Articles by Jonathon Wilson
‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Ending Explained – A Thoroughly Emotional And Satisfying Finale
In case it wasn’t already obvious that Margo’s Got Money Troubles was one of the better shows of the year, the ending confirms it. “Lock and...
‘Criminal Record’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap – A Masterclass In Suspense
It’s all going a bit wrong, isn’t it? Personally, professionally, politically, whatever you like, Criminal Record Season 2 is turning into a real house of cards. This...
‘Untold UK: Jamie Vardy’ Review – A Premier League Icon Who’s Impossible to Pin Down
Leicester City winning the English Premier League in the 2015-16 season is one of the greatest underdog stories in the history of sports, a 5000/1...
‘Marshals’ Episode 12 Recap – The Crew Are Facing Some Major Changes
In lieu of a proper overarching plot, especially with the nearest thing to a Big Bad having already been dispatched, and most of the lingering personal conflicts having already been ironed out, it’s important for Marshals to come up with some other ideas to build tension for its upcoming finale.
‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 6 Recap – Rue’s Religious Awakening
Here I was, claiming that Euphoria doesn’t have a great deal going on in Season 3 beyond the obvious viral sensationalism of Sydney Sweeney’s kaiju boobs. With very credible arguments floating around that this show has exceeded the purpose of its existence, Episode 6 is reassuring in its way, since it’s the first chapter that feels less designed to court controversy and more intended to offer a sliver of hope to these woebegone fools.
‘The Audacity’ Episode 7 Recap – Don’t They Grow Up Quickly?
So, Duncan and JoAnne's partnership didn't even manage to last a single episode. I suppose that's The Audacity in a nutshell, really. Everyone is too self-interested for a proper relationship to ever germinate in the Palo Alto soil; it's just a case of playing nice long enough for the right opportunity to present itself. I'm not even sure who legally owns which company at this stage, which is probably part of the point.
‘From’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap – Creepy Dolls, A Vision Quest, And Violins
Any minor complaints about the pacing of From Season 4 must surely be put to bed by Episode 5, “What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been”, which is packed to the gills with nastiness, mystery, and mushrooms.
‘My Royal Nemesis’ Episode 4 Recap – The Most Dramatic Cuddle Ever
Things are moving pretty quickly in My Royal Nemesis, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing. Se-gye and Dan-sim have gone from vague acquaintances...
‘The Audacity’ Episode 6 Recap – Maybe This Show Is Smarter Than We Thought
One thing I’ve always wondered about The Audacity is how Duncan managed to achieve any success at all. And for what it’s worth, I think...
‘Sheriff Country’ Episode 19 Recap – That Fraley Feeling
I know I compare Boston Blue and Sheriff Country a lot, perhaps even a little unfairly, but their respective trajectories have been interesting to follow....
‘Boston Blue’ Episode 19 Recap – This Time It’s Personal
You’d think that criminals would have learned by now that shooting cops is probably a bad idea. In a show like Boston Blue, which is...
‘My Royal Nemesis’ Episode 3 Recap – Effective Comedy Livens Things Up
I’ve been a little mixed on My Royal Nemesis thus far, but Episode 3 is easily my favourite instalment yet. The first two episodes had...
Enter the Duttonverse: A Guide to the Many ‘Yellowstone’ Spin-Offs and Sequels
Yellowstone was a bit of a phenomenon, and once it became obvious that people really liked it, creator Taylor Sheridan and his partners at CBS...
‘The Terror’ Season 3, Episode 2 Recap – We’re All the Buffalo, I Think
We’re not very far into Season 3 of The Terror, and we don’t know Pepper especially well. He’s trapped in less-than-ideal circumstances, and he’s under...
‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 2 Recap – It’s Not What You Know…
The first episode of Dutton Ranch was in such a hurry to get Beth and Rip to Texas that it didn’t bother to explain how they got...
‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 1 Recap – A Change Of Scenery
We’ve had no shortage of entries in the so-called Duttonverse lately. After the success of 1883 and 1923, we had to wait a while for anything new,...
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap – Coop Is In Even Further Over His Head
After an artistically triumphant deviation, Your Friends & Neighbors returns to Season 2’s overarching plot in Episode 7, and it’s perhaps just as well that it...
‘Half Man’ Episode 4 Recap – Where Do We Even Begin With That?
Every time I think I have Half Man figured out, it surprises me. Every time I feel some problems might be manifesting, it acknowledges those problems itself,...
‘The Terror’ Season 3, Episode 1 Recap – Welcome to New Hyde
I’m never quite sure what AMC is doing with The Terror. There are always giant gaps between seasons, the marketing is always light, nobody ever...
‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 4 Recap – I’ve Been to Worse Parties
If the horror in the previous episode of Widow’s Bay was a monstrous face-sitting Sea Hag, then the horror in Episode 4 is being socially...