The first season of Michael Schur’s A Man on the Inside came out at exactly the right time. Debuting at the tail end of November 2024, the show provided a needed distraction from the world. A warm, funny show with a lot of heart and just enough mystery to keep you engaged. A year later, […]
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The Lowdown is a noir comedy focused on the community
“You think people are one thing and then they turn out to be another.” This line, spoken during an encounter between two characters who thought they hated each other, is at the crux of FX’s series The Lowdown. It’s far from the only message the show has, but it’s one that comes up frequently. There’s […]
Death by Lightning assembles a great cast to revisit forgotten history
If you look at any list of least remembered presidents, you’ll likely find James Garfield near the top. He held the office for only 200 days, not long enough to accomplish anything but not so short as to be a record. Destined to be forgotten the moment an assassin shot him in the back. As […]
Heated Rivalry melts the ice with its frisky queer romance
It’s been a rough year in general, but especially for queer media on TV. While there’s still shows being produced, the tremendous shift rightward leaves dim hope for their continued production. It’s the perfect time for a show like Heated Rivalry, one that is unafraid to get hot and heavy. A series with an interesting […]
Malice is a tepid thriller full of predictable turns
Malice lets you in on what it’s doing right away. From the moment we meet Adam (Jake Whitehall), we’re informed that he is here to ruin the life of this rich family. He doesn’t say it, but the way his kind mask drops when alone gives it away. Specifically, he’s here to ruin the life […]