Reviews

Moon Knight is worth watching for Oscar Isaac’s performance alone. It may grapple with a muddled tone and at times camp CGI, but once you’re accustomed to it’s quirkiness, it becomes a strangely entertaining new addition to the ever-expanding MCU.

WandaVision is a thoughtful and sensitive allegory of the five stages of grief, a story that is hard-hitting in this time of isolation, fear and uncertainty.

Shadow And Bone is an absolute treat for newcomers and book lovers alike. The new, highly anticipated Netflix adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels hits all the marks, and then some.

The Boys returns with a even wilder, darker and shocking sophomore season. It ups the action and bloodlust whilst taking an even stronger political stance, with a genius script full of social commentary.

Outlander returns with a strong, mature and beautifully crafted fifth season as it continues to deliver a production of the highest-calibre. Changes in pace and tone bring a fresh feeling to Outlander, which isn’t easy for a show several seasons in.

Filled with a number of exceptionally good performances , S3 is easily the best season of Ozark yet. The tension is palpable as we see characters beginning to crack under pressure, as they descend deeper and deeper into treacherous terrain - and not always because of external forces.

The third chapter of CAOS embraces it’s gothic camp-ness with an immersive creative vision. It exudes style and substance whilst remaining loyal to its initial narrative: a modern day teenage girl navigating melodrama and destiny. Expect musical numbers, devilish charm and more.

Despite at times having an incoherent structure and tone, The Witcher remains an entertaining, addictive fantasy spectacle with protagonists who lure you back time and time again. It’s an entertaining delight that we can’t get enough of.

In our world, where superheroes dominate both the box office and tv screens, Amazon Prime’s newest show The Boys delights in deconstructing this much loved and almost saturated genre into something dark and a little twisted.

S3 of Stranger Things is surprisingly lighter in tone but the horror, suspense and 80s nostalgia remains. It highlights the profound psychological and emotional changes that each character is experiencing, as childhoods end and paths naturally begin to diverge.

On paper, The Society appears to be just another melodramatic YA show following students in a wealthy town, navigating relationships, friendships and angst - with an added dose of mystery and sci-fi.

Godless is a tale of tragedy and freedom, of unforgiveness and passion. The show would have been more gripping if it had embraced its premise: ultimately, it lets down its incredible female characters who deserved more screen time.

Overall, The Punisher returns with a strong second season. There are a few under-developed sub-plots, but these are soon forgiven as the final episodes unfold in a rather violent, guns-blazing-fist-fight-bloody manner.

After s2 & The Defenders, Daredevil returns to its roots with a more down-to-earth approach, a season which perfectly intertwines superhero thrills into a more grounded crime thriller.

Matt Groening's new show is clearly cut from the same cloth as Futurama with similar humour and familiar voices, albeit set in medieval times.

Although still the weakest link in the Netflix side of the MCU, season 2 saw a huge leap in quality: according to Rotten Tomatoes, s2 of Iron Fist broke records for the biggest score leap between s1 and s2, up by 33%.

Westworld is another show that blurs the line between television and cinema: the scenery, cinematography and music flawlessly intertwine to create a visceral experience, however this isn't enough to keep audiences attention.

Supernatural has never shied away from the bold and the wonderfully insane episodes. S13 pulls off an animated crossover episode as Sam, Dean & Cas AKA Team Free Will join forces with the Scooby gang.

This season of JJ is more relevant than ever as it continues to shed light on cultural movements and shifts within our society in a way that doesn't feel forced or exploitative.

S2 is a very satisfying return to already well established characters and familiar territory. Instead of exploring entirely new strangeness, S2 decided to patch up the leftover plot from S1.

It’s the perfect end of summer blockbuster that the pandemic has denied us. Enola Holmes brings a breath of fresh air to the Sherlock mythos: a beautiful, colourful production which captures the picturesque English countryside and an energetic Victorian London.

Where Birds Of Prey & The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn falls short in terms of pacing and plot, it makes up for it through its playful, colourful vision full of personality, style and mayhem: It’s aesthetic vision creates an entertaining spectacle that will be sure to put a smile on your face.

Far From Home can be considered both as an epilogue to the Infinity Saga and a new chapter of the MCU: it briefly showcases the repercussions of ‘The Blip’ in a comedic and light-hearted way, and acts as a sort of palate-cleanser following the weighty events of Endgame.

Olivia Wilde’s R-rated directional debut Booksmart refreshes the traditional coming-of-age formula in a fast-paced, inclusive and sensitive way. With an all-female writing team, the witty and strong script is endearing and impossible not to enjoy, brought to life effortlessly by a cast of new, fresh-faced talents.

Dedicated to dreamers and young adults who are dealing with the first trials of adulthood, to those determined to forge their own paths and embrace their dreams however childish they may appear: Unicorn Store is about personal growth, self-love, acceptance and finding joy in the most unexpected places.

Endgame is a funny, surprising and emotional celebratory love-letter to the past decade of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Captain Marvel adopts a new, fresher approach in order to introduce this new superhero to the ever-growing MCU. Expect non-linear storytelling involving past to present flash-backs, jumps between intergalactic space travel sequences and 90's America.

This sequel delivers small, familiar bursts of wonder and awe, but ultimately lacks a magical spark. Too many characters and subplots, too little time.

Despite the huge number of characters in the film, Infinity War managed to build a comprehensive plot through an intricate web of backstories and by intertwining all 4 storylines in a well-juggled manner.

As a concluding chapter and therefore a culmination of all the films before it, JJ Abrams fails to bring the full emotional weight of the story to the forefront. This closing chapter lacks a strong script and feels rushed in more ways than one.

Rian Johnson masters the traditional aspects of the iconic franchise whilst sending it in a new, risky & unpredictable direction.

Homecoming introduces Peter Parker to the Avengers world - yet reassures fans that he will remain for now, your friendly-neighbourhood-Spider-Man.