‘Only Murders in the Building’ Recap, Season 3, Episode 6

[ad_1] Photo: Patrick Harbron/Hulu/ HULU We’re at the midpoint in the show’s season — intermission, you might say, given the theatrical setting. We’re settling into the rhythms and beats of the murder mystery, getting used to the routine of each episode focusing on and then exonerating a potential suspect. But just as we’re getting comfortable,… Continue reading ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Recap, Season 3, Episode 6

Real Housewives of New York City Recap, Season 14 Episode 8

[ad_1] Ooof. It was not a good episode for my girl, Sir Jenna the Lyons-Hearted. She was right in the gleaming-hot center of both major conflicts of this episode, about her gift-giving and whether she really flew to Anguilla early just so that she could fly in business class. Sadly, neither of them ends well… Continue reading Real Housewives of New York City Recap, Season 14 Episode 8

‘Winning Time’ Recap, Season 2, Episode 5

[ad_1] It’s no coincidence that the two best episodes of Winning Time this season, last week’s and this week’s, unfold over the shortest period of time. Last week was about the developing conflict between Magic Johnson and Paul Westhead over the team’s direction, ending with Magic’s famous locker-room request for a trade. This week comes the inevitable reckoning where… Continue reading ‘Winning Time’ Recap, Season 2, Episode 5

‘The Wheel of Time’ Recap, Season Two, Episode One

[ad_1] The Wheel of Time A Taste of Solitude Season 2 Episode 1 Editor’s Rating 3 stars *** Photo: Jan Thijs/Prime Video Within minutes of its opening title hitting the screen, The Wheel of Time’s season-two premiere shows us Rosamund Pike bathing knees up and Daniel Henney practicing swordplay shirt off. Hey, you’ve got to give… Continue reading ‘The Wheel of Time’ Recap, Season Two, Episode One

‘Foundation’ Season Two, Episode 8 Recap: ‘The Last Empress’

[ad_1] Foundation The Last Empress Season 2 Episode 8 Editor’s Rating 4 stars **** Photo: Apple TV Demerzel is Foundation’s biggest secret weapon — a character the show is mostly keeping a mystery while slowly unraveling just how central to every aspect of the story she really is. The fact that the show is making so… Continue reading ‘Foundation’ Season Two, Episode 8 Recap: ‘The Last Empress’

‘Heels’ Recap, Season 2 Episode 6: ‘Appearances’

[ad_1] Heels Appearances Season 2 Episode 6 Editor’s Rating 4 stars **** Photo: Daniel Delgado/Starz/Heels B) 2022 Starz Entertainment, LLC You know, I really wanted to come here and kick off this recap with a thoughtful intro about how wonderfully Heels connects its past and present in this episode, how well it is still able to mine… Continue reading ‘Heels’ Recap, Season 2 Episode 6: ‘Appearances’

‘Minx’ Recap, Season 2, Episode 7

[ad_1] Minx God Closes a Door, Opens a Glory Hole Season 2 Episode 7 Editor’s Rating 4 stars **** Photo: Screen Grab/Starz/Minx B) 2023 Starz Entertainment, LLC Who is Constance Papadopoulos? If Joyce’s college studies are to be believed, she’s a shipping widow done wrong who’s swept in with big pockets looking to save sexy lil’ Minx. But… Continue reading ‘Minx’ Recap, Season 2, Episode 7

‘One Piece’ Season 1, Episode 8 Recap: ‘Worst in the East’

[ad_1] One Piece Worst in the East Season 1 Episode 8 Editor’s Rating 4 stars **** Photo: Netflix/COURTESY OF NETFLIX Live-action adaptations of anime and manga have a bad rep, and there tends to be two main reasons. Usually the translation of the character designs and costumes looks horrendous, and usually the story gets changed… Continue reading ‘One Piece’ Season 1, Episode 8 Recap: ‘Worst in the East’

‘One Piece’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap

[ad_1] One Piece The Girl with the Sawfish Tattoo Season 1 Episode 7 Editor’s Rating 3 stars *** Photo: Netflix/COURTESY OF NETFLIX Up until now, One Piece has been a shockingly pleasant surprise of a live-action adaptation. The show understands the appeal of the source material and re-creates it in a way that’s welcoming to… Continue reading ‘One Piece’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap