When you’re a kid and your parents aren’t watching, you might sneak snacks or make faces at your siblings. When I was a kid and my parents weren’t watching, my brother and I would sneak out of our rooms past bedtime and watch ghost hunting shows. While his favorite was […]
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‘The Pitt’ is a compelling portrayal of hospital reality
All it took for me to open my laptop and log into MAX was one well-placed TikTok edit for the new show “The Pitt.” Actively in the middle of my second rewatch of “Grey’s Anatomy,” I decided to give it a try. In 15 episodes and less than 48 hours, […]
Second season of TV adaptation takes Leigh Bardugo’s series to new heights
Leigh Bardugo’s whimsical fantasy book series “Shadow and Bone” and “Six of Crows” was adapted for TV, and the second season has arrived. Bardugo is now known across mediums in the fantasy genre for her amazing series. From her likable realistic characters to breathtaking worldbuilding and chaotic adventures, she keeps […]
‘Outer Banks’ exits reality in third season
The third season of Netflix’s “Outer Banks” was released last Thursday, and it was recently renewed for a fourth season. Seasons one and two followed John B (Chase Stokes) and his friends acting recklessly. By watching any episode of the “Outer Banks,” you can definitely expect a wild ride, full […]
Watchers can’t hide love for Peacock’s ‘Poker Face’
Rian Johnson, the mind behind the “Knives Out” films, has created Peacock’s newest hit. The incredibly human “Poker Face” stars Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale – a cocktail waitress in Vegas with a granulated voice, saturated fringe and chunky mascara – who has the innate ability to tell if someone […]
‘Wednesday’ is kooky and spooky
Netflix’s new series, “Wednesday,” is a Tim Burton spin off of the creepy, kooky family we all know and love, “The Addams Family.” This show focuses on Wednesday, the deadpan daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams. In this spin off, Jenna Ortega stars as the mysterious juvenile known as Wednesday […]
“Blockbuster” struggles against season length constraints
The first season of Netflix’s new sitcom “Blockbuster” premiered on Friday, Nov. 3 to mixed reviews. With the same vibes as its NBC predecessors, the show tries too hard to stick to the sitcom blueprint without following through with the charm and heart that viewers expect. In the pilot, Timmy […]
“Mairimashita! Iruma-kun” injects comedy into a world of demons
“Mairimashita! Iruma-kun,” or “Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun!” for English speakers is a show that’s a clear diamond in the rough this anime season. Competing against big name series like “Chainsaw Man” and the new season of “Bleach,” I’d like to talk a little bit about this surprisingly relaxing story […]