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Review: ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Season 4 Is Captivating and Compelling

July 31 2024, by Romey Norton

Unsolved Mysteries Season 4 is filled with twists and turns, going down the rabbit hole of what happened and whether these cases can ever be...

‘Kleo’ Season 3 Is Likely After Several Smart Set-Ups

July 30 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

The first season of Kleo didn’t seem like it begged for a continuation. It left some things unresolved, sure, but in the world of partially...

‘Kleo’ Plays In The Murky Waters Between Fact and Fiction

July 30 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

The problem with shows about spies, secret police, quarreling world governments, and times of momentous political flux, is that it’s hard to know who to...

Joel Makes A Fitting Final Victim In ‘Elite’ Season 8 – Here’s Why

July 30 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Every season of Elite revolves around a murder, and Season 8 is no different. The victim in the final outing is Joel, whose death forms the mystery...

‘Tokyo Swindlers’ Is Based On A Novel, But Is It Based On A True Story?

July 29 2024, by Daniel Hart

The intriguing premise of Tokyo Swindlers immediately leans to the idea that it may be a true story. It’s not a true story, but it...

‘Tokyo Swindlers’ Season 2 Could Move To Another City As Part Of Manhunt

July 29 2024, by Daniel Hart

The end of Tokyo Swindlers Season 1 did not desperately show a need for Season 2, but it did leave story strands that will have...

Recap: ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 7 Boasts Dragons Galore

July 29 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Dragons are like buses – you spend ages waiting for one, and then several come along at once. Not since the series-best episode “The Red...

Recap: Things Get Dramatic In ‘Miss Night and Day’ Episode 14

July 28 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

You can tell Miss Night and Day is heading towards its conclusion with an outing like Episode 14, which feels significant in both the dual-identity...

Recap: Mike Makes More Promises Than He Can Keep In ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 3, Episode 9

July 28 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Whatever Mike is up to in the penultimate episode of Mayor of Kingstown Season 3, it’s going to blow up in someone’s face – and...

Recap: ‘Miss Night and Day’ Episode 13 Drags Its Feet A Little

July 27 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Episodes 11 & 12 of Miss Night and Day really upended the core mystery plot and made some good progress in the relationship dynamics, so...

The Ending of ‘House of Ga’a’ Shows Bashorun’s Downfall and Explains What Happened to His Lineage

July 27 2024, by Daniel Hart

It feels like, in some way, that Bashorun Ga’a was orchestrating his downfall before it even began. A violent leader, seemingly paraplegic due to curses...

‘House of Ga’a’ Review: This Authentic and Powerful Nigerian Historical Drama is Stunning

July 27 2024, by Daniel Hart

Director Bolanle Austen-Peters and writer Tunde Babalola were eager to convey how great the old Oyo Empire was during the 18th Century, but at the...

The Ending of ‘Elite’ Season 8 Is A Merciful Send-Off For The Series

July 27 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

And, finally, it’s over. Episode 8, “End of Term”, isn’t just the end of Elite Season 8, but the ending of the entire series. And...

Review: ‘Elite’ Season 8 Mercy Kills A Once-Great Franchise

July 26 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Elite is proof that you can have far too much of a good thing. For a couple of seasons, the Spanish Netflix series was proof...

‘Non Negotiable’ Ending Explained – Does Alan Binder Save His Wife And The President?

July 26 2024, by Daniel Hart

Once it’s established at the end of Non Negotiable why Zambrano (known as Lamb) has kidnapped the President and Alan’s wife, Victoria, you kind of...

‘Non Negotiable’ Review: A Mexican Netflix Action-Comedy That’s Popcorn Movie Fodder

July 26 2024, by Daniel Hart

Alan Binder is a highly skilled hostage negotiator in Non Negotiable who soon finds himself negotiating for the release of the Mexican President. But his...

The Ending Of ‘Kleo’ Season 2 Angles For Another Outing With Several Late Revelations

July 26 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Kleo Season 2 has less of an ending than the first season did. That initial outing, despite leaving a few threads dangling, worked as a...

Review: ‘Kleo’ Season 2 Is A More Personal Follow-Up

July 26 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Kleo snuck onto Netflix on the back of successes like Salt and Atomic Blonde; female-driven espionage thrillers with a quirky sensibility and a stylized aesthetic....