Image by Antena 3 / Tabu Producciones “Gran Hotel” Season 3 is also the series’ final one. The addictive drama spans three seasons before it all culminates in an ending that leaves a lot to discuss. There is little in the way of open-endings, but everything that leads up to it is a conversation-sta
ATV “Black Money Love” (“Kara Para Aşk”) is a lavish romantic thriller that thrusts several disparate characters into a desperate situation. The series starts off by introducing viewers to the heroic police officer, Ömer Demir. After saving a group of trafficked children, Ömer is on a break from t
“Hache” is a new period piece crime thriller with a neo-noir twist. Set in Barcelona circa the 1960s, the Netflix original opens with the hectic scene of a woman running from an angry man. She eventually makes her way into a nightclub. What follows is a nasty scene of her getting accosted, and thi
Yours truly finally got around to checking into “Gran Hotel” on Netflix and am grateful for the binge-watching experience. It is tough to marathon watch the Spanish-language series quickly. With three seasons and 66 episodes, it requires a steady stream of viewing to watch it in its entirety.
“Flight Crew” (“The Crew,” aka “Ekipazh”) is a disaster thriller that is anything but a catastrophe. Set in modern-day Russia, the movie follows military pilot, Alexey Gushchin (Danila Kozlovsky). After taking matters into his own hands during a mission, Alexey finds himself trying to get a job as
How binge-worthy is the Australian series “Glitch” on Netflix? Well, yours truly watched the series premiere and has a rough idea of where the answer stands afterward. Season 1 makes it clear that “Glitch” features the merging of several genres, which include horror, drama, and the supernatural.
When will “High Seas” (“Alta Mar”) Season 2 be released on Netflix? The streaming giant has finally revealed the release date, and it is beyond exciting! The voyage from here to the premiere is going to be smooth and swift sailing.
“Attraction” (“Prityazhenie”) is an alluring alien thriller that is seemingly a recent addition to Amazon Prime Video. Set in modern-day Moscow, the film begins with high school student, Yulia (Irina Starshenbaum), going about life as a usual teen. There is an added bit of excitement around her as
The Helen Mirren-led “Catherine the Great” miniseries has made its regal premiere on HBO. It will span four episodes, all of which will air every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET until the finale on November 11. Catherine the Great needs little introduction. She was the Russian Empress from 1762 to 1796.
Is the ending of “Money Heist” (“La casa de Papel”) Season 3 (Part 3) a cliffhanger? It is arguably the question you most want to know before you decide to start (or continue) binge-watching the crime thriller on Netflix. There is nothing worse than having to wait out an edge-of-your-seat plot twi
“Money Heist” (“La Casa de Papel”) manages to steal all the attention it demands during its enrapturing third outing. Season 3 (Part 3 on Netflix) takes everything the series established during its debut effort (its characters, tension, and mythos), and escalates it, tenfold.
Amazon’s “Goliath” returns with a Season 3 premiere that introduces a twisty new mystery. The Billy Bob Thornton led neo-noir slash legal drama is back with another personal case for Thornton’s Billy McBride. This time, it has to do with a massive sinkhole that tragically kills his dear friend’s w
“Money Heist” (“La Casa de Papel”) Season 2 (aka Part 2 on Netflix) concludes with a brazen finale that builds for 22 episodes. Typically, the notion of immediately continuing to the next season is an easy one to make. Not in the case of the hit series. Why? Let me explain. Spoilers for the ending
Have you already binge-watched the entire first season of the Russian-language series, “The Method,” on Netflix? Then your next question is probably pretty straightforward. Is there going to be a Season 2 of the crime thriller? There is an answer, and it comes with its share of new questions.
Do not worry, I am not about to spoil a thing about “Money Heist” (“La Casa de Papel”) Season 1 or Season 2. Giving you a general idea and handle of what to expect? You got it. “Money Heist” is a gripping heist series that does what few of its kind ever has. For over 20 episodes in the Netflix fo
If you are like me, you are anxiously awaiting the Season 3 premiere of the sensational series, “Medici.” The first two seasons are currently streaming on Netflix. The second installment bowed towards the beginning of 2019 on the streaming service. Hence, fans in the U.S. have likely known that it
There are no words to describe the emotions that have sprung forth following Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir’s announcement that they are “stepping away” from the sport, which many are interpreting as retirement. I knew it was coming, but wow. As a long-time fan of theirs and figure skating, it is a lo
“Godunov” is a costume drama that chronicles an exciting part of history. Set in Russia, the series tells the story of its titular real-life character, Boris Godunov (Sergey Bezrukov), and his rise to prominence. Making Godunov’s ascent all the more intriguing is that he rises in the court of Ivan
Yellow, Black and White Few endings have gotten me as impassioned as the one Arisa gets on the Season 1 finale of “Better Than Us” (“Luchshe, chem lyudi”) on Netflix. The show gets off to an extraordinary start. The first few episodes center on a robot named Arisa, and the little girl she decides t
Survival stories often make you think the protagonist will endure the dark times ahead. Not in “Tunnel” (“Teo-neol”), an edge of your seat survival thriller that starts out with a busy business and family man making his way through a hectic day.
Everybody needs to know that writer/director's Asghar Farhadi dramatic thriller “Everybody Knows” (“Todos lo saben”) is a must-see. The film opens with the high hopes of a wedding. A happy occasion, which has drawn Penélope Cruz's Laura back to her original home in a quaint village in Spai
An aspiring politician, his devoted wife, and secrets from the past reach a fever pitch for potential calamity in “Unbridled” (“Animales sin Collar”). Abel (Daniel Grao) is a professor with a relentless desire to reach political office in Spain.
Taylor Swift's seventh studio album, ‘Lover’ is out and it now tops my “Best of” Spotify playlist. The dreamy pop record has no shortage of catchy tunes. Every time Swift launches a new album, I have a tendency to think she cannot top herself. Well, I stand corrected.
Proving that there are still intriguing stories to tell in the supernatural thriller sub-genre is the Bella Thorne starrer “I Still See You.” The movie is set in the aftermath of an event that has caused ghostly replays of deceased people to become visible to the living. More on that in a sec.
What have been the Best TV Shows of 2019 (so far)? Television has gotten over the halfway mark, and this year has seen a lot of contenders for the title. The Lost Cause Podcast's co-host, Drew Koenig, generously invited me to be a guest on the podcast again to count down our respective picks.
Yellow, Black and White “Better Than Us” gets off to one of the best starts of the year as a well-paced series premiere introduces Netflix viewers to a world of sci-fi and family drama. Set in a very futuristic Moscow circa 2029, “Better Than Us” centers on Georgy Safronov (Kirill Kyaro), a divorce
There is room to talk about how the much-anticipated follow-up significantly abandons its murder mystery roots and leans heavily into sci-fi. However, the thing that undermines the sequel most is its ending. Why? Because the way the cleverly titled, “Happy Death Day 2U” ends is so upsetting.
Focus Features The trailer for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of “Little Women” sets up big expectations for the Saoirse Ronan starrer. “Little Women” has been adapted many times, and yet the first trailer for Gerwig's take demonstrates why it still has steam. As a fan of costume dramas, G
“How Long Will I Love U” (“Chao shi kong tong ju”) is an enchanting romance that entails time travel, and two incredible lead performances. Love stories are a tough thing to get right on-screen. There has to be a great, well, story and ample chemistry between the leads to make a movie romance work
The subgenre of affair-driven drama meets suspenseful thriller in “An Affair to Die For.” It picks up with Claire Forlani's Holly heading to meet her lover for a weekend getaway. Clueless, that what actually awaits her is something far from frolic-filled.
Image by Amazon / AXW The ending of “Absentia” Season 2 finale ensures the Amazon series going out with a vengeance. Ten episodes of thrills all culminate in a conclusion that is impossible to imagine when Season 2 begins. Throughout it all, Emily Byrne (Stana Katic) struggles for clarity in the a
“Kidnapping Stella” is an impressively taut Netflix thriller that's opener conveys the road ahead for this Netflix movie. The chilling vision of two kidnappers preparing to take a victim hostage for ransom fills the opening minutes. Then, they put their plan into action, ripping Stella off the
“Trading Paint” is a movie that requires one to settle in, let go, and enjoy the ride. John Travolta leads this entertaining family drama with the world of stock car racing as its backdrop. Starting on the track, “Trading Paint” soon switches gears to what really drives the film. The boiling over
