TV Reviews8.6/10
Twelve Years On, Your Lie in April’s Piano-Prodigy Grief Holds Up
A tale of a young pianist who lost the sound of his instrument and a girl who brought him back, told through music and sorrow.
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Category: TV Reviews
Television we have watched and scored.
TV Reviews7.1/10
‘Designated Survivor’ Review: Sutherland’s Steady Intensity Carries a Familiar Political Thriller
A review of Designated Survivor, the CBS political thriller starring Kiefer Sutherland, weighing its strengths and weaknesses.
TV Reviews6.9/10
Eleven Years On, Scream Still Relies on Its Own Jokes Instead of Building New Fear
A review of Scream: The TV Series, a teen-horror sequel that pays homage to its films while struggling with tonal consistency.
TV Reviews8.6/10
Eleven Years On, Merlí Still Turns Its Classroom Into The Smartest Show On TV
A retired inspector teaches philosophy in Barcelona, solving crimes by watching and listening, not by force.
TV Reviews8.2/10
‘Harley Quinn’: Kaley Cuoco’s Clown Princess Leads a Brutally Funny Cartoon
A review of the animated series Harley Quinn, praising its sharp humor, character depth, and standout voice work.
TV Reviews6.7/10
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Review — Clones Carry Weight, Plot Drags
A review of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, a tale of clones seeking purpose in a broken galaxy.
TV Reviews7.8/10
‘Merlin’: Colin Morgan and Bradley James Bring Magic and Destiny to Camelot
A boy destined to be the greatest wizard, a prince who becomes king, and a kingdom where magic is forbidden — a tale of duty and magic.
TV Reviews7.8/10
Ana de Armas Takes Over Pablo Escobar’s Cartel in Netflix’s Escobar: Any Way to Survive
A Colombian tale of a woman who ruled a kingdom while her lord reigned a nation; a study of ambition and ruin.
TV Reviews7.7/10
Stargirl Review: Courtney and Pat Carry a Solid, Grounded Teen Hero Show
A teen superhero tale wherein family, grief, and identity clash with cosmic foes upon DC Universe.
TV Reviews8.2/10
Stairway to Heaven Turns 23, and Its Ambitious Aspirations Still Outweigh Its Payoffs
A tale of a young woman who travels through mirrors into other dimensions, a premise both absurd and strangely compelling.