TV Review

Young Wallander (S1 Review) | Shades of Nordic Noir Mystries

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This new contemporary Swedish mystery crime-drama, Young Wallander focuses on Henning Mankell's iconic detective Kurt Wallander. Adam Palsson (Avenue 5) plays the titular role and is joined by Richard Dillane (Strike Back, The White Princess), Leanne Best (Carnival Row), Ellise Chappell (Poldark), Yasen Atour (Robin Hood), Charles Mnene (The Informer), Jacob Collins-Levy (True History of … Continue reading Young Wallander (S1 Review) | Shades of Nordic Noir Mystries

Condor (S2 Review) | A Season to Redefine A Character

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The Max Iron (The Little Drummer Girl, The Host) lead spy thriller is back for a second season. Kristen Hager (The Kennedys After) as Mae Barber, Bob Balaban (The Politician, The Monuments Men) as Reuel Abbott are among the returning cast. Constance Zimmer (House of Cards, UnReal), Toby Leonard Moore (Billions), Rose Rollins (The Catch, … Continue reading Condor (S2 Review) | A Season to Redefine A Character

TV Review: I’ll Be Gone in the Dark | An Unbalanced Atypical True Crime Docuseries

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I heard about the late Michelle McNamara and her book when Patton Oswald was promoting on Seth Meyers' show. I was very intrigued by that story but honestly made no moves to read the book or research its story. So when this documentary series came along, I thought great, even better because I'll get to see some of the key pieces of evidence. Because when it comes to true crime stories, or any investigative tale seeing pictures, videos, … Continue reading TV Review: I’ll Be Gone in the Dark | An Unbalanced Atypical True Crime Docuseries

The Umbrella Academy (S2 Review) | History, Mystery, Action & Twists that Surpasses Expectations

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Season one of The Umbrella Academy was an excellent surprise, an adaptation that managed to be different enough from the comics by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá but still keep the core idea of the property. Creator Steve Blackman (Legion) and Showrunner Jeremy Slater (The Exorcist) whipped up quite an incredible series. The show has … Continue reading The Umbrella Academy (S2 Review) | History, Mystery, Action & Twists that Surpasses Expectations

Harley Quinn (S2 Review) | A Spike of Quality Despite the Slow Start

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The DC Universe animated series was a very welcomed and pleasant surprise for me. Season one of Harley Quinn introduced us to a great ensemble of voice actors, and some genius versions of famous DC Comics characters. Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dave Lorey, the creators and writers, did an amazing job with the show. … Continue reading Harley Quinn (S2 Review) | A Spike of Quality Despite the Slow Start

Perry Mason (S1 Pilot Review) | Familiar but New, and Exciting at the Same Time

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Pilot review: This new HBO drama led by Matthew Rhys (The Americans) is based on author Erle Stanley Gardner's 1930s detective novels. Perry Mason is not a criminal defense lawyer but more a private eye. It works wonders with the film noir vibe of this show, the era (1932), and the Los Angeles location. The … Continue reading Perry Mason (S1 Pilot Review) | Familiar but New, and Exciting at the Same Time

Love, Victor (S1 Review) | The Brilliance is in the details

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Greg Berlanti's Love, Simon which was based on the novel "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda," by Becky Albertalli is now brought to us in long-form, in a television version series created by the movie's screenwriters Isaac Aptaker (This Is Us), and Elizabeth Berger (About a Boy). The half-hour romantic comedy stars Michael Cimino, George … Continue reading Love, Victor (S1 Review) | The Brilliance is in the details