Eden
{4.5/5} “I am the embodiment of perfection.” Eden, released in 2024 After World War I, Ritter and Dore move from Germany to an island in the Galapagos, to work on a new philosophy. Ritter writes letters which are published in Germany, and other people come to the island — although Ritter doesn’t particularly want them […]
The Dish
{5/5} “And so Australia becomes a vital cog in this grand endeavor.” The Parkes telescope has a role to play in the Apollo 11 Moon landing — chosen because it’s the biggest one in the southern hemisphere, it’s in Australia. When the ship is facing the southern hemisphere, it will be used to relay signals. […]
Mr. Holmes
{5/5} “When you’re a detective and a man comes to see you, it’s usually about his wife.” Mr. Holmes, released in 2015 In 1947 Sherlock Holmes is old and has grown forgetful. He’s trying to remember the details of his last case, which caused him to retire to the countryside. He remembers that a man […]
Murdoch Mysteries (season 18)
{4.5/5} “I am an asset to the coroner’s office, a valuable one. But I’m more valuable here… I’m saying that if I have to choose, then I choose this place and these people. My people.” — Violet Hart Murdoch Mysteries season 18, aired in 2024-25 Murdoch decides he wants to remain a detective, so Brackenreid […]
The Thursday Murder Club
{5/5} “In my experience, people are more likely to crack or reveal things when they’re uncomfortable.” The Thursday Murder Club, released in 2025 Joyce moves to a retirement home and is happy to find the Thursday Murder Club, a group that investigates old murders. Joyce has a medical background, so the club is happy for […]
Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning
{5/5} “So, what’s the play?” Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, released in 2025 The Entity has taken over cyberspace and prompted chaos across the world. Ethan has the key, and the president has asked him to bring it in. The key opens the vault that contains the source code for the Entity — but […]
Interior Chinatown
{4.5/5} “‘What are you doing?’ ‘Loading the truck.’ ‘We’re unloading.’ ‘Are you sure?’” Interior Chinatown, aired in 2024 Willis Wu is a background actor in a TV show. Within the show, he’s working as a waiter — but he wants to do more. He witnesses an abduction. Then a detective comes into the restaurant and […]
Shrinking (season 2)
{5/5} “‘Do you think I have a big ego?’… ‘Well, let’s see. One time, you were so obsessed with work that you didn’t raise me for 18 years.’” Shrinking season 2, aired in 2024 Jimmy’s client Grace is in jail for trying to kill her husband. Jimmy finds a lawyer for her but she’s not […]
The Rookie (season 7)
{5/5} “In this job we have to separate from the personal. It’s the hardest thing we have to do. Because if we lose control, bad things happen, right?” The Rookie season 7, aired in 2025 Oscar and Jason have escaped from prison but they are proving difficult to track down. Lucy and Tim are training […]
Murdoch Mysteries (season 17)
{5/5} “Democracy can only shine under the bright light of a free press.” Murdoch Mysteries season 17, aired in 2023-24 George has been promoted to inspector, as both Inspector Brackenreid and Detective Murdoch are gone. William and Julia have been kidnapped and forced to work on a case — a powerful woman is going to […]