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.
Murder in a Small Town returns for Season 2, with Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) facing new challenges as his jurisdiction expands and his relationship with Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk) faces unexpected difficulties. The premiere balances small-town charm, guest star surprises, and light crime-solving in this cozy Canadian drama. Here’s my review of episode one.
The new Inspector Lynley adaptation kicks off with style, if not urgency. The first is long and a little dry, but its moody atmosphere and promising leads kept me hooked. I wasn’t invested in the case, but I still found myself enjoying the ride, and that’s enough to bring me back for more.
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.
Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.
Review The last season of What If was so impressive that I was curious to see what was in store for the second season. This show has the license to continually do what the most highly regarded MCU movies have done, which is mix and match genres. Each episode has the opportunity to be as … Continue reading What If…? (S2 Premiere Review) | A Detective Noir Delight with Blade Runner Vibes
An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race.
I loved What If...? Season 1 I enjoyed most of the stories, the fights, and how impressive they were so I already was excited about season two but this trailer is just awesome. Season 2 review If you're interested in the source material, help us by getting them from the links below:
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Writer: Rumaan Alam (Novel), Sam Esmail (Screenplay) Director: Sam Esmail Stars: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke Releases December 8
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