M.I.A.
The one thing that Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ isn’t missing is action. But is short of good writing, sensible plotting and any moral storytelling.
Lord of the Flies
‘Lord of the Flies’ adaptations, via the book itself, intrinsically come with dark, violent moments. The Netflix version is no different.
Man on Fire
Have you ever seen a muscular, threatening-looking guy go all soft while holding a puppy? That’s sort of the ‘Man on Fire’ concept.
Widow’s Bay
Apple TV+’s horror-comedy ‘Widow’s Bay’ takes us to a deceptively bucolic island that hides some serious issues. The same could be said for the series itself.
Half Man
In HBO’s Half Man, violence, sexual abuse and dysfunction characterize the complicated relationship between a set of almost-stepbrothers.
Kevin
‘Kevin’ is another entry in a long line of adult animation that substitutes vulgarity for comedy, and it’s predictably worth avoiding.
Unchosen
The Fellowship of the Divine is the kind of community that ensures none of its members go hungry or without a roof over their heads. They gather together in fellowship for meals, and they worship together. But what they don’t do is engage with the world. Sure, they use things like landline phones—but that which […]
Beef
Netflix’s newest show is well done, you might say. But Plugged In has a beef with some of its problems.
The Testaments
‘The Testaments’ acts as a sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ and it brings back every horrific deed depicted in the process.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Despite some really encouraging thoughts on the preciousness of life, ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ is awash in troubles of its own.