Raised By Wolves: Season 1 – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Raised By Wolves” starts off with so much promise, by the end of season 1, nearly every bit of its potential is lost.
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Magatsu Wahrheit: Zuerst: Season 1 Episode 1 “The Getaway: Part One” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
Magic, guns, swords, an empire dealing with rebel forces, and two people sucked into the madness on opposing sides, “Magatsu Wahrheit: Zuerst” seems promising.
Charm City Kings (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Charm City Kings,” like so many urban dramas, shows the many rare paths it could take but ends up on the well-trodden road.
Vampires vs. The Bronx (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Vampires vs. The Bronx” lovingly expands the horror genre, with its charming cast but misses key opportunities to leave a mark.
Jiang Ziya (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Like “Ne Zha,” “Jiang Ziya” feels like an epic that can appeal to children but doesn’t lose the adults watching in the process.
Cut Throat City (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Cut Throat City” has noted performances from T.I. and Terrance Howard but, as for the rest of the movie…
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Secret Society of Second-Born Royals” won’t ease your MCU fix, but it’s good enough on its own to want to see more.
Enola Holmes (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
When it comes to “Enola Holmes,” it never escapes its association with Sherlock Holmes, and thus struggles with establishing itself beyond Sherlock’s shadow.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The Babysitter: Killer Queen may not have the same pizazz when it comes to kill scenes, but the inclusion of Jenna Ortega does take things up a notch.
#Alive – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
#Alive, with its small speaking cast, but high stakes, makes for an awesome, albeit simple, zombie movie.
Raised by Wolves: Season 1 Episode 1 “Raised by Wolves” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
If the first episode is anything to go by, Raised by Wolves will be what makes HBO Max ascend from being yet another streaming service.
Freaks – You’re One of Us (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Freaks – You’re One of Us lays the groundwork for a potential superhero franchise, just on a smaller scale than what we often see.
Lucifer: Season 5 (First Half) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The first half of Lucifer’s 5th season reminds you how procedural storylines impede greater development of characters, no matter what the show.
The Umbrella Academy: Season 2 – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of “The Umbrella Academy” still has a villain problem, but with heading to the 60s comes a new timeline to save and blessed characters.
Lovecraft Country: Season 1 Episode 1 “Sundown” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
Unless you’ve grown tired of this new sub-genre of Black horror, mainly focused on the psychological effects of racism, you’ll find Lovecraft Country to be a wild ride.
Spree – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
You’ll either weirdly find Spree funny, disgusting, or something which might make you paranoid about ever using a ridesharing app ever again.
Die Hart: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Die Hart” feels strange to watch in short clips, and with having to wait so long to see the end, it loses its luster quicker than if you got to watch all at once.
Project Power (2020)- Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Netflix has released a new action movie, with people who can become superheroes! But, is it all big-budget visual effects or something more?
The Tax Collector (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While “The Tax Collector” may give you your fix if you’re looking for a violent movie, it doesn’t have much else to offer.
Die Hart: Season 1 Episode 1 to 3 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
The introduction of “Die Hart” pushes you to understand why comedians try and need to diversify before they are no longer in on the joke.
