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‘Surface’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap – The Shape Is a Little Clearer, But the Surface Remains Glossy
The unexpected return of a familiar face is the gotcha moment of “Speak of the Devil”, but until then Episode 2 feels a little too glossy to be engaging.
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap – It’s the Gemma Backstory We Always Wanted
What is Lumon up to? This is the question that powers a lot of Severance, and rightly so, since the mega-corp is central to everything despite their motives always seeming elusive.
‘Reacher’ Season 3, Episode 4 Recap – A Heavy Flashback Tale Makes Reacher’s Motivations Clear
I’ve been thinking about Persuader a lot. That’s the book that Reacher Season 3 is based on, the seventh in Lee Child’s series and one that nobody really talks about.
How the Ending of Netflix’s ‘Toxic Town’ Compares to the Real Corby Case
The latest in an increasingly long list of power-to-the-people British dramas platforming inspiring true stories and underrepresented parts of the U.K., Toxic Town joins Mr....
‘Toxic Town’ Review – Jodie Whittaker Anchors a Feel-Good Drama Based On a Worthy True Story
Early into Toxic Town, it got me thinking about Bank of Dave, and that’s before Rory Kinnear (The Imitation Game, The Diplomat) showed up. Both...
‘The Wrong Track’ Review: A Norwegian Comedy That Challenges the Ideal of Adulthood
Adulthood is complex—at least, that’s the main message of the Norwegian Netflix film The Wrong Track. I also believe that labeling this movie solely as...
Netflix Is Releasing Its Own ‘The Traitors’ and ‘The Fortune Hotel’ Style Show
If you enjoy a reality competition series that combines strategy and deception, Netflix is bringing you the highly anticipated Million Dollar Secret, which will premiere...
‘Miss Italia Mustn’t Die’: Can Italy’s Miss Italia Survive the War on Beauty?
There’s a lot to unpack with Miss Italia Mustn’t Die. It’s not a straightforward documentary on Netflix, but there’s plenty of depth to it, giving...
Brad’s Poker Plans in ‘Mythic Quest’ Season 4, Episode 6 Explained: “Brad has been truly humbled by David”
When Mythic Quest enjoys its writing, it’s a lot of fun. Season 4, Episode 6 is one of those well-put-together and amusing chapters. I did not want the fun to end.
‘Prime Target’ Episode 7 Recap – I Hope You Like Watching People Write On Whiteboards
Can you recall a penultimate episode of any series being less urgent than "Prime Finder"? I don't think I can. Although I'm hardly surprised at this point.
‘Mythic Quest’ Spin-Off Drops With Season 4 Finale – What to Expect
Apple TV+ capitalized on a gaming-themed series with Mythic Quest, which has remained a fixture for the company. To further develop the MQ universe, the...
‘Poppa’s House’ Episode 12 Recap – Same Structure, Same Tedium, Same Jokes
Pardon my ignorance, but I thought a slumber party was something teenage girls did. Perhaps that’s true and Junior is just regressing even further into his default state of unevolved moron in the absence of his wife, who is sadly elsewhere for Episode 12 of Poppa’s House.
Chelsea Handler’s 50th Birthday Marks a Big Year with New Netflix Special, Book & Las Vegas Residency
Chelsea Handler’s big year ahead begins with her third Netflix comedy special, The Feeling, which will premiere in late March 2025. The comedian, known for...
‘Paradise’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap – A Blisteringly Tense, Expertly Constructed Hour Of Television
This is a big statement, but Episode 7 of Paradise is probably going to end up being the best hour of television of 2025.
‘Watson’ Season 1, Episode 3 Recap – Watson Has a Headache and So Do We
Watson isn’t doing itself any favors by titling Episode 3 “Wait for the Punchline”, since it gives smug critics like me too many openings to be all like, “Still waiting!”.
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 2 Recap – Mike White’s Show Seems to be Taking A Slightly Different Approach
With the introductions out of the way, “Special Treatments” is another quintessential episode of The White Lotus.
‘When the Stars Gossip’ Ending Explained – Catastrophically Bad, As Expected
Look, it was virtually a given that When the Stars Gossip was going to have a lackluster ending given how increasingly bad it has become...
‘1923’ Season 2, Episode 1 Recap – Guys, Taylor Sheridan Is Doing Animal Metaphors Again
It has been quite a while since the first season of 1923 ended on a relatively sour note.