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The First Crisis Episode 9 of Foundation begins in the past, with Salvor and her father on Foundation discussing the origin of humanity. Rumours are that we originated on Earth but that’s a myth, at least in these parts. “Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent” He says. Now, in the books my understanding is that Salvor actually says these words so changing that so her father reads instead, is a pretty ironic way of showing how much Salvor’s ignored her father’s wishes by using violence every opportunity she can....

A suitable beginning for new fans but a let-down for old ones Fullmetal Alchemist follows the story of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who take part in the ultimate taboo of alchemy by trying to bring their late mother back to life. The act costs them dearly as Alphonse loses his body and Edward loses an arm and a leg, but Ed manages to bind Al’s soul to a metal suit of armour....

Boo, Bitch Episode 5 of Ginny & Georgia begins with Georgia using a silenced pistol to kill a rabbit. After dumping it in the bin, whimsical music picks up to try and disguise how awful this is. Anyway, Halloween is coming up and Ellen convinces Georgia to make sure her decorations are completely on-point. It’s clear that Georgia is starting to become unsettled in town though, as fragments of the past continue to bleed through....

Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 7 Gossip Girl picks up right where it left off this year. With New Year’s behind the crew, the gang all set out to make their new resolutions. Julien’s alliance with Gossip Girl is hitting a few hiccups along the way, with Monet making no secret about wanting Julien’s crown. Meanwhile, Aki, Max, and Audrey are navigating what it means to be a triad, while Luna is still busying herself with managing Julien’s influencer brand....

Tick Tock After a brief prologue showing a group of escaped prisoners being poisoned by strange fireworks, we cut back to Jim Gordon and Bruce, desperate to find Alfred. This proves to be the foundation for this episode’s main drama and from here, the episode explodes into life. Barbara continues to stir up trouble, asking for Lee personally to be her doctor for Jim’s baby. Lee obviously is none too happy with this arrangement and promptly declines....

Technically Impressive But Lacking A Compelling Story Spanish crime thriller Gun City is a stylishly produced, glitzy film that manages to nail the feel and tone of 1920s Spain to perfection. While the story does fail to inspire as much creativity and enthusiasm as the technicality on display, the setting and world-building is top notch, helped by some very impressive camera work and high production value. The story opens with a train robbery that ends in a flurry of bullets and bloodshed....

What is Locke and Key about? The story itself revolves around three siblings, Bode, Kinsey and Tyler, who move back into their childhood home Key House. Aside from the haunting memories of their Father’s murder taking place inside, numerous magical keys also lie hidden around the house. From here, the series settles down into a more consistent rhythm, swinging between teen drama and fantastical adventures as more of the past is uncovered (and as we later discover, comes back to haunt the family)....

There’s certainly a lot to like with this one, and the cliffhanger ending may have you wondering if a sequel has been green-lit. What is Savage Beauty about? Savage Beauty is a melodramatic, soapy series that focuses on the hierarchical family overseeing a beauty company called Bhengu Beauty. Zinhle has just become the new face of the company but she has some serious issues with Don, the patriarch. She sets out to get her revenge....

Renewed Or Cancelled? The Empire is the latest weekly JTBC drama, blending thriller, romance and law together with a pretty stacked cast. If you’ve been following this one, you may be wondering if this has been renewed or cancelled. Well, wonder no more! Here’s what we know about a renewal: What is The Empire Season 1 about? The Empire takes place in the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, where Han Hye Ryul is the chief of the special division....

What is Westworld about? The park has been reset with a new lick of paint, the characters have been revamped and the balance has been rescaled much more effectively this time around. No one character has the upper-hand (looking at you super Maeve who can not be harmed and controls everything) and the season is all the stronger for it. Our story picks up seven years after the events of season 3....

Episode Guide How to Get Started How to Let Go How to Fall in Love with Life How to Deal with Stress How to be Kind How to Deal with Pain How to Deal with Anger How to Achieve Your Limitless Potential In a recent study, 74% of Americans said they were going to make a New Years Resolution or were determined to try something new in 2021. Given the tough year many people have had, this seems like a perfect time for Headspace: Guide To Meditation to release....

Episode Guide Fate -| Review Score – 3/5 Penance -| Review Score – 2/5 Retaliation -| Review Score – 1.5/5 Wound -| Review Score – 3/5 Slaves -| Review Score – 3/5 Beatriz -| Review Score – 1.5/5 Poison -| Review Score – 2/5 Redemption -| Review Score – 2/5 Based on the novel by Ildefonso Falcones, Heirs to the Land succeeds the events of another Netflix original adaptation of the author’s work: Cathedral of the Sea....

Episode Guide Sex Magick Money Murder Part 1 Sex Magick Money Murder Part 2 The Money Plane Part 1 The Money Plane Part 2 The Bourbon King Part 1 The Bourbon King Part 2 Despite its bland, generic title, Heist is anything but ordinary. Netflix’s latest true crime series centers on three different stories, split across two parts, about men and women that almost get away with the heists of a century....

The Dangerous Spread Of Misinformation Episode 2 of Hellbound begins with Jungja conforming that she’s going to go ahead and accept The New Truth’s offer. She’s being paid 3 billion won and with two kids to look after, that could do a lot of good. Hye-Jin isn’t sure this is a good move and suggests she shouldn’t take the deal. Her subordinate, Mr Park, believes it’s a great deal and thinks she should go for it....

Hit & Run Episode 1 of Hit & Run begins in prison. A fight breaks out in the yard, leaving Segev a bloodied mess. As the camera pans out, we cut across to Israel three weeks earlier. Pulsating music and a really stylish dance number takes center stage, paving way for Danielle to revel in the rapturous applause. She’s a talented dancer, working with her company for a number of years....

People After the success of the previous season, Homecoming returns with a new group of characters joining the show and a simple but effective opening episode to kick us off. With the departure of Julia Roberts for this second season, Janelle Monáe takes the reigns of the show as main protagonist Jackie, setting the scene nicely for the drama to follow. Season 2 episode 1 of Homecoming begins with a woman named Jackie awakening on a boat in the middle of a lake....

The Grand Prize The story of Homemade Love Story is advancing at a decent pace after 4 episodes thanks to its multiple character story arcs, full of dramatic and fun moments already. There’s some mystery behind their pasts too which adds some much-needed intrigue for this weekend drama. Episode 4 of Homemade Love Story starts with Jae-Hee confronting his father about the way he treats his mother and how selfish he is in every aspect of his life....

Heartbroken Episode 4 of Hospital Playlist Season 2 starts where it left off with Jun-Wan learning that Ik-Sun has been in an accident. He asks her friend to get her to call him as soon as she can. After what seems like an eternity, Ik-Sun calls and reassures him that she is fine. Jun-Wan is not convinced though because she tells him she has a small bleed on the brain. Ik-Sun insists that she feels fine and will be coming out of hospital tomorrow....

Happy Endings Does Jeong-Won agree to do the bowel transplant? Episode 12 of Hospital Playlist Season 2 starts this finale with us following our five doctors starting their days. Jeong-Won’s first patient is Seung-Chae who has bowel problems. Jeong-Won thinks she is doing well but her mother wants to consider a bowel transplant for her as she wants to cook a proper meal for once. Jeong-Won decides to think about it and tells her to come back in a few days....

A Gripping Tragedy Devastating, gripping and heart-wrenching, I Am Jonas is a journey into the underbelly of grief, told through two parallel timelines for our protagonist Jonas. When these two narratives come to a head during the final act, what follows is a conclusion that gives the slow paced narrative up until this point all the more meaning and impact. The story revolves around our aforementioned protagonist, Jonas. The first timeline sees him in school, struggling to fit in and isolated from the other students....