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Shadow and Bone Season 2

Shadow and Bone Season 2 : A Beautiful Fantasy That Elevates the Grisha Lore

Following a successful and brilliant first season of Shadow and Bone, the series established itself as an iconic fantasy series. This leads to the birth of an incredibly high expectation for the second season to not only deliver the same level of stellar storytelling but to surpass its established standards.  The second season kicks off smoothly […]

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Shanty Town Review

Shanty Town: Chidi Mokeme’s Electrifying Performance Shines in Bland

Maya Angelou once said, “The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise”. This quote is one that perfectly describes Netflix’s latest offering to Nollywood, a crime thriller that flew too close to the sun.  Nollywood in recent years has embraced the spirit of ambition, one that has done the industry massive favors. Kemi Adetiba’s King

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becoming abi reviews

Becoming abi reviews: Simple, Funny, and Authentic

Following her short film, Things That Broke Us, Bolu Essien makes her debut as a director with a 6-episode workplace dramedy, Becoming Abi on Netflix. Bolu takes on the lead role as Abi while wearing multiple hats as creator, writer, producer, and co-director.  Inspired and loosely based on Bolu’s experience as a creative in an advertising agency, Becoming Abi follows Abi (Bolu Essien), a driven young creative in Lagos who lands

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You Season 4 Part 2 Powerful Twist Helps

You Season 4 Part 2: Powerful Twist Helps Elevate to Scary New Heights

Following an underwhelming first part, You Season 4 returns for its second part. In my review of the first part, I claimed it was void of charm. Thankfully, the second part introduces a refreshing new outlook on the world of You.  After the shocking ending of the first part, where it was revealed that Rhys Montrose (Ed Speelers) is the Eat

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Wednesday’ Review A Faithful Adaptation that Embraces the Macabre

‘Wednesday’ Review: A Faithful Adaptation that Embraces the Macabre

The Addams Family has grown to become a well-known name in the world of the macabre, and the infamous theme song with only four notes and two finger snaps has been etched into the minds of fans worldwide. Fans who wasted no time in devouring the latest installment in The Addams Family’s fast-growing franchise, Wednesday.  Wednesday — the live-action Netflix

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Far From Home

First Teaser and Photo of Nigerian Netflix’s Young Adult Series “Far From Home”

Netflix has announced the launch date of its first Nigerian young adult show titled “Far From Home”. Produced in partnership with Inkblot Productions, the five-part series concluded principal photography earlier this year and is primed for a December 16, 2022, global release. “Far From Home” follows the story of Ishaya (Mike Afolarin), a charismatic teenager and talented

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