Drama
‘Junji Ito Maniac’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap – “The Story of the Mysterious Tunnel” / “Ice Cream Bus”
The second episode of Junji Ito Maniac is the first of the anthology’s two-parters. “The Story of the Mysterious Tunnel” is the title story in...
‘Junji Ito Maniac’ Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – “The Strange Hikizuri Siblings”
The first episode of the Netflix anthology Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre adapts a single story from The Circus is Here, the fifth...
‘Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre’ Review – A Mixed-Bag Anime Anthology
Some horror creators have a knack for imagery and concepts that make the average viewer worry for their sanity. How often, for instance, have you...
‘Bungo Stray Dogs’ Season 4, Episode 3 Recap – “Secrets of the Founding of the Detective Agency”
Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4 Episode 2 left viewers with a lot to think about, especially after ending the episode on a major cliffhanger. Just...
‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Season 2, Episode 4 Recap – Who Wins the Riot Race?
“Faster” is, essentially, a standalone episode of The Bad Batch. Echo and Hunter aren’t even in it. It has no bearing on the wider overarching...
‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 10 Recap – What Happens When Hye-joo’s Story Breaks?
With a massively impactful finish, Trolley Episode 10 did an excellent job of building to its climax. There aren’t many questions left lingering, unlike in other installments,...
‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 9 Recap – What Makes Gwi-soon Upset?
A far more subtle installment, Trolley Episode 9 gives us plenty of revelations yet places them strategically throughout the episode, instead of throwing in a major...
‘Decision to Leave’ Ending Explained and the Film’s Meaning
Yes, the premise of Decision to Leave is nothing new. A man meets a woman, a woman meets a man, and guess what? Love hurts....
‘Vinland Saga’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap – “Ketil’s Farm”
Episode 1 of Vinland Saga Season 2 hit fans with a surprise, as a new character named Einar (Shunsuke Takeuchi) brought us back to Thorfinn...
‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1 Review – A Breezy Watch with Interesting Depth
The romantic comedy path is one well-trodden in the world of K-Dramas. Multiple shows belonging to this genre are released every year, with the occasional...
‘Aftersun’ Ending Explained – A Breakdown of the Key Moments
Aftersun is a quiet and ambiguous film that explores the relationship between father and daughter Sophie and Callum on holiday in a Turkish resort. Written...
‘Aftersun’ Review – A Quiet Reflective Look at the Nature of Father and Daughter
Written and directed by Charlotte Wells, Aftersun is an exploration of relationships, specifically the one between father and daughter, and the complexities and nuances that...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – How Do Joel and Ellie Meet?
The moment we’ve been waiting for since the announcement in November 2020, The Last of Us is here. I am equal parts excited and scared...
‘Godfather of Harlem’ Season 3, Episode 1 Recap – How Does Bumpy Clear His Debt?
Returning with relatively little fanfare to the recently rebranded MGM+, Godfather of Harlem remains one of the shows that nobody seems to talk much about despite...
‘Dog Gone’ Review – Heartfelt and Hopeful
From the comedy reflected in Marley & Me to the heartache felt when watching Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, there’s no doubt that films depicting our four-legged friends...
‘Mayfair Witches’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap – Is Deidre Dead?
After a relatively underwhelming premiere, Mayfair Witches returns in “The Dark Place” for… well, a relatively underwhelming second episode, if we’re being honest. The mixed...
‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – A Breezy, Agreeable First Instalment
Without much fanfare, Crash Course in Romance episode 1 did a decent job of introducing audiences to the wide-ranging ensemble of characters and providing some intriguing context...
‘Your Honor’ Season 2 Review and Episodes 1-2 Recap – A Multitude of Emotions
The first season of Your Honor had viewers on the edge of their seats as they watched Adam (Hunter Doohan) flee the scene of a hit-and-run, leaving...
‘The Test’ Season 2 Review – A Change In Leadership, Changes Perspectives
In 2020, The Test: A New Era for Australia’s Team premiered on Prime Video. It’s a series that explores the highs and lows of Australia’s cricket...
‘Sky Rojo’ Season 3 Ending Explained – Who Survives the Finale?
The finale of Sky Rojo Season 3 begins with Coral freeing herself so that she can save the suicidal Moises from drowning, pointing out the absurdity...