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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…
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…