Spoiler-Free Review of “56 Days” on Prime Video: A Guilty Pleasure Thriller to Get You Through the Weekend

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“I think secrets are destructive…”

56 Days premiered on Prime Video on February 18th 2026 with all eight episodes available to stream now. The limited erotic thriller series (based on the novel of the same name) stars Dove Cameron, Avan Jogia, Karla Souza, Dorian Missick, and Megan Peta Hill. Each episode is approximately 48-52 minutes long.

After Oliver and Ciara meet in a supermarket, they begin an intense relationship with one another, but when a corpse turns up 56 days later in Oliver’s apartment, dark secrets from their past are revealed, potentially connecting them to the murder.

Here is the trailer:

56 Days is a trashy, but intriguing enough thriller with a few surprises along the way. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Undeniable chemistry between the leads.

Dove Cameron is so gorgeous and absolutely electric in this. I thought the chemistry between Ciara and Oliver was off the charts. If you enjoy steamy, guilty pleasure thrillers, there’s plenty of juicy moments in this one.

Without the fantastic chemistry, I wouldn’t have been as invested.

A mystery that pays off in the end.

I found this series fairly easy to binge-watch. It took a while for the mystery to unfold, but I thought it got better and better as the episodes continued. I didn’t know who to trust and I was shocked at a few of the reveals, which worked in the show’s favor.

The Cons:

Too much time spent on side characters and sub-plots.

Be prepared for a lot of time jumps. Everything felt very chaotic at first, but I think the transitions between the past and present day plots eventually became more seamless. That being said, I much preferred to watch what was happening in the past involving Oliver and Ciara.

We spent way too much time with the detectives in present day. I get that we needed to see what was going on with the case, but we also spent quite a bit of time fleshing out their characters with excess fluff involving their personal lives. I think this slowed down the overall pacing.

This series should have only been about six episodes or it might have worked better as a film. They just dragged too many things out to fill time, which was frustrating.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

56 days is soapy and very pretty to look at with a few worthy thrills and reveals sprinkled into the mix.

If you enjoy guilty pleasure thrillers, there’s enough here for you to indulge in.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on 56 Days 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 Girlfriend” on Prime Video: Sleazy, Guilty Pleasure Thrills

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“This one’s different…”

The Girlfriend premiered on Prime Video on September 10th 2025 with all six episodes available to stream now. The limited psychological thriller series (based on the novel of the same name) stars Robin Wright, Olivia Cooke, and Laurie Davidson. Each episode is approximately 50-52 minutes.

Laura becomes paranoid when her son’s new girlfriend, Cherry begins to get between them, taking it upon herself to investigate her to see what her real agenda is.

Here is the trailer:

The Girlfriend is the latest trashy thriller to show up on streaming, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Two unhinged performances.

When I saw the cast for this, I knew it would be good. Robin Wright is exceptional and I’m a big fan of Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel). Both actresses excelled with what they were given. They were both diabolical and manipulative, making this such a fun popcorn watch.

The back-and-forth really worked here and Olivia Cooke’s wardrobe was to die for!

Addicting and easy to binge-watch.

There are only six episodes so you can effortessly watch this in a weekend. Each episode did just enough to keep me hooked and coming back for more. This series is very Lifetime-esque, but I love watching shows like this from time to time. You can just turn your mind off and indulge!

The Cons:

Loses direction at times.

Overall, I thought this series did a great job of sticking to its core material, but it did change gears a few times. The switch in perspective between Laura and Cherry was distracting at times, but I understood the point of it and eventually got used to it.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

The Girlfriend is deranged, soapy, and over the top, but I loved every second of it!

If you enjoy guilty pleasure thrillers, this one is worth your time.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “We Were Liars” on Prime Video: A Vapid and Uninspiring Watch…

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“When you’re left for dead, you want answers…”

We Were Liars premiered on Prime Video on June 18th 2025 with all eight episodes available to stream now. The mystery drama series (based on the novel of the same name) stars Emily Alyn Lind, Joseph Zada, Candice King, Rahul Kohli, and Shubham Maheshwari. Each episode is approximately 50-52 minutes long.

After a mysterious accident alters Cadence’s life, she begins to suspect that her friends and family may be hiding secrets.

Here is the trailer:

We Were Liars has a recognizable cast and a decent premise, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Aesthetically pleasing with some familiar faces.

If you’re searching for a beachy, lovely setting, you’ll get that here. The house looked like it was right out of a magazine with gorgeous colors and the cast was all very pretty as well (although I’m not sure what was with some of those wigs).

There were also a few familiar faces in this one. I was excited to see The Vampire Diaries star, Candice King in another show.

Unfortunately the pros stop here, despite this show having a decent enough story that should have hooked me right away…

The Cons:

Annoying voice-over narration…

This is still one of my biggest pet peeves in shows! I hate drawn out voice-over narrations. Everything felt so whiny and fake. The soundtrack was also SO DISTRACTING.

Honestly, it felt like they were building a vibe here rather than paying attention to the plot, which was extremely frustrating as a viewer.

Unlikable characters and excruciatingly cheesy dialogue…

I really couldn’t connect with any of these characters. They were all over-privileged and annoying. This was a brutal watch for me. Everything just felt so dull and the dialogue was absolutely terrible. I didn’t read the book, but I can’t imagine it being that bad…

“Why did you run? To see if you’d chase me!”

Seriously…

I love guilty pleasure watches, but this one just fell completely flat for me.

So am I in or out?

I’m out on this one…

We Were Liars is a dull and drawn out watch that was painful to sit through.

There was a mystery to untangle, but not enough of a hook overall.

If you’re looking for a summer themed teen series, I’d recommend The Summer I Turned Pretty instead.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Better Sister” on Prime Video: An Engrossing Mystery from Start to Finish

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“My husband’s covered in blood…”

The Better Sister premiered on Prime Video on May 29th 2025 with all eight episodes available to stream now. The mystery drama series (based on the novel of the same name) stars Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Kim Dickens, Corey Stoll, Maxwell Acee Donovan, and Gloria Reuben. Each episode is approximately 53-58 minutes.

After Chloe’s husband is murdered, she is reunited with her estranged sister while trying to piece together what really happened to him.

Here is the trailer:

The Better Sister hooks the audience from the opening scene with a solid mystery and an interesting dynamic between characters, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Jessica Biel’s wardrobe is to die for!

I loved every one of her ensembles. They were so chic and that closet…wow! Everything was very pleasing to the eye in this one. There were a lot of beachy and serene colors used in the houses. I love when series give us so many gorgeous views while something dark and twisted is going on at the core.

I thought that Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks were very believable as sisters. Both of them gave us great performances and it was fun seeing Kim Dickens in this one too. There were plenty of recognizable faces here.

A mystery that reels you in.

I love when a series can hook me right from the first episode and this show managed to do that and keep the momentum going right up until the reveals at the end. I was trying to work a number of theories and this show did a great job of leading the audience in several different directions, which was refreshing.

I never felt bored watching this one.

The Cons:

The time jumps were a bit chaotic.

I eventually got used to them, but they were distracting at times and a bit messy, dragging things out more than they needed to be. I preferred the current timeline so whenever we jumped to the past, I would have to switch gears a little bit, but I think the transitions improved with the later episodes.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

The Better Sister is your next binge-watch featuring a layered mystery and two worthy performances by Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks.

Once I started this one, I could not stop watching!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Another Simple Favor” on Prime Video: A Gorgeous, but Unnecessary Sequel

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“Let me fill you in on how we got here…”

Another Simple Favor released on Prime Video on May 1st 2025. A sequel to the 2018 film, the dark comedy thriller stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Michele Morrone, and Allison Janney. It runs for approximately two hours.

Stephanie reluctantly agrees to be Emily’s maid of honor, traveling to Capri for an elaborate wedding, but she finds herself caught up in a dangerous scheme for revenge.

Here is the trailer:

Another Simple Favor tries to channel the quirky dark charm of the first movie with a layered mystery, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Incredible fashion to compliment a beautiful scenery!

I loved Blake Lively’s wardrobe in the first movie and of course I had high expectations for the sequel. The film did not disappoint in the fashion department. All of Blake Lively’s outfits were to die for! They took my breath away. Wow!

I also loved the setting. This movie was definitely aesthetically pleasing.

Fun seeing Anna and Blake on screen together again!

While the banter wasn’t quite the same this time around, I still enjoyed seeing these two back together on screen. There were some fun moments sprinkled in and I think they both did the best they could with what they were given.

The Cons:

Over-complicated things…

Where do I start? Well, this movie felt very forced to me. The humor didn’t land the way it did with the first movie. It just felt like they were trying too hard to capture the essence of the original film, but it didn’t feel very genuine.

The mystery didn’t hook me either, which was disappointing, and the reveals were beyond silly and all over the place.

So am I in or out?

I’m 50/50 on this one…

Another Simple Favor felt like a scrapped season of The White Lotus, but there were some guilty pleasure elements and noteworthy fashion to indulge in.

Overall, this film seemed very messy and unsure of its direction and I don’t think it was needed.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

CHECKING OUT WAS NEVER AN OPTION…

A weekend getaway goes horribly wrong when Charlotte suspects that a guest at her bed-and-breakfast has gone missing. A heart-pounding thriller that will keep you guessing until the end. We Hope You Enjoy Your Stay is available below! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Bondsman” on Prime: Kevin Bacon Shines!

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“You’re supposed to be dead…”

The Bondsman premiered on Prime on April 3rd 2025 with all eight episodes of season one available now. The horror thriller comedy series stars Kevin Bacon, Beth Grant, Jennifer Nettles, Damon Herriman, Maxwell Jenkins, and Jolene Purdy. Each episode runs for approximately 30 minutes.

A murdered bounty hunter is resurrected by the devil to track down demons who have escaped from Hell, giving him the opportunity to make amends for his past mistakes with the help of his family.

Here is the trailer:

The Bondsman is a delightful mashup of Ash vs Evil Dead and Stan Against Evil while creating its own story along the way. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Kevin Bacon is bad-ass and A LOT of fun in this!

Kevin Bacon had one of his first starring roles in Friday the 13th and he proves to be an absolute legend in the horror genre all these years later. I thought he was so much fun as Hub. He had lots of sarcasm and charisma, making it very easy to root for him.

Beth Grant playing his mother, Kitty, was an absolute scene-stealer. She had me laughing out loud. These two made a fantastic team together. I liked the rest of the cast as well and enjoyed the character dynamics.

Short episodes.

It was such a nice and refreshing change to have bite-sized episodes for this. It made it very easy to binge-watch, mirroring the light and fun approach to demon hunting going on. I was able to finish all eight episodes in one day.

The series had a similar plot to the 2013 film R.I.P.D., but I thought that this series was a lot better than that.

It really understood the assignment and just had fun with it, making this so breezy and enjoyable. I loved the vibe similar to shows like Ash vs Evil Dead and Stan Against Evil, working in dark comedy that actually landed. Hub could definitely work together with Ash and Stan and there were even some elements of Supernatural going on, which I LOVED.

The Cons:

I want more!

The end of season one had a major cliffhanger so I really hope that people watch this show because I need more as soon as possible! There’s a lot more left to explore so I hope this show gets the attention it deserves.

My only other con is that this show is nothing new. I’ve seen this plot in numerous series before, however; the execution of it made it stand out, making it a welcomed addition to the genre so I’m really not complaining here.

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

The Bondsman is a HELL of a good time!

This show exceeded my expectations and then some. Even if this isn’t your typical genre, I’d still recommend checking it out because it has something in it for everyone.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Bondsman 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 “Cruel Intentions” (2024) on Prime Video: A Watered Down Reboot with Nothing New to Say.

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“I always get what I want…”

Cruel Intentions premiered on Prime Video on November 25th 2024. The drama series (based on the 1999 film of the same name) stars Sarah Catherine Hook, Zac Burgess, Savannah Lee Smith, Claire Forlani, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Sara Silva. There are eight episodes in season one available to stream now. Each episode runs for approximately 42-45 minutes.

At Manchester College, step-siblings, Lucien and Caroline plot together to seduce the daughter of the Vice President, leading to lies, betrayals, and hearts broken.

Here is the trailer:

Cruel Intentions attempts to bring an addicting scandal to a new generation with soapy drama, but does it measure up to the iconic film? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Sarah Catherine Hook is one to watch!

OK, let’s be honest…no one was going to come close to the queen, Sarah Michelle Gellar in this role, but I have to say that Sarah Catherine Hook did her best here and was the strongest performer by far. She seemed like more of a spoiled mean girl rather than the vindictive Kathryn, but she did have a few diabolical tricks up her sleeves and I really liked her outfits in this (although the stilettos seemed a bit much). Seriously, who would walk around campus like that?

I also really liked the actress who played CeCe and it was fun seeing some familiar faces show up. Sean Patrick Thomas appeared in the original film so it was great seeing him and he hasn’t aged a day! I’m also a fan of Claire Forlani (Mallrats) and Vinessa Shaw (Hocus Pocus) so I was happy to see them in this…although I wish they both got some more screen time.

The rest of the characters were mostly forgettable and leaned too heavily on tropes, but I was glad to see a few stand-out stars here.

Soapy drama to indulge in.

The series wasn’t bad in this department. If you like over-the-top guilty pleasure dramas, there’s enough here to enjoy. Sure, it felt very lukewarm compared to the steamy hot scenes in the original film, but it was enough to hold my attention.

I also liked that the series was set in college. We’ve seen the high school drama again and again so this was a refreshing change.

The Cons:

No chemistry!

My biggest issue with this series was that there was zero chemistry between our main characters. I expected a lot more here. How am I supposed to root for characters against impossible odds when I don’t even see the slightest spark between them? This was really frustrating and I also felt that both of these roles were miscast.

I read recently that Zac Burgess never watched the original film and it showed. I didn’t need him to be an exact copycat of Ryan Phillippe, but I expected someone more charismatic and devious here and I just didn’t connect with him at all.

Annie wasn’t much better…

Anticlimactic ending.

I’m not sure if they were trying too hard to set up a possible season two, but that ending was a serious letdown! I had to go back and check to see if there was another episode. I literally said out loud…that’s it?

I appreciate that this series tried to do something different here, but it really needed to cut in deeper to make a splash.

So am I in or out?

I’m 50/50 on this one…

Cruel Intentions (2024) fails to come close to its predecessor, but if you enjoy soapy teen dramas, there’s enough here to indulge in if you have nothing else lined up to watch.

I wouldn’t say that this series was horrible by any means, but it needed to take some more risks to truly capture a new audience.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Cruel Intentions (2024) in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A Halloween they’ll never forget…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “House of Spoils” on Prime Video: Ariana DeBose Shows Off Her Insane Culinary Skills

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“You said you can handle it…”

House of Spoils released on Prime Video on October 3rd 2024. The supernatural horror film stars Ariana DeBose, Barbie Ferreira, and Arian Moayed. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-two minutes.

A chef accepts a new opportunity at a remote estate, but a haunting presence begins to sabotage her inventive meals, threatening her job and sanity.

Here is the trailer:

House of Spoils features a noteworthy performance by Ariana DeBose, but its bewildering and chaotic plot goes off course. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Ariana DeBose gives it her all!

She literally CARRIED this film. Honestly, I would have tuned out a lot sooner, but I thought she gave a convincing performance. Her character was not without flaws, but she really portrayed someone with a fiery passion for her craft and I think it worked well here. I also really liked the witchy elements. I just wish we got more of them to give this film the creepy boost it needed.

The food prep and presentations were actually interesting!

I felt like I stumbled across a bizarre version of The Bear. I actually really liked the food prep scenes. Horror films have been dipping into the culinary world more recently with films like The Menu and What You Wish For. Both of those films were exceptional and I can see why others would want to try their hand at this genre.

I’m not sure that the supernatural aspects worked, but there were some interesting moments sprinkled in here.

The Cons:

Goes completely off the rails!

And not in a good way. The movie was a slow burn, but once it revealed its intention, I was really confused. The suspense really wasn’t there and everything just felt so chaotic and silly by the time I got to the end, which was disappointing. I’m not sure what the writers were smoking here…

So am I in or out?

I’m 50/50 on this one…

House of Spoils gives Ariana DeBose another opportunity to shine, but its plot spirals out of control, making this a confusing and uneventful watch overall.

If you’re looking for a twisted take on the cooking world, I’d recommend What You Wish For instead.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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 rule…they 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 “Upgraded” on Prime: Camila Mendes is an Absolute Delight!

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“This is what you wanted, right?”

Upgraded released on Prime on February 9th 2024. The romantic-comedy film stars Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Marisa Tomei, Lena Olin, and Anthony Head. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

A hard-working art intern is given the opportunity to travel to London to help her demanding boss when she meets a handsome stranger, which distracts her from her priorities.

Here is the trailer:

Upgraded successfully channels films like The Devil Wears Prada and Confessions of a Shopaholic, making this a charming treat for rom-com fans. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Cheers to Camila Mendes!

She’s an absolute dream in this film and she elevated it in a lot of ways. The Riverdale star definitely has a long career in front of her and I think she should continue to do films like this because she was likable and down-to-earth in her portrayal, making it very easy to root for her character.

The rest of the cast was great as well. I thought Marisa Tomei was hilarious (although her accent took a little getting used to) and I was so beyond excited to see Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, Anthony Head in this! He was bloody fantastic!

Believable chemistry.

I hate it when chemistry feels forced in films like this, but I was pleasantly surprised by how easily I fell in love with these two. I think what helped was that the main focus wasn’t on the new romance.

Rather, we learned more about Camila’s character as an individual and focused more on her challenges at work, which made the rest of the pieces fall together seamlessly. Adding in a charming romance was a bonus and while traditional rom-com fans may be looking for a little more in this department, it was the perfect amount for me.

The Cons:

Predictable at times…

I mean, but most rom-com films fall into some ounce of predictability so I can’t really fault it too much here. The film played it safe a lot, but I honestly couldn’t care less. I knew what I was getting when I started this film and it delivered and then some. Just don’t expect anything too shocking or unique here.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Upgraded is the artsy version of The Devil Wears Prada, delivering with super cute and charming moments worth indulging in.

I thoroughly enjoyed this film and I think it found the perfect balance of self-discovery and romance.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” on Prime: Spies and Marriage…

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“We’re married…”

Mr. & Mrs. Smith released on February 2nd 2024 on Prime Video with all eight episodes available to stream now. The spy dramedy series (inspired by the 2005 film of the same name) stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine. Each episode runs for approximately 45-50 minutes.

Two agents are paired up to work together on secret missions while maintaining the cover of being married.

Here is the trailer:

Mr. & Mrs. Smith attempts to do something different with its take on the spy genre, but does it have enough going on to keep us invested? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Tries a new approach…

I appreciate when series like this take an idea or concept from an original film and try to do something unique with it. The effort was absolutely there and I loved the idea of focusing on the realistic challenges of being married and forming a relationship rather than merely glossing over things.

Glover and Erskine are both talented and had a lot to offer in their organic portrayals of these characters.

Fun guest stars and a solid opening.

The opening of this series was absolutely fantastic. I was drawn in right away and ready to binge-watch to my heart’s desire. There were plenty of familiar faces thrown in and some really fun guest stars to get excited about.

The Cons:

Our two main leads lacked chemistry together…

I think this was my biggest issue with this series. I thought both actors were strong as individuals, but the chemistry between them was lacking and felt forced. There were some sweet moments sprinkled in, but overall I wanted something either more sizzling or more heartwarming to help me invest in them together more.

Slower pacing than I was expecting.

Like, really slow. I didn’t need twenty minutes of text conversations and slow discussions. I get what Donald Glover was trying to achieve with this, but this is billed as a spy thriller and it needed a lot more action to keep me invested. The opening delivered with this, but then things just dragged after this, which made it difficult for me to bounce back with enthusiasm when we finally got more action thrown our way.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

If you enjoy Donald Glover and shows about relationships, there may be enough here for you, but if you came for some action as well, you won’t get as much in that department.

I’m all for a show trying something new and I think there is enough substance here, but I guess I just wanted some more thrills to keep me fully engaged.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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