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Procrastinating by reading books, and fascinated by the many ways they're adapted for TV and movies. #bookaddict #movielover #BookSky

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Maigret (2025) starts off moody and just a little uncanny.
Benjamin Wainwright is magnetic as the new Jules Maigret, a detective who doesn’t just solve crimes but studies people.

#Maigret #TVReview #CrimeDrama #NoirVibes #DetectiveTV

Full pilot review here 👉
Maigret (2025) – The Lazy Burglar Review |
The new Maigret (2025) series brings Georges Simenon’s iconic detective back to the screen in a sleek, modern form. The pilot, “The Lazy Burglar,” isn’t just about solving crimes it’s sets the tone, texture, and atmosphere of the show. Sure, the “Paris-but-in-English” setup feels weird at first, but it works. Quietly compelling, this new Maigret might just become your next rainy-night comfort watch.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I'm starting #TheWitcher S4 and Hemsworth looks great on the role, I'm liking what he does
November 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I didn’t expect Down Cemetery Road to be this good. It’s about a cozy British suburb hiding a full-on conspiracy thriller? Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson are so good together.

#DownCemeteryRoad #EmmaThompson #RuthWilson #MikeHerron #TVReview #BritishCrimeDrama

Read my full review:
Down Cemetery Road (Premiere review) | A Sharp, Offbeat Mystery That Sneaks Up on You
What starts as a cozy British mystery about a missing child turns into a quietly gripping conspiracy thriller in Down Cemetery Road. Emma Thompson, Ruth Wilson, and Adam Godley bring charm, wit, and unease to this offbeat adaptation that’s equal parts humor and dread.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The Rainmaker (2025) has everything: sharp legal drama, messy characters, courtroom chaos. It’s smart, frustrating, and seriously fun.

#TheRainmaker #TVReview #LegalThriller

Read my full #seasonreview here → https://wornoutspines.com/2025/10/29/the-rainmaker-2025-season-1-review/
The Rainmaker (2025) Season 1 Review | Justice, Chaos, and Way Too Many Bad Decisions
There’s a lot to like about The Rainmaker, the new legal drama has sharp dialogue, a great casting, and a courtroom atmosphere thick with tension. But there’s also a fair amount of yelling at the TV from me, especially when Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan) decides, yet again, to do something wildly impulsive. The premiere set us up for a juicy legal thriller with fresh law graduate Rudy Baylor (
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October 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I watched the Talamasca: The Secret Order pilot and I’m intrigued. It’s slower than Interview With the Vampire, but it’s so far richer than Mayfair Witches. It's full of atmosphere, mystery, and some seriously juicy secrets waiting to be unearthed.
#Talamasca #TVReview #AnneRiceUniverse
Talamasca: The Secret Order (Pilot Review) | A Promising Slow Burn
## AMC’s *Talamasca: The Secret Order* doesn’t open with fireworks, it’s a patient, gothic slow burn that draws you in the secretive world tracking vampires, witches, and more. With Nicholas Denton leading a strong cast, this pilot feels like the quiet start to something fascinating.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 proves that a prequel can hit just as hard as the main series. Loved the animation, the emotional depth, and Yuuta Okkotsu. Read my full review: 🖤✨

#Anime #JujutsuKaisen0 #MovieReview
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Review | A Haunting, Heartfelt Prequel That Hits Hard
If you’re an anime fan (or even just anime-curious), Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is one of those films that will pull you in from the very first frame. Serving as both a prequel to the hit series and a standalone story, it’s packed with impressive animation, memorable characters, and more emotional gut-punches than I was prepared for. At its core, Jujutsu Kaisen 0…
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October 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Finally started Season 2 of Murder in a Small Town and it kicks off with cozy crime vibes, Karl’s world expanding, and Cassandra facing new challenges. Guest stars, character drama, and a hint of mystery, it’s good to be back in Gibsons. 🌊

#MurderInASmallTown #TVReview

Full review 👉
Murder in a Small Town (Season 2 Premiere Review) | Cozy Crime Is Back
Murder in a Small Town returns for Season 2, with Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) facing new challenges as his jurisdiction expands and his relationship with Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk) faces unexpected difficulties. The premiere balances small-town charm, guest star surprises, and light crime-solving in this cozy Canadian drama. Here’s my review of episode one.
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October 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I read The Pink Marine by Greg Cope White, what a ride! 🪖 Smart, funny, and deeply human, it’s a memoir about survival, self-discovery, and belonging in the unlikeliest of places.

#BookReview #Memoir #LGBTQReads #ThePinkMarine

Check out my full review 👉
The Pink Marine by Greg Cope White (Book review) | A witty and heartfelt memoir about courage, belonging, and boot camp survival.
Greg Cope White’s The Pink Marine is one of those books that sneaks up on you, it’s sharp, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt. I started it for the laughs and stayed for the courage. White’s story of surviving Marine boot camp as a closeted gay man in the 1990s isn’t just about endurance, it’s about identity, brotherhood, and learning what it truly means to belong.
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October 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
You can't understand how excited I am about this. #HeatedRivalry and #Boots have made my day. youtu.be/ADi1iextoUM?...
Official Trailer | Heated Rivalry (Crave Original)
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October 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Will Trent season 3 (I just finished the season) doesn’t just deliver a crime story, it delivers heart. From emotional family reveals to sharp humor and one of the best finales I’ve seen in a while, this season hits different.

#WillTrent #TVReview #CrimeDrama

Full review here:
Will Trent Season 3 Review | Heartbreak, Humor, and High-Stakes
Season 3 of Will Trent proves once again why this show is one of the strongest dramas on network TV right now. It somehow packs in heartfelt family stories, shocking twists, laugh-out-loud humor, and deeply emotional gut punches, all in just 42 minutes an episode. After last season, Angie and Ormwood shouldn’t even be anywhere near a badge. In the real world, accessory to murder and covering it up would mean serious prison time.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
My Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 review is live!

Dark fantasy, insane fights, and surprisingly heartfelt moments, this anime earns every bit of its hype.

#JujutsuKaisen #Anime #AnimeReview

Read the full #SeasonReview here:
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 review | A Promising, Action-Packed Start to a Modern Shonen Giant
Read my Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 review, a thrilling mix of action, dark fantasy, and humor that makes this anime one of the best modern shonen debuts.
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September 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I rewatched Solo Leveling season 2, wow. Between Baruka’s fight, Beru’s debut, and Jinwoo flexing against S-ranks, the animation & soundtrack hit another level.

But…Hae-In’s treatment still annoys me.

#SoloLeveling #AnimeReview #DarkFantasy

Full #SeasonReview here:
Solo Leveling Season 2 Review | Bigger Battles, Higher Stakes, and a Few Frustrations
Solo Leveling season 2 ramps up the action with jaw-dropping battles, unforgettable soundtracks, and a showcase of Sung Jinwoo’s unstoppable rise. But not every choice hits the mark, especially when it comes to character changes and cliffhanger-heavy pacing. Here’s my full review of what worked and what fell short.
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September 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Quiet Son (#JouerAvecLeFeu) is a haunting French drama that isn’t about politics so much as it’s about love, and how fragile it can be when ideology takes hold.

#TheQuietSon #FrenchCinema #Drama

My #Moviereview 👉
The Quiet Son (Jouer Avec le Feu) Review | A Quiet, Devastating Look at Family and Ideology
The Quiet Son (Jouer avec le feu) is a haunting French drama that explores what happens when love collides with ideology. Starring Vincent Lindon, Benjamin Voisin, and Stefan Crepon, the film adapts Laurent Petitmangin’s novel What You Need from the Night with raw intimacy.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The new Lynley adaptation starts off a little slow, but I found myself enjoying the character dynamics more than the mystery. 🕵️‍♂️✨​

Leo Suter as Lynley? Perfect casting. Sofia Barclay as Havers? Solid. I’m here for the vibes.

#Lynley #CrimeDrama #InspectorLynley

Full review here:
Lynley (2025) – A Place of Hiding Review | A Slow but Intriguing Start for the New Inspector Lynley Adaptation
The new Inspector Lynley adaptation kicks off with style, if not urgency. The first is long and a little dry, but its moody atmosphere and promising leads kept me hooked. I wasn’t invested in the case, but I still found myself enjoying the ride, and that’s enough to bring me back for more.
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September 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Talk about an unexpected September bloom at the box office that continues this weekend with a cornucopia of new offerings, led by the record-smashing U.S. debut of the Japanese anime sequel Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – the Movie Infinity Castle. The Sony-owned Crunchyroll is handling the movie.
Box Office: Japan’s Anime Blockbuster ‘Demon Slayer Infinity Castle’ Scoring Record U.S. Opening
Talk about an unexpected September bloom at the box office that continues this weekend with a cornucopia of new offerings, led by the record-smashing U.S. debut of the Japanese anime sequel Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – the Movie Infinity Castle. The Sony-owned Crunchyroll is handling the movie.
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September 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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The Owens sisters are heading back to the big screen soon.
‘Practical Magic 2’ Wraps Production, Nicole Kidman Says
The Owens sisters are heading back to the big screen soon.
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September 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I read The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness. 🖤 It expands Diana Bishop’s family lore and dives deeper into dark magic, but it often feels more like setup than a full story.

#BookReview #TheBlackBirdOracle #DeborahHarkness #FantasyBooks #AllSoulsSeries

Full review here:
The Black Bird Oracle (All Souls 5) by Deborah Harkness | Book Review
Deborah Harkness returns with The Black Bird Oracle, the fifth entry in the All Souls universe. While the first trilogy gave us magic, history, and an unforgettable romance, this new installment tries to push the story forward by digging deeper into Diana Bishop’s family and her dark magical heritage. But does this latest chapter justify extending the series, or does it feel like setup for something bigger?
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September 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Infinity Castle floored me. I thought it’d just be a feast of flashy animation (and it is 👀), but the real surprise is how emotional it gets. Backstories, losses, and heartbreaks that linger long after the credits.

#DemonSlayer #InfinityCastle #Anime

#MovieReview here 👇
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Review | Stunning Battles, Heartbreak, and Emotional Depth
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle isn’t just another flashy anime movie, it’s a gut-wrenching, beautifully animated story packed with emotional backstories, devastating losses, and breathtaking fights. It blends spectacle and soul in one of the series’ most powerful arcs yet. Read my full review to see why this dark fantasy anime film is one of the most emotional and action-packed entries in the series.
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September 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It doesn’t take much to break a person, just enough lies, just enough betrayal.
Wilderness captures that descent in a way that can feel way too close to home.

#WildernessOnPrime #TVQuotes #TVThriller #QuoteOfTheDay
Unraveling Trust
In Wilderness, madness isn’t explosive, it’s a quiet erosion of trust. It’s the kind of show that understands how betrayal doesn’t just hurt, it rewires you. This isn’t just a thriller. It’s emotional damage in slow motion. Check out chis quote from the show.
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September 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Butterfly pulled in me from the opening scene, but it isn't just about espionage. It's messy family ties with fast-paced, and high-stakes spy games.

#ButterflyOnPrime #Thriller #SpyDrama #TVReview

Read my full #SeasonReview here
Butterfly (Season 1 Review) | A father-daughter story wrapped in bullets, secrets, and betrayals.
Butterfly isn’t just another espionage drama—it’s a tense, fast-paced spy thriller with a surprising emotional core. Daniel Dae Kim stars in a tense father–daughter spy story. From brutal action sequences to shocking twists, here’s our full review of Season 1.
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September 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Rewatched Solo Leveling season 1 and wow… this is how you adapt a web novel. Faithful to Chugong’s story, thrilling fights, and yes, the hype moments deliver.

#Anime #SoloLeveling #AnimeReview

Full #SeasonReview here ➡️
Solo Leveling (Season 1 Review) | From Weakest Hunter to Shadow Monarch-in-the-Making
Solo Leveling Season 1 is a faithful, action-packed anime adaptation of Chugong’s hit web novel. Here’s why fans and newcomers alike will love it.
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September 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I finished Wednesday season 2 and wow, this show knows how to balance gothic mystery, humor, and heart. Ortega and Myers outdid themselves. But the two parts didn't help with the perception of this 2nd season🖤

#Wednesday #SeasonReview #Netflix #JennaOrtega #EmmaMyers

Full review here 👇
Wednesday (Season 2 Review) | Darker Twists, Standout Performances, and Gothic Fun
Wednesday Season 2 dives deeper into the Addams family’s twisted charm, bringing more heart, weirdness, and mystery than ever before. From a wild stalker to Tim Burton’s eerie visuals, there’s so much to sink your black-painted nails into. Curious how it all stacks up so far? Read the mid-season review.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
We all say what we would never do, until the world throws something impossible at us.
Wheel of Time gets it. And it doesn’t hold back.

#WheelOfTime #TVQuotes #MoralDilemmas #SaveWOT
Circumstance Changes Everything
The Wheel of Time Season 2 doesn’t just ask who its characters are, it dares to ask who they’ll become when the stakes rise. It understands that circumstances shift values, and when faced with fear, loss, or power, what we once thought unthinkable can become inevitable. It’s messy, real, and uncomfortably human.
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September 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The Thursday Murder Club wastes no time, straight into the mystery with a cozy, witty, countryside charm. The cast gives perfect sleuthing vibes.

#Movies #Whodunnit #TheThursdayMurderClub

Full review here 👉
The Thursday Murder Club (Movie Review) | A Cozy Crime Comedy with Wit, Charm, and Heart
The Thursday Murder Club delivers a witty, cozy whodunnit with a stellar cast and countryside charm. Here’s why it’s a must-watch crime comedy.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM