This review contains spoilers for the first episode of Paradise Sometimes a show comes along with a twist that immediately makes you go “huh?” As a self-styled “reviewer,” this is always a wonderful treat. Whether the twist is good, bad, or just strange, it immediately makes the show more interesting to think about. I’m not […]
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American Primeval: A gritty new Western full of pain and misery
The Western has an important part in the history of television. It’s hard to dwell on the beginnings of the medium and not think about cowboys and gunfights. As time moved on, the genre waned in popularity and the traditional conception of the Western faded away. You could still find elements of the genre, but […]
Shifting Gears: Tim Allen returns for more of the same
It’s been over a decade since Tim Allen first returned to the world of sitcoms. Back in the halcyon days of 2011, the idea of Allen playing a conservative “alpha male” constantly whining about how things used to be seemed novel enough to anchor a show. Although, if you’ve been unfortunate enough to catch an […]
The Pitt: A refreshing spin on the medical drama
There aren’t many TV shows set in my hometown of Pittsburgh. Honestly, it makes sense. There are about 67 cities in the country bigger than the ‘Burgh and if you’re looking for a place in PA, Philly is usually the safe choice. It’s okay though, we’ve still got Mr. Rogers, My So-Called Life, and the […]
Missing You: A mystery begging to be forgotten
It’s a testament to Netflix’s vaunted algorithm that I just discovered the service’s years-long collaboration with Harlan Coben. A popular mystery writer, Coben has had a deal with the streaming service since 2018 that has produced 9 shows in multiple languages. I was aware of a grand total of 0 of them until a week […]