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Silly and goofy
If you're into goofy, silly gags and a script that isn't afraid to make fun of its own plot then 'Medical Police' will manage to both entertain you and perplex you with its unusual form of comedy that works by concocting ridiculous scenarios and quickly going off at tangents from set moods and expected outcomes.

After Dr. Lola Suspects a virus outbreak to be far more consequential than its current state. One thing leads to another and Dr Lola (Erinn Hayes) and her (weird) ex Dr Owen (Rob Huebel) end up working for the CIA. The series follow their mission of putting a stop to the possible bioterrorism. Performances are spot on even if writing struggles every now and then. Beside our saviors – children specialists turned secret agents, most secondary characters are written and performed just as good.

With episodes no longer than 30 minutes- a sweet spot for comedy shows- there isn't much to complain. The series even gets better after the first episode which feels a bit too dragged even by the show's standards.

By building surreal, unexpected goofs and completely flushing logic down the drain most times, the aim is to take the viewer by surprise and invoke a chuckle at expense of sheer absurdity. I see absolutely no harm in experiencing this quirky show firsthand for yourself and figuring if it's your cup of tea or not. Either way, it won't be an utter waste of time.

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Overwhelming but intriguing.
My advantage while framing this review is that I have neither read ‘The Witcher’ books nor played its very popular video game adaptation. So, my ignorance enables me to comment upon the show as a stand-alone entity, and so far I must say, I am intrigued.

The series is a work of fantasy fiction following Geralt of Rivia -a rather righteous Witcher (mutant who kills for living) who’s destiny has much wilder plans laid out for him than his everyday routine of hunting monsters. The plot is dense, and ‘The Witcher’ universe jam packed with enticing characters. With a great deal of scheming and conspiring throughout the storyline, it can become a little hard to follow so the only downside is that you might end up pressing rewind a lot more than you anticipated, much like I had to.

What lacks in story telling is readily made up by exquisite CGI work, top-notch performances and expensive production. Plus, there’s humor, sword fights and even a few catchy ballads. The series may not be the best fantasy fiction production out there, but is entertaining enough to transcend any comparison with its counterparts (GOT, LOTR etc.) and establish a cult following of its own.
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Really makes you wonder
After watching the show, I can’t stop thinking about the loads and loads of our private information that’s available online at strangers' mercy. It’s baffling and frankly scary how we hardly blink twice before posting so much of our lives that’ll last virtually for eternity on the web. One thing, that this 3-episode series establishes is that internet entails good, bad and the ugly. User’s discretion is highly advised.

The documentary is about Luca Magnotta, a convicted murderer, who rose to his supposed “fame”, when he started posting videos of him suffocating and drowning kittens on the internet. Soon, the cat lovers and vigilantes of the internet took it upon them to identify the psychopath. But even sooner the online manhunt took ugly turns and Luca’s victims weren’t just cats anymore.

The documentary has been narrated by the actual people involved in the hunt, which makes it all that more compelling to watch. I will only warn of the graphic detail and the distress it may inflict, but that’s about it. It’s well made and well directed. Go for it.
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So extra yet so ok.
I am always skeptical when the episodes in a show run longer than 40 minutes. I end up wondering, does the show’s quality justify the hour long screen time? Is the story strong enough to compel me, as a viewer, to stick to the screen right till the end? For this show, Yes and No. I am in awe of the flamboyant production. The drama is extravagant but does not keep you on the edge of your seat.

Targeted to musical drama enthusiasts, ‘Soundtrack’ has an interesting way to tell the intertwined story of many characters that the show pursues. As the story progresses, every major emotional milestone in the lives of the characters is marked by them lip syncing to a relevant and popular American music track. The characters, their emotions and their musicals are unapologetically profuse, almost always. If your appetite finds it too much, I recommend refraining.

One problem I have is I can watch a 55-minute-long episode and still end up with little story development. But that doesn’t falsify the fact there are some interesting turns in the plot. Despite all, there’s music, there’s drama, and there are such likeable characters. The show’s unique format is its selling point and will keep you entertained.
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TVF’s consistent formula works like a charm
Groundbreaking dialogues, ingenious one liners and spot on performances are TVF’s forte, and ‘Hostel Daze’ is no exception to the rule.

In their pursuit of love, friendship and CGPA, three new admissions - Ankit (Adarsh Gourav), Chirag (LUV) and Rupesh (Shubham Gaur) have begun accommodating to the wild universe of hostel life. From exploring newfangled sexuality to first love and heartbreak, from crazy birthday celebrations to last minute exam prep, the themes are enticing, and episodes are well paced. I can’t say that everything about the show is a hundred percent true to life, but everything about the show is very warm, very authentic and very amusing.

Like most of TVf’s past content, the creators have chosen to keep the ethos of the show light and follow a familiar style of production, which frankly I have no complaint with. The show seldom addresses the darker aspects of life in college and trivializes villainy like ragging and deceptive college manifestos; which again, if anything, works in favor of the predominant theme of the show.

You’ll also find thoughtful, zany and multi-dimensional characters which are as ardently portrayed on screen as written on script. The show is an absolute no-brainer to recommend and you’ll either end up reminiscing about your own hostel days or gain insight into the logistics of hostel life, thus, making it a win-win regardless.
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Offbeat and hilarious
These comedians have brought their A game, and they will not stop until they have taken over the world with their brazen ingenuity.

‘Astronomy club’ is a collection of short and wacky sketches. The sketches are performed by the members of a comedy conglomerate of the same name based off in New York. Their website states them as an “all black” improv comedy group and as expected, the “all black” part brings a lot of flavor to sketches. They bash stereotypes and voice the minority struggles with well written, satirical and wry performances but that’s not the only script they confine to. They also present fresh perspective to many everyday awkward jams we often find ourselves stuck in.

However, there are many culturally specific references in the show which makes a few jokes hard to follow. On the bright side, its an opportunity to learn something new.

It’s easy to recommend this show, credit due to short, crisp and engaging content.
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Sweet but conventional
I am getting a little tired of dramas where protagonists decide to completely uproot their lives, almost shun their close friends and family and move to the middle of nowhere, because their internal peace definitely lies in some small, isolated town preferably with a heck of a lot of woods.

While the show may not offer a riveting or a novel plot-line, but strong performances and well-developed characters indeed come to its rescue. Mel (Alexandra Breckenri), who has recently suffered loss finds herself, for a change of pace, amidst very cliche characters of a small town that we are so used to seeing. A few of them include a know-it-all, adamant and self-proclaimed custodian of the town - Doc Mullins (played by Tim Matheson); a nosy mayor- Hope McCrea(played by Annette O'Toole); and a rugged, charming bar owner - Jack (played by Martin Henderson). I can’t blame the show for choosing a tried, tested and trite ensemble of characters, but it makes their actions quite predictable.

Despite the unoriginal plot (which can be excused, as the series is based on a book of the same title), the script is well written, and character have good arcs. The essence of the show is light, and actors do a great job at pulling the whole show together. There are corny one liners, but I am usually too distracted by the charming production design to complain.

My take: go for it. It’s a clean family show with romance, drama, and a feel good vibe.
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The beauty lies in details
Anything with a mysterious, chilling and grisly undertone sells well and Netflix knows it. We love a nicely told tale of myths, murder and redemption and ‘the confession killer’ accomplishes that well enough.

It’s a documentary series exploring a very peculiar case of Henry Lee Lucas, the man who confessed to hundreds of crimes, and narrated gruesome stories of his killings in excruciating detail. The series unravels his claims and puts forward the actual truth of the catastrophe. It's apparent that quite a lot of research went into the show and the attention to detail is appreciable of the series, the downside, however, is the length of episodes that feel too long at times.

We are drawn to different, taboo and unknown and 'the confession killer' is no exception. It’s mysterious and unsettling. The series will keep you hooked throughout.
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Amish Gupta reviewed V Wars
Another mutant vampire saga.
This show is the second worst thing to happen to vampires since Twilight. Where should I even begin describing the abhorrence that the show is capable of invoking. The characters are shallow, writing is terrible, and episodes are awfully long. I have seen better acting in teenage dramas.

Dr. Swann (Ian Somerha) hypothesizes in the beginning of the show about how global warming will unleash fatal viruses frozen under ice caps, and yes you guessed it right, he and his buddy Michael (Adrian Holmes) are exposed to one such virus shortly after; turning Michael into a blood sucking beast. Next victim is his wife and now after losing much of his family, he wants to salvage what he can with a very straight, expressionless face. His lack of variety in emotions and a very identical visage every shot is almost hilarious.

Story line isn’t completely ludicrous. Wacky? Sure. But not asinine. However, lifeless dialogues, and poor if not equally bad characters are enough to deter any intrigue towards the show.

If you ask me, I’ll recommend a hard pass on the show.
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Whatever indeed.
The only thing about the show that is still stuck with me is that awful, awful laugh track. Let me say this once and for all, laugh tracks are a thing of the past and we need to LET. THEM. GO. What's worse is that even If the exasperating laugh track doesn’t turn out to be a deterrent enough when watching the show, then a very tired script will do the trick.

With a story, production and jokes straight from the 90s, “Merry Happy Whatever” is about the overbearing Quinn family headed by the super hard to impress dad, Don Quinn (Dennis Quaid). His children, their partners and kids have all gotten together in the Quinn house for the holidays; bonding, sharing and helping each other out with their lives.

There is not a lot to look forward to, just the usual confrontations with the controlling dad; cute, sick-with-love couples splitting up and getting back together and happily-ever-after Christmas miracles. The writing is lousy not the cast. There are a quite a few good actors including Brent Morin, Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, and Ashley Tisdale, and they try salvaging what they could of a boring script.

For a family entertainer, the show lacks any entertainment for most families. Being a story set around the Christmas , the only thing relevant about the show is its holiday spirit, and if that’s something you seek, then go ahead.

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