Notice! This article contains spoilers for Silo season 2. Heat tape not only proves to be Juliette’s biggest savior in Silo season 1 finale, but it also has immense significance in the show’s overarching story in season 2. Silo In the final moments of season 1, Juliette accepts her fate and leaves Silo 18 after being ordered to. However, to everyone’s surprise, she not only breaks the scavenging rule, but also survives much longer than all the previous citizens who were sent. Juliette’s survival changes the way the citizens of Silo 18 perceive the outside world because they always believed…
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Notice! This article contains spoilers for Rob Peace (2024). After running through the true story of its titular figure, Rob Paz ends on a tragic note, reflecting on how consequential and unpredictable life can be. Based on the 2014 biography The short and tragic life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs, Rob Paz takes viewers on a journey through all the major ups and downs of the titular figure’s life. From the early childhood experience that inspired him to study law to his journey after obtaining a prestigious education at Yale, the film gives a glimpse into many segments of…
Notice! This article contains spoilers for Gladiator II. Gladiator II maintains an air of ambiguity surrounding Macrinus’ name, making it difficult not to wonder whether the mystery has any narrative significance. Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator II presents Macrinus just after Lucius and his like were enslaved by the Romans. While Lucius fights wild baboons and even kills one after biting his arm, the stable master Macrinus watches him from the stands and decides to bet his money on him. Although Macrinus (Denzel Washington) initially promises Lucius (Paul Mescal) to help him kill Acacius, the two characters later become enemies…
Notice! This article contains spoilers for Silo season 2, episode 2.Bernard’s manual on Silo Season 2 Episode 2 contains an alarming warning, raising a lot of questions about what it means and how it connects to the man in the other Silo. Instead of taking a slow storytelling approach like Silo In its first season in its opening moments, the Apple TV+ sci-fi show delivers one twist after another in its opening episodes. While Silo The end of Season 2 Episode 1 adds a mysterious new character to the mix, Episode 2 hints at how exciting the overarching story will…
Notice! This article contains spoilers for Silo season 2, episode 2.Bernard calls Juliette a hero when addressing her during his speech in Silo episode 2 of season 2, raising many questions about his true intentions. Different Silo Season 2 Episode 1, which primarily focuses on Juliette’s journey outside of Silo 18, Episode 2 focuses on the events inside the central Silo. Therefore, it does not feature Rebecca Ferguson’s Juliette and highlights how Bernard tries to lessen the damage caused by his departure. In the opening moments of the episode, Bernard flips through his manual: “The Order,”to look for the protocols…
Notice! This article contains spoilers for Silo season 2, episode 2. Silo Season 2 Episode 2 addresses the drama that unfolds at Silo 18 after Juliette leaves and ends with a shocking twist where Judje Meadows wants out. Set directly after the events of Silo At the end of the first season, the second installment of the Apple TV+ sci-fi show unfolds two simultaneous stories. While one focuses on Juliette’s journey out of Silo 18, the other highlights the consequences of her departure from the central Silo. After Season 2 Episode 1 focused primarily on Juliette, Episode 2 gives viewers…
Considering how Jack Reacher says goodbye to Dixon in Reach In the final moments of Season 2, the third installment of the Amazon show will likely introduce a new romantic interest for the character who will be Roscoe’s next replacement. Adapted from Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books, Amazon Reach closely follows the stories presented in its source material. Therefore, as Jack Reacher avoids committing to long-term relationships in the books, the series introduces a new love interest for him with each new season. Because this approach allows the series to be faithful to the original books, it perfectly captures how…
Notice! This article contains spoilers for season 1 of Cross. Notice! This article contains mentions of murder. A crucial development of the story in Cross The first season reveals what happened to Ed Ramsey’s sister and how her fate eventually influenced the killer’s future actions. Based on the Alex Cross books by James Patterson Cross The first season mainly follows a linear narrative where the titular detective character sets out to capture two criminals. While one is responsible for the murder of his wife, the other is a serial killer with a twisted mission to kill twelve people. The latter…
Notice! This article contains spoilers for season 1 of Cross. Notice! This article contains mentions of murder and many real-life serial killers. Cross the first season is based on the fictional story of James Patterson Alex Cruz books, but appears to draw inspiration from real-world crimes. Created by Amazon’s Ben Watkins Cross doesn’t shy away from straying from the stories of its source material. Instead of remaining faithful to almost all of the stories in the original novels, Cross Season 1 merely borrows character beats from the book while adopting a completely original narrative. While this approach could have easily…
The scary tapes not only marks the return of Crawl the titular serial killer from the films, but also adds new characters into the mix who serve as catalysts for exploring the franchise’s comically disturbing world and stories. Made on a tight budget of US$500, the first Crawl The film received immense critical praise upon its release in 2014 and still boasts an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 91%. For obvious reasons, the film’s success spawned a sequel that premiered in 2017. Unlike most sequels, Crawl 2 performed even better than its predecessor, boasting a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.…