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‘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...
‘The Studio’ Episode 6 Recap – The Self-Importance of Being Earnest
I didn’t like Episode 6 of The Studio as much as I’ve liked some of the others.
‘Good American Family’ Episode 7 Recap – They Say the Title In This One Too!
Good American Family is, on the face of it, a tale of two halves, told from two contrary perspectives.
‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Review – Netflix’s Sluggish Remake Isn’t In A Hurry to Get Anywhere
Let’s just clear up any confusion. Bullet Train Explosion is nothing to do with David Leitch’s demented 2022 action-comedy Bullet Train, though it would perhaps...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap – A Remarkable Hour Of Television Full Of Curious Changes
Only rarely will you see pre-release hype for a single hour of television as vigorous as what HBO was pushing for "Through the Valley".
‘MobLand’ Episode 4 Recap – It’s Only A Matter of Time Until Harry’s Problems Catch Up With Him
Harry Da Souza has given his life for the Harrigan family in one way or another, and that’s going to become a literal statement sooner rather than later.
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Episode 3 Recap – Jon Hamm Isn’t As Good At Crime As He Thinks
If you can’t eat the rich, you might as well steal from them. This is the point that Your Friends & Neighbors is making, more or less.
‘Happy Face’ Episode 6 Recap – Justice Brings Catharsis, But We’re Far From the End
The previous episode of Happy Face was very good because it pulled the rug at the very end and allowed corruption another victory. Episode 6 is even better because it makes that victory short-lived.
‘Happy Face’ Episode 5 Recap – There’s A Worse Villain Than The Serial Killer
And here we all were thinking that the serial killer was the villain of Happy Face. No such luck.
‘Good American Family’ Episode 6 Recap – The Misery of Natalia Grace Continues
The smart and complete turnaround of Good American Family has been a whiplash-inducing pivot that has improved the Hulu series tenfold.
‘The Studio’ Episode 5 Recap – The Supporting Cast Refreshingly Take Centre Stage
With every episode of The Studio, it finds a new way to impress. In the two-part premiere it was a very funny ensemble piece and then a tight, isolated riff on the microcosmic art of the oner.