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 “Run Away” on Netflix: Harlan Coben’s New Mystery will keep you Guessing!

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“Come with me and everything will be ok…”

Harlan Coben’s Run Away premiered on Netflix on January 1st 2026. The mystery thriller series (based on the novel of the same name) features eight episodes available to stream now. It stars James Nesbitt, Minnie Driver, Ruth Jones, Jon Pointing, Maeve Courtier-Lilley, Amy Gledhill and Alfred Enoch. Each episode runs for approximately 46-48 minutes.

When Simon tries to track down his missing daughter, Paige, he gets caught up in a dangerous search exposing deadly secrets as he gets closer to the truth.

Here is the trailer:

Run Away is a strong entry into the Harlan Coben mini series, featuring plenty of shocking and jaw-dropping moments. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A mystery that hooks you right away.

New Year’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year because it means we typically get a new Harlan Coben series to dive into. I was super excited for this one and I have to say that it delivered and then some! The opening was very strong and its premise sunk its teeth into me immediately, drawing me in completely.

I watched all eight episodes in one day. Each one did just enough to keep me coming back for more. As soon as I thought I had things all figured out, there would be another unexpected turn, leading up to an incredible and beyond shocking conclusion that I’m still thinking about.

I haven’t been this excited about a Harlan Coben series since The Stranger, which I still think is the strongest entry to date.

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Solid pacing.

I never looked at the time even once while watching this. I have struggled with the pacing of some of the other Harlan Coben series, but I thought they did a fantastic job with this one. There wasn’t too much unnecessary fluff packed in. Everything seemed necessary for the main plot and the end of each episode featured a terrific cliffhanger.

The Cons:

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Some unanswered questions…

I don’t have too many cons for this one. I thought this was an exceptional series, but I did have a few unanswered questions by the time I got to the end. Maybe I wasn’t paying attention enough or maybe the details were explained more in the book, but I was scratching my head at the end wondering about a few details that didn’t seem to be explained enough. That being said, after that final twist, I’m not sure that it really mattered…wow.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Run Away starts the year off with a bang, bringing us a shocking and well-layered mystery that will keep you guessing. I absolutely loved this!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Run Away 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 “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 “Fear Street: Prom Queen” on Netflix: A New Shadyside Slasher with a Killer Soundtrack

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“I guess they were right…”

Fear Street: Prom Queen is a horror slasher film that premiered on May 23rd 2025 on Netflix. The film stars India Fowler, Fina Strazza, Ella Rubin, Suzanna Son, and David Iacono. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty minutes.

Inspired by the R.L. Stine books, this new film takes place on prom night in 1988, where a masked killer begins to target the candidates for prom queen one by one.

Here is the trailer:

Fear Street: Prom Queen seamlessly escorts us back in time, but does this slasher measure up to the other Fear Street films? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Loved the 80’s vibe!

A lot of films were recently using the 80’s era a little too much, but I have to say that I really liked it in this particular film. The overall vibe, fashion, and music were on point! I was seriously jamming out the entire time while watching it. I need this soundtrack on repeat!

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Gory kills.

I’ve seen too many slashers lately that haven’t really embraced the gory kills so I was pleased that this one didn’t hold back in this department. Sure, a lot of them were over the top, but they were bloody, outrageous, and really entertaining.

The Cons:

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Underdeveloped characters.

Probably my biggest issue with this film was the lack of layers for the characters. Sure, it’s a slasher, but I also want to somewhat care about some of these characters so that I invest more in what happens to them. Everything just felt very by the numbers here and I really didn’t care for any of the characters, which was disappointing.

The original film street trilogy did a good job in this department so I’m not sure why there was so much of a disconnect here.

The reveal was also underwhelming for me…

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

Fear Street: Prom Queen channels 80’s slashers with a fantastic soundtrack and some stand-out kills, but there was definitely something missing here.

This film didn’t measure up to the Film Street trilogy for me, but I’m always a fan of unserious slashers.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Fear Street: Prom Queen 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?

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Squid Game” Season 2 on Netflix: Welcome Back to the Game!

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“You can hide all you want, but I swear I’ll find you…”

Squid Game 2 premiered on Netflix on December 26th 2024. The Korean survival thriller series stars Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee Seo-hwan, and Jo Yuri. There are seven episodes in season 2 available to stream now. Each episode runs for approximately 55-65 minutes.

After winning the deadly tournament, player 456 is fixated on finding the games again to stop them once and for all, but he ends up caught in another deadly set of games during his quest for justice.

Here is the trailer:

Squid Game 2 once again manages to hook its audience with insane and brutal moments, making the second season so entertaining to binge-watch. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Just as addicting!

I was worried that some of the intensity would fade away since this is the second season, but that was not the case! I was completely hooked by the time I got to the end of episode one and I watched all seven episodes in one day! That’s how I know I’m watching a truly exceptional series.

Sure, some things went completely off the rails, but I loved every bloody second of it and I am a Squid Game fan for life! This show doesn’t disappoint. It continues to push the limit and isn’t afraid to make bold decisions, truly making this an effortless show to binge-watch.

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Some fantastic twists!

Season 2 turned things up a notch with its wild twists and turns. We got to see things from different perspectives, which worked really well so that things didn’t feel stale the second time around.

Player 456 was amazing once again and we got some worthy new characters to cheer for. I think I was a little more emotionally invested in the characters in season 1, but there were a few stand-out ones in season 2 that I was rooting for the entire time.

You have to care about the characters in shows like this or the outcomes are meaningless. I felt like I was part of some of these teams and I laughed and cried during key moments because of the incredible performances by the cast. 

The Cons:

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Initial pacing concerns.

The first two episodes dragged slightly. Don’t get me wrong…I was still interested in what was transpiring, but I thought the pacing drastically improved once we got back to the game. 

There was also a little too much time spent on side-plots. It seemed like the writers were trying to jam-pack in as much as possible, which was exhausting at times.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!!!!!!!

Squid Game season 2 is a consuming and brutal watch that manages to hold on to the momentum from the first season, exploring new angles and twists along the way.

Bring on season 3!!!!!

I’ve seen some mixed reviews on this so far, but I absolutely loved the second season. Sure,it wasn’t as good as the first one, but I don’t think you can realistically expect it to measure up to that because of the shock value component. Now that we know what’s going on, the plot needed to adapt and I think it did in a very compelling way. 

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Squid Game 2 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

Killer Halloween Scream Hunt

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 “Time Cut” on Netflix: Hits Us Over the Head with 2000’s Nostalgia

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“One single moment in time can change everything…”

Time Cut released on Netflix on October 30th 2024. The sci-fi slasher film stars Madison Bailey, Antonia Gentry, and Griffin Gluck. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty minutes.

A teenage girl in 2024 accidentally time travels back to 2003 right before the “Sweetly Slasher” murders her sister, giving her a chance to set things right and save her life.

Here is the trailer:

Time Cut is yet another entry into the time travel horror genre, but does it come close to films like Totally Killer and Happy Death Day? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Cute concept.

OK, so it’s been done before, but I’m still always up for a feel-good slasher film overloaded with bubble gum pop and this one fit the bill. Time Cut was on point with the 2000’s nostalgia (although they did force it down our throats on more than one occasion). However, I can’t fault any character who has a Buffy the Vampire Slayer poster displayed in her room and the fashion and music complimented the vibe well.

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Stronger second half.

I was having some trouble connecting to this one initially, but I have to say that the second half was a lot stronger and redeemed itself in a lot of ways. There was more action and a twist thrown in (although I saw it coming a mile away). The ending was fine as well.

The Cons:

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Needed more violence and gore.

This film is billed as a slasher and I was expecting it to deliver in this department to give us a nice balance, but everything felt so watered down. There were barely any scenes with the killer and the ones we got were just kind of meh. I didn’t need a complete gore fest, but other films within this genre did a much better job here.

Bland characters.

The acting was just kind of OK in this one and I wasn’t really connected to either character. I appreciated the bond between sisters, but this could have been fleshed out a lot more to make us more invested. We glossed over some layers that had some potential, but they never made a real impact on me.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

Time Cut should have been an absolute blast, but it felt like a watered down knock-off of Totally Killer. There was some solid 2000’s nostalgia, but ultimately I needed this film to dig a little deeper and lean more into the slasher side of things to keep me invested.

It’s fine for a quick watch, but it paled in comparison to similar films in this genre.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Time Cut 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…

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

Scream Hunt is available here!

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