I haven’t seen many Michael Jackson documentaries before, and when he died I was too young to really understand everything surrounding him. I still liked his music, though, so watching this felt like filling in gaps I never properly explored. The title of this three-part BBC documentary raises a bigger question: whose story is it really telling? Is it…
Most people tend to write off Mary Bennet from Pride and Prejudice as the awkward, slightly irritating sister, but The Other Bennet Sister offers something far more thoughtful. Here, Mary is given real depth, and much of that comes down to Ella Bruccoleri’s performance. She plays her with quiet intelligence and curiosity, and there’s a subtle wit to her…
Gary Hilborn appears in five episodes of the new season of The Night Agent as Trent Patterson, the Head of the Secret Service at the White House. A seasoned actor with deep roots in theatre and a growing slate of screen and writing projects, Hilborn brings authority, warmth, and lived-in authenticity to every role he takes on….
If you’re looking for your next binge-worthy thriller, 56 Days is a must-watch. This isn’t just another crime drama. It’s a distinctive, tightly wound mystery wrapped inside a riveting, sexy psychological thriller the kind that makes you promise yourself one more episode and then immediately ignore that promise. The series opens with a grim discovery inside Apartment…
Sometimes you don’t want gritty realism or prestige TV sometimes you just want something smart, silly, and ridiculously entertaining. It’s pretty impossible to create anything truly original in the packed murder/police crime drama genre, and High Potential doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. Instead, it relies on strong performances, a tight script, and a genuine sense…
There have been countless documentaries about Michael Jackson a superstar whose meteoric rise collapsed in the 2000s amid allegations of child sexual abuse that followed him until his death in 2009. This four-part Channel 4 documentary focuses on the events leading up to the 2005 trial for molesting Gavin Arvizo, a 13-year-old boy a case in which Jackson was…
Series 15 of this guilty pleasure has landed and its popularity is as strong as ever with its mix of murder, sunny beaches and long-running story arcs intersecting with new characters and plot lines. The police department on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie have more than their fair share of suspicious deaths blotting…
Fresh off the global success of Netflix’s His and Hers, Astrid Rotenberry is stepping into the spotlight with a performance that quietly lingers long after the final twist. The Tennessee-born actor appears as Catherine Kelly, a character intricately tied to the past of Anna played by Tessa Thompson in the gripping murder mystery that has captivated…
Bridgerton is back, and this season arrives with intention. Yes, it’s sexy. Yes, the chemistry is undeniable. But beyond the fan frenzy and viral clips, part one of the new season feels like a story about visibility who gets to be seen, who remains hidden, and what it costs to want more. Compared to last season,…
It seems that there is at least one Agatha Christie adaptation released every year, either at the cinema, streaming or on terrestrial TV and the popularity of the world famous murder mystery novelist, who died in 1976, shows no sign of waning. “Seven Dials” out now on Netflix does not try and invent the wheel….
