For most millennials, R.L. Stine was a huge outlet for kids to appreciate the horror genre. Similar to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, his run with Goosebumps and Fear Street were the perfect gateway drug to adult horror. While the Goosebumps films were not exactly creative home runs, Netflix is hoping to ramp
The raunchy romantic drama Sex/Life has been taking Netflix by storm since its premiere on Friday, June 25. It has been trending on the streaming platform in the United States for the entirety of its debut weekend, currently sitting in the number four position. The story draws focus on mother-of-two Billie Connelly, who is played
Netflix hit series Atypical, as the name suggests, is not your typical coming of age drama. It takes a unique twist as it explores autism with humor and authenticity that is rare for a drama series. The third season is its best yet and has left fans eagerly awaiting its fourth season. The series follows
Manifest Season 3 finale aired on NBC earlier this month and is officially canceled following its cliffhanger episode. However, due to the first two seasons’ popularity on Netflix, there was hope among its fanbase that the streaming giant will pick up the series for Season 4. The first two seasons turned out to be a
Netflix’s latest steamy drama Sex/Life isn’t afraid to dig into the complicated lives of all of its characters. The series focuses on the character Billie Connelly (Sarah Shahi) and her struggles with motherhood as she begins to yearn for her old life. Actors Adam Demos and Margaret Odette join the Sex/Life cast as Brad Simon,
Motherhood comes with a myriad of new challenges. First, there’s the pressure of having to keep another human being alive and healthy. Next, there’s the alteration of how society sees moms; as wholesome, never-ending vessels of nourishment and happiness. This often leads to a jarring shift in the perception of female identity, stripping away the
Ragnarok was a surprise hit for Netflix when it arrived in 2020. Movie fans know who Thor is and Marvel fans already saw Thor: Ragnarok. While this has nothing to do with Marvel Comics’ version of Thor, it does have to do with Thor from Norse Mythology, bringing him to the modern-day in a teenage
Black Summer was a huge hit when Season 1 arrived way back in 2019. The series was a dark spinoff of the popular Z Nation. While Z Nation was a darkly comedic zombie tale, Black Summer took it all the way to horror. The first season saw a mother separated from her child, and her
How many shows can viewers name that combine folklore, doppelgangers, erupting volcanoes, and attempt to package them in a drama about grief and relationships? Katla is that show premiering on Netflix and it’s the most unusual series that this writer has ever attempted to critique. The series, based in Iceland, aims to capture the magic
Black Summer is coming back for a second season on Netflix, with new episodes premiering on Thursday, June 17. This thriller follows the character Rose, a mother who is searching for her daughter throughout a deadly zombie apocalypse. Early on in the first season, she finds herself traveling with a group of other survivors. Among