Contributor: Emily Tsiao

Emily studied film and writing when she was in college. And when she isn’t being way too competitive while playing board games, she enjoys food, sleep, and geeking out with her husband indulging in their “nerdoms,” which is the collective fan cultures of everything they love, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate and Lord of the Rings.

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I’m Your Woman

This R-rated thriller’s gratuitous violence and peppering of foul language will make it a hard pass for many viewers.

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Big Mouth

It would’ve been nice if the voices behind Big Mouth had been kept shut.

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For 15 Seasons, Supernatural Talked a Lot About God (But Didn’t Know Him Very Well).

The biggest problem suggesting that the world operates on a Yin-Yang balance rather than good triumphing over evil is that they ignore the very theology that they derive their storylines from.

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Small Axe

Steve McQueen’s five-film saga explores London’s West Indian community and the racism it encounters with thought, grit and problems.

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The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants

A well-loved book series comes to life … and brings with it the same problems.

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Saved by the Bell

This Peacock reboot corrects some problems from the beloved 1990s sitcom—but adds a few others.

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The Christmas Chronicles 2

The Christmas Chronicles 2 packs laughs, adventure and another story about broken families learning how to put themselves back together again.

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Supernatural

This CW series does for theology what Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter does for presidential history.

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Sound of Metal

Much like heavy metal music, Sound of Metal isn’t trying to give us warm, pleasant feelings.

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A New York Christmas Wedding

At its most basic level, this film really is about a wedding at Christmas in New York. But don’t let the title fool you.

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Alex Rider

This show about a teenage spy may be a little too “grown up” for its own good.

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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

this film’s strong storytelling, talented cast and uplifting songs (Jingle Jangle is a musical!) make it a tale the whole family can enjoy.

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B Positive

Chuck Lorre’s new comedy is, in some ways, as true as its title. But it has plenty of negatives, too.

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NCIS: Los Angeles

CBS rolls out another anagram-friendly crime procedural, this one starring Chris O’Donnell. What’s different about this show from the original NCIS? The location. The actors. And, um, that’s about it.

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Operation Christmas Drop

This Netflix romcom truly embraces the generous spirit of Christmas (even if it never clearly focuses on Jesus).

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