WHAT TO WATCH
The worst movies of 2025 and the baffling decisions behind them, according to Metacritic
The year 2025 delivered no shortage of movies, but unfortunately, quantity once again beat quality in several high-profile cases. According to Metacritic’s compiled rankings, these are the lowest-rated films released…
Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 9 review: the calm before Kingstown burns
TL;DR: Mayor of Kingstown season 4, episode 9 is a brutal, masterfully constructed pressure cooker that detonates nearly every storyline at once. Shocking character moments, relentless pacing, and a savage…
Landman season 2 episode 6 review: a rivalry emerges and everything shifts
TL;DR: Landman Season 2, Episode 6 slows things down to devastating effect, setting up a major rivalry between Tommy and Cami while deepening the show’s emotional core. It’s quiet, character-driven,…
Amadeus review: envy, ego, and genius collide in operatic chaos
I went into Amadeus expecting a respectable prestige drama about powdered wigs, courtly politeness, and Very Serious Men composing Very Serious Music. What I did not expect was to be…
The Great Flood review: Netflix’s Korean apocalypse movie drowns genre rules in chilly sci-fi
TL;DR: The Great Flood starts as a familiar Korean disaster film before mutating into an unsettling sci-fi meditation on emotional optimization and algorithmic storytelling. It’s messy, brittle, and occasionally frustrating,…
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…
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…
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…