Tag: miniseries
REVIEW: The Penguin – Episode 1, “After Hours”
The Penguin, the HBO miniseries extension of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, is garnering a similar reaction to the film that spawned it. It’s getting near-universal acclaim, as “grounded” superhero fare always does, but is it really that good? Based on the premiere episode, “After Hours,” I do...
Read MoreREVIEW: Agatha All Along – Season 1, Episode 2, “Circle Sewn With Fate/Unlock Thy Hidden Gate”
For the purpose of reviewing them separately, I watched the first two episodes of Agatha All Along a day apart. Having now seen them both, I understand why they were paired up for the show’s debut (aside from Disney wanting to put the finale – also a two-fer – on Halloween week). “Circle Se...
Read MoreREVIEW: Agatha All Along – Season 1, Episode 1, “Seekest Thou the Road”
It’s hard to think of a preamble to a show I don’t think anyone is really anticipating, but Agatha All Along has debuted on Disney+, and the world is probably minding its own business. A spin-off of the streaming service’s first Marvel series, WandaVision, Agatha All Along sees that show’s...
Read MoreWriters’ Room Developing Shogun Seasons 2 and 3
Variety reports that FX has a team of writers working on a potential second and third season of Shogun. This comes after news that FX was considering moving the series from limited to drama at the Emmys and producer-star Hiroyuki Sanada signing an ongoing contract. The show’s creators, Justin Mar...
Read MoreShogun Season 2? Hiroyuki Sanada Signs Return Deal
A Deadline exclusive reveals that FX’s limited series Shogun may no longer be limited. Star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada (Yoshi Toranaga) has surprisingly signed on to return for a potential second season. Sanada’s involvement was considered essential before the creators moved forward with prod...
Read MoreTRAILER: The Penguin (2024)
Today, MAX released a trailer for The Penguin, a spin-off of Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Colin Farrell returns to the titular role in his own series set in the seedy underworld of an already grimy Gotham City, with Cristin Millioti, Clancy Brown, Mark Strong, and Michael Kelly in supporting roles. ...
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