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‘The Boroughs’ Episode 1 Recap – This Isn’t Exactly the Warmest Welcome
If it wasn’t obvious out of the gate that Episode 1 of The Boroughs is all about introductions, it’ll become clear pretty quickly. The episode...
‘The Boroughs’ Review – A Starry Supernatural Retirement More Spielberg Than ‘Stranger Things’
The involvement of the Duffer Brothers – they executive-produced Netflix’s The Boroughs, a supernatural murder-mystery set in a picturesque New Mexico retirement community – unavoidably...
‘Untold UK: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul’ Is the Beautiful Game Writ Large
In 2005, Liverpool won the UEFA Champions League. This, alone, is a fairly robust achievement for an English club, but the fact that Liverpool entered...
‘Kylie’ And Its Shock Cancer Revelation Make Its Subject An Even Bigger Star
Over the years, many of us have become comfortable with the idea of streaming documentaries about beloved celebrities being ring-fenced puff pieces, usually intended to...
‘The Testaments’ Episode 9 Recap – Divine Justice Is Complicated
You might be fooled into thinking that there isn’t a great deal going on in Episode 9 of The Testaments, but don’t be so hasty. While...
‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ Episode 2 Recap – From A Different Point Of View
If I’m being completely honest, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed has been so Paula-focused thus far that I never stopped to consider Trevor’s perspective. Luckily, Episode 2, “YABA”,...
‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ Episode 1 Recap – Seeing Is Believing
The first switcheroo of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed comes early, and it’s a good indication of the kind of show we’re getting into. These days, Apple TV has...
‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 5 Recap – The Only Way Out Is Through
It’s a shame more people aren’t talking about Widow’s Bay, since it’s shaping up to be one of Apple TV’s finest original offerings. At the very...
‘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...
Why Wanda Sykes’ Netflix Special ‘Legacy’ Didn’t Quite Land For Me
I walked into the Netflix special Wanda Sykes: Legacy completely blind. Having never seen her stand-up work before, I wasn’t sure what to expect, although...
The Hidden Complexity of Commander Mackenzie in Hulu’s ‘The Testaments’
Gilead, both in The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments, positions itself as a veiled evil. You have to be inside the territory to understand how...
‘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...