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Task episode 2 review: family secrets, moral quicksand, and the crime drama that refuses to play safe
TL;DR: Robbie kidnaps a kid, the FBI hunts for leads, the biker gang sharpens its knives, and Tom Brandis’s family implodes over a dinner table. It’s tense, messy, heartbreaking television—and it…
Gen V season 2 review: a sharp, bloody prelude to The Boys season 5
TL;DR: Gen V Season 2 is required viewing before The Boys Season 5, delivering strong character arcs and sharp political allegory, even if the endless gore is starting to feel stale. I didn’t…
Coldwater review: what if The Walking Dead went to the Scottish Highlands without zombies?
TL;DR: Andrew Lincoln swaps zombies for Scottish murder cults in Coldwater, a messy but wildly entertaining thriller that proves quality nonsense is still quality. Now streaming on OSN+. I didn’t expect to find…
High Potential season 2 review: Morgan and Karadec’s procedural glow-up
TL;DR: High Potential Season 2 cranks up the suspense without losing its sense of humor, delivering a procedural that’s both twisty and wildly entertaining. There’s a particular ritual I fall into with…
Foundation season 3 finale review: darkness, dynasties, and the end of everything
TL;DR: The Foundation Season 3 finale is a brutal, operatic, game-changing hour of television that topples dynasties, unmasks the Mule, and sets the stage for Earth’s return. It’s not perfect, but it’s…
Saudi-shot epic Desert Warrior premieres at Zurich film festival
Desert Warrior, a Saudi-financed historical epic led by Anthony Mackie and Ben Kingsley, will have its world premiere at the Zurich Film Festival on September 28, 2025. The film is…
Disney+ September 2025: a month of mystery, comedy, and iconic rivalries
As autumn settles in, Disney+ is bringing a fresh wave of drama, comedy, and intrigue to keep viewers glued to their screens. From crime-solving escapades to behind-the-scenes sporting rivalries, this…
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle review: gorgeous animation, tragic story, wrong medium
TL;DR: Infinity Castle is jaw-dropping and emotional, but it’s more of a binge-worthy arc than a real movie. Fans will love it, newcomers will be lost, and everyone will agree Ufotable’s animation…
Peacemaker season 2 episode 4 review: when your spy agency calls betrayal national security
TL;DR: ARGUS betrays Chris and launches a takedown at his house, forcing a scrambling, funny, bruising escape. A flashback reveals Auggie stole the interdimensional “Quantum Unfolding Storage Unit” from a…
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf episode 5 review: explosions, betrayals, and a body count that won’t stop growing
TL;DR: Episode 5 of The Terminal List: Dark Wolf delivers the show’s most explosive and emotionally raw hour yet, with betrayals, brutal fights, and a shocking death that sets the stage for…
The Girlfriend review: a wickedly twisted battle of love, lies, and control
TL;DR:: The Girlfriend is a sharp, unsettling psychological thriller about obsession and manipulation, powered by Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke’s electric performances. Come for the domestic drama, stay for the jaw-dropping…
Netflix’s aka Charlie Sheen is a messy mirror of a man who lived out loud
TL;DR: Netflix’s aka Charlie Sheen is messy and overstuffed, with flashes of insight buried under salacious details. Sheen is still magnetic, but the doc itself is half-baked. When I sat down to…
Alien: Earth episode 6 review: the monsters are out of their cages
TL;DR: The specimens escape, two major characters die, Wendy’s empathy becomes dangerous, and Alien: Earth officially kicks into full nightmare mode. There’s a rhythm to Alien storytelling that you start…
Only Murders in the Building season 5 premiere review: death, doormen, and the trio’s next big case
TL;DR: The opening of Only Murders in the Building Season 5 is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, with a mystery that matters because it’s personal. Lester’s death gives the show new emotional…
NCIS: Tony & Ziva review: the spinoff that redeems a fan-favorite character
TL;DR: Ziva’s back, and this time the story does her justice. NCIS: Tony & Ziva treats her with empathy and depth, delivering the arc she always deserved and rekindling the magnetic spark…
Avatar: The Way of Water returns to IMAX 3D and Dolby 3D for one week only
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water is heading back to cinemas this October, giving audiences another chance to experience Pandora in the format it was made for: premium large-format 3D. The…
Yellowstone complete box set now streaming exclusively on OSN+
Over the past decade, Yellowstone has cemented itself as one of television’s most gripping dramas. Created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, the series stars Academy Award®-winner Kevin Costner in a role…
Peacemaker season 2, episode 3 review: another Rick Up my sleeve
TL;DR: Rick Flag Jr. is back, Peacemaker is living his best (but borrowed) life, and we’re all just waiting for the inevitable crash. Best episode of the season so far. I…