Spoiler-Free Review of “Dexter: Resurrection” on Showtime: Dexter’s Back and Better than Ever!

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“A heartbeat…I’ll take it…”

Dexter: Resurrection premiered on July 11th 2025 with the first two episodes available to stream on Paramount+ with Showtime. There will be ten episodes in total. The show stars Michael C. Hall, Jack Alcott, James Remar, David Zayas, Uma Thurman, Peter Dinklage, Krysten Ritter, and Eric Stonestreet. Each episode runs for approximately 52-55 minutes.

Dexter: Resurrection is the sequel to Dexter: New Blood, following up with Dexter waking up from a coma after his son shot him. He now tracks him down in New York City and begins to find new meaning in the code he has followed for so long.

Here is the trailer:

Dexter: Resurrection is the series fans have been waiting for, bringing Michael C. Hall back into the spotlight once again as our favorite serial killer with a conscience. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Cool guest stars and cameos!

The opening episode featured some terrific cameos. I was cheering in my seat! There were a few other faces I wanted to see, but I loved what I was experiencing so far and I really am enjoying the connections to the original series.

We have some stellar guest stars this time around and I can’t wait to see the rest of them.

Michael C. Hall eased back into the role of Dexter Morgan without skipping a beat. He has been excellent so far and I’m excited to see the progression of his character in this series.

The change in scenery is working!

Sure, I will always associate Dexter with Miami, but I have to say that I am enjoying him in New York City a lot more than I did with him upstate. The chaotic city is the perfect backdrop for him and I like that he seems a little unfamiliar with his surroundings, which will make following his code a little trickier this time around.

The Cons:

Weekly episodes.

It’s always been this way, but I’m anxious to watch more episodes and I hate that we have to wait each week for a new one to drop. The suspense may literally kill me!

Other than that, I don’t have any cons so far. The pacing is solid and I can’t wait to see the rest of the guest stars. The plot has so much potential and I’m looking forward to seeing it unfold with the next episodes.

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!

Dexter: Resurrection is everything I could have hoped for and more, reeling us in with a satisfying hook and exciting guest stars and cameos.

I can’t wait to watch more!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Dexter: Resurrection 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 “You” Season 5 on Netflix: Goodbye, Joe Goldberg

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“You can be the new you…and the old you.”

You is back for the fifth and final season as we finally learn Joe’s ultimate fate. Season 5 premiered on April 24th 2025, featuring ten episodes available to stream now on Netflix (approximately 45-50 minutes in length). The show stars Penn Badgley, Charlotte Ritchie, Anna Camp, Griffin Matthews, and Madeline Brewer.

You season 5 continues the relationship of Joe and Kate as they try to become better versions of themselves, but temptation finds Joe once again as he contemplates losing himself in a dangerous affair that can destroy the new life he’s found for himself.

Here is the trailer:

You has been an exhilarating guilty pleasure watch for me with a peak at season 3. Can the final season give viewers a satisfying enough ending for our wannabe hero and villain, Joe Goldberg? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Joe finds himself entangled in a dangerous twist.

Penn Badgley picked up right where he left off. Joe Goldberg has been my favorite role for him yet. He always manages to blend dark charisma with twisted insanity and it works. Season 5 allowed him to get back to his roots, which I appreciated, but it also threw in some crazy twists that we needed.

The second half of the season was much stronger for me than the first half. While some of the twists were far-fetched and crazy, they worked for the most part and also gave fans the chance to get some rewarding cameos along the way to bring things full circle.

Anna Camp steals the show!

She really livened things up. Sure, her characters were bat-shit crazy, but they were a lot of fun too, allowing the show to find its silly, soapy vibe that I feared was lost somewhere at the end of season 3.

The rest of the cast did a decent enough job and it was great seeing The Flight Attendant’s Griffin Matthews in this season as well.

The Cons:

Messy and unsure of itself…

The first half of this season was painfully slow and really confusing. I thought it was messy and it felt very phoned in. I was not a fan of Kate in season 4 and while she was a little better this time around, she still was a snooze-fest for the most part for me.

Luckily things picked up in the second half, but the overall pacing needed work. We lost a lot of You’s guilty pleasure magic after the finale in season 3 and while there were some glimmers of potential here, it still didn’t have the electric ending I was looking for. Sure, it summed things up enough, but it won’t be a series finale that I think about in the future.

Either way, I will miss seeing Joe’s crazy adventures on screen and I am still a fan of the show overall.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

You season 5 managed to bring things full circle in the end with some stand-out moments and welcomed cameos and twists.

This season was far from perfect, but it still brought us a decent enough conclusion to the Joe Goldberg story.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on You season 5 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 “PULSE” on Netflix: Soapy Version of The Pitt Has Its Moments

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“Let’s get through this day…”

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

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

Here is the trailer:

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

The Pros:

A cast to be excited about!

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

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

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

Some adrenaline-filled moments.

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

The Cons:

Rushed flashbacks and time jumps that felt forced.

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

Starts out as one show and then quickly becomes another.

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

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

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

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

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

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Yellowjackets” Season 3 Premiere on Showtime: Off to an Intoxicating Start!

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“Their story does not end here…”

Yellowjackets season 3 premiered on February 14th 2025 on Showtime with the first two episodes. The remaining eight episodes will air weekly. It stars Christina Ricci, Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Sophie Thatcher, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Sammi Hanratty. Each episode runs for approximately 53-55 minutes.

After surviving a plane crash in the middle of the wilderness, a high school girls soccer team attempts to keep going with no hope of rescue. Years later, they try to cope with the horrific events that took place after the crash as new characters emerge from their past.

Here is the trailer:

Yellowjackets is a bonkers and trippy show that provides just the right amount of mystery and juicy drama. Does the season 3 premiere do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

The dark mystery continues…

My favorite part about this series is the unexplained mystery surrounding the girls in the woods. It’s twisted and dark and I’m anxious to finally find out more about it and what this force wants from them. Is there actually something out there or is it all in their heads?

I don’t know, but I thought the opening two episodes did enough to hook me again. I’m hopeful we will get some more answers this season.

Our favorite characters expose more layers.

Yellowjackets is one of the few series that features past and present timelines that are equally interesting, making us invest in the outcome of every character that much more.

I was happy to see our favorite characters getting more screen time in the first two episodes of season 3 (even if it slowed down the pacing a little bit) because certain dynamics and relationships needed to be fleshed out.

I’m really liking the bond between Shauna and Callie a lot more this season and Misty is digging deeper this time around after coping with the death of one of my favorite characters. It’ll be interesting to see how the dynamic between the survivors changes now.

The Cons:

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Confusing time jump.

It’s clear that some time has gone by in the past timeline. We’re now in spring so the girls made it through the winter, but I felt a little confused and fuzzy on what was going on. I think we needed more of a seamless transition here or a better way to fill in the missing details.

I also thought that the pacing felt slower for the first two episodes. I’m hoping this improves by the next episode.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Yellowjackets season 3 already has a lot of potential, luring us back into a dark and twisted mystery worth exploring.

I can’t wait to see what happens next!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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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:

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!

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!

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?

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…

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 “Dexter: Original Sin” Premiere on Paramount+ with Showtime: A Prequel with Potential

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“I’ve experienced death so many times…”

Dexter: Original Sin premiered on December 13th 2024 on Paramount+ with Showtime. The prequel series will feature ten new episodes that will air weekly. The show stars Patrick Gibson, Molly Brown, Christina Milian, Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Michael C. Hall as the voice of Dexter. Each episode runs for approximately 52-55 minutes.

A young Dexter Morgan begins to execute the code that his father taught him, transitioning into a serial killer who punishes the guilty.

Here is the trailer:

Dexter: Original Sin gives fans another chance to learn even more about their favorite serial killer as past layers are explored and familiar characters return with new faces. Does Dexter: Original Sin do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Enough nostalgia for fans of the original series.

Hearing Michael C. Hall’s voice again is all I need to to be effortlessly transported back to one of my favorite shows of all time. It was fun hearing the same theme song as well. This may be a prequel series, but there are enough familiar moments in it to lure fans in with a decent hook.

We’re also getting the chance to explore even more aspects of Dexter’s character. We got plenty of layers in the original series, but it is interesting learning about how he first became a serial killer (although I’m not sure there is enough here for ten episodes).

I thought that most of the new cast successfully embodied the characters they are portraying and of course there are a few new characters to be excited about…Sarah Michelle Gellar’s in particular!

The Dark Passenger is as compelling as ever.

I thought I had seen my fair share of Dexter Morgan’s kills, but the first episode did a fantastic job of putting a new spin on this. The original series always had such a compelling and almost poetic feel to it and I think we can get there with the prequel series, but it needs to dig a little deeper. I’ve seen a few glimmers of it so I’m confident it will find its way through the next few episodes.

The Cons:

A few key details seem off…

Dexter always had such a vibe around it and I’m not sure that the prequel series is capturing that magic just yet. While it’s wonderful hearing Michael C. Hall’s voice, Patrick Gibson has very big shoes to fill and I’m not sure that he’s doing it. I need to see a lot more from him.

I feel like Deb’s character was completely miscast. Sure, she’s cursing a lot, but she doesn’t seem like Deb to me and I’m worried about how much time we’re going to spend on her character. Dexter’s relationship with Deb is extremely important to the series, but rescuing her from parties seems overdone and stale.

The choice of music also felt very odd. I get that the series is trying to remind us that this prequel takes place in a different era, but it seemed cheap and gimmicky, moving away from the elegant dark madness I loved in the original series.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

Dexter: Original Sin has plenty of nostalgia and killer potential, but it needs to find its dark passenger in a hurry to keep things fresh and entertaining.

I think there’s enough here, but I’d like to see a lot more from this series as the episodes continue.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Grotesquerie” on FX on Hulu: Off to a Chilling Start!

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“Something about it seems so familiar to me…”

Grotesquerie premiered with its first two episodes on September 25th 2024 on FX (episodes air next day on Hulu). There will be ten episodes in total that will air weekly. The horror crime drama series (written and created by Ryan Murphy) stars Niecy Nash-Betts, Micaela Diamond, Courtney B. Vance, Raven Goodwin, Travis Kelce, and Nicholas Chavez. Each episode runs for approximately 42-50 minutes.

A detective investigates a series of violent crimes in a small town and is certain that they are connected to her in some way. With few leads to follow, she teams up with a nun to put the pieces together.

Here is the trailer:

Grotesquerie hooks its audience from the start, luring us into a twisted and disturbing investigation. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

The unlikely partnership works!

OK, I didn’t know how I originally felt about this particular team-up, but it is working really well and is the best part of the show. Niecy Nash-Betts is fantastic in this series. I’m used to seeing her in more of a comedic role (shout-out to Denise Hemphill from Scream Queens), but she has some serious range and is putting forth a believable and layered portrayal of her character.

I love Sister Megan and can’t wait to find out more about her character. She’s quirky and offbeat, which is needed when dealing with some dark and disturbing content. There are some other interesting characters as well and it looks like we haven’t met a few key people so I’m intrigued to discover more.

A twisted mystery worth exploring.

These crimes were extremely violent and disturbing, but I’m very intrigued to put the puzzle together along with our main characters. There is enough of a captivating mystery here to keep me coming back for more. This series isn’t holding anything back and I think it’s doing a solid job so far of giving us enough of a hook to fully grab our attention. The religious theme may be overdone, but it’s still interesting.

The Cons:

Dark and heavy content.

There is a lot to deal with in this series. The crimes are beyond awful and then Lois’s own personal demons don’t leave us too much room to breathe. This isn’t a major con, but I think I need to be in the right mindset each week to watch this one.

The pacing moved a little sluggish at times, but I think it did enough each episode to bounce back. I’m hoping this will smooth itself out as the episodes continue and I’m confident we’ll get there.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Grotesquerie draws us in to an intriguing and disturbing mystery worth unfolding, featuring a stand-out performance by Niecy Nash-Betts.

I didn’t know I needed this series, but it was a fantastic surprise and I’ll be tuning in for the rest of the episodes!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Grotesquerie 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 “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 Premiere on Hulu: Our Favorite Trio Goes to Hollywood!

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“We’ve been very lucky with people dying in our building…”

Only Murders in the Building season four premiered on Hulu on August 27th 2024. The comedy crime series will have ten episodes in total. The first episode is available to stream now and the remaining nine will air weekly. The show stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Each episode runs for approximately 30-35 minutes.

Mabel, Charles, and Oliver are back to solve a new murder mystery after that season three finale cliffhanger, but they’ve also branched out to Hollywood as they learn that someone is interested in turning their podcast into a movie.

Here is the trailer:

Only Murders in the Building season 4 tries out another change of scenery to liven things up. Will the trio continue to entertain us with their quirky charm? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

The chemistry between our three main leads is still as brilliant as ever!

It’s why the show works so well and it’s funny to see Hollywood getting some aspects spot on and others way off. Charles, Mabel, and Oliver may be an unconventional trio, but that’s also why they are so dynamic together. The banter had me chuckling once again and I’m looking forward to seeing them work together with this new murder mystery.

Fun cameos!

Ever wonder who would play Charles, Mabel, and Oliver in a film adaptation? Well, we find out in the season premiere and it was awesome to see so many familiar faces. I’m a huge fan of Eva Longoria so this was a lot of fun.

We also get an adorable scene stealer in the season premiere to help our trio out.

The Cons:

Homesick for the Arconia!

I get that we need to change things up each season, but I found myself missing the Arconia setting quite a bit. That’s where I fell in love with this trio and while the Hollywood gimmick is a lot of fun, it’s also a little overwhelming and I’m not sure that our trio will thrive here as much. The Arconia is still the scene of another murder so I’m hoping we return to the place we know and love for the future episodes.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

While it may not have as captivating as a hook as the first season, this trio is still magic together and we’re off to a promising start for season 4!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Only Murders in the Building season 4 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

Spoiler-Free Review of “Death and Other Details” on Hulu: “Knives Out” Inspired Whodunnit has some Potential

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“If you want to solve a crime….you must first learn to see through the illusion…”

Death and Other Details released on Hulu on January 16th 2024 with the first two episodes available now. There will be ten episodes in total that will air weekly. The murder mystery series stars Mandy Patinkin, Violett Beane, Angela Zhou, Pardis Saremi, and Lauren Patten. Each episode runs for approximately 44-52 minutes.

Imogene finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time on a cruise, forcing her to team up with a detective named Rufus Cotesworth to prove her innocence and solve the case.

Here is the trailer:

Death and Other Details borrows a lot from films like Death on the Nile and Knives Out, trying out the whodunnit genre on the small screen, but does it have enough originality to keep its audience coming back for more? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Aesthetically pleasing.

This is a very stylish show already with gorgeous scenery, fantastic fashion, and a color scheme that really pops, transporting the audience into a breathtaking watercolor painting for the backdrop of this particular murder mystery.

I’ve already fallen in love with several of Violett Beane’s outfits and want to look through her closet because it’s absolutely fabulous!

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Two dynamic leads.

The best part about the series so far is the partnership between Beane and Patinkin’s characters. I think they make a great duo and I’m curious to see them piece this all together. I’m hoping that the series will keep me guessing and provide its audience with a satisfying reveal, but we’ll have to see how things progress.

The Cons:

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Sometimes less is more…

My main concern with this series is that it may be taking on too much for a ten part series. It’s going to be somewhat of a chore to remember to tune in each week and also remember what happened in the previous episode so that I can stay involved in the mystery. I’m slightly worried that the pacing will suffer as a result of this.

This is also a series I have seen a million times before and I’m not sure that it’s doing anything that new or modern, but I love a good murder mystery so we’ll have to see how this unfolds.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

I love a good murder mystery and this one has lots of potential so far, but I’m hoping it can break away from similar films within the whodunnit genre.

Either way, I’ll be sticking around for a while to find out!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Death and Other Details 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 “The Curse” on Showtime: A Disconcerting Watch

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“We have a chance to make something really, really good…”

The Curse premiered on Showtime on November 12th 2023 with its premiere episode. There will be ten weekly episodes in total. The dramedy series stars Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie. Each episode runs for approximately 60-62 minutes.

A newlywed couple begins to shoot a reality television series documenting their efforts to make housing more eco-conscious and affordable for the small community of Española. However, their efforts are complicated when a girl puts a curse on them, prompting their reality producer to exploit some of their flaws off camera, which puts a strain on their relationship.

Here is the trailer:

The Curse takes a stab at uncovering some of the problematic issues behind typical HGTV series, making this a unique and intriguing watch, but does it do enough to keep us coming back for more? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Emma Stone is mesmerizing on screen.

She’s so talented and terrific in everything, which helps this series quite a bit. There are already a lot of layers to unfold with her character and within her marriage. Her expressions and cheerful delivery are worth noting. She’s a force to be reckoned with and I’m curious to find out more about her character.

Odd and unique.

I really didn’t know much going into this series, which actually helped. There’s a lot going on and things are odd, bizarre, and all over the place, which could be a good or bad thing. So far the premiere episode held my attention enough, but I need to see where we go with all of this content.

The Cons:

Where’s the hook?

I don’t really know where we’re going with this series. I’m not even sure what kind of show it is and while there is interesting content going on, I’m just worried that this show can quickly fizzle out or lose steam as it continues. It was originally billed as a comedy, but it seems to be more of a dark drama. I’m all for giving it a shot for a few more episodes, but I’m not sure if there’s enough here for ten of them.

The episodes are also on the long side, which can drag things out even more.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

The Curse is unlike anything else on TV right now, which works in its favor, but I don’t really know what I’m signing myself up for just yet.

Either way, consider me intrigued!

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…

My young adult revenge thriller comes out November 30th 2023! I hope you enjoy!

Make it Through the Night is available here!

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