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'Murdaugh Death in the Family' Review: Hulu’s True Crime Drama Stumbles but Still Intrigues
True crime fans, brace yourselves. Hulu’s latest scripted offering Murdaugh Death in the Family takes on one of the most bewildering and headline-grabbing scandals in recent American history. The series dives into the tangled web surrounding the Murdaugh family, a powerful South Carolina dynasty rocked by murder, financial scandal, and devastating secrets. But does this drama bring fresh insight or just retread well-worn territory? Here is a candid look at Hulu’s attempt to

Rachel
Oct 16


Ghosts Season 5 Premiere Recap: Soul Contracts, Heavenly Send-Offs, and Pete’s Cold Feet
The beloved CBS comedy Ghosts is back from the afterlife and wasting no time raising hell, literally. Season 5 kicks off with Episode 1, titled “Soul Custody,” diving headfirst into soul-selling deals, unexpected romantic hesitation, and one ghost’s surprisingly redemptive goodbye. If you thought the show might ease into the new season, you were wrong. Ghosts is fully leaning into its supernatural absurdity while still finding space for emotional payoffs and long-awaited c

Je-Ree
Oct 16


Chicago P.D. Season 13 Episode 3 “Canaryville” Explained: The Dark Truth Behind Sasha’s Death
This episode of Chicago PD is one of those deeply emotional, multi-layered stories that sticks with you. Right away, we hear Sasha’s voice through tapes, she’s talking things out, trying to make sense of her life and the weight she’s carrying. It’s haunting and intimate, making you feel connected to her even after she’s gone. Sasha’s story is complicated by her mixed-race identity and her father’s suicide about a year ago. That loss is a shadow over her, and you can tell she

Zakiyyah
Oct 16


'Boston Blue' Review: Why This 'Blue Bloods' Spinoff Deserves Your Full Attention
The network crime drama isn’t dead, it just moved to Boston and got a much-needed upgrade. Boston Blue , the latest CBS procedural and a spinoff of the long-running Blue Bloods , proves that franchise fatigue can be cured with sharp writing, a refreshing cast, and one seriously charismatic duo at the center. And here’s the twist: I’ve never seen a single episode of Blue Bloods . Didn’t matter. Two episodes pre-screened for this review into Boston Blue and I’m not only invest

Je-Ree
Oct 16


Peacock’s “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” Review: True Crime Grows Up and Gets Uncomfortable
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy , the new scripted limited series streaming exclusively on Peacock, drops all eight episodes at once and flips the switch on everything we’ve come to expect from serial killer dramas. Gone are the lurid montages and overcooked voiceovers. Instead, we get something far more unsettling: a story that refuses to look away from the failures of the systems we trust most. Yes, it’s about John Wayne Gacy, the infamous Chicago contractor and part-tim

Rachel
Oct 16


Did Camila Kill Lester? 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 5 Episode 8 Raises the Stakes
Luck be a lady at the ol’ Arconia, as the investigation into the season 5 death of doorman Lester Coluca in Only Murders in the Building continues. Hulu’s hit mystery comedy, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, nears its season wrap up as episode 8 finds the amateur super sleuths desperate to lock down the beloved doorman’s killer before they are locked out of their apartments at the Arconia building. Firing on all cylinders as we go into the home stretc

Kae
Oct 16


Review: 'Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order' Sinks Its Teeth Into the Lore But Barely Leaves a Mark
After the success of Interview With the Vampire and the flop that is Mayfair Witches, I went in ready to screen Talamasca with an open mind and while I hoped for a breakout entry into the growing Immortal Universe, what I found was a series that struggles to define itself, never quite hitting the highs of Interview With the Vampire , but thankfully avoiding the lows of Mayfair Witches . This spoiler-free review covers the full six episode season. Let’s start with the positive

Je-Ree
Oct 16


Recap: 'Abbott Elementary' Takes the Field in Season 5 Episode 3 “Ballgame”
The teachers head to a Phillies game and end up stealing the spotlight in Abbott Elementary’s hilarious Season 5 Episode 3, “Ballgame.” By the time Abbott Elementary reaches its fifth season, you’d think the faculty might finally get a peaceful evening off. But in true Abbott fashion, even a night at the ballpark turns into a lesson in chaos, capitalism, and questionable headgear. “Ballgame” opens with the teachers attending Teacher Appreciation Night at a Philadelphia Phill

Jazz
Oct 16


'Gen V' Season 2 Episode 7 "Hell Week" Recap: Marie’s Powers Explode & Godolkin’s True Face Revealed
Opening the episode with Annabeth having a vision of Marie on the ground with blood dropping on her face. She goes to look for her in Jordan’s room and she’s gone. Annabeth starts to explain her vision/dream to Jordan, Sam, and Emma. Cate and Marie are arguing about how to move onto the next step of their mission. Cate pleads for Marie to help “fix” her and regain her powers. Cate admits that she has realized the error in her ways and Marie is not buying it at all. I really

Buddy
Oct 15


'Doc' Season 2 Episode 4 Recap: Blind Dates, Broken Memories, and Bad Decisions
Season 2 of Doc is not playing around, and Episode 4, titled Something to Prove , makes that crystal clear. With memory gaps, messy relationships, surprise diagnoses, and a dose of sketchy over-the-counter medication, Fox’s medical drama continues to crank up the emotional and ethical stakes inside (and outside) the hospital. If you're wondering whether Amy Larsen’s memory loss is the only thing unraveling this season, spoiler alert, absolutely not. Let’s start with our ever

Rachel
Oct 15


'Brilliant Minds' Season 2 Episode 4 Recap: Lady Liberty, Lobotomies, and a Little Bit of Chaos
The fourth episode of Brilliant Minds Season 2, titled Lady Liberty , puts the brain back in the spotlight and the drama squarely in the boardroom. With the hospital circling financial ruin and our favorite rebellious neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf walking the tightrope between genius and madness, this episode manages to balance personal stakes, medical mystery, and the unspoken question on everyone's mind — is Wolf undercover or actually losing it? For fans tracking the broade

Rachel
Oct 14


Review: 'Watson' Season 2 Starts Strong with “A Son in the Oven”
Watson’s Premiere episode of Season 2 begins with Dr. Mary Morston’s mother, Elizabeth Morston, talking to her daughter via cell while she prepares an old family tea cake recipe. She tastes an ingredient and has a violent reaction to it. She begins throwing up and passes out in her kitchen. Meanwhile, Dr. Bynum and Dr. Watson passionately enjoy each other’s company on a date. He gets a call from Mary and leaps into action. He assembles the fellows. Mary got her mother taken

Barbara
Oct 14


'Matlock' Season 2 Premiere Review: A Tense, Twisty Return Worth the Wait
The Season Premiere of Matlock was amazing and everything fans have been eagerly waiting for since the end of Season 1. We pick up right where Season 1 left off, we have Matty talking to the man we assume is Alfie’s biological father. This storyline is something I was excited for at the end of S1, but not high on my priority list in comparison to the other storylines left open. But, in true Matlock fashion, they found a way to pull me in and get this storyline to the same le

Buddy
Oct 14


Movie Review: The Woman in Cabin 10 - Keira Knightley Shines in Netflix’s Gripping Cruise Thriller
So, what did happen to The Woman in Cabin 10?” It is THE question on everyone’s mind when watching the tense psychological thriller, confined to a luxury cruise ship traveling through the picturesque landscape of the Norwegian coastline, the latest from director and screenwriter Simon Stone. Released October 10 on Netflix, the streaming film stars Keira Knightly as award-winning journalist Laura Blacklock invited on the lavish yacht for an assignment to cover a private chari

Kae
Oct 13


'Reasonable Doubt' Season 3, Episode 5 Recap: “Threat”
This week on Reasonable Doubt, the show keeps its foot on the gas and viewers on their toes. The trial begins, a witness drops a bomb,...

Jazz
Oct 11


Law and Order: SVU Season 27 Episode 3 Recap: Velasco Says Goodbye
Law & Order: SVU never met a crime scene it couldn’t make messier. In Season 27 Episode 3, A Vicious Circle , the Manhattan SVU squad...

Rachel
Oct 10


Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Premiere Recap: Who Survives the OR Explosion?
Well, well, well Grey’s Anatomy is back, and in true Grey Sloan fashion, it comes roaring in with a literal explosion and metaphorical...

Rachel
Oct 10


'9-1-1 Nashville' Pilot Review: Does the New Spin-Off Live Up to the Hype?
The much-anticipated premiere of 9-1-1 Nashville landed with a mix of excitement and skepticism. As the latest entry in the growing...

Je-Ree
Oct 9


Review: Apple TV+ Strikes Gold Again with 'The Last Frontier' - A Thriller That’s Equal Parts Grit and Glory
Apple TV+ is back at it, proving once again that it’s not here to play in the minor leagues of streaming. With The Last Frontier , the...

Je-Ree
Oct 9


'Abbott Elementary' Season 5 Episode 2 "Cheating" Recap
Ava, being Ava, finds yet another creative way to make her job easier: she connects the school's loudspeaker to Bluetooth so she can make...

Jazz
Oct 9
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