Plot: Laura’s picture-perfect life starts to unravel when her son brings home a new girlfriend named Cherry; she becomes convinced that Cherry is a manipulative social climber — or is she just being paranoid? This series was great. Pros: The two actresses Robin Wright & Olivia Cooke did a spot on job playing two ladies …
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Plot: Upload completes with an explosive conclusion! In the four-part series finale event, sentient AI rapidly turns evil, threatening to wipe out Lakeview (and the world!). On top of greedy executives, lingering mysteries, plus heartbreak in VR and IRL, our characters are tested like never before. The only way they can get through it all …
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Plot: Platonic former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift; the duo’s friendship becomes more consuming and destabilizes their lives. Season 2 of Platonic was alright. Pros: I still enjoy seeing Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne together. Luke Macfarlane’s Charlie had more development this time along. The episode featured jeopardy were a joy …
Plot: A young mathematician is on the verge of a breakthrough when he realizes an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea; together with a government agent who’s been tracking him, he begins to unravel a conspiracy. I got excited for this series altering watching the trailer. This miniseries was okay. Pros: I did …
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Plot: Chloe, a high-profile media executive, lives a picturesque life with her husband Adam and son; her estranged sister Nicky struggles to make ends meet; when Adam is murdered, the two sisters reunite and try to untangle a complicated family history. This series was full of hit & misses. Pros: I like Chloe & Nicky …
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Synopsis: This collection of animated short stories spans several genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy. World-class animation creators bring captivating stories to life in the form of a unique and visceral viewing experience. The animated anthology series includes tales that explore alternate histories, life for robots in a post-apocalyptic city and a plot …
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Plot: Exploring the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling and trying to find the truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality. Season 6 of Dark side of the ring was Okay. Pros: I like how shown more of the controversial, define & surreal wrestlers all subject in each 10 episodes. I …
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Plot: Harry and his baby Bridget stuck in prison on the Grey Moonbase, while a shape-shifting Alien called a Mantid has taken over his body on Earth passing himself off as the real Harry Vanderspeigle. Harry manages to escape the Greys and arrives back on Earth for a showdown with the Mantid Alien but soon finds he may not have what he …
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Plot: A family’s world turns upside down when 13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for murdering a schoolmate: the charges against their son force them to confront every parent’s worst nightmare. This limited series of Adolescence was fantastic Pros: This series works when less is more. I’m feel for the sadness & emotion going on throughout. …
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Plot: In the second season, Wednesday returns to Nevermore and, while developing her psychic abilities, must face a new tormentor and prevent her roommate’s death. In addition, Pugsley enrolls at Nevermore as Weems’ successor Barry Dort wants Morticia to take on a fundraising role while he looks after his own interests. Season 2 of Wednesday …
