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‘Untamed’ Episode 1 Builds To A Played-Out Twist

July 17 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

The first thing you’ll notice about Untamed is that it doesn’t look great.

‘Untamed’ Is An Outdoorsy Crime Thriller With A Contradiction At Its Core

July 17 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Untamed is a much less interesting show than I expected it to be. This is a criticism, I suppose, but it feels like more of...

Three Part Netflix Documentary Makes You Wonder How Amy Lynn Bradley Is Still Missing

July 16 2025, by Daniel Hart

Amy Bradley Is Missing is undoubtedly a true crime title that leaps out – even if, ironically, it falls short of capturing the true essence...

‘Stick’ Episode 9 Has More Golf, More Judy Greer, And More Heart

July 16 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I'm not one for tortured golf metaphors, but Stick really finds its swing in Episode 9.

Marriage Is Terrifying In ‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2, Episode 5

July 16 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Welcome to the Gilded Age, where a lusty attraction can morph into a passionate declaration of love in just a couple of hours.

‘The Institute’ Gets A Little More Sinister (And Weird) In Episode 2

July 13 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that in Episode 2, “Shot for Dots”, The Institute still has a lot of the same problems it showcased in the premiere.

‘The Institute’ Is Too Obscure For Its Own Good In Episode 1

July 13 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I get the sense we’ll have to cut The Institute a bit of slack. There’s a compelling core story here, and Episode 1 hints at it repeatedly.

The Premiere Of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Proves This Franchise Can Do Spin-Offs Better Than Most

July 12 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Depending on who you ask, contemporary entertainment’s sheer unwillingness to let go of a recognisable IP may or may not be killing the film, TV, and video game industries all at the same time.

‘One Night in Idaho: The College Murders’ Review – A Brilliant True Crime Series Without the Need for Sensationalism

July 11 2025, by Naomi Mairs

You won’t want to miss this one. After watching the true crime documentary One Night in Idaho: The College Murders, I need an emotional-support coffee....

The Ending Of ‘Murderbot’ Finally Gets The Human Element Right

July 11 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I’ve had more problems with Murderbot than most, but you have to give credit where it’s due. I was right, at least, in my prediction that the...

In Episode 4, ‘Smoke’ Becomes Far Too Ridiculous To Be Taken Seriously

July 11 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Smoke has been a risky show since the beginning, especially since it waited until the final scene of its second episode to become interesting.

The Ending Of ‘Leviathan’ Is David vs. A Literal Goliath To Decide World War I

July 10 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

It’s a great surprise that Leviathan ends as conclusively as it does. For one thing, it’s a Netflix series, and those are notorious for never...

Netflix’s ‘Leviathan’ Adaptation Puts Its Focus In All The Wrong Places

July 10 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

You’d need both hands and at least half a foot to count all the cool stuff in Leviathan, Netflix’s anime adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s World...

Netflix’s ‘Building the Band’ Has a Brilliant Twist—And One Big Flaw

July 9 2025, by Naomi Mairs

As someone who grew up in the early 2000s with a music-obsessed mother who introduced me to various music reality TV series, such as Pop...

‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2 Cycles Through A Lot Of Plot In Episode 4

July 9 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

To give credit where it’s due, I didn’t expect The Buccaneers to rocket through Season 2’s overarching plot the way it does in Episode 4.

‘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.