I watched 23 TV shows based on books this year, some brilliant, some baffling, and a few that made me question all my life choices (looking at you, cancellations). From epic fantasy finally finding its footing to adaptations that somehow outshone stories I already loved, this list breaks down the 5 shows that truly stuck with me… and yes, I will roast the ones I love.
Butterfly isn’t just another espionage drama—it’s a tense, fast-paced spy thriller with a surprising emotional core. Daniel Dae Kim stars in a tense father–daughter spy story. From brutal action sequences to shocking twists, here’s our full review of Season 1.
Wednesday Season 2 dives deeper into the Addams family’s twisted charm, bringing more heart, weirdness, and mystery than ever before. From a wild stalker to Tim Burton’s eerie visuals, there’s so much to sink your black-painted nails into. Curious how it all stacks up so far? Read the mid-season review.
The Rainmaker pilot might not reinvent the legal drama wheel, but it’s fun, twisty, and carries that easy, breezy energy of old-school TV courtroom shows. With a scrappy underdog team and John Slattery chewing scenery, this adaptation could be your next binge-worthy guilty pleasure.
Wednesday Season 2 dives deeper into the Addams family’s twisted charm, bringing more heart, weirdness, and mystery than ever before. From a wild stalker to Tim Burton’s eerie visuals, there’s so much to sink your black-painted nails into. Curious how it all stacks up so far? Read the mid-season review.
Marvel’s First Family finally gets a surprisingly grounded, emotional, and visually stunning reboot in Fantastic Four: Steps. Whether you're deep in the MCU or totally new, this one's worth the hype.
So, now that Ironheart has wrapped its six-episode season, I’ve had some of time to sit with it, and I’ve got thoughts. The first half had me cautiously optimistic. It wasn’t perfect, but it had charm, a unique point of view, and Dominique Thorne completely holding it down as Riri Williams. It felt like Marvel … Continue reading Ironheart (Season Review) | Magic, Metal, and a Messy Gray Hero
I usually prefer discussing movies with similar vibes separately, but if James Bond had a chaotic little cousin raised on Red Bull and sarcasm, it would be Kingsman: The Secret Service. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, this movie is a fun, over-the-top take on the spy genre, classy but messy, funny but intense, and somehow manages … Continue reading Kingsman: The Secret Service (Movie Review) | Thrilling and extremely fun to watch
Marvel’s Ironheart kicks off with three episodes that mix grounded storytelling, surprising emotional depth, and some questionable plot logic. It’s not perfect, but Riri Williams is compelling enough to keep watching, and her AI is…different. Dive into my full thoughts on this tech-meets-trauma premiere.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts trades bombast for something more grounded: a character-driven story about broken people trying to do some good. It’s surprisingly emotional, well-paced, and refreshingly self-contained.
Worn Out Spines 