The Girlfriend
There are two sides to every story but perspective is key and The Girlfriend is a gripping psychological thriller that draws you in deep to the drama and crimes while twisting your own view on who is right or who to root for. Olivia Cooke and Robin Wright carry the series with ease, playing off each character's psyches with turns that can be absurd but not unexpected from the two characters. Cherry and Laura are obsessed with having the upper hand as their desires turn from being with Daniel to destroying each other just to keep him and every scene is perfectly crafted to create palpable tension and show that there is no limit to how far each of the characters will go. It’s crazy, violent and a great thriller that goes into the psyche and tests how far a person can go and how much they can be trusted.
The Runarounds
The Runarounds promises to be a drama focused on a group of teens on the cusp of adulthood, with dreams of stardom but it struggles to find it’s rhythm at times. Main characters feel flat, despite being the focal point of several dramatic plot points. While the show sets up some emotional and character-driven moments, much of it feels surface-level and repetitive. It may appeal to younger viewers looking for light drama, but it misses the mark as a compelling band-centric story.
Upload Review
Amazon’s underrated gem, Upload ends with a four-part series final event. There’s a lot covered in the final episodes from sentient AI that turns evil, romantic triangles, corporate espionage and bizarre comedy, the final season doesn’t miss. Sometimes it can be rushed to get to the end point but it's a perfect end to a series that gives a deserved resolution to all characters and wraps up the world in a way that feels hopeful but nostalgic. It’s still a quirky and absurd show that tackles corporate greed and what it means to be human but the heart remains and feels like a kind goodbye.
The Bondsman
Bounty hunter Hub Halloran (Kevin Bacon) comes back from the dead, resurrected with the instruction to track, trap and send escaped demons back to Hell otherwise he returns to the torturous fate. It’s a fun series with unique demon kills that never gets tired. In the eight-episode run there is never a dull moment. It's action packed, fun, gory and has heart with the potential to be another great series for Amazon if they renew. All characters are well developed and fun to watch but it is Kevin Bacon who brings more layers to Hub and delivers the cliffhanger of the series.

