Cape Fear has been building its own brand of dread since its premiere, and it is not always coming from Javier Bardem. Max Cady terrifies us, yes. But Zack Bowden losing a toe and not noticing? Natalie cheerfully climbs into a car with the man, systematically dismantling her family? At various points through this season,
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This year, the Emmys completely shut out Industry. Honestly, I wasn’t too surprised by this move. Industry Season 4 wasn’t the show’s strongest season in my opinion, and the competition was especially tough this year. However, there was a crucial acting nomination from the show that was snubbed: Ken Leung. (Simon Ridgway/HBO) Industry has cycled
Jordan Baker is one of the few original characters who’s been with All American since it began. He’s evolved from a brooding teenager into a confident football coach who mentors teens in a way his father, Coach Billy Baker, would be proud of. I’ve watched All American since the beginning, so it was an honor
Buried in Barstow fans can finally stop wondering whether Hazel King was left bleeding on the floor for all eternity because Lifetime has officially ordered not one but two new movies continuing Angie Harmon’s wonderfully pulpy action drama. That sentence has been a very long time coming. Lifetime announced that Harmon will return to star
The Heartstopper final movie is dropping soon, and I’m not ready to watch it. I will, of course, as soon as possible, but this movie is wrapping up the series, and I’m not ready to say goodbye. This series means a lot to many people, especially in the LGBTQ+ community, and to me, it will
We’re already approaching the first eviction of the season, and with three nominees on the block and the BB Blockbuster still to come, it’s hard to predict who might go home. Why? Because you don’t know which two houseguests will ultimately be on the block when it’s time to vote. Will that stop us from
It’s been an interesting first week of Big Brother Season 28. The long-running reality TV juggernaut brought in 14 new houseguests in a house with three reality TV legends. We’ve already gotten a showmance and some wild nominations, and we’re now looking ahead to the rest of the week. (CBS/Screenshot) Dee Valladares won the crucial
Elin Hilderbrand’s The Five-Star Weekend was Peacock’s latest book-to-screen adaptation. It premiered on July 9. Six months after her husband dies, Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner) gathers her closest friends from various stages of her life as a way to help her escape her overwhelming grief. There is her childhood friend Tatum (Chloë Sevigny), her college
Critic’s Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 4.6 It’s always going to be Louis and Lestat. The crux of this story, the one being told to us through this medium, has consistently returned to the same central theme. You strip it all down, lay it bare, and there are two things at the center: Louis de Pointe
The games have begun! Friday’s episode of Big Brother: Unlocked officially kicked off the summer by turning on the 24/7 live feeds. It’s only been a few hours since Big Brother Season 28 Episode 2, and already the house has a new Head of Household in Dee Valladares and new nominees. And, surprisingly, a new
That was fast. Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 7-13-26 promise that Alex will quickly realize that he missed Joy’s voicemail — but will he put two and two together? Stephanie isn’t the only one with an explosive secret, but considering her history with Alex, this one needs to come out ASAP.
We had a lot of catching up to do when the Big Brother live feeds finally opened Friday evening. As TV Fanatic previously reported, Dee won the first Head of Household competition of the summer and celebrated her win by nominating Mallory, Taylor, and Yash for eviction. Once the feeds came online, the house dynamics
This week gave us no shortage of memorable performances, from heartbreaking vulnerability and unwavering resilience to commanding, scene-stealing power. Yes, we have our list of Characters of the Week, ranging from The Vampire Lestat to Little House on the Prairie (the range gives you whiplash, doesn’t it?). Whether they made us emotional, inspired us, or
Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 4.5 For Raq to go nuclear, her back truly had to be up against the wall. We’ve seen her in various positions that seemed insurmountable, and she’s always found a way out. But to give up Kanan to Marvin in a moment of sheer panic? Raq’s officially reached the point
It’s hard to believe that Big Brother Season 28 is finally in full swing! I can honestly say I’ve steered clear of the broadcast networks since late May, when most scripted series wrapped up for the season. So, it’s nice to have something to watch again. Big Brother Season 28 Episode 1 was a wild
Few things capture the magic of Christmas quite like Hallmark’s O’ Little Christmas Market, which combines outdoor festivities, nostalgic charm, beautiful decorations, and a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and romance. Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar are Hallmark veterans, but they’ve never starred together. Yet they acted like old friends on-screen, and that natural connection sells
Critic’s Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 4.6 Truth has a habit of surviving, even when every hand around it tries to bury it. Sugar Season 2 Episode 4 opens with that idea and never lets go. Although Ji Moon spends much of the hour on the run, the real focus is on the secret he’s carrying
When news broke that Scott Patterson was out of Sullivan’s Crossing after three seasons, there was a collective sigh from the fandom. While Sully wasn’t the focal point of The CW drama, he was integral to its success. With Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 floundering creatively, news that Roma Roth is stepping down as showrunner feels
Well, this is a new one. Big Brother Season 28 hasn’t even premiered yet, and spoilers are already escaping from the most famous house on television. Hours before Big Brother Season 28 Episode 1 airs, the first Head of Household of the summer has reportedly already been crowned. (Diana King/CBS ) Survivor alum Dee Valladares
Critic’s Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 4.2 Imagine finding out that someone pretended to be a family member to get access to the serial killer they’re obsessed with. That’s exactly what happened on Criminal Minds Season 19, adding another layer to The Fan, who is clearly far more meticulous than anyone initially thought. Voit has no
When it comes to emotional trauma, Grey’s Anatomy knows how to dump us in it. Sure, it’s not just reserved for season finales, but you can count on finales to deliver solid punches in the form of the most significant disasters. Whether it’s a storm wiping out power or a major plane crash, Grey’s has
The first season of Prime Video’s prequel series to the Legally Blonde movies, Elle, has hit all the right notes for nostalgia and humor, with a quirky Scooby-gang vibe to boot. A key character in the series is Shannon Walker, a senior at Rainier West High, Elle’s new school in Seattle, who proves that being
Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 Talk about a cliffhanger, man! Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Season 1 Episode 9 dialed up the intrigue and left us with a stunning cliffhanger ahead of the season finale. In a sense, ending the penultimate episode in such a way is a little pointless. (Courtesy of Apple TV) There’s virtually
Ever since the first promotional details for Big Brother Season 28 dropped, fans have been wondering whether any returning players would be part of the cast. The “Time Trip” theme certainly seemed to set the stage for a walk down memory lane with some of the franchise’s most iconic houseguests. However, the long-running reality series
“Doesn’t Hollywood have any original ideas?” It seems like that’s the first thing people say whenever a beloved television series or movie gets a reboot or reimagining. Fans immediately question why Hollywood can’t leave a classic alone. (ERIC ZACHANOWICH/NETFLIX) Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie is no exception. Since the project was announced, many longtime
A Big Brother house is nothing without its houseguests. As Big Brother Season 28 gears up for a summer of blindsides, it’s got us wondering who will be competing for the prize. Which lucky houseguests will be our comp beasts, our showmances, our villains? And of course, our winner! (CBS/Screenshot) Like clockwork, theories are floating
It’s International Kissing Day, and we wanted to celebrate with 15 of the sexiest TV kisses that’ll get your hearts racing. It doesn’t matter if these couples were short-term or long-term. They shared some of the sexiest kisses in the last 10 years. You know the kind, when you can’t look away because it’s so
Peacock At first glance, Peacock’s new limited series “The Five Star Getaway” (debuting this Thursday) looks like it’ll slot in right into the ever-expanding Wine Mom Mystery genre, gathering an all-star cast of ladies for a twisted tale of murder, sex, and secrets. But after watching the
The Queen of the Damned has arrived. Akasha has haunted Lestat’s story since the moment we first met him, her presence lingering in the background in ways we’re only now beginning to understand. The Vampire Lestat Season 1 Episode 5 finally unveils the Queen, and what a triumphant, mesmerizing introduction it is. (AMC/TVF Screenshot) Not
Critic’s Rating: 4.4 / 5.0 4.4 Every mystery leaves a trail, but the real trick is knowing where to look. Sugar Season 2 Episode 3 quietly embraces that philosophy. After surviving a shotgun attack in Episode 2, John Sugar pushes forward to find Ji Moon before another family suffers the same heartbreak that took Jesus