WHAT TO WATCH
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…
Tracker season 3 episode 9 review: good trouble delivers a brutal cliffhanger
TL;DR: Tracker Season 3 Episode 9 delivers a tightly wound, emotionally brutal midseason finale that deepens the show’s conspiracy arc and ends on a gut-punch cliffhanger. With standout performances, smart…
Landman Season 2 episode 5 review: the calm before the cartel storm
TL;DR: Landman Season 2, Episode 5 is a masterclass in slow-burn tension, deepening character arcs, and corporate dread. Sam Elliott’s T.L. adds emotional weight, Billy Bob Thornton delivers one of…
Mayor of Kingstown season 4, episode 8 review: this is what peak crime TV looks like
TL;DR: Mayor of Kingstown Season 4, Episode 8 is a masterclass in tension, restraint, and emotional devastation. With one ruthless, perfectly executed twist, the series reaches its creative peak, redefining…
IT: Welcome to Derry finale review: a brutal, brilliant twist that was hiding in plain sight
TL;DR: The finale of IT: Welcome to Derry confirms that Marge is Richie Tozier’s mother, turning a fan theory into a devastating, franchise-defining reveal. By tying Rich’s sacrifice directly to…
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery review: the case that remembers what murder mysteries are for
TL;DR: A darker, more traditional Knives Out sequel that dials back the gimmicks, delivers a solid mystery, and reminds us why Benoit Blanc works—just don’t expect every supporting character to…
The End of an Era review: Taylor Swift faces fear, fame, and the cost of global stardom
TL;DR: Taylor Swift: The End of an Era is a quietly devastating behind-the-scenes docuseries that captures the human cost of running the biggest tour on Earth in an increasingly unsafe…
Pluribus episode 7 review: Carol breaks, Manousos bleeds, and the hive moves in
TL;DR: Pluribus Episode 7 is a beautifully cruel road trip episode that pits Carol’s emotional collapse against Manousos’ unwavering defiance, proving that solitude is as dangerous as assimilation and that…
Man vs Baby review: Rowan Atkinson’s most forgettable Christmas comedy
TL;DR: Rowan Atkinson returns with a Christmas special so syrupy and low-stakes it forgets to be funny, leaving Man vs Baby as a hollow, over-sweet holiday trifle with none of…
Ella McCay movie review: James L. Brooks misses the spark of his classics
TL;DR: The hardest part of watching Ella McCay is realizing that Brooks hasn’t lost his curiosity—just his precision. His characters still talk like they’re halfway through a life-changing epiphany. His…
What to watch in December on OSN+: blockbusters, big series & festive magic
December on OSN+ isn’t just a watchlist — it’s a full-blown cinematic buffet. We’re talking mega blockbusters, prestige dramas, true crime deep dives, Turkish heartbreak, Arabic thrillers, and enough Christmas…
Dust Bunny review: a genre-blending creature tale that never fully comes together
TL;DR: Dust Bunny is a visually uneven, narratively scattered dark fantasy that squanders its killer premise but survives on charm, cast chemistry, and fleeting sparks of Bryan Fuller magic. Great…
Wildcat Review: Kate Beckinsale’s crime caper mostly delivers, even when the budget clearly doesn’t
TL;DR: Wildcat is a scruffy, low-budget but surprisingly fun crime thriller led by a committed Kate Beckinsale performance and supported by a lively ensemble. The CGI is cheap, the world…
Who Hired the Hitman? review: a smarter, funnier, more watchable true-crime experience than the title suggests
TL;DR: Who Hired the Hitman? is a witty, self-aware true-crime docuseries that embraces both the gravity and absurdity of real-world murder cases. It isn’t prestige television, but it delivers snappy…
Merv review: a depressed dog, a broken couple, and a script that doesn’t trust you
TL;DR: Merv has a sweet premise, an adorable dog, and two leads capable of anchoring a truly memorable holiday rom-com — but the film holds their potential hostage beneath blunt…
Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2 review: stormy, monster-sized upgrade worthy of Poseidon’s favorite kid
TL;DR: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 finally grows into the show fans always believed it could be. The exposition-heavy dialogue still weighs it down at times, but the…
Interview with the Vampire pivots to a rock-driven retelling in its new season
AMC’s Interview with the Vampire is shifting gears for season three, and the change is substantial enough that the series is being rebranded as The Vampire Lestat. After two seasons…