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‘Silo’ Season 2 Ratchets Up The Drama With A Shocking Death In Episode 4
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
It’s All Going Wrong In ‘Shrinking’ Season 2, Episode 7
There’s a lot to like about Episode 7 of Shrinking Season 2, though admittedly less so if you’re one of the characters. “Get in the Sea” —...
Grief Looms Large In ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2, Episode 3
Season 2 of Bad Sisters got off to a slightly stunted start, so it’s a shame that Episode 3, “Missing”, doesn’t have much urgency either. But it...
‘Silo’ Season 2 Is Content To Let Action Speak Louder Than Words In Its Tense Premiere
Silo is all vibes, all the time, and none of them are good. This was true of the first season and remains true of Season...
‘Before’ Is A Little More Coherent In Episode 5
I was a bit better disposed towards Episode 5 of Before. Not sure why. I think it might be because it has a more coherent...
‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2 Takes A Dramatic Swerve In Two-Part Premiere
The first season of Bad Sisters was very good, but crucially it ended. That’s to say that it had a real, satisfying conclusion, with all...
‘Shrinking’ Season 2, Episode 6 Is A Powerful Exploration Of Forgiveness
Forgiveness takes many forms, and Shrinking goes over a few of them in Episode 6 of Season 2, “In A Lonely Place”. That title applies...
‘Before’ Is Wearing Out Its Welcome In Episode 4
I must admit I’m getting a bit bored of this now. Before is a classic mystery show in that it thrives on asking questions without...
The Ending Of ‘Disclaimer’ Is Horrifying, Powerful, and Brilliant
I’m not one for hyperbole, as most regular readers will know, so I hope it counts for something when I say that the ending of Disclaimer is...