Netflix La Palma includes a large cast of new and experienced actors. Directed by Kasper Barfoed, the non-English-language Netflix original series follows a group of characters on the westernmost island of the Canary Islands called La Palma as they face a dangerous ecological crisis. The series' combination of family loyalty, great visual effects, and an engaging storyline made it a hit on the streaming platform. Although several films and TV shows depict natural disasters, there is something unique about La Palma. The series is intriguing from the first episode and gets better as more information is revealed. Every cast member…
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This article contains spoilers for the first season of Black Doves.Black Doves The first season has a twist in Helen's replacement that creates a huge problem for the show's second season. With Keira Knightley as Helen Webb leading Black Doves' cast, the series follows the spy who is tasked with collecting information and selling it to the highest bidder. Black Doves open to rave reviews, but some of the choices made in Season 1 create challenges for Season 2. In Black DovesHelen is married to Wallace Webb, an important government official who she secretly spies on. Her life takes a…
Gabriel Basso's action thriller, The Night Agenthas a problem that needs to be fixed in the upcoming season 2. As one of the most watched shows on Netflix, The Night Agent is a resounding success because of its intriguing plot, fast pace and action-packed story. The show, based on the novel of the same name by Matthew Quirk, follows Peter Sutherland, an FBI agent assigned to answer calls from agents who are having trouble uncovering a conspiracy involving government officials. After its successful first season, Netflix wasted no time in renewing the show. Since THE Night Agent Season 1 already…
Netflix Continue includes a cast of talented and experienced actors. Directed by Jaume Collete-Serra, the film follows Ethan Kopek, a TSA agent who finds himself in a precarious position when a mysterious traveler tries to convince him to allow a dangerous package onto a flight departing on Christmas Eve. As the events of the Netflix action film unfold, Ethan must find a way to outsmart the villain, who appears to be one step ahead of him. One of the most anticipated films of the year, the Netflix original film has a cast led by Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman, who…
Amazon My Lady Jane includes several intriguing characters, but some of them stand above the rest. Adapted from the novel by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand and Jodi Meadows, My Lady Jane is a retelling of the true story of Jane Gray, the woman who had a brief reign as the first queen of England. Set in the 16th century, the series charts the titular character's unexpected rise to the throne and the steps she takes to bring unity between Verities and Ethians before being sentenced to death. Each character in the eight-episode Amazon Prime Video show brings something unique to…
This article contains spoilers for The Empress season 2.The Empress season two had a dramatic finale that saw Emperor Franz Joseph I go off to war. The second season, based on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, takes place a few years after the events of season 1. The Empress the first season was about Elisabeth and Franz’s marriage and their trials at the Viennese court, the second season focused on her maternal journey and the growing tension between Austria and the Italian-speaking territories. After giving birth to only girls, Elisabeth was under a lot of pressure to produce…
Several theories provide potential scenarios that could play out in The Night Agent when its second season begins. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Matthew Quirk, The Night Agent centers on Peter Sutherland, an FBI agent who uncovers a conspiracy in the White House. The Night Agent The first season didn’t exactly end on a cliffhanger, but there are still some unresolved storylines that the second season could delve into. The series ended with Peter and Rose discovering who the traitor was, which makes the plot of the upcoming season 2 unclear. Since The Night Agent Season…
Reach Season 2 featured characters from the 110th Special Investigations Unit, and one of them needs to appear more in Season 3 than Roscoe. With the RangeWith a cast led by Alan Ritchson, the series became one of Amazon’s best shows and received positive reviews from both critics and audiences due to its engaging plot and great characters. Although Roscoe was a fan favoritethere is another character whose presence in Reach the third season is even more important than hers. Reach is an anthology seriesso each season features a new storyline and supporting cast. While some members of the ensemble…
Boys over flowers featured several actors whose careers would only grow after the 2009 K-drama. Adapted from the Japanese manga of the same name by Yoko Kamio Boys over flowers sees Geum Jan-di, a working-class girl who falls in love with Gu Jun-pyo, the richest boy at Shinhwa High. Boys over flowers Not only is it one of the best romantic K-dramas of all time, but it also played an important role in the Korean Wave. While the actors in Boys over flowers worked on other TV shows before and after starring in the beloved series, they are most recognized…
Netflix’s hit period drama, The Empressit presented an authentic portrayal of the Austrian royal family, which led to questions about whether the series was based on real people. The series follows Elisabeth von Wittelsback and her fairytale romance with Austria’s Emperor Franz Joseph I. When the series premiered on the streaming platform The Empress has become one of the best non-English language shows on Netflix. Like many other period dramas, The Empress includes elements that are based in reality. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that everything included in the series is historically accurate. The show’s creators took creative freedom in…