Documentary
Long Way Up episode 2 recap – what happened in “Ushuaia”?
This recap of Apple TV+ series Long Way Up season 1, episode 2, “Ushuaia” contains significant spoilers. The first three episodes will be released on...
Long Way Up episode 1 recap – what happened in “Preparation”?
This recap of Apple TV+ series Long Way Up season 1, episode 1, “Preparation” contains significant spoilers. The first three episodes will be released on...
Challenger: The Final Flight review – a haunting and upsetting account of NASA’s biggest failure
Netflix series Challenger: The Final Flight will be released on the platform on September 16, 2020. We recapped every episode — check out the archive. ...
The Social Dilemma review – your smartphone is destroying us all
When this review of Jeff Orlowski’s new docu-drama The Social Dilemma goes live, the first thing I’ll do is tweet a link to it. I...
My Octopus Teacher review – a poignant love story between man and mollusc
My Octopus Teacher is a love story. Netflix has no shortage of those, obviously, but this one, the first-ever original South African documentary, is striking...
Chef’s Table: BBQ review – not your ordinary cooking show
Netflix’ Chef’s Table: BBQ season 1 will be released on the platform on September 2, 2020. We can’t beat a BBQ. It’s like no other...
Rising Phoenix review – an inspiring documentary that carries the Paralympic torch
This review of Rising Phoenix (Netflix) is spoiler-free. Every now and then, amid all the delays, complaints, conspiracy theories, last-minute rule changes, and other assorted...
Weird But True season 3 review – more handmade education, now on Disney+
This review of Weird But True Season 3 (Disney+) is spoiler-free. Since a significant portion of the Western world is educating their kids at home...
(Un)Well review – a well-debated docuseries on the wellness industry
Netflix series (Un)Well season 1 will be released on the platform on August 12, 2020. Add it to your list now. Something that I was...
Howard review – a surprisingly frank exploration of the life and career of a genius
Howard Ashman is the lyricist responsible for many of the best tunes in your favorite Disney movies, including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast,...
Tiny Creatures Season 1 Review – not your average nature show
There’s a lot to be said for the high drama of the natural world, and the thing people always say about great nature documentaries is...
Pan y Circo Season 1 Review – Diego Luna realises the importance of talking
Amazon original series Pan y Circo Season 1 will be released on the platform on August 7, 2020. There’s so much noise in the world...
Red Penguins review – an utterly bonkers story of opportunism
Part of the fun of Gabe Polsky’s Red Penguins, although I’m not necessarily sure that “fun” is the right word, is trying to determine how...
Anelka: Misunderstood review – the life of a controversial talented footballer
Netflix documentary film Anelka: Misunderstood was released on the platform on Aug 6, 2020. As someone who watches a lot of football, I feel I...
Immigration Nation episode 6 recap – “Prevention Through Deterrence”
This recap of Netflix series Immigration Nation episode 6, “Prevention Through Deterrence” has information on the chapter. We recapped every episode — check out the...
Immigration Nation episode 5 recap – “The Right Way”
This recap of Netflix series Immigration Nation episode 5, “The Right Way” has information on the chapter. We recapped every episode — check out the...
Immigration Nation episode 4 recap – “The New Normal”
This recap of Netflix series Immigration Nation episode 4, “The New Normal” has information on the chapter. We recapped every episode — check out the...
Immigration Nation episode 3 recap – “Power of the Vote”
This recap of Netflix series Immigration Nation episode 3, “Power of the Vote” has information on the chapter. We recapped every episode — check out...
Immigration Nation episode 2 recap – “Maintaining Vigilance”
This recap of Netflix series Immigration Nation episode 2, “Maintaining Vigilance” has information on the chapter. We recapped every episode — check out the archive....
Immigration Nation episode 1 recap – “Installing Fear”
This recap of Netflix series Immigration Nation episode 1, “Installing Fear” has information on the chapter. We recapped every episode — check out the archive....