Romance
‘When the Stars Gossip’ Episode 12 Recap – It’s Just Impossible to Care at This Point
Given I’m professionally obligated to persist with shows long beyond their expiration dates, it isn’t a new feeling to be almost resentful of the time I spend with When the Stars Gossip.
‘When the Stars Gossip’ Episode 11 Recap – How Are There Still Five Episodes of This Show Left?
Remarkably, as of Episode 11, there are still five episodes of When the Stars Gossip remaining. What on earth are they going to be about?
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 4 Review – A Rollercoaster of Faith, Love, and Drama
I admit that I was apprehensive before watching Season 4 of Sweet Magnolias. I loved seasons 1 and 2 but wasn’t amazed by Season 3....
‘When the Stars Gossip’ Episode 9 Recap – A Daring Rescue Brings the Show’s Drama Back Down to Earth
As of Episode 9, When the Stars Gossip has pretty much lost me. It’s a shame, really, since there have been so many glimmers of potential that the fact the K-Drama doesn’t seem to be cohering into anything feels like a waste.
‘When the Stars Gossip’ Episode 8 Recap – Eve and Ryong Finally Do the Dirty Deed
Well, Ryong’s extraterrestrial isolation didn’t last long, did it? There I was thinking that When the Stars Gossip might improve a little after taking a fairly major swerve.
‘When the Stars Gossip’ Episode 7 Recap – A Drastic Climax Might Be Just What This K-Drama Needs
It’s the script, isn’t it? I think that’s what’s irking me about When the Stars Gossip. We’re on Episode 7 now and the K-Drama still hasn’t really improved in any meaningful sense.
‘Shafted’ Ending Explained – French Comedy Doesn’t Take the Easy Way Out
The ending of Shafted resonates because it doesn’t take the easy way out. It isn’t especially happy, either, though Episode 6, “Heartbreak”, at least ends...
‘Shafted’ Review – A Surprisingly Funny Exploration of Masculinity, Romance, and Friendships
We’ve seen a lot of shows like Shafted, especially on platforms like Netflix. The French comedy series is a knockabout exploration of masculinity, especially the...
‘When the Stars Gossip’ Episode 6 Recap – We’re Definitely Getting Somewhere
One of the problems with When the Stars Gossip – and it’s admittedly a "me" problem – is that I only care what’s going on in one narrow section of it.
‘When the Stars Gossip’ Episode 5 Recap – I Think We’re Going Somewhere… But We’re Not There Yet
When the Stars Gossip needs a turning point, I think. If Episode 5 proves anything, it’s that the status quo isn’t quite enough, despite the novelty of the setting.
‘XO Kitty’ Season 2 Review – A Lighthearted Teen Drama Keeping Us Hooked!
If you’ve seen Season 1, I’m sure you know the base story of Jenny Hans’ Netflix Series, XO Kitty. If you haven’t, however, here’s a...
‘The Love Scam’ Ending Explained – A Predictable Rom-Com Climax Offers No Surprises
It’s obvious what the ending of The Love Scam will be ten minutes after pressing play. Depending on who you are and what you’re looking...
‘The Love Scam’ Review – Stalking Gets Results In A Misguided But Oddly Amusing Netflix Rom-Com
Look, The Love Scam isn’t very good. That’s unavoidable. I’m going to outline the premise in a moment and anyone who has seen a rom-com...
‘Meet Me Next Christmas’ Is A Feature-Length Reminder That Pentatonix Existed
There are a lot of valid complaints that one can throw at Netflix, and the fact that the world’s biggest streaming service turns into a...
The Ending of ‘Chastity High’ Interrogates Its Premise
The unique selling point of Chastity High, the plot wrinkle it takes its title from, is the idea that none of the students at the...
Review: ‘Chastity High’ Has A Silly Premise But Valuable Themes
Every nation needs its own trashy high-school drama about salacious teenagers getting up to no good, and Chastity High, streaming on Netflix, is Japan throwing...
Recap: ‘Love Next Door’ Episode 3 Isn’t Special — But The Show Itself Might Be
Love Next Door is an interesting show because there’s really very little that’s noteworthy about it, and yet it somehow feels quite momentous in its...
‘Baby Fever’ Season 2 Review: A Well-Produced Drama with a Problematic Protagonist
The problem with Baby Fever is that it is an authentic and well-produced drama, but the lead character, Nana, remains questionable, even in the depths...
Recap: ‘Love Next Door’ Is A Classic, Tropey Romance In Episodes 1 & 2
Sometimes what you want from a TV show is comfort and familiarity. Love Next Door fits the bill. It’s a classic friends-to-lovers tale with all...
Recap: ‘Romance in the House’ Flirts With Better Drama In Episode 4
Romance in the House is an odd, slightly confounding show, but with every episode, it seems to be getting closer to cohering into a much...