Drama
The Ending Of ‘The Penguin’ Makes Oz One Of The Best Batman Villains Ever
The great achievement of The Penguin is that it has somehow managed to turn a perennial B-league second-stringer into – and I mean this –...
‘A Virtuous Business’ Episode 10 Makes Some Shocking Suggestions About Da-hyun’s Past
Somewhat predictably, the fractures that emerged within the group in the previous episode don’t take long to resolve in Episode 10 of A Virtuous Business....
After ‘Tulsa King’ Season 2, Episode 9, What’s Left For Dwight?
After Episode 9 of Tulsa King Season 2, I’m not sure what’s left for Dwight Manfredi to prove. “Triad” removes the most dangerous new player...
‘A Virtuous Business’ Takes A Dramatic Turn In Episode 9
Well, things are getting pretty dramatic in A Virtuous Business, aren’t they? Episode 9 is solid everywhere; it imperils the core group dynamic and adds...
‘Arcane’ Season 2, Act 1 Effortlessly Proves That This Is Still Netflix’s Best Animated Series
There’s a “y’all must have forgot” quality to Act 1 of Arcane’s second season. Riot Games and Netflix have already confirmed that these nine episodes...
‘Before’ Is Wearing Out Its Welcome In Episode 4
I must admit I’m getting a bit bored of this now. Before is a classic mystery show in that it thrives on asking questions without...
The Ending Of ‘The Cage’ Sets Up Season 2 With A Dark Twist
I’ve got to be honest, I was expecting a more run-of-the-mill ending to The Cage than what’s offered up in Episode 5, a finale that takes a...
Netflix’s MMA Series ‘The Cage’ Redoes ‘Rocky’ With A Few Surprises
The underdog sports drama never stops being popular, and Netflix’s The Cage fits the mold shaped by classics like Rocky and great contemporary efforts like Warrior. You’ll see strands of both...
The Ending Of ‘Disclaimer’ Is Horrifying, Powerful, and Brilliant
I’m not one for hyperbole, as most regular readers will know, so I hope it counts for something when I say that the ending of Disclaimer is...
The Ending Of ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ Has The Show’s Best Action
Citadel: Honey Bunny is a spin-off from Citadel, but its Season 1 ending suggests more to come from this specific story before it connects any...
‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ Is Nothing New, But It Works On Its Own Terms
Look, Prime Video wants an international espionage franchise to call its own, and it’s going to get one even if it kills us. Thus, Citadel,...
‘10 Days of a Curious Man’ Is A Deeply Weird Movie
10 Days of a Curious Man is the third in a trilogy of Turkish movies that began with 10 Days of a Good Man in...
‘Gangnam B-Side’ Turns Up The Heat In Episode 2
Episode 2 of Gangnam B-Side is a cut above what was already a sturdy premiere since it benefits from the basics having already been established....
‘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....
Honesty Is The Best Policy In ‘Shrinking’ Season 2, Episode 5
Summer is in her “Honesty Era” in Episode 5 of Shrinking Season 2, which proves to be bad news for everyone, but Alice in particular. As if...
‘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...
Da-hyun Grapples With His Feelings In ‘A Virtuous Business’ Episode 8
A Virtuous Business Episode 8 is one of those obligatory K-Drama episodes where after a romance takes another step as it did in the previous...
‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Season 2 Has A Weird Ending
Everyone is big sad in “Au Revoir Les Enfants”, the Season 2 finale of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. And that leads to a weirder,...
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...
The Romantic Angle Deepens In ‘A Virtuous Business’ Episode 7
Well, isn’t this romantic? Following on from Jeong-suk being imperiled by Gyeong-sik, it seems the male and female leads are getting closer than ever in...