Mercy is an attempt at a topical sci-fi thriller by focusing on artificial intelligence and surveillance in the near future. Los Angeles is suffering violent crime, high unemployment, and homelessness, with a justice system unable to cope. This has led the city to introduce a radical solution, the Mercy Court, where suspects of violent crime […]
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True Detective: Night Country – Part Six Review
Time is a flat circle, indeed, folks. And the finale of True Detective: Night Country was the perfect combination of the elements that made the series work incredibly well, and those pieces that never gelled fully and caused it to wobble throughout its six-episode run. But, while there will certainly be a continued debate among […]
True Detective: Night Country – Part Five Review
Well shit. That was certainly an effective way to end the penultimate episode of True Detective: Night Country. Do I totally buy that Danvers was able to finally get out of her own way to decide to accept that this case is crucially important to solve – and that the mine is dangerous and deadly […]
True Detective: Night Country – Part Four Review
When a series is ostensibly set in the real world – as in a world not dominated by science fiction or fantasy trappings – but still pulls from the realm of the supernatural in its storytelling, there’s a fine line that needs to be walked to ensure that the story remains grounded in reality while […]




