It’s weird, isn’t it? As a kid you see a character in a film and think “I’d like to know more about them”. Then – years later – someone puts together a series that gives you a load more detail
Humans – Season 1 & 2
Intriguing drama about a present-day world where synthetic humans are engaged as domestic/industrial servants, until some of them develop consciousness. The characters have depth and dimension, and the synth acting is eerily good. And it explains why Richard Herring’s been
Rick and Morty
Originally I had the feeling that Rick & Morty was something that had passed me by, and then I watched an episode or 2 and thought nothing of it – so it was only being brought to it through the
The Boys – Season 2
The high-octane dark underbelly of the Superhero business continues in this gripping second season, and while the plot seemed to split out into many threads to follow, it remained unmissable due to the sheer fucking ludicrous awesomeness of spectacle and
The Mandalorian
The Star Wars story that had everyone talking. I thought it was fine. I don’t know why I have such a high expectation of the Star Wars universe for good storytelling, particularly in spite of the overwhelming evidence to the
Russian Doll
Quirky as fuck Groundhog Day, led my Natasha Lyonne as a game developer who keeps dying and then respawning back at her own birthday party, leaving her to try to solve what’s going on and unlock the mystery. Exquisitely shot
Maniac
Really interesting scifi/thriller/comedy about a near-future world and some disparate folks undergoing psychoactive drug trials, which is really difficult to explain but definitely made for a few hours of excellent viewing. Reminded me a lot of Brazil, but with more
Altered Carbon
One of the most difficult to get into series I think I’ve ever seen, but once you’re inside, HOLD ON – the story twists and turns, and the story you think you’re watching one episode is nothing like what you’re