Drama
Blood Vessel (2023) Review – A bleak and terrifying Nigerian thriller
Before streaming giants like Netflix took over the entertainment world, access to international movies outside the festival and awards circuits was limited, at best. Now,...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 10 Recap – Who is Perfect Hidden Justice?
After a harrowing multi-episode battle with the Emperor Dragon, Naofumi and his friends finally managed to emerge victorious. They were even able to save both...
Leave the World Behind Review – An apocalypse for the rich
Netflix seems to be making a tradition of releasing post-apocalyptic movies around the holiday season, from Bird Box to Don’t Look Up. Now we have...
My Life with the Walter Boys Season 1 Review – Overlong, sluggish, and familiar
Not to be smug, but I knew ten episodes was too many for My Life with the Walter Boys. There’s a strong case to be...
For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 5 Recap – What happened to Danny Stevens on Mars?
As we reach the halfway point in For All Mankind Season 4, the writers lay the groundwork for the many intense storylines that are to...
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 1 Episode 5 Recap – Who is Verdugo?
The monsters take a backseat in Episode 5 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The Apple TV+ series has promised major blockbuster-sized action sequences in Season...
NAGA Review – A strong start only to see the concept fizzle
Naga, which is now streaming on Netflix, takes place amid the desert dunes in Riyadh. Sarah (Adwa Bader) is a local Saudi girl, who escapes...
The Archies Review – An excessive and overlong musical
The Archie Comics have been adapted into a handful of surprisingly successful TV shows over the years, with Riverdale and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina...
Soundtrack #2 Episode 2 Recap – Who is K?
In Episode 2, Soundtrack #2 continues to present complicated feelings in a refreshingly uncomplicated way. After the premiere, this follow-up is more about digging into...
Soundtrack #2 Episode 1 Recap – How do Hyun-seo and Soo-ho reunite?
Some TV shows are simply made for TV. They’re entertainment. They’re exaggerated and sensationalized and presented in the most titillating way possible. Soundtrack #2, the...
Christmas as Usual Review – A wholesome but not hilarious festive film
Written and directed by Petter Holmsen, Christmas As Usual (aka Så Var Det Jul Igjen) is a Norwegian Christmas film about a woman called Thea, who...
Blood Coast Season 1 Review – A nasty, generic, overly complex crime series
With the recent news that Netflix has already renewed Criminal Code for a second season, it’s obvious that the streamer has quite an appetite for...
A Murder at the End of the World Season 1 Episode 5 Recap – What secrets does Andy reveal to Darby?
Darby finally confronts Andy about the many allegations she is ready to throw at him in Episode 5 of A Murder at the End of...
The Buccaneers Season 1 Episode 7 Recap – Who breaks up in “First Footing?”
We have reached New Year’s Eve, and a big party is happening in the penultimate episode The Buccaneers Season 1. While Nan struggles at the...
Slow Horses Season 3 Episode 3 Recap – Why was Catherine Standish kidnapped?
Disgraced MI5 agent River Cartwright has spent the majority of Slow Horses living in his grandfather’s shadow, whilst succumbing to some of the worst luck...
My Demon Season 1 Episode 4 Recap – How did Madam Ju die?
In my coverage of My Demon thus far, I’ve made a few snarky remarks about how good-looking the leads are. This, though, is quite integral...
My Demon Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – A moral grey area
Episode 3 of My Demon is one you shouldn’t be complacent with since it’s happy to devote half its runtime to a light-hearted and somewhat...
Lawmen: Bass Reeves Season 1 Episode 6 Recap – What happened to Jackson Cole?
The bounty on Bass’s head finally comes to a head in Episode 6 of Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Although he is able to come out of the...
Sweet Home Season 2 Ending Explained – Is Eun-hyeok alive?
As suspected, the Sweet Home Season 2 ending doesn’t necessarily feel like an ending to the series but more of a stop-gap between seasons. Ordinarily, that...
Sweet Home Season 2 Episode 7 Recap – Hyun-su plays doting parent
I’ve been a bit critical of Sweet Home Season 2 in the last few recaps, but Episode 7, the penultimate outing, is pretty good. It...