Lady In The Lake: Review
A stylised noir whose murder mystery takes a backseat to showcase the two female characters whose lives are entwined. It is a story of reinvention, survival and finding the truth in a world that wants to keep things hidden.
Land of Women
A fun series that has the perfect balance of frantic energy and an immeasurable amount of heart. Everything is heightened and it makes for a great series to enjoy with ease while taking in the beautiful landscape and a memorably great cast of characters that each have their own mysteries that weave together perfectly.
Palm Royale: Review
With its captivating first five episodes that will leave viewers wanting more, Palm Royale had a lot of potential. Sadly, the writing in the later episodes deteriorates and the plots almost seem ridiculous. Some characters aren't used as much in the latter half of the season, and the abrupt conclusion will only make you frustrated that a lot of time was wasted on plots that didn’t go anywhere.
Manhunt: Review
Based on the New York Times bestseller from James L. Swanson, Manhunt is a gripping thriller that follows the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. It is a perfectly crafted story that draws you into the conspiracy and delivers strong emotional performances that is another win for Apple TV in their growing list of successes.
The New Look: Review
The New Look follows the rise of fashion icon Christian Dior and his contemporaries during World War II, focusing on the survival of French Couture. Coco Chanel betrays those she is supposed to hold dear, while Dior designs to help his family feel a sense of hope and beauty after the war. The series lacks a focus on the rivalry between Chanel and Dior, but Ben Mendelsohn's portrayal of Dior is a highlight, with a hint of humility and hopefulness that makes Dior's hopefulness endearing. The series highlights the importance of creation in survival and the impact of pivotal moments on one's life.
Constellation: Review
A masterful psychological thriller and science fiction with a character-driven approach and clever narrative approaches that is disorienting yet enthralling. It is another great example of how Apple TV has mastered science fiction and showcases a compelling cast that ground the series to make it a thrilling ride.
Masters of the Air: Review
A visually stunning account of the Bloody Hundred’s time in service that does not glorify war but adopts a character driven approach to offer something new. It doesn’t pick up until the second half of the season with too much time is spent on repetitive narrative structure when a deeper exploration between the Hundredth and the fighter pilots could have offered more than brief appearances in the final two episodes.