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Ethos review – an excellent, truthful, artful Turkish drama
This review of Ethos (Netflix) is spoiler-free. Ethos is the kind of show that most of Netflix’s vast userbase won’t watch, which is a big shame,...
James May: Oh Cook Season 1 review – an on-brand diversion without much to it
I’ve always considered James May the MVP of the original Top Gear/Grand Tour crew, though I do concede that’s not exactly a tough category to...
Becoming You review – Apple TV+’s docuseries has too light of a touch
I don’t understand children, and I’ve got two of my own. I suspect most people – perhaps parents, especially – feel the same way, which...
I Am Greta review – Hulu’s new documentary belabours the point
“I am Greta” isn’t quite the heroic announcement of solidarity that “I am Spartacus” was, but then again Greta Thunberg is a very different kind...
The Minions of Midas Season 1 Review – a deep thriller modernising the 1901 short story
This review of Netflix limited series The Minions of Midas contains no spoilers. The drama was released on Netflix on November 13, 2020. The Minions...
The Life Ahead review – a sweet story on an unlikely friendship
This review of Netflix Italian film The Life Ahead contains no spoilers. The drama was released on the platform on November 13, 2020. In the...
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey review – an enthusiastic cast brings the spirit of the season
This review of Netflix film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey contains no spoilers. The family Christmas film was released on November 13, 2020. With cinemas...
Long Way Up episode 11 recap – the finale explained
This recap of Apple TV+ series Long Way Up season 1, episode 11, “Oaxaca to L.A.” — the finale explained — contains significant spoilers. We...
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol episode 12 recap – [spoiler] and Ra-ra get married
This recap of Netflix K-drama series Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol episode 12 contains significant spoilers. We’ll be recapping this weekly — check...
Private Lives episode 12 recap – Bok-gi has who own ideas to get revenge
This recap of Netflix K-drama series Privates Lives episode 12 contains significant spoilers. We will be recapping this weekly — check out the archive. The...
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol episode 11 recap – Ra-ra deals with Jun’s secret and the aftermath
This recap of Netflix K-drama series Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol episode 11 contains significant spoilers. We’ll be recapping this weekly — check...
Private Lives episode 11 recap – Lee Jeong-hwan offers a hopeful future to Cha Joo-eun
This recap of Netflix K-drama series Privates Lives episode 11 contains significant spoilers. We will be recapping this weekly — check out the archive. The...
What We Wanted review – a worthwhile relationship drama
It’s a funny old world, hence how What We Wanted, this year’s Austrian Oscar contribution, can swerve a theatrical release and end up with very...
Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun review – a difficult-to-classify comedy series
There’s something very New Media about Aunty Donna, the absurdist Australian comedy troupe who met in drama school, cut their teeth on live stages and...
A Queen Is Born review – Brazil’s answer to Drag Race hits the runway
There are many great things about Netflix, contrary to popular belief, but perhaps the most significant is that it provides a platform for shows that,...
A Teacher season 1, episode 3 recap – the line is finally crossed
This recap of A Teacher season 1, episode 3 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words. ...
Hillbilly Elegy review – an uneven story with standout performances
There is nothing wrong with growing up in the rural heartland. I’ll take a little bit of Brooks and Dunn over Catullus and Propertius any...
A Teacher season 1, episode 2 recap – hydration is the key
This recap of A Teacher season 1, episode 2 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words. ...