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A look at this week’s Netflix Top 10 (copied below) is bleak reading for fans of The Dead Boy Detectives. The trend I saw last week continues, while new Siobhán Cullen show Bodkin appears mid-table. Given the minimal marketing for Bodkin, the numbers are fine. Also of interest is the return to the Top 10 of Bridgerton seasons 1 and 2 — today (as I … Continue reading Bodkin charts as the Dead Boys fade and Bridgerton returns
The Manhattan T4•R should be out later this month — I say should as while Amazon suggest May 2931 [I gather the date has slipped a lot], there’s nothing on the official site. There’s some basic information, a single blog post and a sense of unexplained delays. In fact it seems the box was due last year. I’m likely to get one, but suspect it … Continue reading The Manhattan T4•R — my last ever PVR?
On Deadline there’s an article discussing the possible fate of Syfy series Resident Alien. The show has finished there after three seasons, but the article considers the potential of the show moving to Netflix. I have no strong sense for how likely this is — there are plenty of examples as well as counter-examples. My interest in the show is slight — I’d watch a … Continue reading Could Resident Alien move to Netflix for future seasons?
If you’re at all into anything, the internet is quick to give you its opinions. While my blogs are no exception, one thing I try to do is justify or explain. And no, I don’t always do a good job. My pet hate (and I mean hate) is posts that start with The Best… or Top 10… — my annoyance stems from the (normally) lack … Continue reading The illusion of best
Last month’s choice of Dead Boy Detectives turned out to be something I enjoyed, hopefully the same is true this month. My calendar isn’t packed with titles for May, and does hold Bridgerton season 3 part 1, but I’ll plump for Dark Matter. If you’ve not read my previous piece on Dark Matter, it’s another piece of Apple TV+’s ever-growing portfolio of science fiction. It’s … Continue reading Dark Matter is my pick for May
With Ralf Little’s departure, fans are feverishly guessing who might be the next DI on St Marie, and scouring for clues. I’ve no more insight than anyone else, but if I make enough guesses I might strike it lucky then I can mention it needlessly for years to come! While I’d like it to be Diane Morgan, or even Craig Charles (reuniting with Danny John … Continue reading Death in Paradise — time for a Ghost to play the DI?
This Friday (26 April 2024) sees the final episode of Beyond Paradise series 2. Last time round the end of series was followed with confirmation of a second series. Will we see the same again, or is this the end of the road, given Humphrey and Martha end up (I assume) married? Talking of weddings, who might turn up from St Marie? Last week we … Continue reading Beyond Paradise — who might turn up for the wedding?
Netflix has released Rebel Moon: Part 2 — The Scargiver to considerably less publicity than Part One. As I said in that write-up, a painful 15 minutes was ample to persuade me to abandon Zack Snyder’s film, and nothing since has persuaded me to waste time on the sequel. In scanning around for some reaction, the Hollywood Reporter review is representative of the comments I’ve … Continue reading Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver — still not going to watch
As part of the recent publicity for new series Return to Paradise, we learn Robert Thorogood’s franchise is now using the name paraverse. This led me to wonder — what next for the current portfolio and future spin-offs? Before I ramble too far, I try to capture the essence of the various series as a guide. What makes a paraverse show? I think we can stick … Continue reading What next for The Paraverse?
If you’re in the mood for some short science fiction stories, why not pick up a copy of Fission #3? It’s published by the British Science Fiction Association (BSFA). Here’s the back cover: Welcome to the BSFA’s Fission #3 — an anthology of 21 genre-bending science fiction stories that range from the quirky, to the philosophical, to the comic. Cunning AI? Giant possums? God in … Continue reading Fission #3 — a great collection of short stories
It’s been a curious series 13 for Death in Paradise, with plenty of change, cameos from the past and even the odd murder to solve! Ralf Little has left the building (so to speak) and as the BBC marks his time on the show (claiming with some reason it to be a success), it’s natural to wonder what next? The next detective The show’s DNA … Continue reading As Ralf Little leaves Death in Paradise, I wonder what next?
With one episode to go, it seems DI Neville Parker (Ralf Little) is leaving St Marie. Newly returned DS Florence Cassell (Joséphine Jobert) unable to leave the island of St Auguste before Nevill boards his plane out in the lowest key ever departure from Death in Paradise. Or is it… what about the TO BE CONTINUED? Series 13 so far We’ve had a surprise departure … Continue reading Farewell Neville? All change on St Marie?
Symmetry Junction 