WHAT TO WATCH
Pluribus episode 3 review: a dark, tense test of free will and control
TL;DR: Pluribus Episode 3 is a tense, character-driven hour that uses humor, flashbacks, and an actual hand grenade to explore the limits of a benevolent hive mind. Carol’s emotional unraveling…
Last Samurai Standing review: Netflix’s brutal new Samurai series is a certified action masterpiece
TL;DR: Last Samurai Standing takes a seemingly gimmicky “samurai death game” premise and elevates it into a gorgeously shot, thematically rich, action-drenched historical saga. Junichi Okada delivers career-best choreography, the ensemble…
Malice review: a stylish, twisty thriller you’ll binge in one night
TL;DR: Malice is a glossy, addictive psychological thriller that blends the wicked humor of The White Lotus with the stylish sociopathy of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Jack Whitehall surprises in his first major dramatic…
9-1-1 S9E6 review: when a mid-season finale forgets it’s a finale
TL;DR: 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 6 tries to juggle four major storylines and drops two of them. Chimney finally becomes Captain — but in an off-screen whiplash moment. Harry’s firefighter journey…
A Merry Little Ex-Mas review: a warm, funny, nostalgic holiday rom-com worth streaming
TL;DR: A Merry Little Ex-Mas is a cozy, charming Netflix Christmas comedy carried by strong performances from Alicia Silverstone, Melissa Joan Hart, and Jameela Jamil. It’s heartfelt, easy to watch,…
In Your Dreams review: Netflix’s new animated masterpiece out-Pixars Pixar
TL;DR: In Your Dreams is a gorgeously animated, emotionally grounded fantasy about siblings navigating the chaos of growing up and family drifting apart. With humor, heart, and a giraffe named Baloney Tony,…
The Beast in Me review: Claire Danes delivers Netflix’s best thriller of 2025
TL;DR: The Beast in Me is a gripping, beautifully acted psychological thriller powered by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys at the top of their game. With tight writing, layered characters,…
Being Eddie review: Netflix’s glossy Eddie Murphy doc forgets to get real
TL;DR: Being Eddie is a glossy, respectful, and often entertaining documentary that celebrates Eddie Murphy’s legacy without ever digging beneath it. With jaw-dropping access but frustratingly little insight, it’s the cinematic equivalent…
The Running Man (2025) review: a thrilling, sprint through fame, fear, and futurism
TL;DR: Edgar Wright’s The Running Man (2025) reimagines Stephen King’s dystopian classic as a neon-soaked, high-octane satire starring a ferocious Glen Powell. Equal parts Baby Driver, Black Mirror, and The Hunger Games, it’s a thrilling,…
Palm Royale season 2 review: Kristen Wiig leads Apple TV’s most chaotic glow-up yet
TL;DR: Palm Royale Season 2 ditches the pretense, doubles down on chaos, and delivers Apple TV’s most deliciously camp comeback. Kristen Wiig is spectacular, the writing finally clicks, and the entire…
Tulsa King season 3 episode 7 review: an explosive twist that changes everything
TL;DR: Tulsa King Season 3, Episode 8 detonates both a hotel and the show’s status quo. It’s explosive (literally), unpredictable, and showcases Stallone at his most gravelly and human. The General’s world…
IT: Welcome to Derry episode 3 review: the clown arrives, fear hits different
TL;DR: IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 finally gives us what we’ve been waiting for — Pennywise’s return — and it’s as eerie, emotional, and expertly constructed as any scene in Muschietti’s…
Frankenstein review: a gothic masterpiece redefines horror for a new generation
TL;DR: Frankenstein (2025) is del Toro at his most poetic and personal — a breathtakingly crafted, emotionally resonant masterpiece that transforms a two-century-old tale into a story about love, loss, and the…
Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy review: cozy cabin chemistry that never quite heats up
TL;DR: Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy is a snowbound romance that looks warm and inviting but melts the moment you touch it. Despite charming leads and a few cute moments, it’s a formulaic…
9-1-1 S9E5 review: when the twist isn’t shocking, just pointless
TL;DR: 9-1-1 Season 9, Episode 5 is a frustrating, repetitive misfire that trades emotional nuance for cheap heartbreak. Eddie deserved better than another round of grief therapy disguised as character growth, and…
All Her Fault review: a twisty, heart-pounding kidnapping drama
TL;DR: All Her Fault is a high-octane, gut-wrenching psychological thriller anchored by Sarah Snook’s powerhouse performance. Equal parts mystery, motherhood horror, and social commentary, it’s the kind of binge that’ll have you…
Pluribus review: the smartest, strangest, and most emotional series on TV right now
TL;DR: Pluribus is Vince Gilligan’s sci-fi redemption arc — a cerebral, funny, and haunting masterpiece that gives Rhea Seehorn the spotlight she’s long deserved. Equal parts Severance, The X-Files, and Better Call Saul, it’s Apple…
Netflix’s Death by Lightning review: history, politics, and chaos collide
TL;DR: Netflix’s Death by Lightning turns a forgotten presidential assassination into a tragicomic masterclass in delusion, with Matthew Macfadyen giving the performance of his career as history’s most pathetic egomaniac. It’s sharp,…