The Curse (2024) – Season Review and Summary
Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s “The Curse” has carved its own path of social discomfort and magical realism unlike anything on television before.
Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s “The Curse” has carved its own path of social discomfort and magical realism unlike anything on television before.
Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s “The Curse” holds up a mirror to our fascination with reality TV and fabricated feel-good moments.
In its mid-season finale, Kevin says his final goodbye, as do a few others, as Alicia and other new characters push the idea they soon will take up the screen time of those dearly departed.
The aftermath of the events of the last episode unfurls as Kiesha and Nina share a therapy session together that opens up old wounds.
This episode is a major turning point as a new character is introduced, we say goodbye to another, and with the kids graduating high school, the question of what’s next for them.
As prom comes around, it means some of the teens getting a break from the drama, but some really just can’t escape it. Meanwhile, the adults who have connections with Douda continue to question how much of an asset he can be.
“ReUp” delivers a strong sense of community as people lean on each other to celebrate the good times and have some minor drama.
Emmett and Kiesha host a housewarming which brings many characters, including Douda, under the same roof – with some contentious results. Also, Papa does something which makes Kenya see him in a new light.
Lynn Whitfield makes her debut on “The Chi” and with her influence, we may lose one of the tenured characters on the show.
“The Chi” returns, jumping ahead to the winter, and despite not much time passing, it seems so much has happened that will give us a show that may not find itself slowly down despite the rare opportunity to have a sixth season.
Season 2 of the five-season planned “Yellowjackets” drags early on and seems imbalanced between the past and present, but does end on a high note.
Two mercy killings happen in this episode to allow future “Yellowjackets” seasons to move on from the weak storylines and characters it had.
Alongside learning what the Queen of Hearts card means, we discover why another person didn’t make it home from the wilderness.
Both in the past and present, the Yellowjackets are pushed to address their trauma and find a way to heal – even if it isn’t the healthiest of ways.
The fate of Shauna’s first child is revealed as Misty triggers a Yellowjackets reunion in modern times.
Natalie thinks she may have a smoking gun against Lottie as the investigation into Adam’s murder takes a turn, and Walter triggers one of Misty’s memories.
While no one wants to talk about Jackie, things are revealed regarding Taissa’s alter-ego, Shauna reminds Jeff how she survived in the wilderness, and Lottie shows she could be the real deal.
The show about cannibals finally has everyone be a cannibal, as Misty meetings her match in modern times, thanks to Elijah Wood’s Walter.
Between movies and shorts, Wherever I Look covered over 230 productions in 2022, and here are our picks for what was the best of the year.
“Let The Right One In” completes its first season with few blemishes as it presents an emotional story with violence, love, and sacrifice.
“Let The Right One In” ends its first season on a high note as Mark and Eleanor’s loyalties are tested.
The penultimate episodes of “Let The Right One In” will make you rush through the end credits to have some hint of what’s in the season finale.
As Naomi presents a threat to Matthew and Claire, they do just the same for Mark.
The early days of Eleanor becoming a vampire are explored, including Mark and Zeke’s relationship breaking down and what happened to Elizabeth.
As Mark and Eleanor make Isaiah’s birthday one to remember, Claire has made the type of breakthrough which requires her to escalate her experiments.
A slightly confusing time jump is revealed as Naomi makes a breakthrough in her case, and we’re reminded who is running things in Matthew’s organization.
As Roland makes his presence known, Isaiah starts asking questions, Naomi investigates the life of the person she killed, and Claire may have found a pain reliever that works for vampires.
As the bullying intensifies for Isaiah, so does the case Naomi is investigating. Also, Zeke comes back into the fold and asks to see Eleanor.
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As Eleanor solidifies her relationship with Isaiah, Mark stumbles into something which can threaten his life, and Claire sees a different side to Peter.
The third adaption of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel brings a heart not seen as strong in the previous movie adaptations.
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 no one physically dies in the 5th season finale of “The Chi,” a handful of dreams potentially do, but many others present a silver lining.
Grace is a major theme in this episode as apologies are issued, and paths to reconciliation are paved. But that doesn’t mean multiple mistakes will be allowed.
It’s Valentine’s Day, and for many, it is a turning point in their lives and relationships and coerces difficult conversations.
It’s a hard episode for some as Kiesha is at her wit’s end, Jemma goes through something traumatic, and Bakari’s situation becomes unstable.
In “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off,” we’re reminded that nearly every character is about community at the end of the day. It’s just some with more exploitative intentions.
As Victor’s campaign announcement comes, changes are made at ROCK, Jemma and Maisha become closer, and so much more.
It’s Christmas in Chicago, and it is the perfect time for new couples to form, solidify, or question if they should stay together as the new year approaches.
The overall goal of Wherever I Look is to fill in that space between the average fan and critic and advise you on what’s worth experiencing.
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