Drama

‘Before’ Is Wearing Out Its Welcome In Episode 4

November 8 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 8 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 8 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 8 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 7 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 7 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 7 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 6 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 6 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 6 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 4 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 3 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 3 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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

November 3 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

“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

November 2 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

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...

‘Before’ Hasn’t Given Its Key Secret Away In Episode 3, Has It?

November 1 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Episode 3 of Before is titled “The Liar”, and you have to wonder who it’s referring to. The obvious choice would be Eli, but that...

‘Disclaimer’ Episode 6 Questions the Truth of the Matter

November 1 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Episode 6 of Disclaimer not only proves me right – which is always fun – but completely and irrevocably inverts the premise of Alfonso Cuaron’s...

The Ending Of ‘Grotesquerie’ Is A Terrible Conclusion To A Show With Real Promise

October 31 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Oh, boy – people are going to hate this. And rightly so, frankly. It always seemed likely that Grotesquerie would have a somewhat ambiguous ending,...

The Ending Of ‘The Diplomat’ Season 2 Could Create An Exciting New Angle For Season 3

October 31 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

If nothing else, The Diplomat knows how to do endings. Season 1 delivered a bang; Season 2 takes things a step further by upending the...

‘The Diplomat’ Ups the Ante In Season 2 — And Remains One Of Netflix’s Best Shows

October 31 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

“Messy and dysfunctional” is how I’d describe my life most of the time, but it’s also a good way of summing up The Diplomat, perhaps...