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Pursuing ‘high’ castles

The premise is mind-boggling, the aftermath is rivetting, and the idea is fantastic.

27 Jan 2019 12:40 AM

The title of the series includes Mexico, Season 1, almost pointedly, as if to say — this is a whole other ball game, and hence a whole other series.

Car‘TELL’ it like it really is

The drug wars come full circle in Narcos Mexico, a totally edge-of-the-seat thriller.

16 Dec 2018 12:08 AM

Julia Roberts brings her vast body of work to shine with this series.

Home is where the anguish is

Even drama in cinematography can be used wisely, and that is exactly what we see in Homecoming, an Amazon Studios production.

09 Dec 2018 12:34 AM

Conspiracy theorists love a tale about an airplane that vanished... yet even those stories have to be real, dramatic and appeal to the masses. Not sure this does...

On a missing plane, really!

This is of course, unfair on my part, because it is a direct comparison with the likes of series like Lost, and it really isn’t right to do this.

25 Nov 2018 2:07 AM

Room 104 is a strange motel room somewhere in the United States where increasingly unusual incidents unfold, leaving the viewer in a state of awe and confusion as to what exactly they are watching.

Room with a skewed view

Even when it’s bad, it’s sort of good! Such is the nature of this series...

18 Nov 2018 12:21 AM

As murder mysteries go, this Netflix original might be a choice for that one time watch when there is nothing else...

If it’s ULTRA needed!

Each individual episode with its “unique” mystery factor will keep anyone mildly interested enough to want to reach its conclusion.

11 Nov 2018 12:05 AM

A series that captures a viewer’s attention, this is a must watch.

Maid to be transfixed

The story, its setting and the issues it brings to the fore resonate with history buffs, and rivet general watchers.

28 Oct 2018 12:29 AM

The premise is simple — playing cowboy in the Wild Wild West which is populated by androids who let you win.

The world is enough

A series that packs so much, get set for an enjoyable ride.

20 Oct 2018 12:57 AM

MUST-WATCH: Despite the rating, I honestly believe that it is. Not so much for the actual film itself, but more for where it's going to lead you once you're done watching it.

Robin Williams remembered

This docu film goes behind the scenes of the man whose effervescent laughter and jokes hid dark despair.

25 Aug 2018 1:10 AM

A Maisel that tickles

A show that’s just ‘marvelous’ and all woman!

11 Aug 2018 1:04 AM

WHITE FANG Rating: 3 MUST WATCH: Unless you vehemently deny yourself feel-good films involving animals, then yes. Watch.

MUTT about this tale

A book that’s a rage, this film and its appeal is debatable... No matter how much you love the dog.

21 Jul 2018 12:18 AM

Narcos on netflix STAR RATING: 5 on 5 MUST-WATCH? Yes. BINGE-WATCH ONLY! (as if “must-watching” is an option)

The reality of Escobar

Don't expect an immersive Pablo-centric movie with even a fraction of the series’ depth and grit.

01 Jul 2018 1:32 AM

Not to mention, increasingly better production value and instantly recognisable star casts.

Brilliance in the making

A series that goes into the life and times of icons through the ages, this is a must-watch for all history buffs.

16 Jun 2018 12:59 AM

Did you know? FX series creator Noah Hawley has another idea for the acclaimed anthology crime drama for a fourth cycle, and the plan is to have that ready in 2019.

How far can they go?

A series inspired by a movie of the same name, it gets many things right, and leaves viewers rivetted.

09 Jun 2018 1:16 AM

The plot revolves around a couple who fall in love while competing with each other at quiz night.

Game for a night of surprise

It’s a film, it’s cheesy, and it takes off quite suddenly. Other than that, watch it for Jason Bateman, who is quite the pro at this genre of comedy.

02 Jun 2018 12:59 AM

Code breakers come full circle

Four ladies and their prowess at solving cerebral problems, this series comes packed with drama and mystery...

20 May 2018 12:11 AM

However, just days after the games ended, the International Olympic Committee lifted its ban even though the country is still non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency, Deadline.

Game for substance?

Nefarious doping revelations of how sports is mired in scandal, far more than one could imagine, watch these dark secrets unfold.

05 May 2018 12:17 AM

The story is as much (probably even more) about Ma Anand Sheela as it about Osho himself.

The wild, wild ways

Osho wasn’t Osho until much later stage in his life.

21 Apr 2018 12:18 AM

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