TV Reviews
In season five of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’, tensions heighten as the British monarchy is at its lowest point
Kimberly Bejec -
The newest season turns into a new chapter in the monarchy during a time filled with tumultuous marriages and public discord.
“The Crown” is a dramatized retelling of real-life events in the British monarchy. However, since the first season, the show has received praise and criticism. The criticism stems from the public’s discontent with historical inaccuracies. Season five faces more...
The fourth season kicks off with the upbeat crew facing off against the grim visions of a bloodthirsty cult.
Ever since its series premiere in 2018, the central characters of “Titans” have successfully faced off against all sorts of foes hailing from different corners of the DC universe. Whether it’s Trigon, Deathstroke, Scarecrow or even Jason Todd, Dick Grayson (Brenton...
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Netflix’s obsession with serial killers creates ‘Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’
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“Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is another product of Netflix detailing the story of a real-life serial killer and cannibal, Jeffrey Dahmer. Dahmer was convicted in 1991 for the murders of 17 men and young teenagers. Since then, Dahmer has been labeled as one of America’s most notorious serial killers who has garnered attention even after his death. His...
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HBO Max’s ‘House of the Dragon’ continues to soar as audiences crave more from the show
Kimberly Bejec -
“House of the Dragon” is set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones.” Both fantasy drama series are inspired by the “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels written by George R.R. Martin. With the show being the second in the popular franchise, fans were eager to unravel the story. As more episodes are released on the...
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Abbott Elementary returns for season two following its three wins at The Emmys
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The show pays homage to Philadelphia with a special guest appearance.
Following three Emmy wins, ABC sitcom, Abbott Elementary, aired its first episode of season two on Wednesday, September 21 with a celebrity guest. The show first premiered in 2021 and quickly rose to popularity with many praising its diverse cast and topics. Abbott Elementary focuses on a group of...
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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ season one gives a finale filled with action and emotion that satisfies its fan base
Kimberly Bejec -
Since the launch of the streaming platform Disney+, Disney has been releasing new “Star Wars” projects that tell various stories in its franchise. The most recent miniseries, “Obi-Wan Kenobi” features Ewan McGregor, reprising the titular character from the prequel trilogy. The series premiered on May 27 and has released a new episode every Wednesday since.
The series is set 10...
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HBO’s latest series, “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” has a decent start, but is messy in its execution
Kimberly Bejec -
“The Time Traveler’s Wife” was a 2003 novel written by Audrey Niffenegger and gained a lot of success during its time. Since then a movie adaptation of the book was released in 2009 featuring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana. The movie was a success, but received mixed reviews with audiences praising the actors’ performances and criticizing the premise. The...
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Marvel shows a darker side of its universe with new miniseries, ‘Moon Knight’
Kimberly Bejec -
With Marvel in Phase Four of its cinematic universe, they have been introducing new characters based on the Marvel Comics. At the D23 convention in 2019, it was announced that a series based on “Moon Knight” would be released on the Disney+ streaming platform. “Moon Knight” premiered on March 30 and is set to release every Wednesday until its...
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The chilling true crime case of Conrad Roy is brought to light in ‘The Girl from Plainville’
Brenda Jovel -
Michelle Carter was 17 years old when she convinced her boyfriend, Conrad Henry Roy III, to commit suicide in 2014. The case made headlines everywhere as soon it was discovered that Carter had been texting Roy the night of his death. These troubling text messages revealed how Carter encouraged and pressed Roy to take his own life.
After eight years...
A 5-foot tall Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) stands in the door frame of the "Abbott Elementary" music teacher's classroom. She moves with a clumsy stride, having been scolded by Ms. Davis to place her chewing gum into “Wanda the Waste Basket.” Her second grade students continue to play a recorder rendition of "Amazing Grace" over her pleas. As they...