Be it the criminal underworld, or taking on those who rule over it, the crime tag focuses on crime fighters or those who reign over the underworld. If not stories that heavily feature people breaking the law.
While legal dramas seem to come every season and are rather just the same, because “Reasonable Doubt” isn’t afraid to lean into its lead’s culture – it is strikingly different.
Season 5 of “The Chi” continues to give what is expected, in terms of presenting a complex view of the city, while making improvements to how the girls and women are developed.
While many films romanticize having long-lasting friendships, “The Razing” reminds you of the trouble that comes from people knowing the worst about you.
“Pearl” is an origin story more geared towards being a streaming release than a theatrical one.
While “Margaux” has visual effects not up to the grade you might be used to, the cast and story will keep you around until the end.
“Barbarian” has quality jump scares and freaky moments, but it leaves so many questions.
What may appear to be a story about two working-class sisters trying to give their little sister the life they didn’t have evolves into something more dramatic.
“Who Invited Them” reminds you of the dangers of having a house party where anyone could step into the place you call home.
“Into The Deep” lacks the level of mystery needed to make its small cast flourish.
In “Jane,” we’re reminded of the desperation high school seniors have to get into the right school, get the right job and have the lives they desire.
“Mike” is so good that it is unfortunate that it doesn’t involve or is supported by Mike Tyson.
Season 2 of “P-Valley” does not experience a sophomore slump as it cuts away from its less interesting characters and doubles down on the ones who’d bring you down to the valley.
While over a decade past any fathomable need for it, “Orphan: First Kill” does remind you why the original film was controversial and notable.
“Baby Assassins” has the vibe of a zany anime that got a live-action adaptation and kept the eccentricities of its cast.
While the beginning of “No Way Out” gets you wrapped up in its leads’ love affair, once it transitions from being a romance, it is all downhill – right off a cliff.
“Bodies, Bodies, Bodies” satirical take on Gen Z/late Millennials will leave you giggling and potentially forgiving its ending.
“Bullet Train” reminds you not only of Brad Pitt’s star power but also how action at its best is done in close quarters.
Two couples, separated by 15 years, find themselves at the potential end of their relationship. However, a murder mystery might be able to save one of them.
Two socially awkward people, tasked with figuring the other out, hope the relationship they build is real and they are far more than a mark.
“Summer Time Rendering” presents a movie-level type of story which mixes the supernatural, a murder mystery, and apparently some groundhog day elements.
In this crime drama, an egg and pork chop are cops looking for justice since there is a murderer killing eggs by the dozen.
“The Black Phone” avoids being a generic horror movie by having notable characters and and a story focused on more than jump scares and gore.
“Good Girl Jane” overstays its welcome as it follows the downfall of a girl who falls in love with a dealer after suffering neglect and bullying.
The story of the Sex Pistols begins with a sad, lonely, but charming boy named Steve Jones trying to prove he is more than his molester says he is.
9-1-1 is more of the same, as it delivers daring rescues and a slew of forgettable guest stars. However, more than ever, there is the vibe it wants you to see everyone get their moment in the sun with dedicated episodes.
Ozark’s last season at times feels formulaic, and seemingly recognizing that you can see dramatic decisions were made in an attempt to shake things up.
Once again a toxic and tumultuous romance is mixed in with a weak mob story to deliver what, at best, is like the soft-core porn HBO and Cinemax show late at night.
Relying on star power than substance, Swimming with Sharks is entertaining but won’t be a killer property for Roku.
With a nearly perfect balance of comedy, action, and emotional moments, Spy x Family is more than meets the eye.
Tomodachi Game is likely to be the show you will clamor for the next episode of and wish it was available to be binge-watched.
For nearly two hours, you are left with not only the mystery of who did what, but who will pay for the crime?
Expired will likely be one of the most dreary films you could ever see that didn’t involve watching someone be traumatized.
As it presents a wonderful mob who did it story, The Outfit puts all its weight behind Mark Rylance, who absolutely kills it!
In this mystery, things twist and turn, and as our lead starts to figure things out, you question why is she confronting the person where she can be the next victim?
Once again, Batman has been rebooted but rather than waste time on Bruce’s origin story, it focuses on who you’re really here for – the villains.
Utilizing its small cast, No Exit is an often intense film to watch, which leaves you to wonder who may make it out alive.
UFO is one of the rare TV-MA young adult romances from Netflix that doesn’t seem to rely on lust but rather love to get you to stick around.
While Help does make you raise an eyebrow about what’s going on, I wouldn’t say the ending gives you the payoff you desire.
We get cursing, drug use, teen drama, and violence in what is deservingly called the dark Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot.