Netflix’s “Hostage” Fails to Hold the Audience Captive
If they handed out Emmys for dull television, then I am certain “Hostage,” a limited British series now airing on Netflix, would make a clean sweep.
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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
“The Twisted tale of Amanda Knox” just doesn’t add enough new to the conversation for anyone who knows this story.
Effective Second Season of “Peacemaker” Proves the Future of the DCU’s TV Slate is Bright
Gunn has doubled down on the small moments that made this series stand out, crafting a second season that almost feels like an entirely different show.
Second Season of “Sausage Party: Foodtopia” is Much Tastier Than the First
A surprisingly superior second season.
USA’s “The Rainmaker” is a Traditional TV Legal Drama
“The Rainmaker” is stimulating enough without asking any broader questions.
Prime Video’s “Butterfly” Sometimes Flutters, Sometimes Sputters
“Butterfly” looks good and never stops moving, but it doesn’t make my heart flutter.
FX’s “Alien: Earth” Shatters Already High Expectations
“Alien: Earth” is like nothing else on television.
Netflix Brings “Wednesday” Back to Nevermore for a Spookier, Stranger Season 2
Season 2 seems to have righted the ship and given Netflix’s latest mascot a more delicious meal to chew on…. so far.
Apple TV+, Seth Rogen Continue Hot Streaks with Second Season of “Platonic”
“Platonic” is sweet and light and makes for perfect late summer viewing.
My Oxford Year
With nowhere else to go, “My Oxford Year” wears out its charm with a half-hearted end.
Apple TV+’s Meditative and Epic “Chief of War” Demands To Be Seen
The series is crafted with an overwhelming perspective of wonder and richness.
The Spies of “Eyes of Wakanda” Can’t Be Stopped in Vibrant New Disney+ Animated Series
This is a world of consequences, where Black leading characters are rendered in fullness.
Netflix’s “Leanne” is Predictable Southern Comfort
None of it is cutting-edge, but that’s OK.
Second Season of Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” is Faster and Funnier
One of the most surprising jumps in quality from a first to second season in a very long time.
All 8 Netflix “Trainwreck” Documentaries of 2025, Ranked
We break down the best and the worst of humanity, and Netflix’s smash hit disaster-porn documentary series.
