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On Call

As a police drama, On Call utilises technical aspects to ensure that it stands apart from other titles in the genre and uses creative camera work to make you feel the weight of every action and decision made by the characters. The short episode runtime makes for a well-paced and action driven series led by Troian Bellisario and Brandon Larracuente. They work great together and there’s a balance to their characters that offers new perspectives every episode as Diaz learns what it's like to be a cop, to navigate gangs and to keep to your morals led and tutored by Harmon who has her own burdens.

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American Primeval

American Primeval is visually appealing but has too many storylines simultaneously. The convoluted storylines could have offered rich, complex stories with a visually beautiful backdrop, with excellent performance across the board, but American Primeval’s focus lacks the depth in comparison to the rest of the ensemble.

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Mayfair Witches: Season 2

Mayfair Witches fails to delve into anything interesting and quickly moves past anything compelling. There’s no focus or cohesive plot with characters that offer nothing to the story despite being leads. Ted Levine and Alyssa Jirrels are the best part of the series but a lack of energy from the rest of it makes for a dull second season. The season is at its best when it starts to go into the horror aspect, but it never commits to anything and results in a skippable mess.

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Goosebumps: The Vanishing

Goosebumps: The Vanishing offers dramatic tensions that fans of the Goosebumps series will love. However, the pacing can be a bit off, with predictable dialogue and a heavy-handed script with plots that feel dragged out, killing any of the built-up tensions. David Schwimmer is a standout, but even with his performance, it felt as if Goosebumps: The Vanishing’s run could have been reduced by two episodes.

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I Think We’ve Been Here Before

Suzy Krause's I think We've Been Here Before is a captivating story with multidimensional characters, allowing readers to see the story through multiple generations. The pacing can be tedious, but the latter part improves and delivers a heartwarming story. The book explores griefs, family relationships, mental illness, and terminal illness, blending them into a warm ending. The story is unforgettable, focusing on love and connection, and leaves readers breathless at the end. It is a tale of love and connection that will leave readers breathless and pondering their own lives.

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We Live In Time

If it were not for the chemistry of Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, this movie would be a slog to get through. Their chemistry carries a generic, weak script and boring characters to salvage the movie, but it falls flat on all other aspects. It is an easy watch with some interesting moments but nothing to make you invested in the story. The generic script makes every effort to get the audience to cry, but it never lands.

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Spellbound: Review

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.

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A Man On The Inside

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

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Cruel Intentions Review

 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.

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Wicked Part One: Review

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.

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