Luhrmann seems less interested in accurately depicting Australia’s ugly past than in creating a national myth.
The series offers a surprisingly novel take on its source material, even if the pieces don’t fit together as neatly as they should.
The series works best when it takes the time to observe humanity as much as its monsters.
Co-created by Nathan Fielder and Ben Safdie, the series asks us to get philosophical.
The series is less about whodunit than about the role that technology increasingly plays in our lives.
Based on Capcom’s video games, Netflix’s animated series mixes action with unexpected emotion.
The show’s second season plays with structure and tone to explore the violence that shapes its characters’ lives.
Even if the storytelling is a bit shallow, there’s enough pure spectacle to make the series fun to watch.
The show’s alien ecosystem is often far stranger than anything in its characters’ heads.
Mike Flanagan reimagines Poe’s oeuvre as a nimble, tonally capacious collection of fables.
Some familiar elements are missing from the series, but it can still deliver a distinct brand of wry humor.
Whether it’s delving into the mysteries of human DNA or those of the perfect lasagna, the series doesn’t fail to charm.
Threaded alongside the show's meta commentary was a poignant look at loneliness and purpose.
The series serves up a raucous blend of humor, action, and emotional storytelling.
The show’s final season may leave viewers feeling nostalgic but, much like high school, ultimately ready to leave it behind.
The Peacock series is the equivalent of a budget hotel: cheap, charmless, and generic.
Despite solid performances, the series gets bogged down by turgid pacing and narrative ambiguity.