The Hallmark Channel original series The way home is an interesting departure from the network's usual fare and was recently picked up for a third season. Starring the award-winning Andie MacDowell, the series is about three generations of women from the Landry family who live together in a small Canadian town. Outside of the usual domestic conflicts found in any family, the Landrys are also time travelers who exist at different points in history across the lake they own. Taking a page from programs like Outlander, The way home introduced unconventional elements without sacrificing its welcoming atmosphere. Mainly anchored by…
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Disney+ found unlikely success with 2023 superhero drama, Movingand now the hit Korean series is finally returning for season two. Written by Kang Full (based on his webtoon of the same name), the series is about a trio of high school students who, along with their parents, discover that they have developed superpowers. Complete with the usual trappings of a superhero story, Moving also integrates the political tensions between North and South Korea, adding a unique twist to the genre that literally cannot be found in any other nation's superhero content. It was clear from the end of Moving season…
Mattel's beloved franchise Masters of the Universe is returning to the big screen for the first time since 1987, and there are already plenty of exciting updates about the new live-action film. Debuting in 1982 with the eponymous cartoon and best-selling toy line, the sword and sorcery franchise follows Prince Adam (aka He-Man), who defends the planet Eternia from the dastardly Skeletor and his minions. Although the series was designed to sell toys Masters of the Universe grew to become one of the most popular media franchises of the 1980s. In addition to the 130-episode cartoon series that ran from…
After the resounding success of the first two films, Netflix announced plans for Enola Holmes 3 which promises to continue the beloved series of teen detective films. Based on the series of novels by Nancy Springer, Enola Holmes, and its sequel, follow Sherlock Holmes' teenage sister as the eponymous detective (Millie Bobby Brown) uses her sleuthing skills to solve cases that put even her famous brother to shame. Mixing fourth-wall-breaking humor and genuinely intriguing mystery plots, Enola Holmes It was a perfect mid-pandemic launch for Netflix in 2020. Critics praised Brown's performance and the film as a whole, highlighting its…
Disney+ The cunning Dodger has been renewed for a second season, and there are already plenty of juicy details about the imaginative sequel to Oliver Twist. Picking up years after the events of Charles Dickens' beloved book, The cunning Dodger concerns the eponymous character, now an adult, who hopes to establish a new life in the colony of Australia. Unfortunately, the return of the cowardly Fagin presses the old pickpocket back into service, putting his hopes for a better fate at risk. Like many modern versions of classic literature, Dickens's source material is just the starting point. The first season…
NBC's The Irrational filled a crucial spot in the network's strike-affected fall slate in 2023, and now the unorthodox procedural has scored a season 2 renewal. The series is loosely based on the best-selling nonfiction book Predictably irrational by Dan Ariely, and concerns Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin), a behavioral psychologist who assists the police in various high-profile cases using his knowledge of the human mind. Although an expert in his field, Mercer finds himself no match for a domestic terrorist who turns all his ingenious theories upside down. While the critical reaction to season 1 was lacking (via The…
Quick links All Creatures Great and Small Season 5: Further News and Information After enjoying a successful four-season run so far, the excitement surrounding the fifth season of All creatures great and small May be the highest of all. Premiering in the UK on Channel 5, the series is based on the non-fiction books of veterinarian James Alfred Wight as he recounts his years as an animal surgeon starting back in the 1930s. Packed with heartfelt stories and fun characters, the ongoing show has expertly captured the soul of the books that made them bestsellers for so many years. The…
The 1999 cult classic romantic drama thriller Cruel intentions got an all-new remake on the small screen, and Amazon Prime Video put a new spin on the romantic thriller. Loosely based on the 18th century French novel Dangerous ConnectionsThe story concerns two wealthy stepbrothers who have carefully crafted their social lives while attending college. Things take a dark turn when a hazing incident threatens their position, and they will do anything to maintain their status. Much like the original film, the TV remake aimed to destroy social structures with an exciting, modern approach. In an era of TV movie remakes,…
Netflix's upcoming animated film The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep will offer more monster-hunting action, and there have already been some major updates about Geralt's latest adventure. Continue the expanded universe of the streamer based on the Witcher Book series by author Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is the second animated film produced for the platform, and the first piece of Witcher media since Henry Cavill's departure from the live-action series. The new animated feature delves deeper into the character's past and adapts a short story by Sapkowski that has never been brought to the screen before.…
Netflix's popular historical drama series The Empress has finally returned for its second season in 2024, but will the German-language hit be renewed for season 3? Based loosely on the real-life historical figure of Empress Elizabeth of Austria, the show captures the rebellious spirit of the unorthodox monarch as she defies the strict social norms of her repressive royal life and all the challenges she faced as a ruler and as a person. The series was a surprise hit for the streamer and is still one of Netflix's biggest hits in a language other than English. Like many streaming originals,…