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I’m not one for reality TV shows – unless it’s a competition cooking show, and then I’m all in – but I had heard some rumblings about the new Peacock series The Traitors, so I took some time over the holiday weekend to give it a look. And, a mere 36 hours later, I had […]
‘Tis the season, and as we all gather together (in a wholly responsible manner, naturally) with friends and family, one of the universal truths of end of the year get togethers is baking. Yes, baking. You’ll be baking (or buying baked goods if you aren’t blessed with the ability to master your flour, butter, and […]
Blumhouse, the horror production company, make their first adaptation of a Stephen King, with their version of Firestarter. Charlie McGee (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) is an 11-year-old girl who struggles with her pyrokinetic powers. After a bullying incident in school Charlie’s powers get exposed and force the girl to go on the run with her father (Zac […]
If you’ve noticed an influx of returning favorite television shows onto your streaming platforms in the last few weeks – with more set to be released in early May – you aren’t alone. Thanks to pandemic delays and various other scheduling quirks – including the upcoming cut-off for Emmy Award consideration – we’re experiencing a […]
“It’s a need to know world… they like their secrets,” the police say about the CIA as an investigation unfolds in the new Dan Brown thriller The Lost Symbol on the Peacock Network. But the only secret worth pondering so far is how and why they couldn’t make this story more compelling. The premise is […]
Anthony was a TV movie made for the BBC and released on Peacock in the US. This story tells of Anthony Walker, a man who was murdered during a racist attack in 2005 and showed the life he could have lived. Anthony follows the title character (Toheeb Jimoh) from the ages of 18 to 25. […]
A month ago, I wouldn’t have dreamed of recommending folks add a Peacock subscription to their already lengthy list of streaming options. But after the arrival of Rutherford Falls last week and Girls5eva this weekend, well, I think it might be time to pony up some cash – at least if you were a fan […]
If you’re looking for a pretty good comedy to binge this weekend, look no further than Rutherford Falls, the latest Mike Schur (Parks and Recreation and The Good Place) produced series that turns on the charm while still getting laughs. Now, as with Schur’s other series (which include Brooklyn 99 as well), Rutherford Falls isn’t […]
The mythology and history of Cleopatra, pharaoh of Egypt, has often been a topic in popular culture, from Hollywood films, webcomics like Everywhere and Nowhere, and mature animated series such as Clone High. This year, a new show, titled Cleopatra in Space, tapped into those myths and stories and began streaming on NBCUniversal’s new streaming […]