Wyrm (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While you can tell there should be a deeper story at play, “Wyrm” feels like it is missing the scenes/ details meant to bring you to tears.
Drama
The human experience, sometimes at its most raw, is what you’ll find in the drama tag.
Crimes of the Future (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Cronenberg’s latest is a body horror that seeks not to thrill but question the future state of humanity.
Hustle (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
With “Hustle,” Netflix has seemingly made a commitment not only to Adam Sandler’s career as a comedian but also as a notable dramatic actor.
Stargirl 2: Hollywood Stargirl (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Better than the first, Grace VanderWaal returns as Stargirl, but now in Los Angeles, and as she crafts a new community, she hopes her mom’s instability doesn’t ruin her new home.
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
This coming-of-age story subverts what you may think it is about, based on the “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” trailer, and leaves you a tear-stained mess by the time it’s over.
Pistol: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Track 1: The Cloak of Invisibility” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
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.
Love Death + Robots: Volume III – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Love Death + Robots” Volume III may not have the same story diversity as past volumes, but it is still a fun time for those who love animation.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Part 1” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Obi-Wan Kenobi seems to desire to fill in the gaps the movies don’t cover and give you an idea of Leia’s childhood since Luke’s is already well known.
9-1-1: Season 5 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
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.
Atlanta: Season 3 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Season 3 of Atlanta is about growth from the main cast and Glover flexing on the strength of Atlanta nearly every other episode.
Love, Death + Robots: The Very Pulse of the Machine (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Thanks to bad timing, two astronauts get stuck on one of Jupiter’s moons.
Men (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Unnerving and graphic, but with an ending that lacks a punch, Men leans more towards art house than being a commercial horror.
Vampire In The Garden: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review
Humans (The Warms) battle for survival against a vampire invasion that has pushed their people to the brink of extinction.
The Time Traveler’s Wife: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Could you have loved someone your entire life, based on who they become once they are 36?
Sneakerella (2022) – Review/ Summary
In the musical Sneakerella, you get an almost DCOM vibe from the latest Disney+ release.
Firestarter (2022) – Review/ Summary
In this remake of Firestarter, you get what purely feels like an origin story left on a frustrating ellipsis to set up a sequel.
Along For The Ride (2022) – Review/ Summary
Along For The Ride takes you on an emotional journey as you watch people heal, grow, experience many first-time moments, and get the strength to start a new chapter in their lives.
Ozark: Season 4 – Summary/ Review
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.
The Sound of Magic: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Do You… Believe In Magic?” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review
Mixing a lead with an unfortunate personal life, musical numbers, and this borderline jubilant magician makes for a sometimes strange experience in The Sound of Magic.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) – Review/ Summary
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness works as not only a sequel to Dr. Strange’s first movie but also a sequel to Wandavision.
Hatching (2022) – Review/ Summary
Best described as coming-of-age body horror, Hatching is just as much about the monster as an independent thing as its connection to the lead.
Pompo: The Cinephile – Review/ Summary
Pompo The Cinephile is an ode to anyone who has a dream who sacrificed for it, and were ready to settle when they thought their dream was soon to die.
365 Days: This Day (365 DNI: Ten Dzien) – Review/ Summary
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.
Better Things: Season 5 – Summary/ Review
In almost the best way possible, the final season of Better Things is more of the same.
Heartstopper: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Heartstopper is a dream come true for anyone tired of watching queer teens go through utter hell, and all they get is tougher skin in the end.
The Man Who Fell To Earth: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Hallo Spaceboy” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While it doesn’t start off great, as it ventures into the bizarre, The Man Who Fell To Earth will capture your attention.
The Northman (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Blood, honor, love, and betrayal keep you engaged for over 2 hours in this epic revenge tale.
Swimming With Sharks: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Relying on star power than substance, Swimming with Sharks is entertaining but won’t be a killer property for Roku.
My Brilliant Friend: Season 3 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
From raising children, creating new families, and rediscovering themselves, Elena and Lila may struggle in their friendship but find ways to flourish in their individual lives.
The First Lady: Season 1/ Episode 1 “That White House” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In The First Lady, we are shown the ever-evolving role of being the first lady, especially in a country where the role was never meant to be an equal but rather one of many supporters.
Swimming With Sharks: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Chapter One” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While there is a certain level of intrigue here, you’ll see some plot elements that will make you roll your eyes and hope Swimming With Sharks does things different.
Choose or Die (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Choose or Die is the kind of pseudo-horror that has a better story buried beneath what it gives you.
Dual (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Dual is a bizarre dark comedy with the kind of dry humor that will either make you laugh or go “What the f***?” if not both!
As They Made Us (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
As They Made Us is an ode to children with complicated relationships with their parents, who stuck by them even when they knew, and were told they shouldn’t.
Spy X Family: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Mission 1: Operation Strix” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With a nearly perfect balance of comedy, action, and emotional moments, Spy x Family is more than meets the eye.
Tomodachi Game: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Huh? Yuichi-kun Suspects His Friends?” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
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.
Julia: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Omelette” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In Julia, we’re shown why the name Julia Child lives on through every means creatives can find, with this time being a scripted television show.
Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Executioner” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road focuses not on the special individual from our world but the person who is tasked with killing them.
The Devil You Know (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
For nearly two hours, you are left with not only the mystery of who did what, but who will pay for the crime?
