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9 new Netflix shows worth adding to your August watchlist
Netflix is rolling out a mix of returning favorites, international dramas, and quirky comedies this month. From supernatural mysteries to sharp political thrillers, here are nine new releases worth queuing…
Apple TV+’s Chief of War review: Jason Momoa’s blood, bone, and birthright
TL;DR: Chief of War is a brutal, beautiful, and sometimes unwieldy historical epic powered by Jason Momoa’s passion and presence. It’s as much about reclaiming history as it is about spears and…
Dexter: Resurrection episode 5 review: murder, love, and the messy art of fatherhood
TL;DR for the Click-Scroll Crowd: Episode 5, “Murder Horny,” is the most unhinged, awkward, and morally messy installment of Dexter: Resurrection so far. It’s an hour where Dexter Morgan tries to save his son…
Twisted Metal season 2 review: Mackie’s Mad Max-style mayhem gets bloodier, funnier, and even weirder
TL;DR: Twisted Metal Season 2 takes everything the first season built — the absurdist tone, the vehicular murder ballet, the weirdo-filled apocalypse — and cranks the nitrous until the wheels come off.…
The Social Network sequel moves forward without Jesse Eisenberg
Aaron Sorkin is preparing a follow-up to The Social Network, but it appears the original film’s star, Jesse Eisenberg, won’t be returning as Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. According to recent industry…
Netflix’s Leanne review: divorce, dating, and belly laughs in suburban America
TL;DR: Leanne is like sitting in your friend’s kitchen, drinking coffee, and laughing so hard you nearly choke on a cookie. It starts slow, but once it finds its rhythm, it’s sweet,…
War of the Worlds (2025) review: less end of the world, more end of my patience
TL;DR: H.G. Wells’ timeless alien invasion saga survives many things: the turn of the century, Orson Welles’ 1938 radio panic, Tom Cruise in Spielberg’s 2005 version. But it might not…
The Naked Gun (2025) review: the absurd reboot You didn’t know you wanted
TL;DR: Liam Neeson deadpans his way through a Naked Gun reboot that shouldn’t work but does, thanks to its total commitment to ridiculousness and a cast willing to go all-in on…
Slow Horses showrunner Will Smith to exit after season 5
Apple TV+’s acclaimed espionage drama Slow Horses will soon lose its longtime showrunner. Will Smith, who has led the series since its debut, announced that he will step down after Season 5,…
No Wednesday spin-off yet — showrunners prioritizing faster season releases
With the second season of Wednesday set to arrive on Netflix in just days, speculation has been circulating about a potential spin-off from the hit Addams Family-inspired series. However, according to creators…
Welcome to Derry trailer reveals evil beyond Pennywise in new IT prequel series
HBO Max has released a chilling new trailer for Welcome to Derry, the upcoming prequel series to IT, and it teases a haunting origin story that reaches beyond the terror of Pennywise…
Breaking Bad creator’s genre-bending drama Pluribus launches on Apple TV+ this Fall
Apple TV+ has set a premiere date for Pluribus, the new series from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan. The nine-episode first season will debut with two episodes on November 7, 2025,…
Happy Gilmore 2 review: a sentimental sequel that swings wild but mostly lands
TL;DR: Happy Gilmore 2 is a wild nostalgia trip that hits plenty of fairways for longtime fans but veers hard into the rough for newcomers. It’s bloated, chaotic, and nepotistic as hell—but…
Dexter: Resurrection episode 4 review: when a serial killer party becomes a mirror
TL;DR: Dexter plays dress-up to sneak into a serial killer social club, but the blood-soaked party has consequences for everyone involved. Meanwhile, Harrison spirals closer to the truth, and Batista…
The Sandman season 2 part 2 review: a dream’s end, an ending worth remembering
TL;DR: In the poetic, poignant final stretch of Netflix's "The Sandman," Tom Sturridge's Dream grapples with the ultimate price of past sins. This emotionally resonant conclusion may not be as…
Fantastic Four: First Steps review: the MCU’s most fantastic comeback yet
TL;DR: Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is the first MCU film in years to truly earn the weight of the word "superhero." It’s a retro-futuristic family drama wrapped in…
Washington Black review: a bold and beautiful period drama worth your time
TL;DR: Disney+'s Washington Black is a visually rich, emotionally tender coming-of-age saga with just enough steampunk and swashbuckling to keep the heart racing. While it takes a few episodes to lift off,…
Apple TV+ teases upcoming series from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan
Apple TV+ is preparing to unveil a new original series from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan, nearly three years after signing an exclusive development deal with the acclaimed showrunner. While…