The series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel, “The Sympathizer,” open their doors onto the chaotic post-Vietnam War era, in which the complications of clashing identities test allegiances. His novel, now a series, offers a deep investigation into the mind of the protagonist, the Captain, who faces severe political and personal turmoil around the globe….
Hey there, let’s dive into “Sugar,” the new detective series that’s been making waves. It’s not your run-of-the-mill crime drama; it’s got depth, mystery, and a lot to unpack. If you’re into shows that make you think, this might just be your cup of tea. John Sugar: A Complex Hero At the heart of “Sugar”…
Based on Heather Morris’ novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is vivid testimony to the horrifying experience that befell Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who became the tattooist tasked with the tattooing of fellow inmates at Auschwitz-Birkenau in World War II. It is something very poignant, reaching to the deepest depth of human cruelty and the…
Stephen Merchant’s newest brainchild, “The Outlaws,” pulls viewers into the lives of seven unlikely allies that hail from Bristol, UK. Each one has their quirkiness and pasts all uniquely interwoven into a tale that intertwines humor, drama, and unexpected plot twists. Unlikely Bonds and Complex Characters The heart of “The Outlaws” is in its characters—seven…
I didn’t know what to expect at all the first time I plunged into the Netflix series “Geek Girl.” From the beloved book series by Holly Smale, it is about a teenager named Harriet Manners, whose life is changed by being scouted as a model. The series melds elements of comedy with touching moments of…
Few sports dramas have been linked as viscerally as the scandal involving Donald Sterling, former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. His fall from grace amid accusations of being a racist shook not only the NBA but reverberated across society. The series “Clipped” takes a deep dive into this whirlwind period, offering a provocative and…
Diving into “Lady in the Lake,” a journey back to 1960s Baltimore, we’re immediately drawn into the lives of Maddie Schwartz and Cleo Sherwood. Maddie, portrayed by Natalie Portman, begins as a housewife stifled by societal expectations, yearning for more than just domestic duties. Her encounter with a missing girl’s case propels her into the…
“A Man in Full” plunges us right into the midst of Atlanta high society and the troubled life of Charlie Croker, played with blazing intensity by Jeff Daniels. The archetypal self-made man, Charlie is a titan of real estate whose world has been constructed from raw ambition and an unstoppable will to get over any…
Looking into “Sunny,” a series genre-bending the bounds of science fiction with deep emotional drama, does not turn up empty on Christian thematic reflections. In essence, it treads on Suzie Sakamoto, played by a wildly intense Rashida Jones, whose life falls apart when her husband and son seem to vanish out of thin air after…
“Severance” is one of the complex television series running today, grappling with identity and ethics as it pivots on a dystopian setting of corporate culture. Apple TV+ series spins off an interesting concept where work memories are severed from personal memories of employees; the questions lying at the heart are very deep—what does it mean…