Watchmen is an unexpected deconstruction of the superhero genre in an interesting new world while simultaneously tackling heavy issues of racism, injustice and white supremacy. Packed with culture commentary, pitch-perfect casting and beautiful direction, Watchmen challenges the expectations of fans and, if viewers let it, takes them on one hell of a ride.
It’s the time when creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk typically give fans of their horror anthology series a new season. Unfortunately, due to the impact of COVID-19 on the entertainment industry, this will be the first time in its near decade-long run that American Horror Story will not be airing, although a tenth season is in the works for 2021.
In the over-saturated market of the superhero genre, Amazon’s The Boys offers an alternative look at heroes audiences have become all too familiar with. This, along with some excellent storytelling and a few charismatic performances, makes this one of the most exciting television series in recent years.
As a follow-up to a beloved coming of age film, Love, Victor attempts to offer a more unique perspective on the coming out story. While it mostly succeeds at this goal, the series suffers from poor pacing and a highly unlikable protagonist.
Glee was one of the most influential pieces of television when it first debuted in 2009 to wide critical acclaim. The high school melodrama combined with a rag-tag, diverse group of unpopular teenagers coming together to sing in a glee club was something so new at the time. Although the quality certainly dipped in later seasons, Glee more than staked its spot in television history.
In what may appear as a run-of-the-mill murder mystery on the surface, Defending Jacob is actually a refreshingly eerie take on the genre. With a dark story filled with twists and turns, beautiful direction and outstanding cast performances at its core, the AppleTV miniseries sets itself apart by being one of the best series of 2020.
With the Star Wars fandom completely divided on how Disney has handled the property since it’s acquisition, it seems as though there is one thing both sides can agree on: The Mandalorian is a fantastic show.
In what could have easily been a cliched and retreaded young adult story, this miniseries adaptation of John Green’s bestselling novel instead offers a refreshing and interesting perspective on the heartbreaking ups and downs of growing up.
While a dark and gritty reboot of the beloved Teen Titans sounds like a good idea in theory, it is so confusingly executed that this first season struggles to find a balance with characters and narrative. Despite being interesting, it tends to lean in extremes of either being incredibly interesting or horrendously awful, instead just feeling flat overall.
This adaptation of one of the United States’ most well-known murder trials it not without its flaws and pacing issues. But with a captivating cast and intriguing premise, The People v. O.J. Simpson is an excellent miniseries with an intriguing message on social issues that are as prevalent today as it was in 1995.
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