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A Perfect Planet

(2021)

enlighten me, inspire me, stretch my mind ·

From Michael Hogan at Daily Telegraph:

This was a sobering hour about the fragility of our world but it ended on an optimistic note. Environmental equilibrium can be recovered if we act fast.

American Horror Stories

(2021)

scare me, shock me, thrill me, up my adrenaline ·

From Emily Nussbaum at Vulture:

The show may be ridiculous, but the humiliation and panic feel real. And there’s something to be said for surprise.

Bad Trip

(2021)

de-stress me, find me fun, make me laugh ·

From Kristy Puchko at IGN:

André and company give a familiar premise fresh verve with an onslaught of outrageous pranks that would do Jackass proud. André and Howrey share crackling chemistry that weaves together the friendship at the film’s core, while heralded scene-stealer Haddish embodies a badass who can make us cackle. Remarkably, the unwitting witnesses to their mayhem are not regarded just as marks, but as co-stars, who pop with one-liners, memorable reactions, and shining humanity.

Behind Her Eyes

(2021)

grip me, thrill me, up my adrenaline ·

From Roxana Hadadi at RogerEbert.com:

“Behind Her Eyes” is a fantastically entertaining magic trick of a TV show, so confident in its incongruous genre mashup that you won’t be able to look away. You might love the exceptionally audacious ending or you might hate it, but you’ll certainly talk about it either way.

Beyond Evil

(2021)

grip me, thrill me, up my adrenaline ·

From Greg Wheeler at The Review Geek:

Beyond Evil is a great example of how to take a simple concept and absolutely run with it. Between the exemplary acting, tight writing and numerous twists and turns along the way, this Korean drama is easily one of the best shows of the year. It’s hardly surprising then that it’s been nominated for 7 Baeksang Awards.

Big Shot

(2021)

give me hope, inspire me, tug my heartstrings ·

From Jen Chaney at New York Magazine:

The show certainly has some flaws… But as an engaging family drama, and one that illustrates the obstacles girls face when they try to achieve in sports, Big Shot is mostly a winner.