Prime Video has announced the cancellation of three shows: "The Horror of Dolores Roach," "Harlan Coben's Shelter," and "With Love." "The Horror of Dolores Roach" follows a character who returns to a gentrified neighborhood and resorts to extreme measures to survive. "Shelter" revolves around a student who gets entangled in a web of secrets after a classmate disappears. "With Love" is a romantic dramedy about siblings navigating life changes.
In the Season 1 finale of "The Horror of Dolores Roach," Dolores turns on her sidekick Luis after he betrays her by using Nellie to cover up their crimes. Dolores shoves Luis' face into a vat of boiling oil, leaving his survival uncertain. The creators have discussed storylines for Season 2 and hope to make it, exploring Dolores' time on the run.
Prime Video released all eight episodes of "The Horror of Dolores Roach," a series about a notorious murderer named Dolores who collaborates with a cannibal. In the premiere, Dolores shares her life story after holding a woman portraying her hostage. She returns to her old apartment in New York City's Washington Heights, only to find the neighborhood transformed. She reconnects with Luis, a former acquaintance, and stays with him. The episode ends with a hint of violent killings to come.
Justina Machado discusses her role as a murderous masseuse in Amazon Prime Video's "The Horror of Dolores Roach," a dark comedy series that explores themes of gentrification and post-incarceration. Machado, who previously starred in "One Day at a Time," reunites with creator Gloria Calderón Kellett for the show. She portrays Dolores Roach, a woman who opens a massage parlor in the basement of an empanada joint after being released from prison. Despite her violent actions, Roach remains a relatable character due to her struggles within an oppressive system. Machado expresses her joy in being part of a show where her Latinidad is not the central focus, and she reflects on her career as a Latina actress in Hollywood.
"The Horror of Dolores Roach," a fictional podcast adaptation now available on Prime Video, follows the story of Dolores Roach, an ex-convict returning to her gentrified New York neighborhood. Dolores, played by Justina Machado, bakes her victims into empanadas, reminiscent of the infamous Sweeney Todd. The show explores themes of gentrification and autonomy while offering a nuanced portrayal of Dolores. Although gruesome at times, the series is worth watching for Machado's outstanding performance and the clever commentary on true crime and gentrification.
This weekend's new shows and movies include "The Out-Laws" on Netflix, featuring Pierce Brosnan as a potential criminal, "The Horror of Dolores Roach" on Prime Video about a masseuse with deadly hands, and "The Ashley Madison Affair" on Hulu, a docu-series exploring the infamous website hack. Other streaming options include new releases on Disney+ and Starz.
This Friday, TV viewers can look forward to the return of Family Law, the premiere of The Horror of Dolores Roach starring Justina Machado, and the movie premiere of Out-Laws featuring Adam Devine. Other highlights include RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars and the stateside premiere of Moonshine.
Amazon's series "The Horror of Dolores Roach" successfully balances dark laughs, sick twists, and lively performances to make viewers somewhat root for a woman involved in a cannibalistic scheme. The show explores themes of social injustice and gentrification while focusing on the outrageous premise of turning humans into pastry filling. Justina Machado delivers a versatile performance as the lead character, supported by Alejandro Hernandez. Although the series lacks depth and complexity, it remains entertaining and easy to watch.
