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More web-series reviews… The Diplomat – Came in 2023 and has had 2 seasons so far. In the midst of an international crisis, Kate Wyler, a career diplomat, lands in a high-profile job for which she is not suited, with tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future. A review from IMDB... I had very mixed feelings about season one, the 8-part series that my wife and I just finished watching, streaming. On the one hand the actors and their characters play off each other in very interesting ways. I can say "Never a dull moment." On the other hand, after building up the intrigue for 7 1/2 episodes, the last episode ends with several critical questions unanswered. That is why I usually prefer a movie, in 90 to 120 minutes you get introduced to the key elements of a story, you see everything that develops, then you see important elements tied up nicely by the end. Not this one, in a way I feel the show ...

More web-series reviews… The Lincoln Lawyer – 3 seasons so far. Need a lawyer? Call Mickey Haller. He runs his law practice out of his Lincoln, and he's ready to hit the gas. Moving through Los Angeles, he takes cases while balancing a private life that includes being a father and having two ex-wives. A review from IMDB... I am in love with this series. Complete 3 seasons in 3 days. Very excited for seasson 4. Mickey Haller Chracter is very good. It is best suspence series and lawyer series I have ever wathced. *A Gripping and Unforgettable Ride: A Review of "The Lincoln Lawyer" Series* The Netflix series "The Lincoln Lawyer" is a masterclass in storytelling, with a perfect blend of intrigue, suspense, and courtroom drama. Based on Michael Connelly's bestselling novel of the same name, the show follows the story of defense attorney Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, as he navigates the complexities of the Los Angeles justice system. Fro...

More web-series reviews… 1000 Babies – Came in 2024.  Enter a cradle of mysteries where a man with a dark past manipulates multiple lives through a series of cryptic letters and deadly games. A review from IMDB... An intriguing psychological crime investigation thriller narrating a social crime committed by a medical servant. The plot of the story is about a retired head nurse who has committed heinous crimes during her service and how the law and order system deals the chaotic situation to curb the persisting havoc forms the storyline. Najeem Koya and Arfouz Irrfan has layered the story in 7 episodes giving clear character arc and detailing to the performers in the web series. The plot idea conceived for the movie would have definitely crossed the minds of viewers at some crucial moments in their lifetime. 😨 The story is very engaging except for the flat writing in the climax sequence. The movie should be binge watched in a single sitting with headphones for an enthral...

More web-series reviews…   Criminal Record – Came in 2024.  Follows two brilliant detectives in a tug of war over a historic murder conviction and the quest to find common ground in a polarized Britain. A review from IDB... Stellar leads make for great viewing As Episode 1 of "Criminal Record; 2024 release from the UK; 8 episodes ranging from 43 to 53 min) opens, we are in London, and introduced to Chief Inspector Hagerty, who does an Uber-like gig on the side for extra money. In a parallel story, a woman is calling 999 (the British equivalent of our 911) to report domestic abuse by her boyfriend. Along the way, the caller makes an astonishing revelation about a crime committed in 2012... At this point we are 10 minutes into Episode 1. Couple of comments: this crime mini-series is the brainchild of British writer and producer Paul Rutman ("Indian Summers"). Here he brings the story of how a Black man may ha...