‘Keep Breathing’ (Netflix) Review: Too Generic a Survival Fare and Most of the Time Predictable
Netflix’s limited series “Keep Breathing,” starring Melissa Barrera, is a new six-episode survival drama set somewhere in the Canadian wilderness. Plot: When a small plane crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, a lone survivor must battle the elements — and her personal demons — to stay alive. The series opens on a promising […]
“The Sound of Magic” – K-Drama Coming to Netflix on May 6
Based on the popular webtoon “Annarasumanara” by Ha Il-Kwon, the South Korean drama “The Sound of Magic” is a touching story about Yoon Ah-yi, a girl struggling with the harsh realities of life who by chance meets the enigmatic magician Lee Eul and experiences a world beyond her imagination. “The Sound of Magic” is directed […]
“The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window” – A Netflix Miniseries
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is a Netflix miniseries that premieres on January 28. From creators Rachel Ramras, Hugh Davidson, and Larry Dorf, The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is a darkly comedic, wine-soaked, satirical slant on the […]
Danish Netflix Series ‘Chosen’ Set to Stream on Jan 27
A new Danish Netflix series ‘Chosen’ is set to stream on January 27, 2022. Directed by Kaspar Munk and created by internationally acclaimed Christian Potalivo and Jannik Tai Mosholt (The Rain), the six-part series ‘Chosen’ is a suspenseful coming-of-age sci-fi story. ‘Chosen’ is about a young girl whose reality is suddenly turned upside down when […]
‘House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths’: Netflix’s Crime Series Re-examines Chilling Truths
Netflix’s new true-crime series ‘House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths’ revisits one of India’s most shocking crimes in years that shook the whole nation with the deaths of 11 members of a family in July 2018. While the incident was covered widely in national media with a sensationalist outlook, director Leena Yadav largely allows the […]
LUPIN Season 1 – Netflix Series Takes Inspiration from Gentleman Thief Arsène Lupin
One of the much-awaited French series LUPIN is now available on Netflix and the first season (Chapter 1) is a treat to watch. Inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin, this crime thriller follows the story of a gentleman thief Assane Diop who sets out to avenge his father’s death. Starring the charismatic Omar Sy […]
Barbarians (Netflix Series) – Based on the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest
The latest German historical action-drama series Barbarians narrates the story behind the battle of the Teutoburg Forest that took place in 9 AD between the Germanic tribes and the Romans. Created by Arne Nolting, Jan Martin Scharf, and Andreas Heckmann, this violent and exciting series is now streaming on Netflix. The series follows the events […]
JU-ON: Origins (Season 1) – Simple with Scare, Yet Gruesome in Imagery
As Netflix’s first Japanese horror original, “JU-ON: Origins” is the first step towards a new chapter in the cursed creepy stories that started way back in 2000 with the Ju-on: The Curse and then goes on to build the successful Ju-On or The Grudge franchise. As the title suggests, the new Netflix series is an […]
CURSED: Katherine Langford as Nimue, the Lady of the Lake
The Trailer for the Netflix drama CURSED is out. The series is based on Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler’s illustrated novel about the tale of King Arthur, written from the point of view of the Nimue (Lady of the Lake). Set to premiere on Netflix on July 17, the 10-episode series stars Katherine Langford as […]
Prime Original “Paatal Lok” – A Gritty Crime Thriller
Amazon Prime’s “Paatal Lok” is a very well-written crime drama series with an impressive story that is full of interesting characters. Unlike many such stories of the neo-noir crime genre, where suspense and action take the lead, the narration focuses more on the realistic portrayal of characters. “Paatal Lok” follows a downhearted cop (inspector Hathi […]