Before: Season 1 – Review | If Only The Beginning and End Weren’t The Best Parts
“Before” is one of those strange shows that starts and ends well but really challenges your loyalty throughout the middle.
Mixed (Stick Around)
You can see potential in the future, but it is hard to tell if you’re being optimistic or the series just needs time to flesh everything out.
Laid: Season 1 – Review | A Rushed Experience That Doesn’t Leave You Satisfied
Stephanie Hsu’s first major starring role is a bit rough and may struggle to win new fans and could test fans who were waiting for her to have her moment.
My Brilliant Friend: Season 4 – Review | Too Much Is Rushed To End On A High Note
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.
Why Does Nobody Remember Me In This World: Season 1 – Review
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.
Reasonable Doubt: Season 2 – Review
Season 2 shows progress from the growing pains of season 1, but still seems a bit bloated and like it undertilizes its potential.
Tell Me Lies: Season 2 – Review
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.
Bel-Air: Season 3 – Review
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.
Suicide Squad Isekai: Season 1 – Review
While “Suicide Squad: Isekai” may give a new look and storyline for Batman’s rogue gallery, it lacks needed substance.
Interview With The Vampire: Season 2 – Review
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.
A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder: Season 1 Review
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.
The Chi: Season 6 – Written Review
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.
The Good Doctor: Season 7 Review
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 Equalizer: Season 4 Review
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: Season 1 – Review
“Ninja Kamui” is heavily reliant on flashy action sequences and inconsistently develops its characters or delivers a compelling story.
Bodkin (2024) Review – A Mystery That Takes Its Time
You’ll solve the mystery in “Bodkin” faster if you just went to the town yourself.
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us: Season 1 Review
“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.
The Asunta Case (2024) Review – A Gross Retelling of Tragedy
Netflix’s “The Asunta Case” struggles to say why it exists outside of profit and sensationalism.
3 Body Problem (2024) Review – An Ambitious Swing at the Stars
Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” has a story-telling problem.
Safe Home: Season 1 – Recap/ Review
“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.
Fool Me Once (2024) – Review and Summary
With silly twists and disjointed plots, Netflix and Harlan Coben’s “Fool Me Once” feels like at least three shows stuffed into one.
Yu Yu Hakusho (2023) – Review and Summary
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.
A Nearly Normal Family (2023) – Review
Netflix’s “A Nearly Normal Family” is a nearly normal crime story these days.
Everybody Loves Diamonds – Review
Prime Video’s “Everybody Loves Diamonds” should be a slick ride, but a heist story told in 8 episodes makes the ride stop-and-start.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) – Review and Summary
Mike Flanagan’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” is an entertaining and ghoulish time, but fans of Edgar Allan Poe’s classics may roll their eyes.
Burning Body: Season 1 – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “Burning Body” tells the spicy story of Rosa Peral, but fizzles out halfway through.
Dear Child (2023) – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “Dear Child” starts with heart-racing suspense, but your heartbeat slows as the mystery drags to a disappointing ending.
City On Fire: Season 1 – Recap and Review with Spoilers
The mystery in “City On Fire” of who shot Sam, thanks to Chase Sui Wonders, keeps you interested in the show as it struggles to build up its supporting cast.
Fatal Seduction (2023) – Part 2: Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fatal Seduction” ends with less sex, more violence, and a frustrating conclusion to its mystery.
Fatal Seduction (2023) – Season 1 Summary and Review
Netflix’s “Fatal Seduction” is a South-African soap opera that’s filled with plenty of spicy sex scenes, but not enough excitement in its murder mystery.
School Spirits (2023) Season 1 Review/Spoilers
Overall, the first season of School Spirits is a fine watch, but needs more intrigue and fun to live up to its title and make a memorable impact.
Servant: Season 4 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While the final season of “Servant” began with so much promise, unfortunately, it ends in disappointment like so many productions attached to M. Night Shyamalan lately.
Agent Elvis (2023) – Season 1 Review
Agent Elvis is an alt-history, bloody, juvenile tribute to the King. How much you like may depend on your love of Elvis and poop jokes.
The Cleaning Lady: Season 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The second season of “The Cleaning Lady” is a prime example of a sophomore slump, as it struggles to keep the focus on Thony, as her storyline drags out, and others try to emerge.
Motherland – Fort Salem: Season 3 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The final season of “Motherland: Fort Salem” acts as a reminder that some shows are better off cancelled outright than given one last hurrah.
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.
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.
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.
Ready To Love: Season 6 – Summary/ Review
While Ready To Love shows some growth this season, early on, as time goes on, all the old issues that have plagued this show rear their heads.
Better Things: Season 5 – Summary/ Review
In almost the best way possible, the final season of Better Things is more of the same.
