Best known for his powerful presence and thoughtful performances, Merrick McCartha brings layered intensity to his role as District Attorney Grayson Valwell in Amazon Prime’s new crime thriller Countdown. In this exclusive interview, McCartha opens about stepping into the world of high-stakes justice, working alongside television icons, the lessons learned from theatre, and how he stays…
“Wherever this blood leads. I need you to fight one last time. Let’s end this, kid.” This chilling line closes the official teaser for Stranger Things Season 5 and I had goosebumps. The teaser doesn’t reveal much, but what it does show is powerful and emotionally intense. One of the most heart-wrenching moments was seeing Lucas desperately trying…
Yesterday, HBO released the first on-set photo of Nick Frost as Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter series, and it’s already stirring a lot of opinions online. Starting with Hagrid: I don’t mind the outfit. The olive-green jacket and striped T-shirt actually suit both Nick Frost and the character quite well. However, his beard and…
I’ve been saying it all year 2025 is shaping up to be the year of television, and Ballard is more proof of that. While movies this year have been sluggish filled with remakes and lacking in originality (even the new F1 film feels like a carbon copy of Top Gun, right down to sharing the same director) TV…
Apple TV’s Black Bird is an incredible show that’s been on my watch list for some time now and if you’re a fan of gripping true crime dramas, it absolutely deserves a spot on yours too. This six-part limited series is a masterclass in storytelling, even though it first premiered in 2022. If you’re feeling burnt out…
Olympo was, unfortunately, a massive disappointment and there are far better sports-themed series out there. To start with, here I am watching another show with subtitles. That’s not a bad thing in itself, but the story has to be compelling enough to keep me engaged and this one struggled to do that. This Spanish Netflix drama follows a…
Theatre is meant to move, divide, thrill and sometimes completely disappoint. From West End giants to smaller gems, here’s my unapologetically honest breakdown of the most overrated, most underrated, and absolute best theatre productions I’ve seen. Agree, disagree this is my stage, and I’m not holding back. THE MOST OVERRATED MUSICAL – Hadestown I’ve already written a full article explaining…
WATCH THIS – Red, White & Royal Blue This feel-good feature will make you smile from start to finish. Based on Casey McQuiston’s best-selling novel, Red, White & Royal Blue delivers a charming blend of romance, wit, and political intrigue. The highly publicized feud between Alex (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the son of the U.S. President, and Britain’s Prince…
I really liked We Were Liars, now streaming on Amazon Prime in a tight and bingeable eight-episode season. It had a moody, mysterious vibe that pulled me in right from the start. This young adult psychological thriller is based on the best-selling novel by E. Lockhart and brings the story to life with haunting visuals and…
There are so many great crime dramas that have come out this year on NETFLIX and this Edinburgh based show is no exception. DEPT Q is a detective show that keeps your mind turning and stomach churning throughout its 9 episodes. You could tell straight away that this TV Show would be an amazing adaptation…
