“‘Gangs of London’: Slick, Brutal Gangster Series Showcases Gareth Evans In Peak Form”

Watching this show nearly left me in traction, so you better be grateful. Continue reading →

“‘Utopia’: Gillian Flynn’s Take On Hero Worship Is Bloody Fun”

Some utopia, everyone’s getting their throats stabbed or their eyes gouged out or their families killed. Bummer. Continue reading →

“‘Ratched’: Ryan Murphy’s ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ Prequel Offers A Garish, Unnecessary Origin Story”

I didn’t loathe the last Ryan Murphy show of 2020, but does that mean I liked it? Or that it’s any good? Continue reading →

“‘Room 104’ Ends Its Intriguing Storytelling Experiment With A Genre-Bending Final Season”

A room with a view to horror, humor, heartache, heroism, and even horniness. Continue reading →

“‘I May Destroy You’: A Superb Twist On Millennial Slackerdom”

Tip for creators: I’m an easy lay for a really great, grabby title. Continue reading →

“‘Central Park’: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Creator Crafts A Funny, Smart Musical Series With A Talented Cast”

Ditch the burgers, gain a park plus tons of musical alums. Seems like a fair trade. Continue reading →

“‘Snowpiercer’ TV Adaptation Confuses Its Class Warfare Ideas With A Murder Mystery”

In today’s edition of “TV shows aren’t movies and movies aren’t TV shows”: TNT’s ‘Snowpiercer.’ Continue reading →

“‘Trying’: Starting A Family Isn’t Easy In This Honest, Charming Apple TV+ Series”

The first of two Apple TV+ series dropping this month that I actually like, riding on the strengths of Rafe Spall and Esther Smith. Continue reading →