Episode Guide
Reborn is a 3.5/5 game with wood being a 4/5, eel being a 3.5/5, bear being a 3.5/5, cricket being a 3.5/5, rain being a 3.5/5, haggis being a 3.5/5 and boba being a 3.5/5. Jericho is also rated at 3. 5 out of 5 and the balloon gets 4 out of 5 stars in this review roundup! ..
Apple’s new streaming service, Apple TV+, has been met with mixed reviews. Some say that the platform has some good titles, but none of them feel like they can really compete with the big players. Is Servant the flagship show that Apple TV+ needs to really compete? ..
The show has the potential to be a big hit, but its release schedule – mirroring that of Hulu with three episodes upfront and then one every week – will ultimately make or break the experience.
The Turners are a family trying their hardest to paper over the mental cracks in their relationship. Following the death of their 13 month old son Jericho, Dorothy clings to her remaining shreds of sanity through a lifelike doll she takes care of. Despite Sean’s concerns, they invite 18 year old Leanne Grayson into the house as a Nanny, with the simple task of looking after the doll. Unfortunately this task becomes anything but simple.
The first episode of the second season of “Pandora’s Box” opens with a plot twist that reveals more about Leanne than initially meets the eye. Several new characters are introduced over the course of the season, and eventually all of this comes to a head in a shocking cliffhanger ending that will leave you hanging on anxiously for the second season. ..
The show’s use of visual effects and suspenseful music create a feeling of dread and excitement, making it one of the most exciting new shows on television this year. While the mystery may not be fully clear at the end, the show’s clever writing and well-done suspense make it one of the most engaging horror shows on TV right now.
The show has been building tension throughout the season, but it’s also been difficult to keep everything in check. The first three episodes released Thursday feel like they may be too much, especially given that fans will have to wait until January to see the shock twist at the end. Even worse, there are a few episodes here that serve as suspense builders where there isn’t a whole lot going on. However, there are some very good moments scattered throughout too.
The tight-knit group of characters at the core of this one do a surprisingly good job with the material they’re given though, with a consistent arc throughout the season. Dorothy’s unhinged mannerisms and seeming descent into madness is perfectly paced across the 10 episodes while Sean plays off the arrogant, concerned and ever-so-slightly unhinged husband really well too. Rupert Grint is surprisingly charismatic as the red wine swigging Julian while Neil Tiger Free takes all the usual cues from the “creepy girl” playbook and moulds them into Leanne’s character. The result is an ensemble cast far from the Mary Sues you’d expect from a horror, which ultimately allow the series to feel all the more real because of the inherent character flaws on display.
Servant’s camera work is top-notch, with a wide variety of artistic shots. From important details lurking in the background to spinning one-shot takes around a dinner table, Servant continues this carousel of talent right to the finale. ..
Servant is a psychological horror show that leans heavily on its own unique brand of scares. Despite some complaints from fans, the show has a way of creeping into your mind early on and refusing to leave. The finale does a good job answering enough questions to keep you coming back for more, making it one of the most anticipated shows of the year.
Servant is a show that’s perfect for a late night binge but a difficult one to sit through once a week. While this is a far cry from something like The Haunting Of Hill House, Servant’s mystery and unsettling horror should be enough to see you through to the finish. ..
