The Ark is a Modest Adventure of Clever Pseudo-Science
A review of the new SYFY series The Ark, which premieres on February 1st.
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Home Entertainment Guide: January 2023
On the latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Violent Night, She Said, Bones and All, and The Menu.
Natasha Lyonne, Rian Johnson Make a Perfect Team for Peacock’s Poker Face
A TV review of the new Rian Johnson mystery series on Peacock, starring Natasha Lyonne.
Apple TV+’s Shrinking is a Cozy, Familiar Comedy
A review of the new Apple TV+ series Shrinking, from the creators of Ted Lasso.
Netflix’s That ’90s Show is a Lackluster Throwback
A review of the new sitcom That ’90s Show, now playing on Netflix.
FOX’s Accused Is An Emotionally Manipulative Void
A review of the new FOX series starring Michael Chiklis.
Hunters Finishes the Chase With a Scattered Final Season
A review of the second and final season of the Al Pacino show.
The Final Season of Servant Untangles Its Messy Family Tree
A review of the start of the final season of Apple TV+’s Servant, created by M. Night Shyamalan.
HBO Confidently Adapts Breakthrough Video Game The Last of Us
A review of HBO’s excellent The Last of Us.
Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Can’t Conjure Horror-Drama Thrills
A review of the new series Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, premiering January 8 on AMC and AMC+.
The Rig Digs For Crude, But Effective Eco-Horror Thrills
A review of Prime Video’s new supernatural thriller, The Rig.
Netflix Kicks Off Year with Gimmicky, Silly Kaleidoscope
A review of the new Netflix series with a unique structure.
Home Entertainment Guide: December 2022
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including The Banshees of Inisherin, Smile, Ticket to Paradise, and The Woman King.
Forget the New Witcher Show, Play the Old Game Instead
A review of the new Netflix The Witcher prequel with some thoughts on the next-gen update for the best game in the fantasy series.
Netflix’s Dull CIA Series The Recruit is More Like Paperwork
A review of the new series The Recruit, now playing on Netflix.
Yellowstone Prequel 1923 Gets Off to a Slow Trot
A review of the new spin-off of Yellowstone, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.
Awkward, Misguided Kindred Lets Down Its Source Material
A review of the new FX on Hulu show, Kindred, based on the novel by Octavia Butler.
National Treasure: The Edge of History Struggles to Solve Puzzle of Its Existence
A review of the new Disney+ show that seeks to resurrect the 2000s Nic Cage franchise.
Little America Returns For More Heartwarming Stories In Its Second Season
A review of the second season of Apple TV’s acclaimed anthology series.
