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Mayor of Kingstown season 4 finale review: a cold, brutal finale that redefines the series
TL;DR: The Mayor of Kingstown season 4 finale trades shock for precision, delivering a brutally satisfying conclusion that cements this as the series’ strongest season yet. Kyle’s revenge is devastating,…
The 10 best Disney+ shows of 2025, ranked for every geek in you who lives for sci-fi and fantasy
As 2025 draws to a close, Disney+’s original television output tells a story of transition rather than expansion. The platform released fewer series than in earlier years, particularly within Marvel…
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 review: pure final-boss energy, and we’re not ready for what comes next
TL;DR: Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 is an intense, emotionally heavy chapter that trades big resolutions for character payoff and mounting dread. It deepens the mythology, delivers some of…
Percy Jackson season 2 episode 4 review: The Sea of Monsters delivers the show’s most epic chapter yet
TL;DR: Percy Jackson season 2 episode 4 is the series at its absolute best, combining rich character development, emotionally resonant flashbacks, and the most epic action sequence the show has…
Fallout season 2 episode 2 review: power, propaganda, and the birth of a villain
TL;DR: Fallout Season 2 Episode 2 is a character-driven gut punch that transforms Maximus into the ideological heart of the series, delivering one of the show’s most haunting explorations of…
Pluribus finale review: when love becomes assimilation and saving the world means pulling the trigger
TL;DR: The Pluribus Season 1 finale delivers a slow-burning, emotionally brutal conclusion that prioritizes character over spectacle, forcing Carol to choose between compromised love and catastrophic salvation. It’s smart, unsettling…
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants review: a chaotic return to classic cartoon insanity
TL;DR: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is the funniest SpongeBob film since the original, a hyperactive, visually insane descent into slapstick chaos that understands SpongeBob’s soul is made of…
Anaconda review: the snake is big, the jokes are meta, and the bite is surprisingly weak
TL;DR: Anaconda is a self-aware, affectionate satire of Hollywood’s IP addiction that delivers laughs and heart in equal measure, but never digs deep enough to truly sink its fangs in.…
Here are the worst first-year TV shows of 2025, ranked by Metacritic
Television in 2025 once again proved that the barrier to entry remains low, while the ceiling for disappointment somehow keeps getting higher. Based on critic scores compiled by Metacritic, these…
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…