical rising up...

The Ending Of ‘Before’ Is Mindnumbingly Stupid, As Expected

December 20 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Surprising absolutely nobody, the ending of Before is nonsense. We were expecting this, obviously, but Episode 10 is oddly impressive in its self-satisfaction. It’d be one thing...

‘Shrinking’ Season 2 Remains A Beautiful Nightmare In Episode 11

December 18 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

"The Drugs Don't Work" is the third five-star episode in a row for Shrinking Season 2, which is the first time that has ever happened in the history of this website.

Ian Comes to the Forefront In ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2, Episode 7

December 18 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

We've spent the entirety of Bad Sisters Season 2 wondering what Ian was really up to, and Episode 7, "How to Pick a Prick", gives us all the juicy details.

‘Silo’ Season 2, Episode 5 Gets Everything Right, Despite Slowing Down

December 13 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

By the high standards already set by Silo Season 2, “Descent” is comparatively slow-paced. But don’t mistake Episode 5 for filler, since it’s anything but....

‘Before’ Episode 9 Recap – A Reveal About Lynn’s Death Can’t Save Another Rotten Outing

December 13 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Before is, in a word, stupid. This won’t come as news to anyone at this point, but it’s especially ironic since it thinks it’s so...

The Garveys Are Falling Apart In ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2, Episode 6

December 11 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Ian helps the sisters cover their tracks, bringing him closer to Eva but further into Houlihan's spotlight.

‘Shrinking’ Season 2, Episode 10 Is A Sucker Punch Of Raw Emotion

December 11 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Watching an episode of Shrinking is hard work, sometimes. Here I was thinking that Episode 10 of Season 2, “Changing Patterns”, was an exclusively positive installment. It...

‘Silo’ Season 2 Ratchets Up The Drama With A Shocking Death In Episode 4

December 6 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

In most shows, Rebecca Ferguson doing an extended high-pressure underwater sequence like it’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation all over again would be the standout...

‘Before’ Is Even More Pointless Than Ever In Episode 8

December 6 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Before hasn’t exactly been riveting throughout, but Episode 8 is a collection of its very worst qualities. Running under 25 minutes, delivering no new information,...

‘Shrinking’ Season 2, Episode 9 Is Beautiful, Poignant, and Brilliant

December 4 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Whenever I do my obligatory promotion of these recaps, I usually mention in a casual way that Shrinking is one of the best shows on TV. I...

Eva Makes A Terrible Mistake In ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2 Episode 5

December 4 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

“Boom” is about Eva in the same way that “Person of Interest” was about Becka. This is to say that Eva’s problems are foregrounded a...

‘Before’ Implies More Connections Between Noah and Ben in Episode 7 — And Completely Loses the Plot

November 27 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Episode 7 of Before, “The Power of Belief”, revolves around another unconventional therapy technique that Eli attempts on Noah, and it’s weird that we’re supposed...

Jimmy Can’t Get Out Of His Own Way In ‘Shrinking’ Season 2, Episode 8

November 27 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

For such a funny comedy, it’s worth remembering it’s death that has always loomed over Shrinking. Specifically, the death of Jimmy’s wife, Tia, at the...

‘Silo’ Season 2 Says A Sad Goodbye to Someone In Episode 3

November 27 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

After a nearly-silent premiere focused entirely on Juliette and then a more contained episode where she didn’t feature at all, we’re starting to split our...

‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2 Kicks Into Gear With Episode 4

November 27 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

It hasn’t exactly been a smooth start for the second season of Bad Sisters, The two-part Season 2 premiere took a while getting out of the...

‘Before’ Finally Provides Some Answers In Episode 6

November 22 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Well, Before is heating up a little, isn’t it? Episode 6, “Fever Dream”, continues a recent trend of being quite coherent, actually providing some answers...

The Balance Of Power Is Tipping In ‘Silo’ Season 2, Episode 2

November 22 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Season 2 of Silo continues to be about vibes, and the general underlying feeling of Episode 2, “Order”, is civil unrest, fomenting rebellion, and abuses...