Notes on what to read, watch, and hear next.
Short essays on choice paralysis, the texture of mood, and the small craft of picking well. Updated when there's something worth saying.
You're Dating a Narcissist!: Is Marisa Tomei's Comedy Worth Watching?
Marisa Tomei plays a psychology professor convinced her daughter's fiancé is a fraud in this pointed anti-rom-com. Full cast, plot, reception, and an honest take on whether it's worth your time.
Read the essay →September 18, 2026 · 6 min readLudwig Series 2: Everything to Know About David Mitchell's Puzzle-Solving Detective
David Mitchell's socially awkward puzzle-solver returns for series 2, free of his impersonation plot but pulled into a darker conspiracy. Full recap, cast, ending explained, and where to watch.
Read the essay →September 18, 2026 · 6 min readMatlock Season 3: Why CBS Delayed Kathy Bates' Hit Legal Drama
CBS pulled Matlock from its fall schedule despite renewing it for season 3. Here's what actually happened, why the delay might work out fine for fans, and when season 3 will actually air.
Read the essay →September 18, 2026 · 6 min readTaskmaster Series 22: Everything to Know About the New Lineup
Richard Ayoade, Matt Lucas, and Nina Conti headline a stacked new Taskmaster lineup. Here's the full cast, format, and an honest take on why this season has fans especially excited.
Read the essay →September 18, 2026 · 6 min readThe Rainmaker: Is USA Network's John Grisham Legal Drama Worth Watching?
USA Network's Grisham adaptation became the network's biggest new hit in years. Here's the full cast, season 2 details, and an honest take on why old-school legal drama is working again.
Read the essay →September 18, 2026 · 6 min readVigil Series 3: Everything to Know About the Arctic-Set Detective Thriller
Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie head to a remote Arctic research station for Vigil's boldest season yet. Here's the full cast, filming details, and an honest take on the franchise's biggest creative swing.
Read the essay →September 18, 2026 · 7 min readCarrie on Prime Video: Is Mike Flanagan's Stephen King Series Worth Watching?
Mike Flanagan expands Stephen King's most compact novel into a full season, with modern social media woven into the bullying. Here's the full cast and an honest take on whether Carrie needed the extra runtime.
Read the essay →September 18, 2026 · 6 min readSmall Prophets Season 2: Everything to Know About the BBC's Sleeper Hit Comedy
Small Prophets, the acclaimed BBC comedy about a grieving man who grows tiny fortune-telling homunculi in his shed, is officially back for a season 2 that moves to BBC One in 2027.
Read the essay →September 18, 2026 · 6 min readTrigger Point Series 3: Is Vicky McClure's Bomb Disposal Thriller Worth Watching?
Vicky McClure returns as bomb disposal expert Lana Washington, now battling PTSD while hunting a revenge-driven bomber in Trigger Point series 3. Full plot, cast, finale explained, and an honest verdict.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readThe Celebrity Traitors Series 2: Full Cast, Premiere Date, and Is It Worth Watching?
The Celebrity Traitors series 2 brings 21 celebrities, including Bella Ramsey, Michael Sheen, and Richard E. Grant, to Ardross Castle for BBC's biggest reality gamble, premiering 1 October 2026.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readResident Evil (2026): Is Zach Cregger's Reboot Worth Watching?
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot has opened to 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and a record-breaking box office. Full cast, production history, box office numbers, and an honest take.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readDancing with the Stars Season 35: Full Cast and Premiere Recap
Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premiered with its biggest cast ever. Full premiere recap, pro pairings, hosts, judges, ratings, and how the season has unfolded through week two.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readR.J. Decker Season 2: Everything to Know Before You Watch
R.J. Decker Season 2 is here, built around the fallout from Victor's death, a new bank heist plot, and the fraying relationship at the center of the show. Full cast, premiere schedule, and reception.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readSlow Horses Season 6: Everything to Know Before You Watch
Slow Horses Season 6 is here on Apple TV, adapting two Mick Herron novels at once. Premiere schedule, full cast, the revenge plot driving the season, and why Olivia Cooke's return matters.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readReacher Season 5: Everything About the Make Me Adaptation
Reacher Season 5 is filming now at Prime Video, adapting Lee Child's Make Me with Alan Ritchson back and new cast members Jay Baruchel, Kevin Durand, Amanda Ip, and Ciara Bravo.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readForever Home on Channel 5: Everything to Know About the Graham Norton Adaptation
Douglas Henshall and Amy Nuttall lead Forever Home, Channel 5's six-part adaptation of Graham Norton's novel, now airing with mixed reviews praising the cast but flagging its tonal shifts.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readMonster: The Lizzie Borden Story: Cast, Premise, and Is It Worth Watching?
Netflix's Monster anthology tackles the 1892 Lizzie Borden case with Ella Beatty in the lead, but a 50% critic score raises real questions about whether it's worth the eight episodes.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readNeagley Season 1: Everything to Know About the Reacher Spinoff
Neagley, the Reacher spinoff starring Maria Sten, dropped all eight episodes on Prime Video the same day Reacher Season 4 ended. Full breakdown, updated with finale spoilers and season 2 odds.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 7 min readWho Is the New Wolverine? Hugh Jackman's Replacement, Explained
Marvel cast a new Wolverine, but not for the movies. Liam McIntyre takes the claws for Insomniac's PS5 game, while Hugh Jackman's Avengers: Doomsday return is strongly hinted but not formally announced.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readAli G: Who Iz I? Everything to Know About Sacha Baron Cohen's Comeback
Sacha Baron Cohen brings back Ali G more than two decades after Ali G Indahouse, in a secretly filmed comedy for Amazon MGM Studios releasing October 23, 2026. Everything confirmed about the plot, cast, and production.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readBuddy (2026): Is the Killer Kids-Show Horror Movie Worth Watching?
Buddy turns a fake 90s children's TV show into pure nightmare fuel, with Cristin Milioti, Michael Shannon, and Keegan-Michael Key. Full breakdown of plot, cast, box office, and reviews.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 7 min readCoyote vs. Acme: The Shelved Movie, Finally Released
Warner Bros. shelved Coyote vs. Acme for a tax write-off in 2023. Three years and one industry firestorm later, it cleared 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and crossed $100 million worldwide.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readThe Inbetweeners Netflix Reboot: Is It Worth Watching?
Netflix has confirmed a new Inbetweeners film with all four original stars back and the original creators writing and directing. Here's what's confirmed so far and whether it's worth getting excited about.
Read the essay →September 17, 2026 · 6 min readInsidious: Out of the Further: Is the 6th Film Worth Watching?
Insidious: Out of the Further brings Lin Shaye's Elise Rainier back for a direct sequel to The Red Door. Cast, plot, franchise timeline, box office and reviews, and an honest take on the 6th film.
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