Category: Series

The first season of IT: Welcome to Derry arrives on 4K UHD as a full-scale expansion of the modern IT universe, repositioning the mythology of Derry, Maine in 1962 and reframing Pennywise’s shadow as something that permeates not just childhood fear but also military paranoia and systemic social tension. Building on the foundation established by earlier film adaptations and Stephen King’s novel, the series leans into a broader ensemble structure: children once again sit at the emotional core, but the narrative deliberately widens its scope to include adults, military operations, and Indigenous knowledge systems that attempt to contextualise the entity beneath the town. The result is a season that feels conceptually ambitious, sometimes even drifting toward reinterpretation rather than strict adaptation, but consistently anchored by the central horror premise of disappearances, escalating violence, and an unseen intelligence feeding on fear. Continue reading “IT: Welcome to Derry review (4K)”

When The Originals first spun out of The Vampire Diaries and took up residence in New Orleans, it promised to shift the supernatural genre from teen escapism toward something darker and more brooding. Over five seasons, the CW spin-off delivered on that promise more often than not: it anchored its sprawling mythology in the emotionally jagged lives of the Mikaelson family, blended political intrigue among vampires, witches, and werewolves, and built a gothic tapestry that made the French Quarter feel like its own brooding character. Across this complete DVD box set, those narrative ambitions are on vivid display – warts and all. Continue reading “The Originals Season 1-5 Boxset review (DVD)”

Following an acclaimed first season that faithfully adapted the beloved PlayStation game, The Last of Us: Season 2 takes bolder risks with its storytelling, exploring deeper emotional territory and moral ambiguity. The narrative picks up in the aftermath of the shocking Season 1 finale, with Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) trying to find a semblance of normalcy in Jackson. But the fragile peace doesn’t last, as new characters and old wounds bring consequences that ripple through every episode. The story introduces Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), whose journey intertwines with Ellie’s in a way that challenges perceptions of heroism and vengeance. In several ways, the season expands the universe rather than simply recreating the source material – which will no doubt divide those who played the games at least a little. Continue reading “The Last of Us Season 2 review (4K)”