WHAT TO WATCH
Alien: Earth episode 5 review: the Maginot’s crew and the weight of inevitability
TL;DR: Episode 5 of Alien: Earth revisits the doomed Maginot, delivering one of the franchise’s most tragic stories. Equal parts xenomorph chaos and human betrayal, it sets the stage for Morrow’s revenge…
Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club review: cosy crime meets all-star cast
TL;DR: A charming, starry adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestseller that plays it safe but delivers cosy crime comfort. I’ll be honest: I wasn’t sure I wanted a film version of The…
The Assassin review: stylish chaos, dark comedy, and midlife mayhem, now streaming on STARZPLAY
TL;DR: Keeley Hawes is magnificent in The Assassin, a smart, stylish, and hilariously absurd menopausal hitwoman drama on Prime Video. Come for the gunfights, stay for the mother-son banter. There are…
Foundation season 3, episode 8 review: skin in the game, the calm before the storm
TL;DR: Gaal prepares for sacrifice, Demerzel breaks, Brother Day falls, and the Mule tightens his grip. The calm before the storm has never felt so fatal. If there’s one thing Foundation excels at,…
Dexter: Resurrection episode 9 review: a tragedy that finally breaks the butcher
TL;DR: Angel Batista dies, Dexter breaks, and Leon Prater’s carnival of death is about to begin. This episode is a masterclass in inevitability, setting up a finale that promises nothing short…
Caught Stealing review: A grimy New York spiral with a cat at the center
TL;DR: Aronofsky made a Scorsese-style crime thriller about Austin Butler losing a kidney, dodging gangsters, and caring for a cat. It’s grim, funny, and deeply messy — but a ride…
Alien: Earth, episode 4 review: Wendy the Xenomorph whisperer changes everything
TL;DR: Wendy becomes the xenomorph whisperer, Boy Kavalier proves he’s the worst, Nibs has a heartbreaking breakdown, and the show takes the franchise into terrifying new territory. A slow-burn, cerebral…
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf review: brutal action, shadow ops, and spy-thriller chaos
TL;DR: Dark Wolf puts Taylor Kitsch where he belongs—front and center in an action show that’s smarter, sharper, and more compulsively watchable than you’d expect. Not flawless, but easily one…
The Roses review: hilarious, clever, and nowhere near dark enough
TL;DR: Two incredible performances keep The Roses from wilting, but the film plays it too polite. Watch it for Colman and Cumberbatch’s duel, not for the bite that the story promises but never…
Upload season 4 review: saying goodbye to TV’s smartest sci-fi comedy that forgot how to end
TL;DR: Upload Season 4 closes out Prime Video’s sharp sci-fi comedy with a whimper instead of a bang. Great cast, weak writing, and a finale that undoes too much. Funny in…
Invasion season 3, episode 1 review: a reset that finally gives the show teeth
TL;DR: After two seasons of squandered potential, Invasion finally delivers a premiere that feels confident, character-focused, and worth watching. It’s not perfect, but it’s a much-needed reset that makes me cautiously optimistic…
Foundation season 3, episode 7 review: trauma, tyranny, and the Mule’s terrifying love story
TL;DR: The Mule’s backstory is revealed, and it’s every bit as heartbreaking and horrifying as fans hoped. Episode 7 blends trauma, tyranny, and terrifying intimacy into one of the show’s…
Dexter: Resurrection episode 8 review: the shocking showdown that changes everything
TL;DR: Dexter: Resurrection Episode 8 delivers a tense showdown, a heartbreaking near-miss for Batista, and the season’s first truly shocking confrontation between Dexter and Prater. Flawed but gripping. There are certain…
Peacemaker season 2, episode 1 review: when daddy issues Go multiversal
TL;DR: Peacemaker Season 2 kicks off with multiverse mayhem, broken friendships, and a Chris-vs-Chris showdown that feels more like therapy than spectacle. It’s a slower start, but the emotional stakes are sky-high.…
Netflix’s Hostage review: the political thriller that puts family before country, and tears you apart for it
TL;DR: Hostage is tense, emotional, and razor-sharp — a must-watch for fans of The Diplomat and anyone who loves political thrillers that put the human cost front and center. I’ve always thought that political…
Countdown episode 11 review: love, betrayal, and the shadow of a sniper
TL;DR: Countdown Episode 11 introduces a terrifying new villain in Todd, reunites Meachum and Oliveras under strained circumstances, and sets the stage for a tense final arc. It’s creepy, fast-paced, and a…
Smoke episode 8 review: the shocking twist that burns everything down
TL;DR: In the Smoke Season 1 finale, Taron Egerton’s Dave is revealed not just as the arsonist—but as a man who’s been hallucinating his entire identity. A jaw-dropping twist shatters the illusion…
Alien: Earth episode 3 review: when the alien wails, the human breaks
TL;DR: In Alien: Earth Episode 3, Wendy isn’t psychically linked to the Xenomorphs—she’s just the only one who can hearthem. Thanks to her synthetic body’s ultra-sensitive hearing, the alien surgery triggers unbearable sonic…