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Doctor Who season 15 episode 4 review: pod people and paranoia in a post-truth pub
TL;DR: Millie Gibson crushes it in a Doctor-lite remix of “Love & Monsters” meets “73 Yards”, while Doctor Who goes full throttle on fake news, hoax culture, and the weaponized vibes…
The Last of Us season 2 episode 4 review: a guitar, a girl, and a ghost
In The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 4, a quiet strum of an old guitar hits harder than any clicker ambush. What might seem like a nostalgic wink to longtime fans—a…
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 review: a rotten apple still has some bite
TL;DR: The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 trudges forward like a half-rotted walker: occasionally gripping, full of haunted potential, but mostly stumbling over its own logic. By splitting up…
Apple TV+ in May: from Murderbot to Bono, here’s everything new
Apple TV+ continues its steady approach to original content this May, adding just six new titles to its lineup over the course of the month. The platform’s strategy—favoring curated releases…
May the Stream Be With You: your Disney+ picks for this month
Get ready to dive into a month of magic, laughter and edge-of-your-seat drama—because May on Disney+ has something for everyone. From heartwarming family favorites and must-watch finales to brand-new originals…
The Four Seasons review: it’s like The White Lotus with less death and more divorce
TL;DR: "The Four Seasons" on Netflix, co-created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, reimagines the 1981 Alan Alda film as a contemplative and whip-smart dramedy about the intricate…
New on Netflix this May: the biggest releases and hidden gems
Netflix’s May 2025 lineup leans into variety, offering a steady mix of original series, returning seasons, documentaries, and familiar films worth a second look. Whether you’re drawn to character-driven stories,…
Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight review: turns out punching Romans is still peak entertainment
TL;DR: Netflix's "Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight" is a breezy, heartfelt love letter to the iconic French comics, reimagined with vibrant animation, zany humor, and a surprisingly sharp script.…
The Eternaut review: Netflix’s frozen dystopia brings new meaning to the end of the world
TL;DR: The Eternaut on Netflix is a quietly devastating, slow-burn sci-fi parable wrapped in apocalyptic dread. It may test your patience, but it earns your loyalty with soul, atmosphere, and unnerving…
If you loved Slow Horses, Netflix’s Dept. Q might just be your next obsession
Netflix is leaning into the rising appetite for brooding detective dramas with Dept. Q, a new series premiering May 29. Directed and co-written by Scott Frank—known for The Queen’s Gambit—the show explores…
Carême review: a lavish French drama where pastry is a weapon and espionage is always on the menu
TL;DR: Carême is a luscious, over-the-top confection of sex, sugar, and sabotage, where French pastry meets political intrigue. It’s ridiculous, irresistible, and best consumed slowly—like an opium-laced croquembouche. There are TV…
Thunderbolts* review: Marvel’s most electrifying and emotional film in years
TL;DR: Marvel's Thunderbolts* is the therapy session the MCU didn’t know it needed. With a killer cast, stylish direction, and a refreshingly human core, it punches its way past franchise fatigue. It’s…
The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 episode 6 review: betrayal in the dark
TL;DR: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 6, "Surprise," is a gut-punch exploration of betrayal, loyalty, and disillusionment. June faces her harshest realities yet as friends become foes, and hope flickers dangerously…
Netflix sets May date for Tudum 2025 featuring Stranger Things and Squid Game updates
Netflix has confirmed the air date for Tudum 2025, its global fan event focused on upcoming original films and series. The livestream will take place on Saturday, May 31. The…
Suits LA episode 10 review: how to lose your soul (and maybe find your best friend)
TL;DR: Stuart's obsession with winning drags him into the orbit of a killer, but in the end, it's friendship (and a slightly ridiculous wig) that saves him. Suits LA finally…
The Last of Us season 2 episode 3 review: a journey lit by rage and coffee beans
TL;DR: Ellie leaves Jackson, Dina by her side, vengeance burning like a second heartbeat. Joel’s death is the wound that won't close, and in this brutal, deliberate episode, "The Last…
Doctor Who season 15, episode 3: The Well had me terrified, heartbroken, and completely hooked
TL;DR: "The Well" taps into deep, unsettling horror while offering a glimmer of human resilience. Stunning performances, sharp writing, and a chilling atmosphere make it a worthy successor to "Midnight." Dredging…
The Accountant 2 Review: Ben Affleck’s autistic assassin returns for a wild, weirdly endearing ride
TL;DR: The Accountant 2 is a goofy, turbo-charged, sometimes baffling action sequel that somehow makes Ben Affleck’s stone-faced autistic assassin even more endearing. It's overstuffed, ridiculous, and surprisingly heartfelt in its…