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Apple TV+’s ‘Manhunt’ Ends With the Trial of the Century
The ending of Manhunt begins, fittingly, in the past. More specifically, three months before Abraham Lincoln’s assassination in Ford’s Theatre, on a night in the White House...
John Wilkes Booth Is Finally Caught In Manhunt Episode 6
Let’s not beat around the bush – John Wilkes Booth dies in Manhunt Episode 6. We all knew it was coming, of course, so it’s...
Stanton and Johnson Clash in Manhunt Episode 5
It took a while and a whole episode of dilly-dallying with the remnants of the Confederacy, but in Episode 5 of Manhunt, Edwin Stanton is...
Delicious in Dungeon Episode 16 Adds New Tensions
Since saving Falin, things have only worsened for Laios’ party as they find themselves still trapped on the fifth floor. Despite their best efforts to...
All The Classic Fairytales Featured in ‘The Grimm Variations’
The Grimm Variations is the latest take on the classic fairytales of the titular Brothers Grimm, but the Netflix anthology is far from a simple...
The Grimm Variations Is More Than An Edgy Reimagining Of Cinderella
“Grimm, but grimmer” is an easy elevator pitch for yet another reworking of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s classic folkloric fairytales, but it undersells The Grimm...
Complete Guide to ‘Beef’: Every Episode, Every Twist
Beef was a surprise hit for Netflix. It’s binge-worthy entertainment, presenting two highly flawed characters who have a problem with the world. The opening premise...
10 Teen-Driven TV Shows like ‘Heartbreak High’ and ‘Sex Education’
There’s no doubt that a giant audience exists for teen-based drama/comedies such as Heartbreak High and Sex Education, albeit an audience with a wandering attention...
Netflix Unlikely to Greenlight Anthracite for Season 2 – Here’s Why
Anthracite is full of twists, turns, and scares, but it doesn’t look like Season 2 is a twist that’s on the cards. Netflix’s cultish limited...
Stolen’s Swedish Setting Is A Character All Its Own
The story of Stolen is intimately tied to its picturesque setting of northern Sweden, home to the rural Sámi people, so it’s no surprise that the Netflix...
‘The Greatest Hits’ Plays With Time But Keeps Its Setting Constant
The Greatest Hits has an interesting and unique premise involving music and time travel, but despite the ambition of the story its production was contained...
Jason Amato Testified Against His Brother Grant In Court During High-Profile Murder Case
Ctrl+Alt+Desire reveals the chilling story of Grant Amato, whose obsession with an online cam girl led to a deadly spiral of deception and eventually murder....
Grant Amato’s Fate: Where Is He Now After His Notorious Trial?
Ctrl+Alt+Desire explains the terrible circumstances around Grant Amato, who was obsessed with a cam girl and allegedly committed the most heinous of crimes, leading to...
‘Shogun’ Episode 9 Is The Best Hour Of Television You’ll See This Year
Episode 9 of Shogun, “Crimson Sky”, is an hour-long funeral march. Its outcome is, in many ways, inevitable, and we’re thoroughly prepared for it throughout. And...
An Oddly-Named Town In Tasmania Is The Setting For the Most Heartbreaking Netflix Film of the Year
Heartfelt character study A Journey follows three childhood friends on a voyage of self-discovery through Tasmania, where the production was filmed on location. Essentially a...
Netflix’s ‘Stolen’ Is Inspired By Real Events In The Sámi Community
Stolen is inspired by the real-life struggles of the Sámi people. It’s a fictional narrative rather than a true story, but the touching tale of...
HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Is Not A True Story, But Is Based On Real History — And Maybe A Real Spy
The Sympathizer is based on real history and a fictional novel, so it’s no surprise that people are confused about whether or not it’s a true...
The Sympathizer’s Premiere Is Deliberately Ridiculous
The surface-level appeal of The Sympathizer is Robert Downey Jr., making his limited series debut while slathered in makeup and a hairpiece that makes him...