The Penguin is a masterclass in balancing sympathetic and malicious characters. The story's complexity distinguishes it from similar shows, as it avoids mob stereotypes and presents intricate archetypes. The Penguin adds a new dimension to Gotham, emphasising corruption as an important aspect of the city's character. Despite lacking the necessary cinematic budget, Farrell and Milioti's performances make The Penguin a pleasure to watch.

High Potential offers viewers an enjoyable crime drama that doesn’t focus on the bleakness of the crimes that Morgan and Karadec solve. Instead, it showcases how Morgan is an integral part of the team. High Potential proves to be a clever, witty show that has a perfect ensemble. The new crime a week has been a common formula for most detective-based shows, but High Potential really does bring a fresh take to it with Kaitlin Olsen bringing the right amount of chaotic, carefree energy.

Jenni Keer's novel The Ravenswood Witch is a character-driven story that seamlessly blends different perspectives, creating a captivating atmosphere. The story explores themes of good and bad, forgiveness, and the need for trust and love. Despite being a quick read, it is an enjoyable and thought-provoking read for the autumn season. Keer's ability to create a unique and captivating world adds to the overall experience.

With any horror film, there is a line that sometimes is crossed or not reached in the genre, but The Demon Disorder will fascinate and make you second guess the motives while also trying to understand the embodiment of the core of why's. Boyle's directorial debut gives an insight into who he is as a master of horror, and why this film deserved to be an official selection at the Gold Coast Film Festival. 

An entertaining, dark but comedic and grounded series that takes on Greek Myths and updates them for a modern setting while keeping them grounded to make the show fun and feel epic. If you know the myths and characters, there are still new takes built into the story that weaves together with care. Goldblum is a selling point of a series and is fantastic as the malicious but funny Zeus, yet it is the three humans and Dionysus that steal the series. Netflix should continue this story as there is more to tell and many more myths to look forward to with Kaos’ immersive world and shocking moments.

Some plots in Rings of Power flow with purpose and speed, while others drag on or, worse, circle back on themselves. Rings of Power has a hard time walking the tightrope between providing a sophisticated political fantasy setting and going into too much detail, which turns the game into more of a didactic than an enjoyable experience. In addition, you nearly feel deceived by the pointless side stories and acting, particularly following the scenes involving Sauron and Celebrimbor.

Ending the Gael song trilogy with The Land of the Living Dead offers a near-perfect end with complex, exciting storylines with Irish mythologies as its backdrop. Lawless creates an engrossing, twisting story that dramatically weaves in history, culminating in an unexpected ending, making it a perfect choice for readers who enjoy myth and history.

Emily in Paris returns for its fourth and final season and fans of the show will be delighted to hear that Emily has finally made a decision in terms of her romantic endeavours! While the series is lacking in the female friendship, it delivers in swoon-worthy moments that is key for any romantic drama.

A disappointing final season that wastes too much time on romantic relationship drama, love triangles and side plots that barely serve the narrative. Instead of a six-episode final season, it would have been better for a two-special to end The Umbrella Academy but it is clear the show did not know how to end or, when it figured it out, did not know how to get there with anything entertaining or satisfying.

One Fast Move delivers an insight of stronger hustles, while also keeping the drive and devotion alive. For any enthusiast of a bike and racing, the film shows the limitations of the sport, which is a battered and bruised legacy, but with hope and passion; anyone can cross the finish line. This movie delivers an insight of stronger hustles, while also keeping the drive and devotion alive.