Running Point has a fun cast and a great lead performance from a game Kate Hudson, but it struggles to bring all the elements together.
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Daredevil: Born Again: Marvel’s original TV hero returns with a mix of new and old
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio continue to deliver compelling performances as Daredevil returns with a new direction and some old friends.
Watson: CBS tries a Sherlock Holmes-less series to mixed results
It’s been over 20 years since House first aired on Fox and you can still see the show’s influence. Taking inspiration from Sherlock Holmes, the medical drama added a mystery element to your usual “case of the week” stories. There’s also the whole “snarky genius who has a crippling drug addiction” thing, but that’s besides […]
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 […]