Spoiler-Free Review of “Furious” on Hulu: A Riveting Crime Thriller with Edge

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“Why does someone start to murder people?”

Furious premiered on Hulu on July 27th 2026 with the first three episodes. There will be eight episodes in total that will continue to release weekly. The crime thriller drama series stars Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, Scott McNairy, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and Jake Lacy. Each episodes runs for approximately 52-54 minutes.

An FBI agent, carrying some emotional baggage of her own, tries to go after a female serial killer targeting millionaires around the city.

Here is the trailer:

Furious has a talented cast, an addicting plot, and plenty of layers to keep the audience coming back for more. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Welcome back to television, Emmy Rossum!

The Shameless star is already making a splash in this new series with her gritty and emotional portrayal of Alice Black, giving us a well-developed character. She is far from perfect and dealing with a lot of stress and past trauma of her own, but I have been so impressed with her performance so far.

I am not as familiar with Lola Petticrew, but she has been so magnetic on screen and a real scene stealer. Wow!

It will be interesting to see how this unfolds with two powerhouse leads.

Hooks you right away!

I was slightly worried that this would be a slow burn, but things started off with a bang and kept going from there. The pacing is terrific and I love that we are spending equal time seeing things from Alice’s perspective as well as from the serial killer’s. Both plots are so intriguing and the transitions are done in a seamless and effective way so I never feel lost watching.

In a lot of ways this series reminds me of shows like Mare of Easttown and Long Bright River. At times, it has heavy and emotional content like those shows, but it also has such a compelling and twisted premise. This show is very easy to binge-watch so far.

The Cons:

Weekly episodes.

I finished the four episodes released so far very quickly and now I’m sitting here craving more. This is one of those shows that would benefit from having all the episodes released at once so that you don’t lost that momentum. I’m sure the episodes will be worth the wait, but I wish I could watch them all now. I’m worried that the initial hook may fade slightly, but there are enough good things happening in this show so hopefully it will finish strong!

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!

FURIOUS is an engrossing watch filled with plenty of twisted thrills. Emmy Rossum is back and better than ever!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Furious 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 “I Will Find You” on Netflix: Harlan Coben’s New Mystery is So Addicting!

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“The past never changes until one day it does…”

Harlan Coben’s I Will Find You premiered on Netflix on June 18th 2026. The mystery thriller series (based on the novel of the same name) features eight episodes available to stream now. It stars Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning, Madeleine Stowe, Jonathan Tucker, and Chi McBride. Each episode runs for approximately 37-44 minutes.

A father imprisoned for murdering his son receives evidence that his son may actually be alive. In an attempt to find out the truth, exonerate himself, and find his missing child, he escapes prison to get some answers.

Here is the trailer:

I Will Find You is an exceptional entry into the Harlan Coben mini series, featuring plenty of thrilling and twisty moments that make this a binge-watcher’s dream. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Gets right to the point!

I love Harlan Coben series, but sometimes we need to deal with some slow burn set-up and side plots before things turn up a notch. That wasn’t the case with I Will Find You. It drew me in from the opening moments and kept the pace moving with each new episode, presenting the audience with fantastic cliffhangers and jaw-dropping twists. There was plenty of action jam-packed into this one. Once I pressed play, I couldn’t stop watching until I reached the conclusion, which was extremely satisfying after going on this insane ride.

Exceptional cast.

Sam Worthington was so convincing and compelling. I really thought he elevated this series in a lot of ways. There were a lot of other familiar faces in this series along with the amazing Madeleine Stowe. She always plays every part so well and I even felt her channeling some Victoria Grayson in this!

The Cons:

A little far-fetched…

I don’t have too many cons for this one. I love Harlan Coben shows and they rarely disappoint. I would say that things got a little far-fetched by the time we got to the end. This could have easily gone off the rails a number of times and maybe it did slightly, but it was still filled to the brim with so many fantastic moments that I didn’t really care. I was entertained and that’s what matters!

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

(5 out of 5 stars)

I Will Find You is binge-watch worthy, packed with exceptional performances, insane plot twists, and tons of solid action.

One of my favorite shows of the year so far!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on I Will Find You 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.

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

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Something Very Bad is Going to Happen” on Netflix: A Chilling Horror Series Worth your Time

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“Are you sure he’s the one?”

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen is a limited horror series featuring eight episodes available to stream now on Netflix. It stars Camila Morrone, Adam DiMarco, Gus Birney, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Karla Crome, and Jeff Wilbusch. Each episode runs for approximately 42-48 minutes.

Rachel and Nicky head to his family home for their wedding, but Rachel begins to sense something ominous surrounding her big day. She soon finds out about a deadly curse if she doesn’t marry her true soulmate by sundown on her wedding day.

Here is the trailer:

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen has a familiar, but eerie enough premise to draw you in, leading up to a jaw-dropping conclusion. Is this series worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

An eerie mystery.

In a lot of ways, this show reminded me of a Mike Flanagan series. I mean that as a compliment. There was this eerie gothic vibe that trickled through the entire series. I was completely hooked by the time I got to episode three and I thought the mystery surrounding the curse was a solid one.

Shocking ending.

I thought I had this one all figured out, but it definitely took an unexpected turn at the end. I’m still thinking about the ending. There will be no spoilers in this review, but wow…

Things didn’t turn out exactly as I expected them to, but I think this was for the best, helping this series stand out a little bit more in a unique way.

The Cons:

Nothing new here.

This film definitely had similar vibes to It Follows and Final Destination: Bloodlines. This isn’t a bad thing, but it’s a plot I’ve seen before. That being said, I still think it was executed exceptionally well. The overall sense of dread in this series was definitely captured and there were a few stand-out episodes that were presented in such a compelling way.

I also think this series could have been a little shorter. I think we could have wrapped everything up in six episodes, but I did find this one very easy to binge-watch.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen nails its creepy, sinister vibe with a layered mystery at its core worth exploring.

This was a solid watch if you’re a fan of horror series.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now!

Play if you dare…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Paradise” Season 2 on Hulu: Off to a Solid Start!

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“I guess some things aren’t worth fixing anymore…”

Paradise (season 2) premiered on Hulu on February 23rd 2026 with the first three episodes available to stream now. There are eight episodes in total that air weekly. The thriller series stars Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Shailene Woodley, and Thomas Doherty. Each episode runs for approximately 48-56 minutes.

After finding out some shocking truths, Xavier Collins attempts to reach the surface to find answers, putting him in more danger than he anticipates.

Here is the trailer:

Paradise (season 2) is already hooking its audience once again, providing us with an immersive experience that will keep you guessing. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Each episode feels like a mini movie!

I mean this in the best possible way. I honestly lost track of time watching the first three episodes. Each one had a very different feel to it, but they each hooked me in such a compelling way. I am even more invested this time around than I was in season one after that major reveal. Now, I can sit back and appreciate everything happening around me and it’s leading to more questions that I’m desperate to find out the answers to!

So far the pacing is on point and this show is doing a very good job of reeling us in, exploring a whole new world we only had glimpses at before.

Welcomed newcomers!

I could watch Sterling K. Brown scour the earth and be content because he is such a remarkable and capable actor. Having said that, it was really nice and refreshing to have some new faces in this, including the wonderful and brilliant Shailene Woodley. I am a big fan of her work and she is already drawing me in so much with her character. I’m anxious to find out more and looking forward to more character connections.

The Cons:

Less interested in the world of Paradise now…

Don’t get me wrong…it’s still really riveting and we certainly have a lot of moving pieces right now to keep us busy. However, I am a little bit more interested in what’s going on above ground so I don’t want to bounce around too much during the episodes. I found myself slightly underwhelmed with episode three, but the first two episodes were very strong. I just hope we have enough time to cover everything because we have a lot going on in season two.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Paradise season 2 manages to remain compelling and unique with its story-telling, taking us on an intense roller coaster ride filled with plenty of twists and turns.

I can’t wait to watch the rest of the episodes!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, HER NIGHT FROM HELL HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN…

After working the night shift, Ashley becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a local street gang, forcing her to come up with a plan to survive the night by turning the tables on them.

Ashley must fight for her life and take them out one by one if she wants to make it to morning…

I hope you enjoy my young adult revenge thriller!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Burbs” on Peacock: Keke Palmer Shines in this Quirky Mystery Reboot

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“These people are CRAZY…”

The Burbs premiered on Peacock on February 8th 2026 with all eight episodes available to stream now. The mystery comedy series (based on the 1989 film, The Burbs) stars Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Kapil Talwalkar, and Julia Duffy. Each episode runs for approximately 40 to 42 minutes.

Newlyweds, Rob and Samira relocate to his childhood home in the suburbs with their baby, but Samira begins to suspect that her new neighbor across the street may be hiding deadly secrets connected to her husband’s past.

Here is the trailer:

The Burbs has a solid cast and some fun moments sprinkled in, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Keke Palmer steals the show!

She is the BEST part of the series by far and the main reason I tuned into this one. I thought she was absolutely fantastic and I loved her character. Some of the other neighbors were fun as well, but without her, a lot of things probably wouldn’t have landed.

Solid second half.

In a lot of ways, this show reminded me of a mash-up of Desperate Housewives and Only Murders in the Building with a few Easter eggs and cameos thrown into the mix for fans of the original film starring Tom Hanks.

It took a while to find its way, but I thought the second half of the series was a lot of fun and a few of the twists caught me by surprise.

The Cons:

Longer than it needed to be.

There were definitely some pacing issues with this one. I thought the first half of the series was very slow and I almost tuned out a few times. Keke Palmer kept me invested, but there was a lot of fluff and extra stuff that slowed down everything surrounding the main mystery.

A lot of the humor didn’t land for me either, but I think this improved in the second half of the series. The first half just felt very unsure of itself, but we eventually got there.

We’re left with a cliffhanger at the end of season 1 so I will be annoyed if this doesn’t get picked up for a second season, but we’ll have to wait and see.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

The Burbs takes a while to get going, but there is a solid mystery at its core worth digging into.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Burbs 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 “School Spirits” Season 3 on Paramount+: We’re Back and Finally Getting Some Answers!

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“I’m really back…”

School Spirits (season 3) released on January 28th 2026 on Paramount+ with the first three episodes available to stream now. The remaining five episodes will air weekly. The YA supernatural mystery series stars Peyton List, Kiara Pichardo, Kristian Flores, and Spencer MacPherson. Each episode runs for approximately 52-55 minutes.

Maddie has a difficult time adjusting to existing between two worlds while trying to help rescue the recently trapped Simon.

Here is the trailer:

School Spirits season 3 finally tackles some of the big questions fans have had since the beginning while expanding the existing mystery in the process. Is season 3 worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A promising start to the new season!

I have to say that this season is already off to a very strong start. Sure, we’re uncovering A LOT, but it looks like we’re finally going to learn what’s going on here (at least a little bit) rather than dragging things out too much. There is a darker and more mature tone to this season, but it’s still balanced well with revealing new layers about some of our beloved characters (alive and dead).

I really like where this is going and I can’t wait to find out more!

This mystery is so intriguing and the show does such a great job of hooking the audience with thought-provoking cliffhangers.

New player in town!

I was super excited to see THE Jennifer Tilly guest starring this season. I’m not sure how big of a role she will play, but after watching the first three episodes, it’s clear she’s one to watch!

I also appreciate that it looks like we’re taking enough time to give every character a chance to shine. We have so many incredible characters on this show and it looks like the writers are going to devote enough time to each and every one of them rather than just relying on everything going on with Maddie.

The Cons:

A little jam-packed!

It wasn’t a major con for me, but wow did they overstuff the first three episodes. I guess there’s only a limited amount of time to get to everything, but I felt a little exhausted after watching them. There is so much to keep track of. I don’t mind because I enjoy the show, but this isn’t a show you can tune in and out of. You need to pay attention to every little detail, but I’m up to the challenge!

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

School Spirits season 3 is already delivering with plenty of shocking and heartwarming moments. This show has flown under the radar, but it really captures the vibe of the YA supernatural shows from the 90’s and I hope more people watch it because it’s fantastic!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on School Spirits 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 “Tell Me Lies” Season Three on Hulu: My Obsession is Back!

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“Getting back together with Stephen is psychotic…”

Tell Me Lies season three released on Hulu on January 13th 2026 with the first three episodes available to stream now. The remaining five episodes will air weekly. Based on the novel of the same name and produced by Emma Roberts, the romance-drama series stars Grace Van Patten, Jackson James White, Catherine Missal, and Spencer House. Each episode runs for approximately 48-52 minutes.

Lucy and Stephen are back together again, but how long will their toxic relationship last this time? Well…we’re about to find out.

Here is the trailer:

Tell Me Lies season three brings us plenty of juicy and scandalous moments worth talking about in its opening episodes. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

As if this relationship couldn’t get any more shocking and frustrating…

I have a love-hate relationship with Lucy and Stephen. On the one hand, I don’t want her to have anything to do with him because he is one of the WORST characters I have ever seen on a television series. He’s manipulative and so out of control with his behavior.

But then we wouldn’t have this amazing drama…

In a lot of ways, this show has always reminded me of a modern day Beverly Hills, 90210 and season three already feels more mature with its tone.

It’s safe to say that I am hooked once again!

Intriguing new character!

Last season, Tom Ellis stole the show, but newcomer Alex may give him a run for his money. I already like him better than all of the other characters on the show and appreciate how direct he is, recognizing how many of the characters get all worked up over things that are so trivial.

He definitely has some mysterious qualities so we’ll have to see how this unfolds, but I hope he gets some more screen time.

Once again, I appreciate that we are also spending some more time focused on our other main characters away from Lucy and Stephen’s drama. Everyone seems to have some dark secret so it’ll be interesting to see when everything collides out in the open. I’ll have my popcorn ready!

The Cons:

I have to wait weekly for new episodes…

My only con here is that I have to wait for more episodes! I need to find out what happens immediately. This is one of those shows that I love to binge-watch. I get the weekly episode approach, but I’m dying to find out what happens next!

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

Tell Me Lies season three is off to a shocking and scandalous start!

I can’t wait to watch the rest of the episodes to find out what happens next!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Tell Me Lies 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 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:

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.

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:

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?

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…

Who will make it off the island alive?

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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:

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!

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:

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?

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…

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

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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:

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:

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?

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…

My young adult horror thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Scream Hunt is available here!

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