Drama
Elena Knows Review – An unrelenting mother seeks answers about her daughter’s death
Elena Knows is an Argentinian drama film on Netflix directed by Anahí Berneri and based on the book of the same name by Claudia Piñeiro....
My Demon Season 1 Episode 1 Recap – How does Gu-won lose his powers
“Demonic romance” are two words that you’re unlikely to find together very often, but the romantic K-drama My Demon Season 1 — not to be...
A Nearly Normal Family Season 1 Review – A gripping thriller
It isn’t like Netflix is short on gripping international thrillers, but it’s always nice to have another. Enter, then, A Nearly Normal Family, an attention-grabbing...
Doi Boy Review – Bold, brave but missing an edge
Thai director Nontawat Numbenchapol has made many documentaries centered around human rights, prostitution, border conflicts, and ethnicity, and that’s no different in his first feature...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 8 Recap – What is a dragon core?
While Naofumi has encountered numerous creatures in Crunchyroll’s The Rising of the Shield Hero, he has yet to add a dragon to his party. That...
Invincible Season 2 Episode 4 Recap – What happens to Omni-Man?
Mark is forced to confront his issues with his father for the first time since leaving in the ending of the Prime Video series Invincible...
A Murder at the End of the World Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – Who was the Masked Man?
In Episode 3 of A Murder at the End of the World, Darby is unpacking more evidence on who potentially was the man in the...
I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me Review – A long slog
I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me is a Mexican Netflix comedy thriller and adaptation of the novel of the same name by author Juan...
Black Cake Season 1 Episode 6 Recap – Why does Byron go viral?
I hated Episode 5 of Black Cake, so I’m pleased to report that Episode 6, “Ma”, is much improved. Yes, it’s still a little preachy, but...
Fargo Season 5 Review – A welcome return to form
The simplest thing one can say about Fargo Season 5, which debuts on FX three years after the maligned fourth season inexplicably explored inter-mob race...
For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 3 Recap – Who is Ilya?
The many separate subplots in Apple TV+’s For All Mankind continue to progress in Season 4’s lengthy third episode, titled “The Bear Hug.” In the...
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – How does the US Army plan to kill Godzilla?
Episode 3 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, titled “Secrets & Lies,” continues the interconnecting storylines from the Apple TV+ series about gigantic kaiju monsters in...
The Buccaneers Season 1 Episode 5 Recap – What happens between Conchita and Lord Richard?
Newly engaged couple Theo and Nan arrive back in London in Episode 5 of the Apple TV+ series The Buccaneers. With Theo knowing Guy’s secret love...
Lessons in Chemistry Season 1 Ending Explained – A five-star finale caps off one of the best shows of the year
Apple TV+’s adaptation of Lessons in Chemistry has been a real slow-burner over the last few weeks, building steadily over time to become one of...
Obituary Season 1 Review – A great premise ruined by lackluster writing
A journalist obsessed with death and with her job on life support takes drastic measures to save her career in the Hulu original series Obituary. Writer/Creator...
Strong Girl Nam-soon Season 1 Episodes 13 & 14 Recap – Shi-oh goes on a killing spree
The latest two episodes of Strong Girl Nam-soon Season 1 are all about setting the stage for the big finale, which was probably pretty obvious...
Beacon 23 Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – Aster crosses another line
Beacon 23 is, to use the technical term, a weird show. Like the book on which it’s based, this MGM+ adaptation is kind of all over...
Lawmen: Bass Reeves Season 1 Episode 4 Recap – Who is Bass’s new Posseman?
U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves is ruffling feathers in Episode 4 of the Paramount+ series Lawmen: Bass Reeves. With him taking on many jobs hunting down the...
The Railway Men Season 1 Review – A stirring tale of real-life heroism and governmental failure
It’s a bit reductive to say, but The Railway Men is very much India’s answer to HBO’s Chernobyl. Basis in avoidable real-life disaster? Check. Focus...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 7 Recap – Who is Ratotille Anthreya?
Ren was forced to learn a few hard lessons in the previous episode of Crunchyroll’s The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3. Despite almost...