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‘Surface’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap – The Shape Is a Little Clearer, But the Surface Remains Glossy

February 28 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 28 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 27 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 27 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 27 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 27 2025, by Daniel Hart

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

February 26 2025, by Daniel Hart

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?

February 26 2025, by Daniel Hart

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”

February 26 2025, by Daniel Hart

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

February 26 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 25 2025, by Daniel Hart

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

February 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 25 2025, by Daniel Hart

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

February 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 24 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 24 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 23 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

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

February 23 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

It has been quite a while since the first season of 1923 ended on a relatively sour note.