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HBO's six-episode docuseries Neighbors, produced by Josh Safdie, surveys American neighborly disputes—from gate fights to lawn wars—through on-camera interviews, Ring footage, and user-generated clips; it isn’t always pleasant to watch, but is consistently gripping and offers a sharp mirror on homeownership and online visibility, premiering Feb. 13 on HBO and HBO Max.
Fallout Season 2 expands the postapocalyptic world with new settings and a larger cast, delivering strong character moments—especially around Lucy and the Ghoul—and a resonant reunion in The Strip, while teasing Season 3 with hints of Colorado and the Enclave as the major antagonistic force. However, the season overreaches by packing too many plotlines into a handful of episodes, leaving several factions and subplots underdeveloped and the finale feeling overstuffed despite its exciting payoffs.
Alexander Skarsgård hosts SNL’s 1,000th episode with a mix of political cold open, Scandinavian-skewering sketches, and cameos from Stellan Skarsgård, plus a Cardi B performance. While several bits land unevenly, standout moments from Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline and Skarsgård’s willingness to dive into wacky roles help keep the night entertaining and mark a step up from the previous weeks.
The Hollywood Reporter’s review of Fox’s Memory of a Killer (starring Patrick Dempsey as a suburban hitman whose Alzheimer’s complicates his double life) finds the premise risible and the writing clunky, though Dempsey’s slick performance and Michael Imperioli’s menace add some edge; the Belgian-adapted drama is stylish but ultimately feels more flashy than substantive for a broadcast TV series.
Ryan Murphy's The Beauty is a maximalist, gore-soaked TV ride that gleefully leans into over-the-top transformations and sharp performances. It dazzles with prosthetics and shocking twists, but its social commentary on beauty standards can feel heavy-handed. The first three episodes premiere Jan. 21 on FX and Hulu, with the series continuing to escalate in its wildest, most entertaining moments.
Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe anchor NBC’s The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, a sports mockumentary that starts unevenly but grows more engaging as it shifts from a jokey premise to deeper character dynamics, with Erika Alexander’s Monica becoming a standout and the documentary approach giving the show real potential beyond its pilot.
The Sony Bravia 8 II OLED delivers cinema-grade picture quality with Sony’s top-tier processing, revealing deep blacks and refined upscaling; it isn’t the brightest OLED but shines in practice and can reach near-perfect accuracy after calibration.
Netflix’s Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials is a breezy three-episode whodunit anchored by Mia McKenna-Bruce’s charms as Bundle, with strong supporting turns from Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman. While stylish and lively, the mystery isn’t particularly intricate and the runtime feels a touch padded, but the brisk pace, Christie-flavored flourishes, and opulent-but-claustrophobic production make for engaging entertainment and set up a promising breakout for its lead.
A warm, campus-set Star Trek spin-off led by Holly Hunter, Starfleet Academy blends cadet mischief with spaceflight stakes, pairing new recruits with familiar Trek humor and mentorship. It aims for broad appeal beyond hardcore fans, delivering a hopeful, human-scaled twist on the franchise while balancing action and campus-life dynamics.
IndieWire's Peter Claffey argues HBO's six-episode A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offers a humane, compact alternative to Game of Thrones, centering Dunk the Tall and his squire Egg in a smaller, humor-filled quest that favors character and dignity over epic battles. The review notes the show’s toilet-humor motif and its tonal shift toward compassion, suggesting the series uses these lighter moments to explore equality and heroism in a world where good men are scarce, ultimately awarding it a solid B+.
Hijack Season 2 shifts the action to a Berlin-bound train and Idris Elba’s Sam Nelson but bottlenecks its suspense with a heavier, past-present structure and too many peripheral players. While the cast delivers solid performances and the show engages with themes like surveillance and revenge, the narrative loses the single-minded propulsion of Season 1, making the season feel jumbled, less taut, and less satisfying overall.
HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms adapts Dunk and Egg into a brisk, funny, character-driven Westeros tale with strong chemistry between leads and a focus on the lives of the smallfolk; it’s a charming, nail-on-the-head spin-off that fans and newcomers alike can enjoy, with Season 2 already in the works and a January US/UK release window.
Heated Rivalry is a passionate and energetic gay hockey drama that offers a fun, fiery, and lusty portrayal of rivalry and romance on screen.
LG's new Wallpaper OLED TV, the W6, returns with a more practical design compared to the ultra-thin original W7, offering flagship quality at a more accessible price of around £4999 for the 77-inch model, making it a compelling choice for cinephiles and tech enthusiasts alike.
The TV show 'Best Medicine' is a disappointing remake of the successful UK series 'Doc Martin,' featuring talented cast members but lacking in personality, depth, and originality, resulting in a bland and uninspired small-town dramedy.