Articles by Naomi Mairs
‘Champagne Problems’: A Sparkling Holiday Rom-Com That Pops the Cork on Pure Joy
Champagne Problems has the perfect pop, fizz, and sparkle to make it a contender for the best Christmas movie in 2025. Director and writer Mark...
‘Jingle Bell Heist’ Ending Explained: The Twist That Wasn’t a Heist
Let’s get the first spoiler out in the open. Jingle Bell Heist, technically, has no heist. And the plot twist surrounding it isn’t all that...
‘Jingle Bell Heist’: A Christmas Caper That Steals Your Time, Not Your Heart
It’s late November, the temperature has significantly dropped, cars are frosted and frozen in the driveway, and that can only mean one thing: Netflix is...
‘One Night in Idaho: The College Murders’ Review – A Brilliant True Crime Series Without the Need for Sensationalism
You won’t want to miss this one. After watching the true crime documentary One Night in Idaho: The College Murders, I need an emotional-support coffee....
Netflix’s ‘Building the Band’ Has a Brilliant Twist—And One Big Flaw
As someone who grew up in the early 2000s with a music-obsessed mother who introduced me to various music reality TV series, such as Pop...
‘You’ Season 5, Episode 10 Recap – The One I Can’t Outrun
Bronte: “How do I give you the ending you deserve?” This is a very exciting question for us viewers, as we care about finally closing the book on Joe Goldberg in You Season 5, Episode 10.
‘You’ Season 5, Episode 9 Recap – Twisted Firestarter
As usual, we enter You Season 5, Episode 9 with Joe living in fantasy land.
‘You’ Season 5 Episode 8 Recap and the Meaning Behind “Folie à Deux”
Let's cut to the chase. The title of You Season 5, Episode 8, represents the essence of the story, so I’m sure you can imagine the outcome.
‘You’ Season 5, Episode 7 Recap – Most Visible Man in New York
The pace has dimmed in Season 5, Episode 7 of You. This episode can be divided into three sections: Henry, Joe and Maddie, and Joe and Louise.
‘You’ Season 5, Episode 6 Recap – Murder or Self-Defence?
A little context: As I've been reviewing You Season 5, I’ve been frustrated by the first few episodes, but it's starting to pick up the pace midway through the season.
‘You’ Season 5, Episode 5 Recap – “Bronte”/Louise
We’ve finally got a humdinger five episodes in – it’s messy. You Season 5, Episode 5 is the messiest one yet. The juiciest one yet. My goodness.
‘You’ Season 5, Episode 4 Recap – Joe’s Obsession Escalates
First things first, Joe’s obsession with Bronte is escalating. We hear Joe narrating that the word “affair” has been ping-ponging around his head – “You...
‘You’ Season 5, Episode 3 Recap – Knight in Shining Armour
I'm stumped and irritated after Episode 3 of You Season 5 and an entire 120g of Cadbury's caramel chocolate.
‘You’ Season 5, Episode 2 Recap – The “Apparent” Resurrection
The second episode is so incredibly dull that it feels like a ginormous task trying to write about it.
‘You’ Season 5, Episode 1 Recap – The Old and The New
It’s been three years since Joe Goldberg's last kill. Shocking, I know. His new relationship with Kate has kept his urges at bay, but for how long?
‘You’ Season 5 Ending and Themes Explained – “Maybe You’re The Problem”
Seven years later, we finally arrive at the conclusion of Joe Goldberg in You Season 5. Back in 2018, when Season 1 was first released,...
‘You’ Season 5 Review – “I’m Glad The Joe Goldberg Show Is Over – Do Not Bring Him Back”
I don’t know how you will feel—you’re probably opposed to me—but I am glad that Netflix has finally decided to wrap up You. It has...
‘PULSE’ Season 1 Ending Explained – New Chief Resident, HR Complaint Resolved, and a Potential Romance Rekindled
I don’t suspect we’re on the precipice of a masterpiece with Netflix’s PULSE. Period. Throughout Season 1 of PULSE, we see a conflict between the...
‘PULSE’ Review – An Average Netflix Medical Drama Perfect for Brain Rot
I used to believe that in a society that adores and is obsessed with medical dramas, a series such as PULSE would need to offer...
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 4 Ending Explained – Embracing New Beginnings Amidst Change
It feels a little ironic. The central meaning of the ending of Sweet Magnolias Season 4 is “New Beginnings.” With every character experiencing a new...