‘PEN15’ Season 2 Understands the Angst of First Kisses and Tragic Putdowns
Even more than season one, this second serving of Hulu’s “PEN15” comprehends the very angst of pondering those little life developments, that in adolescence…
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Ratched’ Gets Deranged in Lush Technicolor Style
When Netflix granted maverick producer Ryan Murphy carte blanche to make original content, they essentially unleashed his obsession with aesthetic. When approaching his latest Netflix…
Katherine Ryan Channels Her Own Life Experiences Into Quirky Netflix Comedy Series ‘The Duchess’
A single mother’s quest to have a second baby is chronicled in “The Duchess,” the latest comedy series from Netflix. Stand-up comedian…
Hulu’s ‘Woke’ Is Subdued Comedy With a Relevant Theme About Willful Ignorance
It is almost a natural law that art, in any form, is influenced by the times. If you want to get a good sense of the ‘60s just put on any…
Amazon’s ‘The Boys’ Spills Even More Blood and Social Satire in Season 2
Like it or not, these are very political times. Protests, the elections, governmental authority or lack thereof, these have been topics hovering over everyone’s head even more in this uncertain year.
Hilary Swank Promises to Bring Life to Mars in Netflix’s ‘Away’
Netflix’s expansive planet-hopping series “Away” begins on the moon, where the crew is preparing to launch the world’s inaugural trip to Mars. We don’t…
Sweden’s Favorite Detective Gets a Modern Makeover in Netflix’s ‘Young Wallander’
Netflix’s “Young Wallander” is the story of a naive and caring young cop on his way to becoming a cynical loner with anger issues.
‘A.P. Bio’ Moves To Peacock for a Hilariously Dysfunctional Third Season
In the age of streaming we can be thankful it’s easier for some shows to get second chances. “A.P. Bio” premiered on NBC two…
Hell Hath No Fury Like the Hunt for a Scumbag in Showtime’s Riveting ‘Love Fraud’
There was no other way to tell the story of Showtime’s “Love Fraud” than as a docuseries. Stories of jilted lovers or husbands who…
Sibling Rivalries Get Devilish and Angelic in ‘Lucifer’ Season 5 Part 1
The devil is in the details when it comes to the appeal of Netflix’s “Lucifer.” Stripped of its style and lively performances, this would…