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Kaos: Review

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.

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Emily in Paris: Review

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.

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The Umbrella Academy: Review

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.

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Bridgerton Season 3: Review

Splitting the season in two had a clear impact on the pacing and by adding a mid-season break that broke apart the much needed urgency needed to keep the story going and give it any hope of substance. While there was a slightly more serious tone to the latter part of the season, having a romantic leading couple that lacked chemistry and writing that had no clear or cohesive structure has ensured that the third season of Bridgerton is its weakest. Fans of the series already know it has been renewed for a fourth season, one can only hope that the writers and showrunner has learnt from the many mistakes of the third season.

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A Part of You: Review

A raw and real portrayal of grief and identity is seen through the eyes of sisters Agnes and Julia. A Part of You showcases complex relationships with a heavy subject that is an honest and emotional ride carried by Felicia Maxime and Zara Larsson, who give layered and beautiful performances.

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Bridgerton Season 3: Review

It seems that under the new showrunner, Bridgerton is lost for ideas and is afraid of the spark it had cultivated in past seasons. While Coughlan is a strong lead and propels the story forward, Newton is anything but. Ideals of a more feminist approach and fierier chemistry were promised but left unfulfilled, but the season is saved by the ensemble cast of Hannah Dodd, Emma Naomi, Sam Phillips, and Martins Imhangbe. Thankfully, we still have Featherington shenanigans that keep the plot entertaining through Portia’s repeated desire for survival and security.

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Ripley: Review

Ripley could have easily been an interesting psychological drama with a fleshed-out, explored character, but the eight-episode run is a tiresome watch with pretty shots and nothing much else. There is no intrigue for the character or the murderous situations because all the fun and life have been drained out of the series.

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Irish Wish: Review

Lindsay Lohan's acting skills could have added important elements to the romantic comedy Irish Wish, but they are absent. Though Maddie and James have a humorous meet-cute in the film, there isn't much quality time spent by the romantic leads. The supporting cast feels non-existent, and Rosemary Kelly, Maddie's mother, receives far too much screen time due to the erratic pacing. Because Elizabeth's reality is competing with Maddie's alternate life, there is a lack of connection between Elizabeth and Maddie. The film lacks warmth and levity, despite James Ed Speleers’s comedic levity.

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One Day: Review

A beautifully told tale that is about a close friendship filled with yearning, love and resentment at times. While the big moments in life are never seen, the characters' growth and adapting to life shapes the story in a way that will leave you engrossed and aching.

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Griselda: Review

Though it could seem like Griselda is attempting to replicate the popularity of other shows in the same genre, it's still an interesting show to watch. The primary feature that draws viewers in is the opportunity to witness Sofía Vergara in all her amazing acting glory. Although she is fantastic in this series and no longer the trophy wife with an accent, the show's pacing problems are nearly completely resolved.

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