Spellbound is a captivating, animated film that explores the struggles of teenager Ellian, as the film beautifully depicts the themes of the desire for normalcy. Despite its intended younger audience, Spellbound may struggle to hold their attention due to its heavy-handed themes and pacing. Despite this, the film's brilliant vocal performances from the cast make it a visually appealing film. The film's use of magic, neon-like lights, and a gorgeous costume and world design add to its appeal.

A fun, easy watch that will quickly become a comfort watch for many people. A Man on the Inside gives comedy, funny characters and a message about loneliness and finding your way out of it.  There are funny moments lifted by the ensemble cast but Ted Danson is exceptional in walking the line of touching moments and bringing out the levity in the heavier

 Cruel Intentions was supposed to be a masterclass in manipulation and power, but the series fails to live up to its original movie's expectations. The Greek society houses' survival is lost in translation, while Caroline's choices are easily led back to her, and her character feels under-developed. Blaise Powell, the strongest part of the series, is the true mastermind of Cruel Intentions, but the series lacked depth and exploration.

Wicked is an almost perfect musical adaptation of the stage musical which allows for slight additions within beloved songs and characters.  All the cast delivers an amazing performance. Wicked has been years in the making, and it is worth the wait. Its near-perfect adaptation will please all fans across the board.

While Cross follows similar formulas of police thriller dramas, it finds a way to feel new with exceptional performances from Aldis Hodge and Ryan Eggold. Some dialogue choices come off as corny, but it does not deter from a suspense-driven show that draws you in with the horror of a creative serial killer and an obsessive detective. The first two episodes can be harder to get through than most, but from then on, it is high gear full of risk and shifting power dynamics. It would have worked better without the stalker plot, but the rest makes up for it.

Dune: Prophecy delivers a lore-driven series filled with drama, twist and deaths that has the grandeur of Villeneuve’s masterpiece but serves as a great companion. Sometimes the tone can feel different from the movie but that is fine given the setting, yet it still feels very cemented in Herbert’s world. Movie and book fans will enjoy this look into the Bene Gesserit and a look into some interesting characters driven by captivating performances.

The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh is full of tired stereotypes that are reminiscent of early 2000s comedies and not in a fun way that seems outdated in the modern age. Had this show released a decade or two earlier then it would have fitted better, but it lacks enjoyment even with a talented cast and hijinks in the plot, it doesn’t seem to combine well due to bad writing. 

Caddo Lake could have been a strong mysterious movie, but without a clear narrative, it can leave a lot to be desired. While Caddo Lake does take some narrative risks that doesn’t quite pay off, the performances by O’Brien and Scanlen save the production. Without O’Brien or Scanlen, Caddo Lake would have been hard to get through. While some plots can be overly confusing, Caddo Lake is very atmospheric, and a great watch for the spooky season!

There’s almost something ridiculous about the show that works great in combining the dark humour and the murderous nature of the show. Main character Rhiannon can keep the series fresh with her reckless actions and balances the self-titled vigilante and victim well to justify her crimes and fix her mistakes. It is a revenge fantasy coming to life but full of grounded characters in heightened situations that make for a fun and interesting series that focuses on character.

Chemistry is key in the romantic drama "Nobody Wants This." Bell and Brody's believable chemistry helps build up Joanne and Noah's relationship, with Brody bringing a calm and endearing quality to Noah. Despite shorter episodes, the story focusses on their romantic relationship, with subplots enhancing their dynamic. The predictable pattern in the episodes can be frustrating, but supporting characters like Morgan and Sasha steal the show, adding depth to the series. The exploration of religion and culture falls short, lacking depth in Joanne's character.