Martin Carr reviews the season 1 finale of Castle Rock… Philosophical notions and alternate dimensions in which mirror images of us exist have been around since words were put to paper, yet Castle Rock makes this idea feel fresh, intriguing and unique. Andre Holland and Bill Skarsgard who own this finale lock stock and barrel […]
Kidding Season 1 Episode 2 Review – ‘Pusillanimous’
Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Kidding… Although the title of episode two implies a lack of backbone intrinsically linked to our central protagonist Jeff Pickles, his actions and apparent emotional stasis reveal something considerably stronger. By turning a moment of mental instability on its head Pickles shows a level of manipulation, which both […]
Kidding Season 1 Episode 3 Review – ‘Every Pain Needs a Name’
Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Kidding… Something is being done with Kidding which few if any would be brave enough to attempt. Moments of acting subtlety combine with tonal shifts, characteristic emotional transference and underlying debates over publicly private personas to make for uniquely engaging television. Public perceptions, individual identities and personal relationships […]
Kidding Season 1 Episode 4 Review – ‘Bye, Mom’
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Kidding… There is a depth of exploration and intellectual curiosity which frames Showtime’s Kidding which underpins, asks questions and challenges what audiences should expect from their dramatic television. Manipulation of identity for personal and corporate gain exist alongside heartfelt deviations into notions of gender identity, sexual attraction and […]
Kidding Season 1 Episode 5 Review – ‘The New You’
Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of Kidding… There is pushing the envelope, breaking the fourth wall, challenging conventions and redefining expectations. In just five episodes Kidding has achieved all bar one of these serial milestones whilst managing to go meta with Conan. Aside from that this additional half hour of off kilter social commentary […]
Supergirl Season 4 Episode 1 Review – ‘American Alien’
Martin Carr reviews the season 4 premiere of Supergirl… There is more than a hint of Trump’s administration in this opener for season four. Alien emancipation acts, interspecies backlash and some big bad in the background pulling Machiavellian strings are just a few indications. Alien self-help groups gather in AA sized social circles to discuss […]
Kidding Season 1 Episode 6 Review – ‘The Cookie’
Martin Carr reviews the sixth episode of Kidding… There is so much invention beneath the surface of this show that knowing where to begin each week represents a huge challenge. Theological questions around existence lock horns with foul mouthed parakeets, while romantic entanglements and musical numbers break your heart. This show is no longer about […]
Daredevil Season 3 Episode 1 Review – ‘Resurrection’
Martin Carr reviews the first episode of Daredevil season 3… From out of the ashes and bomb blast rubble emerges a shell shocked and bleeding Matt Murdock. Concussed, hearing impaired and washed up on a derelict shoreline this is how we are thrown back in as our anti-hero hits rock bottom. Disillusioned, deserted and emotionally […]
Daredevil Season 3 Episode 2 Review – ‘Please’
Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Daredevil season 3… There are many different cages people choose to construct around themselves. For some the bars are psychological for others emotional favoured when choosing to isolate, protect and insulate themselves from harm. Rarely are they physical, literal and wrought of iron and steel. However these can […]
Daredevil Season 3 Episode 3 Review – ‘No Good Deed’
Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Daredevil season 3… ‘No Good Deed’ deals out karmic retribution against a man in denial. Someone with a sense that right and wrong play no part in administering justice, combating crime or taking criminals off the street. We get ring side seats to the disintegration of Matt Murdock […]
