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A Shocking Death Episode 14 of Lovers of the Red Sky returns to the Sealing Ceremony with Yangmyung making a big decision. He grabs the knife and stabs Ha-Ram in the back. With everyone watching on, brilliant white light protrudes from the demon and blasts Yangmyung back. Now, the divine sword that’s wedged in Ha-Ram’s back has done enough to reseal the demon back inside Ha-Ram, subsequently healing the fatal wound and stopping him from causing havoc across the palace....

Physiognomy of the Immortal Episode 9 of Lovers of the Red Sky begins outside Gyeongwon Pavilion as Ha-Ram seems to be possessed by the demon. After knocking Yangmyung down, it approaches Cheon-Ki, growling “You have my eyes.” However, the tiger spirit of Ho-Ryeong suddenly shows up and blasts the demon with brilliant white light. It’s enough to knock out Ha Ram, who ends up unconscious on the ground. The tiger, meanwhile, scurries away....

Singer/songwriter Mat Kerekes is a master lyricist and a man channelling his desires and strengths through his evocative songs. He knows how this works, and he knows the importance of well-structured tracks. His abilities are clearly on show on Nova, which is a collection of anecdotes, purposefully pushed into light. The songs here certainly have the melancholic treatment. They’re sombre takes and tracks which pinpoint sorrow and despair, while being wrapped in a musical coating....

Book III: Proverbs Episode 3 of Midnight Mass returns to the church after the eventful service and seeing Paul in the confessional booth. He reveals that Monsignor Pruitt is sicker than they thought and he’s been lying about his health. Pruitt has been suffering from a nasty bout of dementia and it’s only deteriorating further as every day passes. Paul has been lying for the town’s benefit, as Crockett Island witnesses a miracle....

The Real Mother Episode 10 of Mine begins with Hi-Soo warning Ji-Yong and forcing him out the apartment. She reminds him that this isn’t the way to resolve their issues. Besides, she wants to be the only one who can deal with Hye-Jin. When he leaves Ji-Yong confronts the fighter where he learns his brother isn’t actually dead. Ji-Yong refuses to help though, at least for now. Not long after, he finds out about the lawyer Hi-Soo is using....

Falling Apart Episode 10 of Money Heist: Korea starts two months before the break-in. Here, we see Woo-Jin first meet the Professor, who bumps into the rear of her car and then offers to take her out for coffee. He invites her along to his coffee shop, which happens to be Café Ciao Bella. Of course, this is a nod to the original series. And it is, of course, a deliberate ploy to bring Inspector Seon into his plan....

The Necklace Episode 14 of Mouse begins out in the fields as Moo-Chi calls for the killer to show himself. Unbeknownst to him, it’s Ba-Reum who’s hiding nearby. Our apple killer, Bong-Cheol, looks set to strike Hong-Ju but tells her he’s not happy about being dragged back into this. Ba-Reum grabs the killer and stops him. Fast forward to the present and the news are referring to Ba-Reum as the “Dark Hero....

Inspirational documentary Good Night Oppy also makes its debut this month and there are several other new titles scheduled for release that may be of interest if you’re a Prime subscriber. 4th November El Presidente: Season 2 The first season of this show won an Emmy so there is hope that the second season, which further dramatises the corruption inherent within Fifa, is just as successful. My Policeman (2022) Homosexual love was strictly forbidden in 50’s Britain so in this historical movie, policeman Tom (Harry Styles) and museum curator Patrick (David Dawson) have to carry out their love affair in secret, even after Tom gets married to schoolteacher Marion (Emma Corrin)....

Many Worlds Episode 7 of Mr Corman begins with Josh and Megan performing together on stage. Rapturous applause breaks out from a stop-motion crowd as they finish their show and decide to do an encore. Prepare yourselves guys, this episode’s about to go full-on filler. Megan grabs the mic just prior to that and mentions all the little steps in life that must have been taken to reach this exact moment in life....

Sun Ho’s Treachery After an action-packed episode, My Country: The New Age slows down slightly for a more subdued slice of drama, one that works on advancing the characters much more than the plot itself. Face to face, the episode picks up where it left off with Hwa and Sun-Ho looking set to fight until the General plunges his sword into Sun-Ho’s belly. Convinced they schemed together, the General fights Hwa before our protagonist fights him off and presumably kills him....

Breaking Brad Episode 4 of Mythic Quest Season 2 begins with various kids playing the battle royale version of MQ. Brad however, intends to monetize them as much as possible. This is, unfortunately, a little close to the bone given it’s exactly what the games industry is doing right now. Anyway, back to the comedy. It’s Brad’s birthday and he’s completely frazzled, believing his brother Zack – who’s just arrived at the office – is plotting something....

NCIS Season 20 Episode 8 NCIS revolves around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which conducts criminal investigations involving the US Navy and Marine Corps. Having run successfully for 19 seasons, expect season 20 to really hit the ground running. With Agent Parker framed for murder, he’s gone into hiding, with his team promising to try and clear his name. However, the FBI are after him and it seems like Parker’s ex-wife may have her own nefarious scheme....

New Amsterdam Season 5 Episode 1 New Amsterdam is undoubtedly one of NBC’s most exciting medical dramas. The show follows the brilliant and charming Dr Max Goodwin, the institution’s newest medical director who disrupts the status quo and breathes new life into this underfunded and underappreciated hospital. Across 4 season we’ve seen Max and his team working tirelessly and now, season 5 marks the end of an era given this will be the show’s final instalment....

Love And Capital There’s four weeks until Oktoberfest and episode 3 of Oktoberfest: Beer and Blood begins with Prank worrying that everything is moving too slowly. As he hurries the workers up, things take a turn for the worst when a crate drops and falls on a man standing below. Coldly brushing this off as another “casualty”, Prank’s brewery plans continue as scheduled. Stuck in bed, Clara’s sickness takes a turn for the worst as she ends up weakened and losing her appetite....

Beating The System Episode 3 of Omniscient begins with Nina and her best friend Olivia getting up to sing karaoke. The rest of the candidates follow suit, and while they enjoy the dancing and drinking, Nina heads home to finish her project while Dani arrives and tells her he keeps dreaming of their Father. After seeing how awkward passion and romance is with the drones buzzing around, Nina tells Dani she hasn’t given up, especially as she’s working with Judite to get to the bottom of what happened to their Father....

The Forbidden Zone Episode 3 of Outer Banks returns to the scene inside the mausoleum, where Kie finds a fed-ex package from John B’s father titled “For Bird”. Opening it up they find a map with specific coordinates and an X marks the spot. With a tape recorder holding a recorded message from his Father, it turns out the X relates to the exact location of the Merchant ship-wreck. Before they get there however, John B and the others head deep into Kook territory to track down the map coordinates and figure out exactly where the wreck is located, using their computer given the power is out on the Pogue side of the island....

Panic Episode 1 of Panic Season 1 begins in Carp, Texas where a woman is buried alive. This is all part of a game, one that sees contestants forced to use their wits and make sure, above all else, not to panic. Yes, this seems like a reboot of the 2016 film Nerve but it’s actually based on the 2014 novel, Panic. Anyway, I digress. All graduating seniors are eligible to enter and each year there’s only one winner....

Black Day Episode 1 of Peaky Blinders Season 6 kicks off with Tommy still reeling from the failed assassination on Oswald. At the estate, after seeing the ghostly images of Grace again, Tommy fires his gun… but it’s empty. Lizzie arrives, telling him grimly that Arthur took the bullets out. Disgusted, she drops 6 reasons for him to give up on the ground and walks away, calling Tommy a coward. Tommy’s decision not to kill himself is met with an interesting development when he heads back to his office....

A Beautifully Written Journey In an endless sea of looter shooters, multiplayer battle royales and microtransaction-riddled titles, Plague: Tale Innocence is a breath of fresh air. With a simple, 10 hour narrative and a well paced story, Plague Tale backs up its compelling plot line with some cleverly evolving gameplay, with each of its deliciously dark chapters an absolute delight to play through. Created by a passionate team of 40 or so people, Plague: Tale Innocence is a reminder of what this medium can produce with a bit of creativity and passion, leaving this reviewer saddened when the journey ended....

The Driver We begin episode 13 of Private Lives with Mr Jeong eating noodles in the bathroom. Only, he happens to be watched by GK from their office. Jeong Hyeon-Cheol happens to be the former driver for President Choi and our amateur detectives try to get to the bottom of exactly why he died and who wanted him dead. As Jeong-Hwan and Joo-Eun mull over the different possibilities, they race up to find out what Bok-Gi’s plan is....