The New Force (Skiftet) is a Swedish period drama that premiered on Netflix on October 3, 2025. Set in 1958 Stockholm, the series chronicles the experiences of Sweden’s first female …
Drama
-
-
Film & TV
The Hack: ITVX’s Gripping Dive into Media Scandal and Corruption
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIn the realm of television dramas, few subjects are as compelling as real-life scandals that intertwine power, media, and justice. The Hack, a seven-part series streaming on ITVX, delves deep …
-
Film & TV
The Night Always Comes by Willy Vlautin: A Gritty Portrait of Struggle and Resilience
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinWilly Vlautin’s 2021 novel, The Night Always Comes, offers a raw and unflinching look at the life of Lynette, a woman navigating the challenges of poverty, family responsibility, and the …
-
Film & TV
I Fought the Law: A Gripping True-Crime Drama That Redefines Justice
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIn the realm of television, few stories resonate as deeply as those rooted in real-life struggles for justice. ITV’s four-part series, I Fought the Law, stands as a testament to …
-
Let’s delve into the compelling world of Mrs Biggs, the acclaimed British TV drama that shines a powerful spotlight on the real-life story of Charmian (née Powell), the wife of …
-
Film & TV
Where the Crawdads Sing: Mystery, Nature, and the Story of a Survivor
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinWhen Where the Crawdads Sing was released in 2022, it was more than just another book-to-film adaptation. Directed by Olivia Newman and based on Delia Owens’ bestselling novel, the film …
-
Film & TV
On Swift Horses: A Poetic Journey Through Desire, Identity, and Liberation
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinOn Swift Horses (2024), directed by Daniel Minahan and penned by Bryce Kass, adapts Shannon Pufahl’s 2019 novel into a visually stunning and emotionally complex romantic drama. Against the sun-kissed …
-
Introduction “Normal People,” the critically acclaimed television adaptation of Sally Rooney’s 2018 novel, is a profound exploration of young love, vulnerability, identity, and the psychological impact of social class. Directed …
-
Film & TV
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan: A Quiet Cry for Justice and Human Dignity
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinClaire Keegan’s Small Things Like These, published in 2021, is a masterfully understated novella set in a small Irish town during the weeks leading up to Christmas in 1985. At …
-
Film & TV
Sirens: A Modern Myth Woven with Power, Class, and Sisterhood
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinNetflix’s Sirens, a five-episode limited series that premiered on May 22, 2025, offers a compelling blend of dark comedy, psychological drama, and mythological undertones. Created by Molly Smith Metzler and …
-
Your Friends & Neighbors is a dark comedy-drama series that premiered on Apple TV+ on April 11, 2025. Created by Jonathan Tropper, known for his work on Warrior and See, …
-
“Adolescence” is a gripping British crime drama miniseries that premiered on Netflix on March 13, 2025. Created by actor Stephen Graham and writer Jack Thorne, the series delves into the …