An Almost Christmas Story (2024): Review and Summary
“An Almost Christmas Story” is the perfect way to start the season, especially if you have little ones.
Jack Thorne
His Dark Materials: Season 3/ Episodes 3 and 4 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
All focus is on Lyra as it is questioned how to handle her, in terms of keeping her alive or killing her, as she heads to the land of the dead.
His Dark Materials: Season 3/ Episode 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Asriel begins to give his allies a reason to question his leadership, Marisa tries to negotiate with people for Lyra’s safety.
His Dark Materials: Season 3/ Episode 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the long-awaited return of “His Dark Materials,” Asriel is recruiting for his war as Will looks for his own allies, and Lyra is hunted by the Authority, with only her mother to protect her.
His Dark Materials: Season 2 – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While the men of His Dark Materials are borderline liabilities to the show’s greatness, the women, more than enough, make up for what nearly every male character lacks.
His Dark Materials: Season 2/ Episode 7 “Æsahættr” [Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
From people dying, reunions, the appearance of angels, an almost forgotten face appearing, and learning Lyra’s real name/destiny, Æsahættr gives you all you’d want and more.
His Dark Materials: Season 2/ Episode 6 “Malice” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Mary, Mrs. Coulter, John, Lee, and Carlo enter Cittagazze, Will and Lyra find themselves seeking protection from Angelica and Paola.
His Dark Materials: Season 2/ Episode 4 “Tower of the Angels” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
A familiar face appears under a new name, Mary speaks to angels, and Will reaches the first milestone of his destiny. Oh, and the witches go to war.
His Dark Materials: Season 2/ Episode 3 “Theft” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Boreal makes moves that lead to him getting closer to what he wants as Lee stumbles in his efforts to find Stannilus Grumman.
His Dark Materials: Season 2/ Episode 2 “The Cave” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Lyra explores William’s Oxford, Mrs. Coulter reminds Father MacPhail that their alliance will always be in her favor.
His Dark Materials: Season 2/ Episode 1 “The City of Magpies” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In “His Dark Material’s” return, Will and Lyra meet up in an unfamiliar world as Mrs. Coulter, as always, shows herself as both ruthless and politically savvy.
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 Secret Garden (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Yet another adaptation of “The Secret Garden” has arrived! But, is this one worth watching?
His Dark Materials (Season 1) | Review
His Dark Materials, while wonderfully led by Dafne Keen, of Logan fame, struggles with weak reveals and lack of urgency.
His Dark Materials (Season 1) Episode 8: Betrayal | Season Finale
The end of season 1 is but a bridge to season 2, and thus season 1 feels almost incomplete in execution.
His Dark Materials: Season 1, Episode 7 “The Fight to the Death” – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
As Lyra continues the path required to reunite with her father, which includes starting a battle between Iorek and Iofur, Ms. Coulter deals with the aftermath of her project failing.
His Dark Materials: Season 1, Episode 6 “The Daemon Cages” – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
His Dark Materials finally shows signs it may pick up, and it is all thanks to possibly closing a chapter on the Gyptian saga.
His Dark Materials: Season 1, Episode 5 “The Lost Boy” – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
On top of Lyra discovering a ghost, she comes to learn what experiments are being done on children at The Station.
His Dark Materials: Season 1, Episode 4 “Armour” – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Lin-Manuel Miranda arrives, as does an armored bear and word of what Lord Asriel has been up to.
His Dark Materials: Season 1, Episode 3 “The Spies” – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
As Lyra begins to understand how the alethiometer works, it reveals a truth that no one wants to hear.
His Dark Materials: Season 1, Episode 2 “The Idea Of The North” – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Mrs. Coulter reveals her true self, and another what she is up to, leaving the vulnerable Lyra forced to make a move.
His Dark Materials: Season 1, Episode 1 “Lyra’s Jordan” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
His Dark Materials gets another chance in visual popular media, and it seems in series format, it’ll get its just due.
Kiri: Season 1/ Episode 4 [Series Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
And so the killer is revealed and you likely suspected them. It is just, they weren’t really focused on much.
Kiri: Season 1/ Episode 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As evidence, if not lack thereof, points us towards one person, so comes the question if the finale may present a major twist?
Kiri: Season 1/ Episode 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As alibis are given and trust is asked of us, so narrows down who likely killed Kiri.
Kiri: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
When a 9-year-old child ends up dead, so begins the blame game which spreads all around.
