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The Wheel Keeps Turning If you’ve finished watching this and are looking for alternate shows, fret not! We’ve combed through the archives and saved you the hassle of having to try and find something similar with our top 10 picks for alternate viewing. To keep things simple for skim-readers we’ve added what similarities these have. Of course for all the shows we’ve reviewed, we’ve also added a handy link so you can check out our full thoughts on that series and see if it’s something you want to invest your time with....

To keep things simple for skim-readers we’ve added what similarities these have. Of course for all the shows we’ve reviewed, we’ve also added a handy link so you can check out our full thoughts on that series and see if it’s something you want to invest your time with. So without further ado, we present 10 TV shows that should whet the appetite when you’ve finished streaming The Witcher....

17 Modern-Day and Sci-Fi Chinese Dramas To Watch In 2023 Due to the popularization of South Asian culture, if there is one genre of tv shows that comes second to Korean dramas, it has to be Chinese dramas. Also known as C-dramas, as the new year approaches, fans of Chinese tvcan be prepared to witness a plethora of shows that will release in 2023. Just as popular are historical C-dramas, tv shows from China set in the modern day also have grown in popularity....

If you’re in the mood for more action-adventure manga that offers a similar vibe, fear not! We’ve gathered together 8 books/manga to check out when you’ve caught up with Hunter X Hunter. Of course, if you feel we’ve missed any of your favorites, do comment below and let us know! My Hero Academia – Kohei Horikoshi Similarities – Action My Hero Academia is one of the latest shonen anime to spark wide fan demand....

If you’re in the mood for more psychological manga that offers a similar vibe, fear not! We’ve gathered together 8 books/manga to check out when you’ve caught up with Kakegurui. Of course, if you feel we’ve missed any of your favorites, do comment below and let us know! Liar Game – Shinobu Kaitani Similarities – Themes & Psychological Liar Game is a fun psychological series with a game-based setting. It revolves around Nao Kanzaki, who accidentally enters a tournament called Liar Game....

More Films Out Of This World ‘Apollo 10 1/2’ on Netflix is an urgent watch if you want to get transported back to the space-struck America of the ’60s. Richard Linklater’s personal journey through the space age when man was on the precipice of reaching the moon has autobiographical elements. The director has used rotoscope animation to breathe life into his world of nostalgia. Its contemplative tone and plot-less adventure are made to be gradually absorbed, as opposed to being hastily consumed, like most stuff today....

Adamas Episode 5 Adamas is a revenge thriller, centering on twin brothers who uncover the truth regarding an incident that took place 22 years back. Both fight against a great evil in order to clear murder charges against their biological father who’s accused of killing their stepfather. When they learn that their father – who is about to face the death penalty – was falsely accused, they chase after the truth and dig into secrets concealed by a huge power....

Trust Episode 4 of Alice in Borderland Season 2 starts with us back at the prison. Chishiya is alone but he manages to convince Matsushita (the emo-kid) that Sunato Banda (the man he’s hanging around with all game long) is a serial murderer and it was all over the papers. Chishiya is convinced that he’s the Jack and warns that he’s going to start getting aggressive soon. The pair eventually agree to tell each other what their symbols are but unfortunately, Matsushita lies about Chishiya’s symbol....

My Name Is Billy Episode 4 of American Rust starts with Isaac on the run. Police show up and find a whole group of squatters, forcing him to snatch up his gear and charge to safety. Thankfully a young woman called Jojo is there to show him the ropes. Isaac decides to adopt Billy’s name for the time being, clearly distrusting of her. Jojo clearly knows the streets well, pointing out that he’s a runaway given his shoes....

The Stranger Episode 1 of Angela Black begins with four friends drinking wine and chatting. An ordinary night for some but secrets lurk inside these walls. Angela and Olivier appear to have the perfect marriage; laughing, joking and allowing stories to flow freely with friends. When they’re alone though, Olivier and Angela butt heads over the latter missing out on an important lunch. Olivier is convinced that Angela wanted to embarrass him, eventually grabbing her and beating the woman off-screen....

Under the alias Kenneth, he also visits Ryan Madison’s father. To both the victim’s families, he gives a card with Barry’s home address. Gene is back at his son Leo’s house. In his panicky state, he asks Leo to pack their bags and leave the town for a while. He fears Barry will come after them. Gene’s agent Tod shows up at the house. He explains – as I had foreseen – that the producers loved Gene’s improvisation....

Taking some of its inspiration from Room, Berlin Syndrome is a tense, claustrophobic thriller about a man holding a woman captive against her will in his impregnable flat. Despite dragging slightly in the middle, the film does a good job of eliminating any pacing issues with a nervy finale. Accompanied by unnerving orchestral strings throughout, Berlin Syndrome uses an interesting technique not often seen in these sort of films and follows both characters to empathise with the good and understand the bad....

For our ongoing series of articles depicting the best anime, our attention this time turns to dragons. From goofy storylines to magical adventures, there’s a good choice to whet your appetite. Of course, if we’ve missed any of your favorites, feel free to comment below and we’ll get them added on! Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Imagine taking a dragon and transforming them into a personal maid, and you’ll end up with a character from Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid....

Well, let’s take a look at some of the best K-dramas of Lee Jae-wook as he rose from memorable cameos to leading hugely successful shows and holding his own alongside his talented peers. Alchemy of Souls (2022) Alchemy of Souls is a two-part K-drama where soul shifters and magic are real. The assassin Naksu ends up switching souls with a blind servant Mu-deok and gets caught by Jang Uk, the heir to one of the enemy families....

There are a lot of TV shows out there and in this golden age of TV streaming, the choices have never been greater. So how do you cut through the noise and find the “Best of” for any chosen topic? Well, we’re here to help celebrate and shine a spotlight on some of the latest, greatest and unforgettable shows through the years. For our ongoing series of articles depicting the best mythical creatures in TV shows, our attention this time turns to mermaids....

Toppling Towers The problem with following up a successful season of television is ultimately where to take the story from here. It’s always a tricky thing to get right, especially when you inject more drama and tense confrontations than before. Somehow Big Little Lies achieves this and with its latest episode, absolutely justifies the decision to renew this for a second season with one of its strongest episodes yet. We begin with Celeste crashing her car in a daze....

Episode Guide Be Right Back White Bear The Waldo Moment White Christmas Black Mirror returns for a second Season, building on the great foundation set and improves in almost every way. The four episodes are uniquely presented, well shot and thought provocative, showing a reflection on our societal attitude toward technology. The second Season hits a lot harder with its themes, presenting them on an ugly platter with some great twists in the stories....

Late To The Party Black Widow is one of the many unfortunately casualties of last year’s pandemic. Pushed back a year, Black Widow feels like a weird detour in the MCU, slamming on the brakes for an enjoyable but ultimately five-years-too-late espionage action flick. After the crazy events of Infinity War and Endgame – and with Phase 4 in full swing – it seems odd then to take a step back to see Black Widow’s origins....

Four Girls, One Big Dream To call Blackpink huge would be an understatement. Between the billion views on YouTube, high positions on the Billboard Hot 100 and numerous catchy songs, Blackpink are a girl group growing from strength to strength. And they’re not slowing down any time soon. Aptly titled Light Up The Sky, this Netflix documentary is an intimate look at the four girls that make up this Korean group....

Blind Episode 3 Blind tells the story of three people; Ryu Sung Joon an enthusiastic detective, Ryu Sung Hoon a judge and Jo Eun Ki a social worker. These three find themselves involved in a prolific serial murder case. TaecYeon is part of the cast too, while Ha Seok-Jin and Jung Eun-Ji also round out an impressive casting. If you’ve been following this K-drama, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing....