Spoiler-Free Review of “HIS & HERS” on Netflix: A Satisfying Thriller with a Shocking Conclusion!

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“Someone is always lying…”

HIS & HERS released on Netflix on Januay 8th 2026 with all six episodes available to stream now. The thriller mini-series based on the novel of the same name stars Jon Bernthal, Tessa Thompson, Sunita Mani, Marin Ireland, and Pablo Schreiber. Each episode runs for approximately 40-46 minutes.

A detective and a journalist who used to be married begin to suspect each other when a woman ends up dead in their small town connected to them both.

Here is the trailer:

HIS & HERS is a thriller series that will keep you guessing up until the very end, hooking you with its juicy mystery. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Talented cast.

When I saw that Jon Bernthal AND Tessa Thompson were starring in this, I was hooked before I even read the premise. Both stars absolutely delivered and I thought they had great chemistry together. I didn’t know who I could trust, which made the reveals that much more intriguing as we went along.

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Jaw-dropping twist.

Wow…I did not see that coming! I just watched Harlan Coben’s Run Away, which had a shocking reveal at the end and now His & Hers had another one to throw me for a loop. I love when a series can accomplish this. I’m still thinking about that ending. Way to stick the landing!

Netflix is off to a promising start with its new series for 2026!

The Cons:

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Slow-moving at times.

The first four episodes felt a little slow for me. I was enjoying the show, but I also thought it was dragging things out more than it needed to. I think this show probably should have been a film instead, but I guess there was too much to cover.

That being said, the last two episodes were very well paced and beyond intense so this wasn’t a major con, but be prepared for a little bit of a slow burn until you get to those insane reveals.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

HIS & HERS is a shocking and juicy thriller well worth your time featuring fantastic performances by Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson.

More shows like this please!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on His & Hers in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Beast in Me” on Netflix: Carrie Mathison is Back…Kind of!

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“Sometimes bad things just happen…”

The Beast in Me premiered on Netflix on November 13th 2025 with all eight episodes available to stream now. The crime thriller mini-series stars Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, Jonathan Banks, David Lyons, and Natalie Morales. Each episode runs for approximately 48-52 minutes.

After a family tragedy, Author Aggie Wiggs has trouble writing her next book until her new neighbor, Nile Jarvis moves in. After his wife went missing, he was blamed for her murder, but it was never proven, but Aggie begins to discover some connections of her own leading to a dangerous new friendship.

Here is the trailer:

The Beast in Me has a talented cast, an addicting premise, and quite a few entertaining reveals along the way to keep you invested until the end. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Claire Danes is back!

I’ve missed watching Claire as Carrie Mathison on Homeland and have been waiting for her to appear in a series like this. She was in Max’s series, Full Circle a few years back, but I thought this one was much more suited to her.

If you missed the over-the-top emotional crying and yelling…it’s back! But seriously, Claire Danes is absolutely terrific in this series and Matthew Rhys was charming in such an eerie way. The rest of the cast is stacked as well and there were quite a few familiar faces in this one.

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A consuming watch!

I was hooked right from the opening episode. I loved the setting (I’m very familiar with it) and I thought it worked well against the chaos and turmoil going on between these characters. Each episode did just enough to pull me in for more and I found this series very easy to binge-watch. I finished all eight episodes in two days.

There were a few side-plots to deal with, but everything connected enough in the end so I didn’t mind this. Episode 7 was incredible!

The Cons:

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Predictable at times…

Even though I enjoyed it, you can pretty much guess what’s going on in this one. None of the reveals were that surprising, but they were still satisfying enough. I really enjoyed my watch, but I would have appreciated at least one shocking twist here to keep me guessing.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

The Beast in Me is an engrossing watch enhanced by two powerhouse performances by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. 

This was such a nice surprise. I haven’t been able to get into a show in a while, but this one really hooked me and never slowed down for one second. Loved it!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Beast in Me in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rulethey can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Woman in Cabin 10” on Netflix: A Mystery Thriller that has its Moments…

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“It WAS real…”

The Woman in Cabin 10 premiered on Netflix on October 10th 2025. The mystery thriller film (based on the novel of the same name) stars Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, Kaya Scodelario, and David Ajala. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

A journalist accepts an invitation on an extravagant yacht to cover a human interest piece, but when she witnesses one of the passengers go overboard, things take a dangerous turn. Only no one believes her and claims that there was no passenger staying in that room.

Here is the trailer:

The Woman in Cabin 10 has a mystery with potential and a terrific cast, led by the always fantastic Keira Knightley, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Keira Knightley puts forth a valiant effort!

I was so excited to see that she was cast in a thriller like this. She is such a fantastic actress and I think she did a great job with what she was given. They probably could have given her more to do here, but she elevated some predictable content at times, making this a more compelling watch with her mere presence.

The rest of the cast did a solid job too although I think certain characters could have used some more screen time to really keep us guessing about the culprit here.

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A mystery with potential.

I was completely drawn in by the premise and I thought the opening was really strong. I haven’t read the book just yet, but this story-line definitely had enough of a hook…even though it’s a plot I’ve seen numerous times before.

That being said, I was invested here and wanted to see the outcome. The film wasn’t really long, which helped. They could have easily dragged things out so I appreciated that they kept the mystery where it was rather than branching out into different subplots.

The Cons:

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Predictable, flat reveal.

I was hoping we would go in a different direction, but the reveal was just kind of OK for me. I sort of saw it coming a mile away, but I was hoping we would get an unexpected twist.

I also wanted some more moments of true suspense. We definitely got there, but after that killer opening, I was expecting a lot more and it just kind of fizzled out for the majority of the film.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

The Woman in Cabin 10 is a lukewarm thriller with some predictable reveals, but Keira Knightley holds her own, making this an enjoyable popcorn watch overall.

I would just manage your expectations accordingly. There’s nothing new here, but if you enjoy mystery thrillers, this one fits the bill.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Woman in Cabin 10 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Wayward” on Netflix: An Addicting Mystery!

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“See who you really are…”

WAYWARD premiered on September 25th 2025 on Netflix with all eight episodes available to stream now. The Canadian mystery thriller limited series stars Mae Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Alyvia Alyn Lind, and Sydney Topliffe. Each episode runs for approximately 42-47 minutes.

A cop moves into a small town and comes across a school for troubled teens that may be hiding some horrifying secrets linked to his wife’s past.
Here is the trailer:


WAYWARD is engrossing and complex, luring the audience into a dark mystery worth exploring. Does it do enough to be worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A mystery that lures you in.

This series was so addicting right from the very first episode! I was immediately pulled in and I thought the mystery was eerie, well-layered, and just the right amount of strange. I had so many questions and was desperate to find out the answers, which had me eagerly pressing play at the end of each episode.

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Terrific cast!

Toni Collette is no stranger to this genre and she DELIVERED and then some! I thought she was fantastic in this. The rest of the cast did a great job as well and it was wonderful seeing Chucky’s Alyvia Alyn Lind in this. I hope to see her in more in the future!

On a side note, I absolutely loved the music in this!

The Cons:

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Goes off the rails a few times…

Don’t get me wrong…I love weird thrillers like this, but I did feel like we veered off the main plot on more than one occasion. There were some scenes that seemed like they were placed intentionally to make a statement, rather than to advance the plot along.

I also thought the series started out stronger than it finished. I was along for the entire ride and I watched this series all in one day, but the ending left me with some unanswered questions. I was expecting something a little bit more shocking and while we grazed the surface here, it didn’t fully stick the landing for me personally.

I still enjoyed it though!

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

WAYWARD is wacky and unhinged with an eerie mystery at the center.

I do think that the series lost its way a few times, but I found this one to be very easy to binge-watch, which is my kind of show!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on WAYWARD in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
This competition is killer…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Hunting Wives” on Netflix: Your Next Guilty Pleasure Binge-Watch is Here!

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“I’m not good with Texas people…”

The Hunting Wives premiered on Netflix on July 21st 2025 with all eight episodes available to stream now. The drama crime thriller series (based on the novel of the same name) stars Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes, Evan Jonigkeit, and Dermot Mulroney Each episode is approximately 45-50 minutes.

Sophie moves from Massachusetts to Texas, where she is introduced to a group of housewives with deadly secrets.

Here is the trailer:

The Hunting Wives is a soapy and insane thriller that channels Desperate Housewives and Big Little Lies, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Stacked cast!

As soon as I saw the cast for this one, I knew I was in. There were so many familiar faces and I loved the dynamic between all of the characters. The chemistry between Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman was off the charts!

I haven’t been this excited about about a cast in a long time! I’d love to see a crossover between these ladies and the women of Desperate Housewives. Now that would be something!

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So addicting!

OK, so it started out really cheesy and soapy, but by the time I got to episode 3, I was completely hooked. There were some insane reveals in this one that kept me guessing. This show definitely gave off some Desperate Housewives vibes with a darker mystery. I loved it!

The Cons:

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Sluggish start.

The first two episodes dragged a little for me and there were a few times when I asked myself what I was really watching. Luckily, things turned around in the best way possible by the time I got to episode 3 and it was a crazy ride after that.

Be prepared for some excess fluff and over-the-top sex scenes that seemed to happen almost every other scene at one point. However, I think it added to the guilty pleasure factor, but if that’s not your thing, be warned.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

The Hunting Wives is an addicting and crazy watch that will keep you guessing until the end!

If you’re looking for a guilty pleasure watch, I’d recommend moving this to the top of your list.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Hunting Wives in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Night Always Comes” on Netflix: A Dark and Gripping Watch

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“You control your choices…”

Night Always Comes released on August 15th 2025 on Netflix. Based on the book, “The Night Always Comes,” the crime thriller drama film stars Vanessa Kirby, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stephan James, Randall Park, and Eli Roth. It runs for approximately an hour and fifty minutes.

Lynette has one night to come up with $25,000 or her family will be evicted, forcing her to resort to extreme measures in order to come up with the cash.

Here is the trailer:

Night Always Comes takes a deep look at the harsh reality surrounding the main character, giving the audience a balance of intense moments and heartbreaking ones that really make you think about your own choices under extreme conditions. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Vanessa Kirby gives a convincing performance.

I thought that she was fantastic in this. Her character had a lot of layers and flaws, which made her more realistic to me. We didn’t spend too much time on her backstory, but as the plot continued to unfold, we got more information about what she was going through and how she used to live, which hooked me that much more.

She wasn’t really on my radar before this (even though I’ve seen her in a few films), but I am looking forward to seeing her in more now.

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Adrenaline-filled moments.

While I wouldn’t say that this was a clear cut thriller, the film did have plenty of intense moments that had me on the edge of my seat. My heart was pounding during a few key scenes. This was a different kind of thriller, but it still delivered for me as our main character spiraled out of control and went down a dangerous path on more than one occasion.

The Cons:

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Really depressing at times.

I had to be in the right mindset to watch this one. There were a lot of depressing moments here. If you’re looking for a quick, bubble-gum pop thriller, that’s not this film. It makes you think a lot and it really takes a deep dive into some content that could make you uncomfortable (although I do think it was necessary for this film).

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

Night Always Comes is an engrossing watch from start to finish featuring an exceptional performance by Vanessa Kirby.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Night Always Comes in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rulethey can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Wednesday” Season 2 Part 1 on Netflix: Loses Some of Its Magic

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“It’s been an eventful summer…”

Wednesday season 2, part 1 premiered on August 6th on Netflix with four episodes available to stream now. The remaining four episodes will release on September 3rd. The supernatural drama series stars Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Each episode is approximately 55-60 minutes.

While attending Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams finds herself caught up in another mystery that threatens someone close to her.

Here is the trailer:

Wednesday season 2 loses some steam this time around with dragged out pacing and a plot that seems all too familiar now. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Jenna Ortega is as wickedly charming as ever!

She’s the best part of the series and probably the only reason I kept watching season 2. I think she was born for this role and she is excelling once again. That being said, I’d like to see some more growth for her character, but so far she is lighting up the screen in the best way possible.

I also like that other characters are getting some more screen time this time around. It seemed like some characters were merely there as an afterthought in season 1. I just don’t want the show to shift away from Wednesday too much because this is her show, but I’ve enjoyed some of the other characters and there were a few fun surprises too.

The Cons:

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Dragged out with super long episodes.

I don’t think they were that long in season 1, but maybe I was just enjoying my watch more? It took me a while to get through part 1 of season 2. I remember binge-watching season one effortlessly so this was disappointing.

It just seemed so slow and dragged out. I also feel like the mystery is watered down this time around and it’s a plot I’ve seen a million times before on other teen mystery/fantasy shows. I’m hoping that things turn around in the second half of the season but so far I am losing interest.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this…

Wednesday (Season 2, Part 1) is Nancy Drew-esque, feeling a little stale and dragged out with its mystery.

Jenna Ortega is as brilliant as ever, but I’d love to see something extreme to pull me back in for the second half of the season.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Wednesday in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

THIS COMPETITION IS KILLER…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Sirens” on Netflix: A Guilty Pleasure Beach Thriller

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“It REALLY seems like a cult…”

Sirens premiered on Netflix on May 22nd 2025 with all five episodes available to stream now. The limited dark comedy thriller series stars Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Kevin Bacon, Glenn Howerton, and Felix Solis. Each episode is approximately 55-58 minutes.

Devon is concerned about her sister’s odd relationship with her boss, tracking her down at a lavish mansion on an island to get some answers.

Here is the trailer:

Sirens is a soapy and odd thriller with nods at Desperate Housewives, Revenge, and Big Little Lies, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Meghann Fahy is one to watch!

I have been becoming a big fan of her lately. I’ve seen her pop up on a few shows before and I recently just watched her in DROP, which I absolutely loved.

This was an all-star cast and Meghann Fahy really stole the show with her convincing performance. Her character was fantastic and I loved her dry, dark humor. It really helped elevate this show for me in a lot of ways.

Julianne Moore was terrific as well.

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Gorgeous setting.

If you’re looking for a soapy show with beach vibes for the summer, you’re in luck. This one definitely checked off all of those boxes for me. The mansion was beautiful. I loved the use of color and light here. Everything was just breathtakingly beautiful, offsetting some disturbing things going on within the property.

I love soapy guilty pleasure thrillers and this one reminded me of a few other shows that I have really enjoyed with some unexpected twists along the way.

I also loved that this was only five episodes. It made it a breeze to binge-watch over the weekend.

The Cons:

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Weird and bonkers plot…

Don’t get me wrong…I was hooked all the same, but this show went off into several different directions. It was really strange at times, but somehow I was still there for it. Everything just felt very jam-packed and chaotic during certain key moments.

The ending threw me for a loop. It was certainly unexpected, but it also left me with some mixed feelings at the end.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

SIRENS is an addicting and unique watch. There were some strange things going on here, but I was here for it!

If you’re looking for a quick, guilty pleasure watch, I’d recommend adding this one to your list.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on SIRENS in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “PULSE” on Netflix: Soapy Version of The Pitt Has Its Moments

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“Let’s get through this day…”

PULSE premiered on Netflix on April 3rd 2025 with all ten episodes available to stream now. The medical drama series stars Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Jessica Rothe, Néstor Carbonell, and Justina Machado. Each episode runs for approximately 45-48 minutes.

In the middle of a dangerous hurricane in Florida, a hospital team works together to handle every emergency thrown their way, but tensions flare when a doctor is forced to work side by side with someone she just accused of sexual harassment.

Here is the trailer:

PULSE is a essentially a mix of The Pitt and Grey’s Anatomy, trying to find the balance between tense life-threatening moments and juicy drama. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A cast to be excited about!

I was about to give this one a pass because medical dramas aren’t really my thing with a few exceptions, but the cast drew me in. The show is produced by LOST’s Carlton Cuse and we even have LOST alum Néstor Carbonell starring in the series.

That’s already enough for me, but then we have the talented Willa Fitzgerald, the underused Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day), and the always fantastic Justina Machado.

Everyone plays their parts well, but some deserved a little more screen time to shine. Either way, this is a worthy and talented cast.

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Some adrenaline-filled moments.

I thought that the first half of this series was a lot stronger than the second half. While not nearly as exciting and intense as The Pitt, there were some moments that held my attention and had me on the edge of my seat. Just manage your expectations accordingly…

The Cons:

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Rushed flashbacks and time jumps that felt forced.

Honestly, they took away from the core plot for me. I get that they were trying to make us care about the characters, but the layers revealed felt soapy and superficial, glossing over any real moments of understanding and growth.

Starts out as one show and then quickly  becomes another.

I was really confused by this. At first, this series tried to be like The Pitt with its approach and there were a lot of similarities, but then it named dropped Grey’s Anatomy and quickly became a cheaper version of that show, focusing more on the soapy side of things.

This show clearly tried to channel what makes both shows great for their target audiences by mashing these genres together, but it failed to capture a real sense of intensity and grit, making it seem like a desperate imitation at times, which was disappointing.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

PULSE is a medical drama by the numbers despite having a talented and recognizable cast.

This series is more of a popcorn watch, but it does have some glimmers of potential. If you’re looking for a consuming medical drama, I’d recommend watching The Pitt instead, however.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on PULSE in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Night Agent” Season 2 on Netflix: Just as Intense as Season 1!

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“Where are you?”

The Night Agent season 2 premiered on Netflix on January 23rd 2025 with ten episodes available to stream now. The action-thriller series stars Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Amanda Warren, Arienne Mandi, Berto Colon, and Keon Alexander. Each episode runs for approximately 48-55 minutes.

Peter continues to work in the world of Night Action, but after being on the run, he reconnects with Rose to stop a terrorist attack.

Here is the trailer:

The Night Agent was one of my favorite shows of 2023, but does season 2 measure up to the first season? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Starts off with plenty of action once again!

Season 1 pulled me in immediately and I was worried that we may have to deal with some excessive set-up and fluff in season 2, but I was wrong. Season 2 began with just as much action and suspense, reeling me back into this world once again effortlessly. I loved the fight scenes in this one.

If you’re looking for an adrenaline-filled thrill ride with season 2, you’ll be pleased to know that it absolutely delivers in this department!

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Our favorite duo is back and better than ever!

Peter and Rose were fantastic to watch in season 1 and had so much chemistry. I was worried about how much of a role Rose would play in season 2, but she stepped up to the plate and delivered! The scenes between them were great, but I also really loved how they both excelled on their own, proving their worth individually.

The new characters were great as well. We had some terrific allies and some dangerous foes in the mix. Everyone kept me guessing!

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Too much time spent on time jumps and side plots.

I thought all of the side plots were interesting enough (especially Noor’s), but I think we spent too much time with other plots and flashbacks, which took away from the core story-line. This wasn’t a major con, but it slowed down the momentum slightly in certain episodes.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 1000 percent!!!!!!

The Night Agent season 2 is an addicting and adrenaline-filled watch that manages to match the intensity of season 1!

Season 2 had plenty of shocking and edge-of-your-seat moments to be excited about! Bring on season 3!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Night Agent in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rulethey can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

Blood Rose Island is available here!

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