TV
Netflix’s City of Shadows review: moody, methodical, and made for thriller fans
TL;DR: City of Shadows is a gripping, atmospheric Spanish-language crime thriller that uses Barcelona as both setting and theme, anchored by a haunted lead performance and smart, restrained storytelling. It…
Pluribus Episode 8 review: Charm Offensive turns loneliness into the most dangerous weapon yet
TL;DR: Pluribus Episode 8 pulls off its boldest move yet by turning intimacy into the ultimate weapon. Carol and Zosia’s unsettling relationship deepens the show’s themes of loneliness, consent, and…
The Middle East’s biggest streaming power move: OSN+, Shahid, and Disney+ unite in one epic bundle
n a move that feels like assembling the Avengers of TV and film — but with local flavor — three major streaming services are bundling up for audiences across the…
Sony moves to take majority control of the Peanuts franchise
Sony is moving to deepen its control over one of the most enduring properties in popular culture. The company has agreed to acquire an additional stake in the Peanuts franchise,…
Breakdown: 1975 review: Netflix’s new Hollywood doc is fun, frantic, and frustrating
TL;DR: Breakdown: 1975 is an energetic, clip-heavy Netflix documentary that captures the vibe of mid-70s American cinema and culture without ever fully committing to a clear thesis. Packed with great…
Emily in Paris season 5 review: prettier, smarter, and still stuck in its own loop
TL;DR: Emily in Paris Season 5 looks better, feels fresher, and finally commits to its Italian fantasy, delivering its strongest Emily-Sylvie dynamic yet. Unfortunately, it still trips over underwritten side…
The Muppet Show returns for a one-night special on Disney Plus
The Muppet Show is set to return, but only briefly. Disney has confirmed that a new Muppet Show special will air for a single night on February 4, 2026, marking…
Apple TV deepens Monsterverse timeline with another prequel series
Apple TV is continuing to expand its Monsterverse slate with a newly ordered prequel series that further builds on the world introduced in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The untitled project…
Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2E3 proves the adaptation was worth the wait
TL;DR: Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 episode 3 is the moment the series truly finds its footing. With stronger performances, improved visuals, increased faithfulness to the books, and…
December 17, 1989: how The Simpsons quietly changed TV animation
When The Simpsons aired its first full-length episode on December 17, 1989, television animation was still largely treated as disposable, episodic, and aimed either at children or at broad, low-stakes…
The Pitt season 2 trailer raises the stakes with returning faces and new fractures
The trailer for The Pitt season 2 outlines a clear direction for the medical drama as it returns with a high-pressure storyline centered on a July 4th weekend shift at…
It: Welcome to Derry season 2 plans point to a deeper dive into pennywise
Although It: Welcome to Derry has not yet received an official renewal, the prospects for a second season appear strong. The HBO prequel series has drawn an average of roughly…
Fallout season 2 review: a bigger, meaner, more ambitious trip through the wasteland
TL;DR: Fallout Season 2 expands the wasteland, deepens its characters, and proves the show is more than a lucky adaptation. Bigger, darker, and occasionally overstuffed, it’s still one of the…
Avatar: Fire and Ash review: a spectacular cinematic endgame that’s starting to slow its roll
TL;DR: Avatar: Fire and Ash is a stunning, emotionally rich blockbuster that proves James Cameron still owns the theatrical experience, even if the franchise is beginning to repeat its narrative…
Fallout season 1 recap: everything to remember before the season 2 premiere
As Fallout prepares to return to Prime Video on December 16 ( December 17 in the UAE), revisiting the events of season one is useful not just for continuity, but…
Outlander’s final season aims for resolution, not shock
As Outlander approaches its conclusion after eight seasons, the pressure to deliver a satisfying ending has weighed heavily on the creative team. Showrunner and executive producer Matthew B. Roberts has…
What to watch on Netflix this week: our geeks pick three movies
Deciding what to watch on Netflix can feel more time-consuming than the movie itself. The platform’s endless scroll offers variety, but not always clarity, especially if you’re trying to avoid…
2026 TV belongs to nerds again: Star Trek, Marvel, DC, and dragons return
Television in 2026 looks set to continue a trend that has been building for years: big genre storytelling as the safest bet in an increasingly fractured TV landscape. As traditional…