Remember when scrunchies, dial-up internet, and boy bands ruled the day? “That ’90s Show” takes it back to when flannel shirts were the cool thing and VHS tapes ruled supreme. It is a shot of nostalgia right to the heart for those of our generation growing up in the ’90s or, well, wondering what it…
Spanning across the vast wastelands of “Fallout,” Prime Video’s newest series whisks audiences away to a world scarred by nuclear devastation—a world wherein remnants of civilization cling to life underground in bunkers, safe from a radioactive surface overrun with mutants and marauders. A Grim World for Moral Reflection “Fallout” is not your usual way of…
Imagine the vast Montana wilderness, where the Dutton family battles not just nature, but also the relentless forces of progress and greed. “Yellowstone” isn’t just a TV show—it’s a gritty saga that plunges deep into moral quagmires and family dynamics. Family Loyalty Amidst Turbulence At the heart of “Yellowstone” is the Dutton family, led by…
The “Mayor of Kingstown” will not sugarcoat the harsh realities it portrays in its gritty world. It peels back layers on corruption, inequality, and the moral sacrifices one makes to survive when living in that bleak environment, all embedded within the action of a fictional town in Michigan controlled by the prison industry. It is…
“The Walking Dead” is a series that whisks one into the world rent asunder by the zombie apocalypse. By its very nature, it is a question of survival, both physical and moral. For a series like this, a Christian viewer would see it as interest and caution, fighting between very intense themes and graphic scenes….
Watching “Shameless” as a Christian is like navigating a turbulent sea. It’s not the usual wholesome fare; it’s gritty, raw, and often uncomfortable. But there’s something undeniably real about it that draws you in, despite the moral quagmire it presents. The Gritty Realism of Dysfunction The Gallagher family lives in Chicago’s South Side, and dysfunction…
“Evil” is one of those shows that really gets under your skin, but in a good way. It’s not your typical supernatural thriller; it’s deeper, more complex. If you’re a Christian, it definitely makes you think about things that you actually thought you knew about faith and the unseen. Supernatural Explorations The show follows a…
Take a ride through time and space in this timeless series known as “Doctor Who.” Peter Capaldi takes on the legendary mantle of the Doctor—a Time Lord from the fabled Gallifrey—to deliver, so far, desperately needed wit, wisdom, and reflective depths for us all to stop, think, and ponder life’s puzzles. Time Travel and Morality:…
Imagine a narrative where old nemeses are woven into everyday life once again, matured so beyond mere bodily disputes to find deeper existential dilemmas. “Cobra Kai” also looks into the lives of Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso decades after their rivalry in the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament. The story takes special meaning, following these middle-aged…
Imagine a tale set against the gritty streets of 1980s Manhattan, where a father’s world shatters when his son disappears. This is “Eric,” a Netflix series that unfolds the heart-wrenching journey of Vincent Anderson, a puppeteer engulfed in grief and despair. A Narrative of Loss and Redemption Vincent’s son, Edgar, vanishes without a trace, leaving…