Season or series reviews of shows, summarizing all you need to know in one post.
The final season of “My Brilliant Friend” makes it seem like, even with two additional episodes compared to past seasons, too much had to be covered, so everything is rushed.
Through Eddie Redmayne’s work and the development of his character, “The Jackal,” we get perhaps one of the best antiheroes of the year.
“Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines” gives you that high school nostalgia in perhaps the best or worst way, as it explores burgeoning feelings like love.
While an effort is made to build out the world in “Why Does Nobody Remember Me In This World?” Sadly, the answer to the title’s question is that no one is that memorable.
“Industry” remains one of the most consistent shows on television, with a 3rd season which reminds you why HBO has been a stable brand for decades.
Season 2 shows progress from the growing pains of season 1, but still seems a bit bloated and like it undertilizes its potential.
While the rift between the past and 2015 grows to the point of becoming an issue this season, “Tell Me Lies” still finds ways to deliver enough drama for you to hope that season 3 could maybe learn from the mistakes of season 2.
In some ways, “Bel-Air” takes a step back in season 3 and makes it so season 4 will either launch it forward or confirm signs that the best times might be behind us.
While “Suicide Squad: Isekai” may give a new look and storyline for Batman’s rogue gallery, it lacks needed substance.
“Batman: Caped Crusader” puts modern twists on Batman’s rogue gallery through gender swapping amongst other changes to give this new animated series one of many ways to stand out from its countless peers.
In its second season, “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” dials down a bit on the action, replacing it with diving deeper into Rudy’s efforts to not repeat the mistakes of his past life.
In its second season, “Interview With The Vampire” finishes covering the first book of the “Vampire Chronicles” and may push readers and non-readers to tears.
Emma Myers stars in a murder mystery show in which her character, Pip, tries to solve a 5-year-old cold case in their small town.
As “The Chi” extends into its 6th season, it continues to be something worth applauding for how diverse it wants its depiction of Chicago to be. However, it still struggles to do the most at a high caliber.
Karen Gillan shines as she plays opposite Hugh Bonneville in a mini-series about a veteran journalist who might get cancelled due to an off-color joke.
In its final season, “The Good Doctor” tries to end things on a high note but continues to commit to many of its flaws or trips in its pursuit to leave a lasting impression.
“The Ms. Pat Show” continues to blur the lines between being a sitcom and drama as it gives its live and at-home audience what feels like a top-notch play.
With a shortened season, season 4 of “The Equalizer” tries its best to keep the course for many of its characters, but some are clearly sacrificed to meet the reduced episode count.
“Ninja Kamui” is heavily reliant on flashy action sequences and inconsistently develops its characters or delivers a compelling story.
You’ll solve the mystery in “Bodkin” faster if you just went to the town yourself.
“Maxton Hall – The World Between Us” may play out predictably for most of its season, but its actors compensate immensely for its by-the-beats story.
Igor Gotesman and Pierre Niney’s “Fiasco” is a funny journey into a filmmaker’s heart of darkness.
A cast and character guide to Igor Gotesman Pierre Niney’s “Fiasco.”
Netflix’s “The Asunta Case” struggles to say why it exists outside of profit and sensationalism.
Season 1 of “Fallout” continues the trend of good video game adaptations we’ve seen recently, with this trying to balance the seriousness of a nuclear apocalypse with the comedy Obsidian Entertainment gave “Fallout: New Vegas.”
Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” has a story-telling problem.
Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen” is a Netflix series that parodies the elite and the crime worlds they operate.
Netflix’s “The Vince Staples Show” plays out like a Saturday morning cartoon for adults.
Sofia Vergara sheds away her well-known comic shtick for something far more serious with “Griselda,” which struggles to find her a good scene partner.
OWN’s longest-running franchise, “Ready To Love,” has a new season each year, or sometimes six months. With “Ready To Love: Make A Move,” the formula is modified so that it is only alumni, and the four can’t be eliminated as they once again go on “The Journey.”
“Safe Home” is a 4 episode series about family violence that can be a challenge to watch but reminds you these stories are more than just content.
Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s “The Curse” has carved its own path of social discomfort and magical realism unlike anything on television before.
As bullets and knives fly in every episode, the secret weapon in Netflix’s “The Brothers Sun” is the family at the heart of its story.
With silly twists and disjointed plots, Netflix and Harlan Coben’s “Fool Me Once” feels like at least three shows stuffed into one.
While “Black Cake” does have its lulls, when focused on the lead character’s children, outside of those two, you have one of the best Hulu releases, if not shows, of the year.
Netflix’s “Yu Yu Hakusho” may satisfy anime or manga fans, but for those new to Yusuke’s spirit adventures, the live adaptation will be a head-scratching mess.
“The Ms. Pat Show” stays the course as it explores more challenging themes and perceptions and seeks a balance between laughter and processing trauma.
Hulu’s “The Artful Dodger” is an unnecessary spin-off of “Oliver Twist,” but great characters and acting make it fun escapism.
Netflix’s “A Nearly Normal Family” is a nearly normal crime story these days.
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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