Drama

‘Heavenly Ever After’ Premiere Recap – A Unique Reimagining of the Afterlife

April 26 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

The concept of heaven is in itself a cliché. Think angels playing harps on clouds, tearful reunions with your loved ones who haven’t aged a day, family pets frolicking through fields – you get the idea.

‘Weak Hero’ Class 2 Ending Explained – A (Mostly) Happy Climax Still Leaves Room For More

April 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Is the fight over, or is it just beginning? This, I suppose, is the key question raised by the ending of Weak Hero Class 2,...

‘Weak Hero’ Class 2, Episode 7 Recap – The Battle Lines Are Drawn Ahead Of A Blockbuster Finale

April 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

The battle lines are drawn, folks. It'll be Eunjang versus the Union in the season finale of Weak Hero Class 2. But we're not quite there yet.

‘Weak Hero’ Class 2, Episode 6 Recap – We’ve Reached the Point Of No Return

April 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

After taking its foot off the gas for an episode, Weak Hero Class 2 returns with a vengeance in Episode 6, with several key developments that constitute a point of no return for multiple characters.

‘Weak Hero’ Class 2, Episode 5 Recap – A Slower-Paced Chapter Offers the Best Character Drama

April 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Weak Hero Class 2 has had no shortage of fights, but it has had a shortage of meaningful character moments, and Episode 5 is designed to address that.

‘Weak Hero’ Class 2, Episode 4 Recap – Si-eun Has Too Much Dawg In Him

April 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

It was pretty obvious what Baek-jin had planned for Si-eun after Seong-je confronted him at the end of the previous episode.

‘Weak Hero’ Class 2 Review – The High School Action K-Drama’s Move to Netflix Is A Mixed Bag

April 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

It’s hard to stay out of trouble in high school, especially if you’re the protagonist of a popular K-Drama. Yeon Si-eun (Park Ji-hoon, excellent) was the reluctant brawler at the heart of Weak Hero Class 1.

‘Weak Hero’ Class 2, Episode 3 Recap – Introducing the Union Allows the Villains to Take Centre Stage

April 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Weak Hero isn’t short of villains in Class 2. Initially, it seemed like Hyo-man was going to be more of a threat than he ended up...

‘Weak Hero’ Class 2, Episode 2 Recap – High School Politics Are More Complicated Than It First Seemed

April 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Weak Hero Class 2 picks up right where it left things in Episode 2, but it messes with expectations a little. The obvious and expected showdown...

‘Weak Hero’ Class 2, Episode 1 Recap – History Is Immediately Repeating Itself For Si-eun

April 25 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Let’s be frank — there wouldn’t be a second season of Weak Hero if Si-eun wasn’t going to eventually beat the brakes off every bully in his...

‘Happy Face’ Episode 7 Recap – And I Thought My Family Life Was Complicated

April 24 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Happy Face raises some interesting new questions towards the end of Episode 7, but I prefer it when it’s languishing.

‘You’ Season 5 Review – “I’m Glad The Joe Goldberg Show Is Over – Do Not Bring Him Back”

April 24 2025, by Naomi Mairs

I don’t know how you will feel—you’re probably opposed to me—but I am glad that Netflix has finally decided to wrap up You. It has...

‘The Studio’ Episode 6 Recap – The Self-Importance of Being Earnest

April 23 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I didn’t like Episode 6 of The Studio as much as I’ve liked some of the others.

‘Good American Family’ Episode 7 Recap – They Say the Title In This One Too!

April 23 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Good American Family is, on the face of it, a tale of two halves, told from two contrary perspectives.

‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Review – Netflix’s Sluggish Remake Isn’t In A Hurry to Get Anywhere

April 23 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Let’s just clear up any confusion. Bullet Train Explosion is nothing to do with David Leitch’s demented 2022 action-comedy Bullet Train, though it would perhaps...

‘Suits LA’ Episode 9 Recap – Even Harvey Specter Can’t Prevent This Becoming Tedious

April 21 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

I must confess to being slightly sick of Suits LA. I feel like the writers have grossly overestimated the appeal of the Pellegrini subplot and the impact of repeated Harvey Specter cameos.

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap – A Remarkable Hour Of Television Full Of Curious Changes

April 21 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Only rarely will you see pre-release hype for a single hour of television as vigorous as what HBO was pushing for "Through the Valley".

‘MobLand’ Episode 4 Recap – It’s Only A Matter of Time Until Harry’s Problems Catch Up With Him

April 20 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

Harry Da Souza has given his life for the Harrigan family in one way or another, and that’s going to become a literal statement sooner rather than later.

‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 1, Episode 3 Recap – Jon Hamm Isn’t As Good At Crime As He Thinks

April 18 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

If you can’t eat the rich, you might as well steal from them. This is the point that Your Friends & Neighbors is making, more or less.

‘Happy Face’ Episode 6 Recap – Justice Brings Catharsis, But We’re Far From the End

April 17 2025, by Jonathon Wilson

The previous episode of Happy Face was very good because it pulled the rug at the very end and allowed corruption another victory. Episode 6 is even better because it makes that victory short-lived.