NeXt: Season 1 Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
With a basic foundation rooted in rogue AI and familiarity, while “neXt” doesn’t make a splashy introduction, it shows potential.
Crime
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.
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…
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 Paramedic (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
The Paramedic is a stern reminder of why closure isn’t needed, no matter what your ex says. Take what you can, and DON’T LOOK BACK!
The Chi: Season 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As The Chi continues to prune and grow, you can see it is fearless as it pursues avoiding routine and stagnancy.
DTF (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
I want you to imagine a documentary in which the subject goes out of their way to go against everything agreed upon and is hellbent on chaos. That’s DTF.
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.
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.
We Hunt Together: Season 1 Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
“We Hunt Together,” seems like your usual, these two are criminals, these two are cops, let’s see how long it’ll take for the bad guys to get caught.
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.
The Hater – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
In this over two hour epic, you watch a young man play the long game in ways that will stun you and leave you thinking, “It can’t end like this?”
Hightown: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While “Hightown” struggles to find its groove at first, after discarding a few storylines and characters, it picks up the pace and becomes a reason to subscribe to Starz.
Fatal Affair (2020) – Review/ Summary (Spoilers)
“Fatal Affair” is tame, predictable, and lacks any sort of chemistry between its lead actress and her co-stars.
I May Destroy You: Season 1 – Review/ Summary (Spoilers)
“I May Destroy You” presents far more than a narrative about navigating life post being raped. It is a conversation starter with a wide range of topics.
Infamous (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
If a fan of Bella Thorne, you’ll see she is in her element when it comes to playing Arielle in “Infamous.”
Hidden Orchard Mysteries: The Case of the Air B&B Robbery (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While the central relationship between leads is as cute as can be, the adults who they investigate might be a bit much depending on the family watching.
365 Days (365 DNI) (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“365 Days” tries to make Stockholm syndrome sexy and ends up just making a big-budget soft-core porn.
Becky (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Mix “Home Alone” with “Hanna” and a little bit of Hit-Girl from “Kick-Ass,” and you get the sometimes shockingly violent “Becky.”
Inheritance (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Inheritance” may not be a fast-paced thriller, but it will still give you the kind of ending that’ll make your eyes blare and jaw drop.
Body Cam (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
With the spin of grief manifesting itself, “Body Cam” explores police brutality and the conflicting emotions of a Black female officer.
The Lovebirds (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani are well paired in “The Lovebird” as their brands of awkward collide and create a chaotic romance.
Double Cross: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Double Cross,” undoubtedly, is one of the strongest shows released under UMC and will undoubtedly help their network gain traction like never before.
Double Cross: Season 1, Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
“Double Cross” in its premiere episode, thanks to Ashley A. Williams, will have you hooked and wanting more.
Blood & Water: Season 1 Episode 1 “Fiksation” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
“Blood & Water” has potential, due to its kidnapping mystery, but whether it’s potential will be realized is hard to say.
Last Moment of Clarity (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Taking note of its criminal element, it’s ultimately the love we see blossom or renewed, that drives “Last Moment of Clarity.”
All For Nikki (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“All For Nikki,” as it goes from one bad situation to the next, goes on and on until it seemingly runs out of ideas.
Dare Me: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Dare Me,” as it explored the intimate relationships between a small town’s cheerleading squad, provides some of the best teen drama, not (originally) on FreeForm or Netflix.
Scoob! (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
It’s unfortunate “Scoob!” couldn’t be seen in theaters, for it might be one of the first Scooby-Doo movies in a while which deserved a theatrical release.
John Henry (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Between flinch worthy violence, Terry Crews and Ken Foree, alongside a handful of jokes, there is more good to say about “John Henry” than bad.
Hightown: Season 1 Episode 1 “Love You Like A Sister” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
“Hightown” aims to hit all your crime drama needs with drugs, sex, murder, gangs, and a lead seeking a path of redemption.
All Day And A Night (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“All Day And A Night” might become a classic considering how it explores the downfall of a young man who lives up to the legacy his father left behind.
The Stranger: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Like many thrillers/horror shows, if not movies, “The Stranger” is pretty good until it needs to wrap things up.
Dangerous Lies (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Twist, turns, backstabbings, gunshots and more, all allow “Dangerous Lies” to not be the best film out there, but entertaining.
The Plagues of Breslau – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Thanks to savvy lawyers, justice has become ambiguous compared to how it used to be. However, someone decides enough is enough, and some people should die.
Why Don’t You Just Die! – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
For those who like violence, with a touch of comedy, “Why Don’t You Just Die” was made for your viewing pleasure
Selah and The Spades – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Selah and the Spades” begs for a revival as a series as it tries to cram so much into one experience.
She Never Died (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
With more than meets the eye, “She Never Died” moves beyond the violence as it pursues a redemption story.
My Spy (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
While “My Spy” is not as kid-friendly as it appears, it is likely one of the funniest movies, featuring a juvenile, you’ve seen in a while.
Outer Banks: Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
In many ways, “Outer Banks” may feel like it is going by a checklist as it introduces you to its world and characters, but there is hope that may not be the case.
