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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…
Tracker S3E8 review: Colter Shaw searches for a missing girl and the real story behind it
TL;DR: Colter digs into a cold case that spirals into a heartbreaking family tragedy, delivering one of the show’s most grounded and emotionally resonant episodes. A standout chapter that proves…
Deadwood has respawned on OSN+: the grittiest, greatest HBO drama ever made rides back into town
TL;DR: Deadwood on OSN+ is pure, unfiltered prestige television — a gritty, gorgeous, profanity-laced masterpiece that proves HBO once struck gold so bright it still blinds us today. There are TV…
Seven Stranger Things season 5 theories that are about to blow up Volume 2 and reshape the finale
TL;DR: Stranger Things season 5 is theory heaven. Time portals, psychic crit rolls, Will’s possible corruption, Max’s fate, the return of the Mind Flayer—Volume 2 is shaping up to be…
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 recap: what to know before season 2
TL;DR: Percy Jackson Season 1 lays essential groundwork—from divine parentage and forbidden children to Luke’s betrayal and Kronos’ awakening—that feeds directly into Season 2’s Sea of Monsters storyline. It’s the…
IT: Welcome to Derry episode 7 review: Pennywise awakens in the season’s most devastating hour
TL;DR: Episode 7 of IT: Welcome to Derry is a brutal, beautifully crafted gut punch that combines historical horror with cosmic mythology and character tragedy. The Black Spot sequence is…
The New Yorker at 100 Review: a catnip for media nerds and culture lovers
TL;DR: The New Yorker at 100 is a thoughtful, richly textured Netflix documentary that captures a century of editorial brilliance, historical impact and delightful eccentricity. It honors the magazine’s legacy…
Landman season 2 review: Thornton, Moore, and a storm of oil and power
TL;DR: Landman Season 2 finally feels like it’s drilling in the right direction, thanks to Demi Moore’s powerhouse performance and Andy Garcia’s cold, calculated charm. The show is more gripping,…