If you take the time to look through the Netflix library, you’ll notice some trends with its programming. This is thanks to the ever-present algorithm that both suggests shows you might enjoy and helps Netflix decide what to produce. The specific trend I want to discuss is the tendency to market a show with two […]
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Smoke: A slow burn that never gets going
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. That is especially true for the new Apple TV+ series, Smoke, which is mainly concerned with flames and those shaped by them. In fact, there’s rarely a moment that fire isn’t front and center. It’s the main attraction, and by the end of the first episode it will probably be […]
The Better Sister: Two sisters, one murder, zero thrills
Every now and again, a show comes along that feels designed to be as tedious as possible. To be fair, I don’t have any actual proof that this was the goal with Prime’s The Better Sister. It is, however, the only plausible explanation for the flat acting, dull plot, and muted color palette. Surely nobody […]
Zero Day: Strives for timely and ends up out of touch
This review contains spoilers for the first episode of Zero Day Two political thrillers in two months? That’s odd. It gets even more peculiar when you discover both shows involve the president, a shady tech mogul, and a 1st episode twist. Now, I’m not suggesting Zero Day and Paradise are copying each other’s homework. Current […]
Common Side Effects: A thriller, a comedy, and even more
What’s immediately striking about Common Side Effects, besides the stunning animation, is how many genres it operates in. At its heart, the show is a conspiracy thriller and stoner comedy mixed together. As it goes along, though, distinct elements creep in. A dash of buddy cop comedy, a sprinkle of film noir, all adding to […]