All Forms of Art

  When I first came across The Wilds on Amazon Prime, I already knew it had been canceled. Normally, that would be enough to make me skip a show altogether. Why invest in a story that won't get a proper ending? But the trailer was intriguing enough that I decided to give it a chance—and I'm glad I did. The Wilds is one of those shows that people seem to either love or hate. Personally, I loved it. More Than Just "Lost with Teenagers" At first glance, The Wilds looks like a teenage version of Lost : a group of teens survives a plane crash and ends up stranded on a deserted island. But that's only the surface. Very quickly, the show reveals that something much darker is happening behind the scenes. The girls aren't simply victims of an accident—they are participants in a twisted and deeply unethical social experiment that none of them agreed to join. This mystery is what makes the series so compelling. Every episode uncovers new layers, raising questions ...

  Katla  is unlike any other natural-disaster show you've watched before. It's weird and mysterious, leaving you with more questions than answers. Set in the raw and mesmerizing landscapes of Iceland , the series blends mystery, psychological drama, and a touch of the supernatural. If you’re looking for a show that prioritizes atmosphere and meaning over clear explanations, Katla might be exactly what you need. Iceland as the Perfect Character One of the strongest elements of Katla is its setting. Iceland isn’t just a backdrop—it’s part of the story. The dark skies, endless ash, and haunting silence create a world that feels both mysterious and oppressive. The volcanic landscape is breathtaking yet unsettling, making it the perfect stage for a story filled with folklore-like events and existential questions. This raw and almost otherworldly environment heightens the sense that something ancient and inexplicable is at play. The show is visually and emotionally dark. Ash f...

  (Contains Spoilers) Gone Baby Gone is intense and deeply morally disturbing. A child’s disappearance is one of those stories that hurts instantly, on a visceral level. From the first moments, the film makes it clear that this isn’t just a mystery — it’s a moral test, and no one will come out untouched. It’s impossible not to blame the mother (Amy Ryan, from Only Murders in the Building ) at first. What do you mean you left her sleeping alone? That single detail fills you with anger and disbelief, and it sets the tone for everything that follows. An Investigation You Can’t Look Away From The investigation itself is gripping. It pulls you in completely, and you’re rooting for the girl to be alive the entire time. Every new lead feels urgent. When the child is supposedly thrown into the lake, the moment is devastating. After everything, it feels deeply unfair. You’re left thinking: No. Not like this. Not after so much. And yet the movie keeps going. The girl is gone, but the ...

  With Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal ( The Walking Dead ) as protagonists,  His and Hers  is the new Netflix thriller, and it may surprise you.  It succeeds at something many thrillers fail to do: it holds its suspense until the very last minute.  The mystery isn’t just about who committed the crime, but why —and that distinction makes all the difference. The reveal feels carefully earned, and the secret at the heart of the story is genuinely shocking. Not a Light Watch Despite what one might expect, this is not an easy or casual watch. The show is dark, disturbing, and emotionally heavy.  It slowly pulls the viewer into an increasingly uncomfortable space, and by the end, it’s impossible to walk away unaffected. This is the kind of series that lingers with you long after the credits roll. The Birthday Scene The ending is horrifying, but one moment stands out above all others: the birthday scene. A bully can be cruel—but a friend? On her birthday...

  Savage River is a tightly constructed Australian crime drama that succeeds by doing something many thrillers forget: it stays intimate.  Instead of stretching itself across dozens of subplots, it focuses on one central mystery and one deeply conflicted protagonist — Miki Anderson ( 13 Reasons Why ) — who returns to her rural hometown after serving time for a crime committed in her youth.  When All You Know Is Against You From the moment she arrives, the show cultivates a palpable tension: the town feels both familiar and hostile, like a place frozen in time except for its lingering resentments. The real strength of Savage River lies in its atmosphere . The cinematography leans into misty forests, open fields, and the quiet eeriness of small-town life, creating a sense of isolation that mirrors Miki’s emotional state.  Good Performances The performances are grounded and understated, with the cast delivering a believable depiction of community dynamics in whic...

  A moody thriller about grief, violence, and how far we go for the ones we love. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ( Game of Thrones ) is Rayburn Swanson , a former hunter who now lives in isolation, running a wildlife sanctuary named after his missing daughter. Years after she vanished, Rayburn is just barely functioning—haunted, grieving, and clinging to the hope that she might still return. When a murdered girl turns up in the woods with eerie similarities to his daughter's disappearance, the local sheriff, Alice Gustafson ( Annabelle Wallis ), launches an investigation. Rayburn, meanwhile, accidentally crosses paths with a mysterious masked figure hunting a girl on his land. This encounter pulls him into the heart of the case in ways he never expected. The investigation twists, misleads, and slowly unravels, building toward a reveal that isn’t obvious—and intentionally so. Nothing is as straightforward as it seems. Themes of Grief and Family What makes The Silencing compelling is...

  I’m three episodes into  The Countdown  when I saw an Instagram reel of Jensen Ackles saying it was canceled.  Can’t say I’m surprised. Honestly, Jensen was the reason I even pressed play — and I know I’m not alone. Most of us tuned in because of him. Without him, I doubt the show would’ve had much of a chance. And now that we did give it a chance… well, I’m not sure disappointed is the right word, but let’s just say it’s not the kind of show that leaves you counting down for the next episode. It’s just another cop show — and when you’re jumping into a genre that’s been done (and done well ) so many times, you can’t afford to be “just another one.” A Strong Start That Fizzles Fast The first episode actually starts strong. Milo Ventimiglia ( This is Us ) is murdered in an unbelievable scene. Even though the synopsis tells you it’s coming, the scene still catches you off guard. The way it’s shot, the pacing — it actually makes you jump a little. For a moment, ...

  What happens when society’s most terrifying vulnerability—our digital infrastructure—suddenly collapses?  Netflix ’s political thriller Zero Day dares to explore exactly that. Starring Robert De Niro as former U.S. President George Mullen, alongside Angela Bassett , Lizzy Caplan , Jesse Plemons , and Dan Stevens , this six-part miniseries blends conspiracy, paranoia, and deeply human drama into a story that feels both timely and unsettling. A Premise That Feels Too Possible The series kicks off with a catastrophic cyberattack that leaves the nation in chaos. It’s not just thrilling entertainment—it’s frighteningly plausible. Watching events spiral out of control, you can’t help but ask yourself: could this actually happen? Twists That Keep You Guessing From backroom deals to sudden betrayals, Zero Day is packed with sharp turns. You might think you know where it’s going, but the finale delivers a conclusion that’s both surprising and thought-provoking. Jesse Plemo...

  There are TV shows, and then there are TV events . Lost , which premiered in 2004, was both — a bold leap into serialized storytelling that changed how we watch, discuss, and even expect television to be. Before Lost , most network shows played it safe. You could tune into an episode of CSI or ER mid-season and still follow the story. Lost didn’t play that game. It demanded attention, loyalty, rewatches, and — perhaps most of all — obsession. The Before and After In many ways, there’s a “before Lost ” and an “after Lost ” when it comes to TV storytelling. Before: mostly procedural, episodic, with mythologies relegated to sci-fi outliers like The X-Files . After: Heroes , Fringe , FlashForward , The Leftovers , Westworld — all shows that owe something to Lost 's serialized DNA. It wasn’t just the story — a plane crash, a mysterious island, and a group of strangers bound by fate — it was how Lost told it. Flashbacks (and later flash-forwards and flash-sideways), philosophical ...

  Equinox is a Danish horror show full of mystery and surprises. A small town, secrets, rituals, supernatural creatures… everybody looks a bit insane at some point. Speaking of rituals, why do they need to be disgusting? I mean, that egg! Inconsistencies While I truly liked the show, there were a few inconsistencies that I can’t avoid.  The whole drama happens in the 90s. The class of 99 disappears, yet most references are from the 80s. Why? No clue. Music The kids are into punk music. Well, it is okay, you don’t always follow what is trendy, right? However, there is a scene in the music store, where you can see a Queen poster on the wall (yes, the British rock band). For fans like me, the photo in the poster is well known, from the beginning of the 80s.  Technology Again, the tech used by the kids seems outdated. They are listening to music on cassettes. Yes, I remember to do it too, but it wasn’t the most common. Besides, I have a different question: Why no one has a ...

Since season 1 , The Sinner brings a different look at the usual thriller/crime stories.  The most obvious is the perspective:  The Sinner  doesn't look for who committed the crime or how.  What's important, and what moves Detective Ambrose (Bill Pullman), is the why . The show tries to reveal what lies in a tortured mind. What drives it? How can a regular person, suddenly, become a murderer? This season is no different. The protagonist is Jamie (Matt Bomer), a family man, soon to be a father, who apparently lets his best friend bleed to death. The first two episodes are a bit slow, which you may find a bit boring. Yet, things change significantly after the third one. As soon as the mystery thickens, you won't stop. You'll want to know more.   Jamie and Nick At first, Jamie and Nick's relationship is hard to understand. It is clear that Nick (Chris Messina) had an extreme influence on Jamie, but why? And what kind of influence exactly? As the show deve...

For those who follow this blog, you know I was a bit disappointed with this show since season 2 . They wanted to make a tale about everything that could go wrong with a group of teenagers, disguised as an unbreakable friendship pact. Tiring.  In fact, if you think about it, the show started as a teen drama, went to a crime show, and ended up as a slightly ridiculous psychological thriller. Throughout the show, one question remains: is Liberty High the worst high school in human history? (Contains Spoilers)  The Last Season The production finally announced that this one would be the last season of the show. It has been a while now since the show stopped being about Hanna Baker ( Katherine Langford ).  She is now a distant memory, even though they try, from time to time, to maintain the connection with her story. The main ingredient of the show is crime and a guilty conscience.  At the beginning of this last season, the students are at a funeral. Again. We just do...

Dare Me seems like one more teenage show, full of intricate plots and bullying. Yet, you’ll quickly realize that it is not exactly that.  It is more a story about a woman who doesn’t care about the means, as long as she reaches her goals. Oh, you think I’m talking about Beth (Marlo Kelly)? Think again… The Coach From the beginning, the coach (Willa Fitzgerald) is… let’s go with shady. She is full of secrets and half-told stories. Yet, what sets the alarm off for me is the fact that she immediately gets close to one of the girls. This friendship seems to be part of some sort of plan that we are never fully aware of.  Colette gives you a little feeling of discomfort. Since the beginning, you feel that there is something off there. What exactly does she want? To become a teenager again? Are the adult life pressures crashing her? Is she looking for some naive girl to cover for her? If so, to cover for what exactly? We end the season with no clear answers. There is a lot to fi...

After getting disappointed at Season 2 , I believed this was one of those shows that should not continue beyond its first season. Nonetheless, I give it another try to find a storyline full of questionable choices. (contains spoilers) Ani, the new girl With the new school year, a new student comes to Liberty High: Ani (Grace Saif). Ani comes from a different country, doesn’t know anyone, and suddenly becomes the new narrator of the story.  It seemed interesting in the beginning. We would have an outsider's perspective on what was happening. The problem is that Ani does not behave exactly as an outsider.  She is a strong, independent, confident young woman who knows how to move around, mingling amongst her new colleagues. The problem is, the new girl, whom no one really knows, is suddenly ‘besties’ with everyone. How reasonable is that?  Have the authors ever been “the new girl”? Something interesting to explore was her cultural background. How...