Crime
‘Gangnam B-Side’ Episode 1 Introduces A Sturdy Crime Thriller
There are two nightclub scenes in the first ten minutes of Gangnam B-Side Episode 1, which should probably be taken as a statement of intent....
‘The Penguin’ Episode 7 Reveals The Horrifying Truth Of Oz’s Past
On the press tour for The Penguin, Colin Farrell responded to fans saying they had to come like the complex nature of Oz Cobb with...
War Begins In ‘Tulsa King’ Season 2, Episode 8
“Under New Management” is putting it mildly. After Season 2 of Tulsa King really upped the ante by kicking off a gang war, Episode 8...
‘High Potential’ Is At It Again In Season 1, Episode 6
Readers, I’ve been banging this drum for a while, but honestly – when is High Potential going to commit to Morgan being wrong? Season 1,...
‘The Penguin’ Episode 6 Is Everything That’s Great About This Show
Not a great deal happens in Episode 6 of The Penguin, but it’s nonetheless the hour that best exemplifies everything great about the show. Colin...
Tyson Might Have Started A Gang War In ‘Tulsa King’ Season 2, Episode 7
Tulsa King took a while to get going in Season 2, but things started to heat up – quite literally – in the previous episode...
A Captivating Ensemble Makes ‘Emilia Perez’ One Of 2024’s Best Films
Jacques Audiard directs Emilia Perez, part of Netflix’s annual awards-season slate. The genre-blending movie boasts a star-studded ensemble led by four powerful performances by Zoe...
‘High Potential’ Finds A Nice Rhythm In Season 1, Episode 5
There’s a case to be made that Season 1, Episode 5 of High Potential, aptly titled “Croaked”, gets a bit too complex for its own...
‘Murder in a Small Town’ Challenges The Status Quo In Season 1, Episode 5
Season 1, Episode 5 of Murder in a Small Town, “A Touch of Panic”, feels like it’s in the wrong place. I criticized the show’s...
‘The Penguin’ Episode 5 Is A Reminder That This Show Is About Villains
If you’d forgotten that The Penguin was a show about villains, Episode 5, “Homecoming”, will dispel any illusions. And I’ll grant you that it’s an...
‘Tulsa King’ Hits Its Season 2 High Point In Episode 6
I’ve been waiting all season for “Navigator”. Tulsa King hasn’t exactly been firing on all cylinders in Season 2, but Episode 6 kicks things into...
‘The Shadow Strays’ Is Timo Tjahjanto On Fine Form
Sometimes I feel like Timo Tjahjanto was put on earth just for me. The Indonesian filmmaker only seems interested in making movies that appeal directly...
‘High Potential’ Season 1, Episode 4 Remains Afraid to Meaningfully Challenge Morgan
I’m mixed on Season 1, Episode 4 of High Potential, “Survival Mode”. On the one hand, I think it’s a much more interesting case than...
‘High Potential’ Season 1, Episode 3 Shows Some Worrying Signs
A classic locked-room mystery is at the heart of High Potential Season 1, Episode 3, and it’s a good fit. I continue to – like...
‘Murder in a Small Town’ Gets Back On Track In Season 1, Episode 4
This is a bit more like it, I’d say. Murder in a Small Town has had an interesting run thus far, but Season 1, Episode...
‘Murder in a Small Town’ Season 1, Episode 3 Is Pretty Weird
I feel a little out of the loop with Murder in a Small Town. I like the show, more or less, but I’ve been critical...
Cristin Milioti Is Awards-Worthy In ‘The Penguin’ Episode 4
Oz Cobb has emerged as such a compelling character that you’d think The Penguin wouldn’t work without him, but Episode 4, “Cent’Anni”, barely features him and doesn’t...
‘Tulsa King’ Season 2 Picks Up With Episode 5
I’m not sure that Tulsa King Season 2 has quite lived up to the expectations I had for it, but Episode 5, “Tilting at Windmills”,...
‘Joan’ Goes International in Episode 2
A new business endeavour becomes confusingly personal in Episode 2 of Joan, which admittedly lacks the snappy pace of the premiere. It remains, though, a...
Ignorance Is Bliss In ‘The Penguin’ Episode 3
The Penguin is excellent in a way that doesn’t make much sense, and Episode 3, “Bliss”, exemplifies this in several interesting ways. It’s a Batman...