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Starz’ The Nowhere Man Season 1 Episode 1 Review: Lukas Packs Heavy in “The Things We Carry”
If you thought your morning commute was stressful, try being Lukas. While most of us are aggressively caffeinating and wondering if we can get away with wearing sweatpants on a Zoom call, the protagonist of Starz’ newest adrenaline-soaked offering, The Nowhere Man , is busy wrestling with literal and figurative ghosts in the heart of Johannesburg. The series premiere, titled "The Things We Carry," dropped on January 16 and it’s safe to say that Starz has officially entered t

Je-Ree
Jan 18


Recap: Shifting Gears Season 2 Episode 10 Just Took a Sharp Turn—And It All Started With a 1-Star Review
The episode kicks off with any business owner’s nightmare – a bad online review. Eager to find out who the unhappy customer might be, Riley becomes hyper focused to draw them out of hiding. To help relieve the stress, Georgia starts writing positive reviews with lackluster help from Carter, Gabriel and Stitch (good luck to Renee from Temecula). Meanwhile, Pete, an old high school friend of Matt, visits the shop. Like many reunions, it’s filled with memories of teenage shenani

Tameka
Jan 17


Going Dutch Season 2 Episode 1 Recap: Going Dutch Goes Full Laser Warfare — And It’s Absolutely Unhinged
The new season begins now! The zany group of characters assigned to a US military base in the Netherlands has returned. Today, at USAG Stroopsdorf, they are out early completing the required Physical Training (PT) Test. Colonel Patrick Quinn, Captain Maggie Quinn, Major Abraham Shah and Sergeant Conway are out on the PT track clocking the running portion of the PT Test on Corporal Papadakis. The now fit and svelte, corporal who lost 40 pounds, only has to run a 10-minute mil

Barbara
Jan 16


9‑1‑1 Season 9 Episode 8 Recap: Maddie vs Rogue AI
Station 118 has seen a lot over the years, but Season 9, Episode 8 of 9‑1‑1 , titled “War,” proves that sometimes the biggest emergencies aren’t the ones with fire or car wrecks. This week, Maddie is up against an AI assistant with a serious attitude problem and Hen finally cracks under the weight of grief reminding everyone that even the toughest first responders have their breaking points. The episode kicks off with Maddie walking into the dispatch center, only to find a ne

Je-Ree
Jan 15


Chicago P.D. Season 13 Episode 9 ‘Heroes’ Recap: The Shocking Twist You Didn’t See Coming
This episode of Chicago P.D. is one that is extremely emotionally intense and tightly constructed in recent memory, balancing procedural intensity with a deeply personal story that hits hard. It opens with Officer Robert McKay at the center of a case he’s been working on for two years: Adrian Rodriguez, the head of Los Gatos, and his crew are responsible for the majority of heroin in Humboldt Park and multiple homicides, and McKay has been determined to bring them down. From

Zakiyyah
Jan 15


Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 10 Recap: Mall Part 2 Questions and Concerns - AI Ava and a Principal Under Pressure
This week on Abbott Elementary, the teachers face the heat when parents demand answers, a giant Benjamin Franklin head terrorizes the children, and the mall school might actually be haunted. Let’s dive in. Janine is mid-lesson when a massive Benjamin Franklin head drops from the ceiling—apparently an old sales gimmick that descends on the hour and has somehow been reactivated. The kids are understandably terrified. Later, parents descend on Gregory and Janine with a barrage

Jazz
Jan 15


The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: Things Get Messy (Literally) at 8 A.M.
Season 2 of The Pitt continues its relentless real-time march with Episode 2, “8 A.M.,” an hour that somehow manages to pack in romantic sparks, professional turf wars, bodily horror and emotional devastation before most people have finished their first cup of coffee. True to form, the Max medical drama keeps the pressure high and the hallways crowded, even if this episode occasionally feels like too much is happening all at once. A lot does go on during “8 A.M.” sometimes

Je-Ree
Jan 15


Netflix's The Rip Review: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Find Too Much Money and Everything Goes Wrong
Netflix’s The Rip arrives with the kind of pedigree that immediately sets expectations. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, reunited once again, leading a gritty crime thriller about cops, cash and collapsing loyalties? On paper, it sounds like it could easily fall into familiar genre territory. Another mystery you solve ten minutes in. Another “one last job” story dressed up with star power. That’s exactly why The Rip ends up being such a pleasant surprise. Directed by Joe Carnaha

Je-Ree
Jan 15


Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 2 “Beta Test” Recap – Lessons, Laughs, and a Little Xeno-Mucosa Chaos
Love the show’s mini-intro displaying all the previous starships as they morph into each other with the latest model outstanding. Starfleet Academy’s Fall Semester Begins in San Francisco, CA. Nahla narrates and shares some truths to help the cadets succeed. The curriculum unfolds as the students are taught the history of those who have gone before. The Doctor’s (Robert Picardo) Xenobiology Class is amusing and confusing. A student earns a failing grade if their mucus covere

Barbara
Jan 15


Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Premiere Recap: Holly Hunter, Paul Giamatti, and a Stunning Start
This is the next installment in the Star Trek Collection, and I am ready for it. The opening graphics already had my attention, “Star Trek 60” and the pics of all the Star Trek space ship models phasing on the screen. It really got good when Holly Hunter’s voice sets up the intro. Did I mention the great graphics as a backdrop. Holly Hunter’s/Nahla Ake’s speech sets up the story. The scene starts with a young six-year-old boy being instructed to recite something his Mom, Ani

Barbara
Jan 15


The Rookie Season 8 Episode 2 Recap: The Rookie Finally Let Lucy Chen Lead — And ‘Fast Andy’ Proved Why She Was Ready
Another week and another amazing episode of The Rookie . There was so much to love about “ Fast Andy ” – it felt like a transitional one to me, with a few characters closing chapters while starting a new one. We Finally Get to See Lucy in Action Let’s be honest, we’ve all been waiting for this journey for such a long time. I almost lost hope for my girl. I couldn’t understand how someone who has accomplished as much as Lucy has, both as a rookie and a P2 officer, wasn’t pro

Val
Jan 14


Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 7 Review: “I Go Down With the Ship” Puts Feelings First (and the Quest Second)
With the finish line in sight, Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 slows things down just enough to hurt emotionally, not narratively. Episode 7, “I Go Down With the Ship,” is less about slaying monsters and more about deciding who actually matters when everything starts sinking. It’s a quieter chapter, sure, but one that understands the assignment: break hearts now so the finale can finish the job. This episode lives and dies on priorities, and not everyone’s on the sa

Je-Ree
Jan 14


Will Trent Season 4 Episode 2 “Love Takes Time” Recap: Will Trent Goes Dark
Is Will REALLY Dead? This second episode is continuing the shocking ending of the first. Where are Will and James Ulster? Did they die in the flaming classic Ford Mustang car? The car’s extinguished, Amanda sits in her car dreading the news, while Faith and Sheriff Roussard review the crime scene, compare findings with the fire department’s arson investigator, and come to a consensus of what’s happened. They update Amanda. Car was doused in an accelerant and actions point to

Barbara
Jan 14


Doc Season 2 Episode 11 Recap: “Family Matters” Finally Serves the Truth
Doc Season 2 Episode 11, “Family Matters,” is a whirlwind of emotions, ethical dilemmas, and hospital drama that proves this series knows how to keep viewers on edge. Between life-or-death medical cases, shocking family revelations and a simmering FBI investigation, this episode had everything, panic attacks, betrayals and yes, even heartbreak that hits harder than a triple shift at Westside. The episode opens on a tense note with Hannah telling Charlie she wants him out of

Je-Ree
Jan 13


Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 12 “The Rider” Recap: Bulls, Booze, and Way Too Many Secrets
Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 12, titled “The Rider,” opens on a surprisingly mellow note for Oliver. He meets his dad’s neighbor, the woman who waters his plants when he’s out of town and she casually offers him an edible while they chat about his father. Honestly? A chill vibe. Naturally, that calm doesn’t last long because we immediately cut to the case of the week: a bull rider named Benson who passes out at literally the worst possible moment, mid-ride. Because of c

Je-Ree
Jan 12


Review: Industry Season 4 Premiere Shakes Everything Up — And It Might Be Too Much
We’re finally back with Season 4 of Industry! This was a really good episode that has thrown us back into the finance world of our favorites, not-so-favorite’s, and a whole lot of new people. After the end of Season 3, I was on the edge of my seat to see how everything was going to turn out this season. While I will say I did really enjoy this episode, I also feel like there’s so much more for us to learn and explore with our existing cast and the new additions to the canvas…

Buddy
Jan 12


The Night Manager Season 2 Review: Slick Espionage Returns, But Can It Match the Original’s Bite?
After nearly a decade of fans asking, begging and side-eyeing every rumor on the internet, The Night Manager has finally returned for Season 2. Tom Hiddleston’s perpetually stressed superspy Jonathan Pine is back in action, the globe-trotting intrigue is dialed up and the suits are still impeccably tailored. The big question, though, hangs heavier than a concealed weapon under a linen jacket: was this sequel worth the wait? The short answer is yes… mostly. The longer answer

Je-Ree
Jan 11


Landman Season 2 Episode 9 Recap: Rebecca and Charlie’s Steamy Reunion + Ainsley’s Dorm Nightmare
We have arrived at the penultimate episode for season 2 of Paramount+’s hit oil drama Landman . No one ever said that life on the Pitch would be easy, However, “Plans, Tears, and Sirens” runs an emotional gambit more akin to the good, the bad, and the ugly. Never without drama, this week goes to eleven for all those caught up in the maelstrom of the West Texas oil and gas industry. Directed by Stephen Kay, the episode opens with another chaotic morning at the Norris househo

Kae
Jan 11


Blood, Betrayal, and Bad Wine: Spartacus: House of Ashur Season 1, Episode 7 Recap
The sand in the arena may be red, but the ink in the ledger is starting to look a lot like a death warrant. In Spartacus: House of Ashur Season 1, Episode 7 , titled "Deepest Wound," we finally see the cracks in Ashur’s meticulously constructed empire of lies. If you thought the previous episodes were tense, this installment turns the dial up to a blood-soaked eleven, proving that in the world of the Roman ludus, a sharp tongue is often more dangerous than a gladius. Grief an

Je-Ree
Jan 9


Shifting Gears Season 2 Episode 9 “Dog” Recap: Free and Mean vs. Cheap and Nice
Searching for a light-hearted comedy with a laugh track attached to every joke? Shifting Gears returns with the ups and downs of living at your childhood home with your kids. When Matt refuses to let Carter bring a dog into his house, Riley wonders if it’s time to move out. Like many grown adults with kids, you want to be able to provide for yourself and your family. As Riley searches for a new place, she realizes the devil you know may be the safest place to be. The kids are

Tameka
Jan 9
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