Netflix’s new docuseries Famous Last Words, hosted by Brad Falchuk, takes on a concept that’s both beautiful and unsettling: giving remarkable figures a chance to record a final message before their death. It’s intimate, raw, and deeply human. The first episode features none other than Dr. Jane Goodall, who passed away last week at the age of…
From the first scene of the first episode, you can tell straight away that it’s going to be a very creepy but disturbing series. There’s an unsettling tone that sets in immediately, and it doesn’t really let up. You almost feel uncomfortable even before anything truly horrifying happens, which is a credit to how well…
If you’ve seen Virgin River, then Sullivan Crossing will give you an instant sense of déjà vu. From the opening scenes, it carries the same cozy-small-town vibe, heartfelt drama, and mix of romance and personal struggles. And honestly, I’m still not entirely sure how I feel about it yet. The story centers on Maggie Sullivan, a young neurosurgeon…
Imagine you’re single and searching for your soulmate and there’s a test that promises to match you with that person. Simple, right? No more faff, no endless dating apps, no uncertainty. Just the certainty of destiny, wrapped up in science. We start with university friends Laura (Imogen Poots) and Simon (Brett Goldstein). He takes her…
When I first watched the trailer for this film I was hooked, and I didn’t know the story was inspired by the Bible story of Ruth. That caught my attention because I was curious how such an ancient story would be translated into a modern setting. This version reimagines Ruth as a hip hop artist…
Tall Pines, from the outside, looks like a perfect community idyllic, serene, and unbothered. Nothing seems out of place. Yet from the moment we step inside, there’s an undeniable sense that something is off. Alex Dempsey (Mae Martin), a cop searching for a fresh start, moves with his pregnant wife Laura (Sarah Gadon) to remote…
When it comes to legal dramas, The Escape Artist stands out for its mix of courtroom battles, psychological tension, and moral dilemmas. Starring David Tennant in one of his most captivating roles, the series asks an unsettling question: how far can a man go in escaping responsibility both in the courtroom and in life? William Burton (David…
Football is often seen as a game of wealth, fame, and security for its stars, but behind the glamour lies a darker reality. In the BBC documentary Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11, former Premier League presenter Richard Lenton stepped into his first executive producer role to uncover one of the sport’s most shocking…
When you get two brilliant actors on stage, magic happens and Born With Teeth is exactly that kind of show. The chemistry is undeniable, and it doesn’t hurt that Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel already know each other from Sex Education. That natural familiarity just flows on stage, making the tension and banter between their characters sparkle. I…
I’m honestly not sure if I liked this three-part true crime docuseries or not. On the one hand, it’s gripping, and you want answers. On the other, I came away with even more questions than I started with. The series, Missing in Paradise: Searching for Sarm (available on BBC iPlayer), explores the disappearance of 41-year-old Sarm Heslop,…
