As Netflix’s latest nostalgia exercise, teen drama Outer Banks is designed to trigger memories of a dozen movies from the ’80s and at least as many TV shows. The show counts on those subconscious responses and memories to carry viewers through 10 episodes. Although they are reasonably watchable, they hold very few original pleasures on […]
Developed by Jason Rothenberg, this science-fiction drama set in a post-apocalyptic world premiered on The CW network in 2014. As the story progressed and the seasons piled on, new threats emerged, new alliances were formed, and various love triangles were created and broken apart. Although it didn’t feature great acting talent, the fast-paced show always […]
The story of a teenager haunted by the donor of her heart transplant is a soggy and boring watch. The show wrestles with themes of privilege and grief but fails to explore any of them in-depth. The horror is mediocre, and the writing is weak. An interesting premise is spoiled, and the show, which was […]
Space Force is here! Well it was here two years ago, when our beloved president launched a whole armed force to go up in space and defend the earth, or at least the American portion of it. Now, the parody of this real life joke is the one that’s arrived on Netflix. The Greg Daniels-Steve […]
Space Force reunites Steve Carell and producer Greg Daniels who gave us one of the greatest sit-coms of all time with ‘The Office.’ Featuring a stellar line-up of veteran actors, the show fails to blast-off as it is unable to find much originality and humor while making fun of the present situation. Making parodies of […]
Firefly Lane, the latest book adaptation to come to Netflix this year, is the story of two best friends and their enduring, complicated bond, spanning four tumultuous decades. Based on the NYT bestselling novel by Kristin Hannah, Netflix had ordered 10 episodes last year in February. The book was first released in 2013. Set in […]
Lenox Hill is Netflix’s new documentary series. In it, viewers are offered an intimate look into the lives of four doctors working in the New York City area. The series follows brain surgeons David Langer and John Boockvar, emergency room physician Mirtha Macri and Chief Resident OB/GYN Amanda Little-Richardson as they navigate the ups and […]
The latest fantasy drama on Netflix squanders the advantage of having a massive pre-existing fan base. Expecting people to be well-versed in the mythology and featuring a monotonous script, the show misses the mark. An extravagant budget and good acting fuel some promise into the show as it tries to be the next Game Of […]
A familiar premise with a mysterious skin and a touch of the Underworld Lucifer tries to recycle the usual cop detective thrillers with a new twist. We have the Devil himself, Lucifer, who is bored of being stuck in the Underworld for millennia and moves to Los Angeles, where he opens up a nightclub. When […]
After a long anticipatory wait, HBO has finally joined the ranks of veteran production houses like Disney and entered the streaming warzone. HBO Max went online on May 27 but its real struggle has only just begun. It seems production giants, when entering the streaming market, are faced with an uphill battle before they are […]
The anime The Legend of Korra is packed with intense fight scenes, inspiring stories, and coverage of crucial socio-political issues. With this interesting combination, it’s not surprising that this anime has become the most-watched anime series for many channels and streaming services. It has been well-received by many across the globe. Though its story and […]
All you history buffs, especially those in support of decolonised world histories, here is a treat from National Geographic – Barkskins. Based on Pulitzer winning author Annie Proulx’s bestselling novel of the same name, the series only covers 100 pages of the 700-page book and introduces new characters and stories, elaborating on the existing novel’s […]
