Tag: TV reviews
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The Lowdown to The Devil’s Backbone: This Week’s Rave Reviews in TV
Overview: A Week of Strong Televisual Craft This week in television offered more than just reruns and chatter. Critics converged on a slate of new and continuing series, with certain titles earning near-universal praise for their storytelling, performances, and fresh perspectives. Among these, The Lowdown caught the attention of reviewers as a standout entry that…
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From Bunny Munro to Wicked: For Good — the Week in Rave Reviews
Introduction: A week of strong TV reception This week’s TV landscape offered a surprising blend: a bold literary adaptation in The Death of Bunny Munro and a polished, uplifting stage-to-screen experience in Wicked: For Good. Critics have rallied around these two titles for distinct reasons—one for its fearless fidelity to Nick Cave’s unsettling novel and…
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The Death of Bunny Munro Leads a Week of Rave TV Reviews
Top pick of the week: The Death of Bunny Munro In a week when television delivered a surprising breadth of quality, The Death of Bunny Munro stands out as the most talked-about title. Adapted from Nick Cave’s unsettling novel, the series traces a fraught father-and-son road trip with a bleak tenderness that leaves a lasting…
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The Verge’s AV Expert Answers Your Questions – Ask Me Anything
Meet The Verge’s New AV Expert John Higgins has joined The Verge as the senior reviewer for TVs and audio, bringing over two decades of experience in tech publishing. From consumer electronics shows to rigorous review sessions in quiet labs, he’s spent a career decoding how we watch films, listen to music, and experience immersive…
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I’m The Verge’s new AV expert, ask me anything!
John Higgins has just joined The Verge as the senior reviewer of TVs and audio, bringing more than two decades of hands-on experience with home theater, speakers, displays, and immersive sound. In this AMA-style piece, we’ll explore what readers and viewers can expect from his coverage, the state of AV tech in 2025, and the…
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The Witcher Season 4 Reviews Divided: Hemsworth Debut Sparks Mixed Reactions
Introduction: A Divided Start for The Witcher Season 4 When Netflix released The Witcher season 4, it arrived with a question that has hovered over the franchise since Henry Cavill’s exit: can Liam Hemsworth carry Geralt of Rivia while honoring the saga’s dark, mythic roots? Early critics have offered a split verdict, praising some aspects…
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The Witcher Season 4: Critics Split on Liam Hemsworth as Geralt Amid Cavill Departure
Mixed Early Reactions as The Witcher Welcomes Liam Hemsworth The Witcher Season 4 is now streaming, and early critics have begun weighing in on Liam Hemsworth’s debut as Geralt of Rivia following Henry Cavill’s high-profile departure. With Cavill’s iconic take on the Witcher left behind, audiences and critics alike approached Hemsworth’s entrance with a mix…
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Witcher Season 4 Reviews: Hemsworth Debut Divides Critics
Mixed Reactions Highlight a Dividing Start for Witcher Season 4 As The Witcher returns for its fourth season on Netflix, the reception to Liam Hemsworth’s debut as Geralt of Rivia has sparked a lively, often divided conversation among critics. Following Henry Cavill’s high-profile exit, the new season has arrived with significant expectations and a polarizing…