Rating: 2.5 / 5 Stars Ben Affleck’s return to the director’s chair with the Netflix thriller Animals, now steaming, promises a tense, high-stakes examination of political ambition, wealth, and moral compromise. Wrapped in the glossy sheen of a slick Los Angeles noir, the film boasts a starry ensemble and a ticking-clock premise. Yet, despite its surface-level polish and a few moments of genuine intrigue, the film ultimately reveals itself to be a frustratingly mixed bag. It

Rating: ⭐⭐½ out of 5 There is something inherently captivating about the vast, unforgiving ocean and the terrifying mysteries that lurk beneath its surface. It is a primal fear, one that streaming platforms continually mine for our viewing pleasure. The latest entry into the aquatic horror canon is Below, a Canadian thriller miniseries that recently washed ashore on Netflix. Created by Jesse McKeown and set in the remote, salt-sprayed Newfoundland town of Snook’s Arm, the si

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adapting John Steinbeck’s classic novel East of Eden is a huge challenge. The famous 1955 movie starring James Dean succeeded by focusing only on the final part of the book. In contrast, the 2026 Netflix limited series—created by Zoe Kazan, the granddaughter of the original film's director—takes on the whole story. Across seven episodes, this ambitious, beautifully filmed show covers almost everything from the novel. While it isn't completely perfect, it is a powerful an