Drama

‘Untamed’ Delivers Its Best Suspense Sequence In Episode 3

July 17 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

This, I think, is more like it. With the identity of the mysterious Jane Doe having been discovered, several new lines of inquiry open up in Episode 3.

‘Untamed’ Episode 2 Provides A Breakthrough in the Jane Doe Case

July 17 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

By the end of Untamed Episode 2, Vasquez has figured out who the mysterious Jane Doe is, which is good news.

‘Untamed’ Episode 1 Builds To A Played-Out Twist

July 17 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

The first thing you’ll notice about Untamed is that it doesn’t look great.

‘Untamed’ Is An Outdoorsy Crime Thriller With A Contradiction At Its Core

July 17 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Untamed is a much less interesting show than I expected it to be. This is a criticism, I suppose, but it feels like more of...

‘Stick’ Episode 9 Has More Golf, More Judy Greer, And More Heart

July 16 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I'm not one for tortured golf metaphors, but Stick really finds its swing in Episode 9.

Marriage Is Terrifying In ‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2, Episode 5

July 16 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Welcome to the Gilded Age, where a lusty attraction can morph into a passionate declaration of love in just a couple of hours.

The Premiere Of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Proves This Franchise Can Do Spin-Offs Better Than Most

July 12 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Depending on who you ask, contemporary entertainment’s sheer unwillingness to let go of a recognisable IP may or may not be killing the film, TV, and video game industries all at the same time.

‘Madea’s Destination Wedding’ Offers No Answers About How These Things Keep Getting Made

July 11 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

The Madea franchise remains one of the most confounding mysteries in all of cinema. Madea’s Destination Wedding is the thirteenth – count ‘em! – entry,...

The Ending Of ‘Murderbot’ Finally Gets The Human Element Right

July 11 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I’ve had more problems with Murderbot than most, but you have to give credit where it’s due. I was right, at least, in my prediction that the...

In Episode 4, ‘Smoke’ Becomes Far Too Ridiculous To Be Taken Seriously

July 11 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Smoke has been a risky show since the beginning, especially since it waited until the final scene of its second episode to become interesting.

Netflix’s ‘Leviathan’ Adaptation Puts Its Focus In All The Wrong Places

July 10 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

You’d need both hands and at least half a foot to count all the cool stuff in Leviathan, Netflix’s anime adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s World...

Netflix’s ‘Brick’ Is Not as Thrilling as the Trailer Suggests

July 10 2025, by Daniel Hart

Occasionally, there’s a situational thriller, like say, Panic Room, that pays off with a supporting premise. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Netflix’s Brick...

‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2 Cycles Through A Lot Of Plot In Episode 4

July 9 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

To give credit where it’s due, I didn’t expect The Buccaneers to rocket through Season 2’s overarching plot the way it does in Episode 4.

‘Stick’ Finally Introduces Timothy Olyphant In Episode 8, And It Was Worth the Wait

July 9 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I knew this already, but Stick is a nice reminder that nobody plays smug better than Timothy Olyphant.

‘Smoke’ Focuses On Michelle In Episode 3, Leaving Proper Examination Of Its Best Twist For Later

July 4 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Jurnee Smollett is very good in Episode 3 of Smoke, which I think is important to point out, since I spent most of it being disappointed that more attention wasn’t being paid to Dave.

‘Murderbot’ Goes All-Action In Episode 9, And The Simplicity Helps It

July 4 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Murderbot is a weird show. I’m pretty sure I’ve said that before, but it’s worth reiterating, since even this deep into the season – Episode 9 is the penultimate outing – I’m still not sure what works best about it.

In ‘The Ritual’, Al Pacino Almost Made Me A Believer

July 3 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Demonic possession peaked in the ‘70s with The Exorcist and hasn’t been bettered since, which means that every movie about the subject is necessarily derivative...

‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap – The Truth Is Out, and So Is Nan

July 2 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Love is a complicated thing, and The Buccaneers is struggling to keep track of it in Season 2.

‘Ironheart’ Ending Explained – A Long-Awaited Villain Debut Caps Off An Interestingly Flawed Season

July 2 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

And just like that, it’s over. Feels weird, doesn’t it? Ironheart debuted with the first three episodes, and the ending arrives just a week later....

‘Stick’ Episode 7 Recap – A Beautiful Examination Of Grief and Honesty (With Some Pacing Issues)

July 2 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Grief isn't an emotion you feel; it's a prison you live inside. Sometimes it feels like home.