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"Dexter: Original Sin" - A Family Affair with Familiar Faces
"Dexter: Original Sin," a prequel to the popular series, struggles to offer fresh content, instead rehashing familiar storylines and characters from the original show. Set in 1991, it follows a young Dexter as he begins his career in the Miami police department, but fails to fill in significant gaps in his backstory. Despite new cast members like Christian Slater and Sarah Michelle Gellar, the series leans heavily on nostalgia and established lore, offering little innovation or depth.
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James Gunn's 'Creature Commandos' Debuts with Humor and Heart
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
"Creature Commandos," an animated series marking the start of James Gunn's reboot of the DC Universe, debuts on Max with a playful and irreverent tone. The show, written by Gunn, features a team of non-human antiheroes led by the Bride, a resurrected corpse, and includes characters like G.I. Robot and Doctor Phosphorus. The series balances dark humor with moments of beauty, offering a fresh take on classic characters and setting the stage for future DCU projects. The first two episodes are now streaming on Max.
Jude Law Leads 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' in a Nostalgic Adventure
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
"Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" is a new Disney+ series that returns the franchise to its kid-friendly roots, featuring Jude Law in a charming role. Set between "Return of the Jedi" and "The Force Awakens," the show follows a group of children, led by Wim, who embark on an adventure after mistaking a grounded ship for a Jedi temple. The series, directed by notable filmmakers like Jon Watts and David Lowery, offers a nostalgic, light-hearted take on the "Star Wars" universe, focusing on childhood wonder rather than galactic stakes.
Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman': A Humorous Take on West Texas Oil Drama
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Taylor Sheridan's new series "Landman" on Paramount+ explores the oil industry in West Texas, featuring Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a fixer for M-Tex Oil. The show, co-created with Christian Wallace, offers a detailed portrayal of the oil fields, drawing comparisons to Sheridan's "Yellowstone" with its masculine bravado and conservative themes. While the series excels in depicting the oil industry's intricacies, it falters in its family drama elements, particularly with underdeveloped female characters. Despite some narrative gaps, "Landman" captivates with its authentic setting.
'Bad Sisters' Season 2: Twists, Turns, and a Dash of Dark Humor
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
"Bad Sisters" Season 2, while not as intricate as its predecessor, remains an entertaining watch with its black comedy and strong familial chemistry. The new season, overseen by Sharon Horgan, shifts to a more linear narrative, lacking the dual timelines and complex plot of Season 1. Despite a less compelling central villain and a shorter runtime, new characters add energy, and the series continues to explore the Garvey sisters' chaotic dynamics. The first two episodes are now streaming on Apple TV+.
Dominique Fishback shines in Amazon's genre-bending horror-comedy 'Swarm'
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Amazon's new seven-part horror-comedy/road-trip hybrid series "Swarm" stars Dominique Fishback as a young woman obsessed with a Beyoncé-esque pop star. Fishback's performance is scintillating, giving a performance that had me rewatching laugh-out-loud or heartbreaking beats. The show is audacious and provocative, but it goes after its satirical targets with a sledgehammer when just occasionally a precision tool might have been preferable. "Swarm" is unified by Fishback, notes of almost hallucinatory luridness, and a sound design punctuated in moments of high intensity by the underlying titular buzzing.