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I will just come out and say it. My only issue with Netflix’s astonishing documentary “My Heroes Were Cowboys” is its brevity. At only 21 minutes, the ambitious doc conveys critical segments in the life of legendary horse trainer Robin Wiltshire. If you have watched “Heartland,” you know how incred…

If there is one movie destined to dominate Netflix’s charts, it is “Intrusion.” The newly released thriller to the streaming giant has two ingredients: star power and an excellent mystery. Let’s start with star power. “Slumdog Millionaire” actress Freida Pinto takes on the lead role of Meera Parson…

There is something about vacations and expeditions gone wrong that will always hold a certain fascination for people, yours truly included. “Prey,” tells a familiar story on Netflix. The movie follows a group of friends, who are taking an adventurous hike in Germany in lieu of a traditional bachelo…

Netflix has a lot of movies, and only an elite few could be described as the best bet. “Raat Akeli Hai” is one of the rare entries into that category. From India, this Hindi-language film is a compelling drama wrapped in a murder mystery that gradually reveals a captivating who-dun-it. As is someti…

Is “He’s All That” the sequel to “She’s All That”? It is the question that has understandably had viewers buzzing since the reboot got released on Netflix. This article has the answer. By now, you have probably seen “He’s All That,” a refreshed take on the original 1999 film starring Rachel Leigh C…

If you are looking for Part 2 of Eclectic Pop’s list of 2021’s Best Shows (so far), you have come to the right place. Below you will find the final three series to make the cut and determine which one takes the top spot. Recently released in the United States, Russia’s “Dead Mountain” is one of the…

The year known as 2021 is almost over. Okay, there are technically three months left in it, and television will undoubtedly get turned upside down by what is to come. Why? Because believe it or not, another season of “The Blacklist” is already almost upon us. For now, though, this list of 2021’s Be…

A comedy on network television is a lot different than the ones on streamers. Or at least, it can be. So, how did “The Kominsky Method” being on Netflix impact it? Chuck Lorrie created the series and addressed the streaming versus network variances during a recent interview. But, unlike his other f…

The premiere of Russia’s “Dead Mountain” is available to stream in the United States, and the series is alive and riveting. Yes, you read that correctly. The Russian series based on the events surrounding the Dyatlov Pass incident and the ensuing investigation is available to stream on Topic (scrol…

“Dead Mountain” (originally titled “Pereval Dyatlova”) is coming to the United States via the streaming service, Topic, and I have everything you need to know below. Based on the events surrounding the much speculated-upon Dyatlov Pass incident, this Russian series works to answer the myriad of que…

So, you have finished watching “Sex/Life” Season 1, and you are wondering what in the world just happened. Well, Eclectic Pop is here to get that surprising ending explained and delve into how it sets up a potential Season 2. So, yes, you are in the right place. The steamy Netflix romance spent all…

Right off the bat, “Black Island” (originally titled “Schwarze Insel”) does not mess around. Viewers know someone is wreaking havoc on a brooding island, and they know who that someone is. The question that embroils the “e” thriller is not a question of “who” but “why,” and that is what helps separ…

“El Cid” (“The Legend of El Cid”) Season 2 comes and goes with a game-changing ending. With five episodes under its impressive belt, the Amazon series concludes on the edge of a huge turning point that easily sets up Season 3. So how does “El Cid” do it? It is time to get into it.Spoiler Alert: The…