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The Walking Dead: Dead City, S2E5: death, deception, and power plays
A Dance of Deception and Power In "The Bird Always Knows," the fifth episode of Season 2, "The Walking Dead: Dead City" intensifies its exploration of power dynamics and personal…
MobLand finale review: a brutal, brilliant end to a dysfunctional dynasty
TL;DR: MobLand wraps its first season with a vengeance-fueled, emotionally raw finale that proves this show was never really about the guns or the gangsters—it was about the generations of rot that…
Squid Game season 3 trailer drops, hints at grim final chapter
Netflix has released the first full trailer for Squid Game Season 3, marking the beginning of the end for one of the platform’s most-watched series. Set to premiere on June 27, the…
Superman’s 2025 Funko Pop lineup may have quietly confirmed a major plot twist
With the release of the Superman movie just weeks away, a new round of merchandising may have inadvertently revealed more than intended. A listing for James Gunn’s Superman Funko Pop figures appears to confirm…
And Just Like That season 3 review: a stylish return to sex and the City form
TL;DR: And Just Like That Season 3 is the closest the series has come to recapturing the alchemy of Sex and the City. While it’s still not as funny or daring as…
Apple TV+ sets fall return for ‘The Morning Show’ as season 4 tackles misinformation
Apple TV+ has set a September 17 premiere date for the fourth season of The Morning Show, the network’s flagship newsroom drama that originally debuted with the launch of the streaming…
Netflix’s Dept. Q review: crime, catharsis, and the world’s worst office
TL;DR: Netflix's Dept. Q is a masterfully brooding crime drama that trades in Nordic noir for Scotland’s damp, gothic soul. Matthew Goode delivers a career-defining performance as Carl Morck, a self-loathing detective…
Karate Kid: Legends review: now with 20% more nostalgia and 100% more sad pizza guys
TL;DR: "Karate Kid: Legends" is a heartfelt, high-energy revival that doesn’t just ride the coattails of nostalgia — it earns its place in the franchise with charm, emotional depth, and…
The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 finale: a prayer, a whisper, a fade to black
TL;DR: The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 finale feels less like a revolutionary goodbye and more like an emotionally indulgent scrapbook. What should have ended with a roar of defiance closes with a…
And Just Like That… returns with season 3 on OSN+
And Just Like That…, the follow-up to Sex and the City, returns for its third season on May 30, streaming exclusively on OSN+ in the Middle East. With new episodes dropping…
Doctor Who season 15 episode 7 review: a nightmare in daylight
TL;DR: "Wish World" is a delirious, densely packed alt-reality romp that wants to say something sharp and resonant about fascism, imagination, and the ghosts of Gallifrey. But under Russell T…
The Last of Us season 2 finale review: love in the time of apocalypse
TL;DR: The Last of Us Season 2 wraps with a bang, a scream, and a pile of emotional wreckage. While performances shine and the story moves key pieces into place,…
Netflix sets course for new Dan Brown series with The Secret of Secrets
Netflix is moving forward with a new installment in the Robert Langdon saga, signaling the return of one of modern fiction’s most recognizable literary figures. The streaming platform has secured…
Fountain of Youth review: Indiana Jones with Wi-Fi and trust issues
There are films that thrill you with novelty, others that charm you with nostalgia. Fountain of Youth, Guy Ritchie's new adventure flick starring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman, tries very hard…
Jason Momoa returns to Apple TV+ in historical series set in 18th century Hawai’i
Apple TV+ has released a first look at Chief of War, a historical drama centered on an Indigenous Hawaiian warrior’s resistance to European colonization. The nine-episode series, co-created by Jason Momoa…
Lilo & Stitch (2025) review: a touching tale of loss, love, and alien chaos
TL;DR: Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch (2025) surpasses expectations by preserving the emotional core of the beloved original. With heartfelt performances, authentic cultural representation, and a faithful yet refreshed narrative, it stands…
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning review: Ethan Hunt’s last, greatest stand
TL;DR: Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is an over-the-top, emotionally bloated, occasionally brilliant action opera that gives Tom Cruise the fireworks farewell he deserves. It may not be the…
The Handmaid’s Tale season 6, episode 9: love, loss, and revolution
TL;DR: After years of heartbreak, hypocrisy, and more than a few pacing sins, The Handmaid's Tale finally pulls off something close to emotional catharsis in its penultimate hour. "Execution" might…