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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…
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…
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…
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…