TV Reviews - Looper

Matthew Jackson

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 2 Review - More Rings, More Power, But Does It Rule Them All?

"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Season 2 suffers from pacing issues, but there's still a lot to enjoy about the new installment.

Charles, Mabel, and Oliver eating in car

Caitlin Albers

Only Murders In The Building Season 4 Review: OMITB Is Still Fresh - Except For One Thing

"Only Murders in the Building" Season 4 introduces a myriad of new characters, but how do they mesh with the beloved trio of the Arconia?

Chang-ho, Kyunghee, Sunja, and kids looking up

Alistair Ryder

Pachinko Season 2 Review: The Acclaimed Drama Is Back - But Disappointing

Although "Pachinko" Season 2 does not stick the landing like Season 1, it still has many similarly affecting moments that made fans first fall in love with it.

Cynthia Vinney

Bad Monkey Review: This Monkey Ain't Half Bad

With a stacked cast and a unique plot, it's no wonder that Apple TV+'s "Bad Monkey" is a must-watch.

Reuben Baron

Rick And Morty: The Anime Review - Weeb-A-Lub-A-Dub-Dull

Based on the two episodes provided for review, "Rick and Morty: The Anime" pales in comparison to the original series.

Cynthia Vinney

The Umbrella Academy Season 4 Review: Short And Sweet - To A Fault

After six years, "The Umbrella Academy" has been a whole lot of fun for fans, but the short final season doesn't do the characters justice.

Reuben Baron

Batman: Caped Crusader Review - The Dark Knight Strikes Again

Amazon Prime Video's "Batman: Caped Crusader" captures much of the magic from "Batman: The Animated Series," though we wish Season 1 were longer.

Akos Peterbencze

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder Review: A Wobbly Teen Whodunit With A Twisty End Game

Netflix and the BBC's TV series adaptation "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" has a solid-enough mystery despite its lackluster drama.

Matthew Jackson

Lady In The Lake Review: A Mystery Set Adrift

"Lady in the Lake" tries to do too many things at once, but stars Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram keep it compelling and watchable.

Audrey Fox

Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1 Review: A Sleepy Step To The Chaotic Karate Finale

"Cobra Kai" Season 6 Part 1 has some satisfying character moments, but it doesn't have the same energy that fans are used to.

Akos Peterbencze

Those About To Die Review: A Far Cry From The Best Sword-And-Sandal Epics

Peacock's "Those About to Die" is good for guilty-pleasure viewing, but it's definitely not the best historical epic you could be watching.

Matthew Jackson

The Bear Season 3 Review: Kitchen Chaos That Remains Deliciously Addictive

Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edibiri continue to shine in "The Bear" Season 3, ensuring its position as one of the best shows out there.

Matthew Jackson

The Boys Season 4 Review: Still The Wildest Superhero Story Around

"The Boys" is back with a vengeance in its fourth season, with plenty of violence, sex, and thrills to keep fans entertained.

Akos Peterbencze

Presumed Innocent Review: A Juicy And Gripping Courtroom Drama

Jake Gyllenhaal shines in the new Apple TV+ legal thriller series "Presumed Innocent," proving that the source material has held up all these years.

Audrey Fox

House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 1-4 Review: An Agonizingly Slow & Seductive Start

"House of the Dragon" Season 2 is flying onto Max, and the Targaryens are preparing to ride their dragons into war - albeit pretty slowly at the beginning.

Matthew Jackson

The Acolyte Review: The Force Is Strong With This Series

"The Acolyte" is a thrilling new addition to "Star Wars" that looks and acts the part while also genuinely attempting to explore new corners of this galaxy.

Audrey Fox

Bridgerton Season 3 Review: Nicola Coughlan Is Back & Better Than Ever

While Season 3 of "Bridgerton" isn't the strongest of the bunch, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton's on-screen chemistry make it worth a watch.

Reuben Baron

Doctor Who Review: Ncuti Gatwa's Debut Feels Fresh But One Thing May Wear Out Fast

The new season of "Doctor Who" is campy and Ncuti Gatwa's performance really shines. But does that mean fans of the franchise will enjoy the newest installment?

Alistair Ryder

Knuckles Review: A Shameless Sonic Cash-In

"Knuckles" isn't great, but it works well as a spin-off, offering an independent adventure apart from the main franchise.

Alistair Ryder

The Sympathizer Review: Apocalypse Wow!

There's an intoxicating messiness to "The Sympathizer," but the nihilistic worldview makes it all coalesce into a coherent character study by its close.

Akos Peterbencze

Fallout Review: An Outdated, Underwhelming & Bloody Mess

Another lackluster video game adaptation, "Fallout" highlights the ongoing struggle to capture the essence of successful gaming narratives.

Akos Peterbencze

Ripley Review: Stylish And Dark (But A Little Unnecessary)

Overall, "Ripley" mostly feels like a style-over-substance exercise, though there's potential to expand the character's journey if there's a demand for it.

Matthew Jackson

Sugar Review: Colin Farrell Shines In A Sweetly Seductive Mystery

AppleTV+'s detective series "Sugar" is sleek, witty, and satisfyingly twisty -- perfect for lovers of the genre and a wonderful showcase for star Colin Farrell.

Cynthia Vinney

Apples Never Fall Review: Annette Bening Elevates Series, Yet Questions Remain

Though Peacock's limited series "Apples Never Fall" is gripping and will have you enthralled from the beginning, it may also leave you with questions.

Audrey Fox

3 Body Problem Review: Existential Dread Never Looked This Good

Netflix's "3 Body Problem" is a stunningly ambitious adaptation of an unwieldy science fiction text, but the slow burn might be too much for some viewers.

Matthew Jackson

The Gentlemen Review: New Players, Same Game, No Risks

For all its slickness and charm, Netflix's "The Gentlemen" series never quite justifies its existence as an expanded vision of Guy Ritchie's world.

Alistair Ryder

Avatar: The Last Airbender Review - Lame Live-Action Remake Will Annoy Fans And Bore Newcomers

Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is overall an unsatisfying series, regardless of your prior familiarity with the franchise.