Kristen Bell shines in satirical Netflix psychological thriller series
Once viewers get past “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window’s” incredibly long title, they can enjoy Kristen Bell (“Bad Moms”) delivering a stunning performance as Anna, a former painter struggling with grief…
New season of ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ underwhelms
By John Custodio Historical drama. International scandals. American political commentary. The five worst people on television go to Ireland. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” finished its 15th season, making it the longest-running American live action comedy. Unfortunately, it disappointed. Following…
‘The Witcher’ season two represents step forward for series
By Connor LaLone The second season of Netflix’s adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s (“Light Pepetual”) “Witcher” books was released on Dec. 17. The series sees Henry Cavill (“Man of Steel”) reprise his role as Geralt of Rivia, and Anya Chalotra (“Wanderlust,”)…
‘Arcane: League of Legends’ honors popular video game
On Nov. 6, Netflix released the new animated series “Arcane: League of Legends.” The show introduces Vi (Hailee Steinfeld, “The Edge of Seventeen”) and Powder/Jinx (Ella Purnell, “Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children”), sisters scaling the walls of Zuan and…
‘Stranger Things’ trailer offers exciting glimpse into fourth season
“Stranger Things,” the hit Netflix series from the Duffer Brothers (“Wayward Pines”), offered fans a promising look into its fourth season with the release of its first teaser. The sci-fi series first aired on the streaming service in July 2016,…
New ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ season marks series’ best
Focusing on the daily lives of vampire roommates, the FX series “What We Do in the Shadows” has stood out as a gem of comedic television since its 2019 premiere. The series, which serves as a loving spin-off of Taika…
‘Wheel of Time’ series promises exciting fantasy story
When thinking about big-name movie or TV franchises within the fantasy genre, it is hard to look past the big names such as “The Lord of the Rings” or “Game of Thrones.” In recent years, we have seen streaming services…
“American Horror Story” new season falls short with messy ending
In an unprecedented move, “American Horror Story” creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk (“Glee”) announced the series’ 10th season would be a package deal, showcasing two separate stories over a 10 episode span. Appropriately titled “Double Feature,” the season is…
‘The Manor’ awkwardly subverts horror, thriller genres
“The Manor” brings a somewhat refreshing plot to the horror and thriller genres. Directed and written by Axelle Carolyn (“Soulmate”), “The Manor” takes place in an elderly home. Judith Albright (Barbara Hershey, “Insidious”) suffers from a stroke, causing her to…
Netflix show “Squid Game” goes viral after millions watch
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s (“The Fortress””) show “Squid Game” has quickly become Netflix’s newest viral hit of the fall 2021 season, with millions talking about it on social media. The hype is definitely well deserved, as “Squid Game” is as good…
