This contains spoilers from Nexflix’s “Bridgerton.” The vast success of Netflix’s first season of “Bridgerton” sent fans racing to read the series, corsets to trend online, and even inspired the Grammy-nominated album “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.” Set in regency era England, the show follows the Bridgerton family, a widow and […]
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Netflix’s “Squid Game” is the show of 2021
This review contains spoilers for “Squid Game.” Everyone has been talking about the 2021 Netflix show “Squid Game.” I knew I had to see what the hype was all about. In this thriller series, hundreds of individuals who are in debt accept an invitation to compete in games with deadly […]
Netflix’s “The Circle” finale makes up for what season lacked
This review contains spoilers from season three of “The Circle.” When “The Circle” aired for the first time last year, it quickly became one of my favorite shows because its concept, gameplay and cast instantly drew me in. In this reality show, individuals are housed together in separate apartment units […]
‘The White Tiger’ illustrates India’s complex caste system
How far would you go to break free from a system responsible for your oppression? “The White Tiger,” based on the book of the same name, examines this question through the cynical tale of Balram Halwai (Adarsh Gourav). “The White Tiger,” available to watch on Netflix, was released in theaters […]
Agora’s favorite festive holiday films
Klaus If you’re looking for a cozy family-friendly movie to enjoy this Christmas season, “Klaus” is the movie for you. “Klaus,” a 2019 film available to watch on Netflix, takes on the origin of Santa Claus. After fumbling his way through postman academy, spoiled and lazy Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) graduates […]
‘Enola Holmes,’ a fun but ultimately disappointing detective story
#8220;Enola Holmes” has all the hallmarks of a classic detective movie: a mysterious disappearance, a chase through a moving train, ciphers and several clever disguises. Yet, other important elements fall flat. As a Netflix Original movie, “Enola Holmes” released on Sept. 23, follows Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown), sister of Sherlock (Henry Cavill) […]
The final season of ‘Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts’ marches to the beat of its own drum
In “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts,” music truly does make the world go ’round. The third and final season of Netflix’s “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts” premiered on Oct. 12. The season, like the two seasons preceding it, has 10 episodes. The show is an animated series produced by DreamWorks […]
“The Umbrella Academy” takes on the 1960s
As the adage goes, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” In the case of the members of the Umbrella Academy, however, they are simply condemned to repeat the past, or in this case, the future. Season 2 of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” premiered on the […]
Season 2 of ‘You’ brings Love to Joe
In season one of “You,” protagonist Joe Goldberg goes through atrocious things for the one he loves, Guinevere Beck. The show gives off a sort of “Dexter” vibe, with Goldberg injuring detestable persons to protect those he cares about. In season two, Joe wants to learn from his past mistakes. […]
‘Green Eggs and Ham’ cooks up fun on Netflix
Few things are more surreal than hearing Michael Douglas say, “I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam I Am.” Yet that’s part of the enjoyment that comes from Netflix’s new “Green Eggs and Ham” animated series, which made its way to the platform on […]