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‘Stick’ Finally Introduces Timothy Olyphant In Episode 8, And It Was Worth the Wait

July 9 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I knew this already, but Stick is a nice reminder that nobody plays smug better than Timothy Olyphant.

‘Smoke’ Focuses On Michelle In Episode 3, Leaving Proper Examination Of Its Best Twist For Later

July 4 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Jurnee Smollett is very good in Episode 3 of Smoke, which I think is important to point out, since I spent most of it being disappointed that more attention wasn’t being paid to Dave.

‘Murderbot’ Goes All-Action In Episode 9, And The Simplicity Helps It

July 4 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Murderbot is a weird show. I’m pretty sure I’ve said that before, but it’s worth reiterating, since even this deep into the season – Episode 9 is the penultimate outing – I’m still not sure what works best about it.

‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap – The Truth Is Out, and So Is Nan

July 2 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Love is a complicated thing, and The Buccaneers is struggling to keep track of it in Season 2.

‘Ironheart’ Ending Explained – A Long-Awaited Villain Debut Caps Off An Interestingly Flawed Season

July 2 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

And just like that, it’s over. Feels weird, doesn’t it? Ironheart debuted with the first three episodes, and the ending arrives just a week later....

‘Stick’ Episode 7 Recap – A Beautiful Examination Of Grief and Honesty (With Some Pacing Issues)

July 2 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Grief isn't an emotion you feel; it's a prison you live inside. Sometimes it feels like home.

‘Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers’ Review – Serious, Mature Documentary Filmmaking

July 1 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Over the years, Netflix has earned a deserved reputation for sensationalism. You need only have a quick browse through the true-crime thumbnails to see some...

‘Murderbot’ Episode 8 Recap – An Invasion Of Privacy Suitably Shakes Things Up

June 27 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

The segment of The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon that opens Episode 8 of Murderbot goes on for so long that I genuinely worried that it would constitute the entire 22-minute runtime.

‘Smoke’ Premiere (Episodes 1 & 2) Recap – Don’t Worry, It Gets A Lot Better

June 27 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Apple TV+ tends to premiere new shows with multiple episodes at once, and nowhere has that strategy paid off more than in Smoke.

‘Ironheart’ Premiere (Episodes 1-3) Recap – And Just Like That It’s Halfway Done

June 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

You have to wonder what Marvel Studios is hoping for with Ironheart. I’m a professional film and TV critic, and someone had to tell me it was out.

‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap – This Is Why Nobody Sends Letters Anymore

June 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Sending letters is a nightmare, isn’t it? You never know who might read them, for one thing, and then there’s the not insignificant fact that they take ages to get where they’re going.

‘Stick’ Episode 6 Recap – Some Effective Emotional Turns Are Hampered By Too-Obvious Writing

June 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I was very surprised by how suddenly Stick got good. But I wasn't entirely surprised to discover that Episode 6 takes a bit of a downturn.

‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Season 2 Ending Explained – Well, That Was Legendarily Terrible

June 22 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Look, I’m a reasonable man, so there’s no way I was expecting the ending of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 to be any good. Too...

‘Murderbot’ Episode 7 Recap – Things Are Getting Bloodier (And Arguably Better) Than Ever

June 20 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

You can make a lot of simple declarative statements about Episode 7 of Murderbot.

‘We Were Liars’ Ending Explained – A Bonkers Twist Is Too Little Too Late

June 18 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars is famous in large part for a significant last-minute twist which completely recontextualises the entire story, and fans of the...

‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2, Episode 1 Recap – Apple TV+’s Gilded Age Drama Is Growing Up Fast

June 18 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

The tone of The Buccaneers is immediately different when Season 2 begins, and you can tell it’s going to stay that way.

‘Stick’ Episode 5 Recap – And Finally, Things Are Really Starting To Come Together

June 18 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I get it now. Stick has been an incredibly mixed bag so far, with a derivative vibe, two-dimensional characters, and diminishing charms.

‘We Were Liars’ Review – Prime Video Adaptation Proves YA Claptrap Isn’t Going Anywhere (Or Getting Any Better)

June 16 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

You know how racists claim not to be able to tell people of colour apart because they all look the same? That’s kind of how...