Review: Heartstopper grows up in powerful, emotional third season
Heartstopper season 3 tackles more mature themes than its predecessors, making for a thoughtful, heartfelt season that never fully loses that Heartstopper charm.
Michael Patterson
Michael Patterson is an entertainment journalist and the Editor of Bam Smack Pow. A lifelong movie and TV fan, you can probably find him rewatching his favorite superhero movie and it may or may not be about a man who dresses like a bat. You can find his work at Bam Smack Pow, WhatCulture, Netflix Life, Hidden Remote and ScreenRant.
Agatha All Along review: The season of the witch is bonkers in all the right ways
Kathryn Hahn leads an exquisite cast as Agatha All Along delivers nothing short of pure magic.
The Penguin review: Dark, gripping, and bloody brilliant
Colin Farrell returns as Oz Cobb in HBO's The Penguin, which is easily one of the best new shows of 2024.
Review: Batman: Caped Crusader is a haunting, gripping triumph
The Dark Knight returns for another animated series, and Batman: Caped Crusader earns itself a well-deserved spot among its legendary predecessors.
Deadpool and Wolverine review: Deadly, daring, and delicious
Deadpool and Wolverine is the triumphant return to form the MCU has been looking for, all while taking the franchise into new, R-rated territory.
Review: Avengers: Age of Ultron is a good movie that could have been great
The second Avengers movie is full of potential, but Age of Ultron doesn't always live up to it... even if it is a very good time.
Review: Iron Man 2 is no longer the worst MCU movie
Iron Man 2 sacrifices story for spectacle, and depth for indulgence, but it has fun doing so; proving that, if anything, it's still a damn good time.
Review: The best Thor movie is the one nobody talks about
Thor is perhaps one of the MCU's most underrated movies, balancing fantasy epic with 2000s romcom for a fun, straightforward, and entertaining adventure. It's perfectly imperfect, but it's a better representation of the God of Thunder than his more recent outings.
Review: Captain America: The First Avenger is the MCU's unsung hero
Captain America: The First Avenger is a timeless movie that has aged remarkably well. Though often underappreciated, it stands out for being different in a franchise full of similarity, and an appropriately triumphant beginning for Marvel's greatest hero.
Review: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is TWD at its finest
The Walking Dead is bigger, badder, and better than ever in new spinoff series Daryl Dixon.
Riverdale season 7 episode 20 review: Goodbye, Riverdale
Riverdale trades in its wild ambitions for a quieter, heartfelt finale that rightly places the focus on its characters and their beautiful friendships.
Review: Heartstopper season 2 is TV at its most joyous
Heartstopper season 2 is a thoughtful exploration of love, acceptance, and joy that reminds us all why the wholesome Netflix series earned itself a place in so many of our hearts.
Review: Superman and Lois season 3 is a compelling triumph
Superman and Lois season 3 is just the most recent example of why the DC TV series remains the best superhero show on television.
Gotham Knights spoiler-free pilot review: The series has potential
Gotham Knights is about to make its premiere on The CW. Having seen the first episode, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens share their thoughts on The CW's most recent DC TV pilot, what fans can expect from the Batman story, and discuss whether it will exceed expectations.
Ant-Man 3 review: Jonathan Majors and Michelle Pfeiffer steal the show
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is Marvel’s most recent foray onto cinema screens, but is the movie worth your time?
There used to be a time where a Marvel Studios movie garnered instant acclaim upon its release, but it hasn’t been quite as smooth-sailing for the cinematic juggernaut since its Infinity Saga wrapped up. Yes, every project the studio releases still finds itself among the biggest movies or TV shows of their respective years, but there just seems to be more division among audienc
There used to be a time where a Marvel Studios movie garnered instant acclaim upon its release, but it hasn’t been quite as smooth-sailing for the cinematic juggernaut since its Infinity Saga wrapped up. Yes, every project the studio releases still finds itself among the biggest movies or TV shows of their respective years, but there just seems to be more division among audienc
The Flash Season 9 SPOILER-FREE premiere review (9x01): Back to Basics
The Flash season 9 is almost upon us and we have seen the season premiere. Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson tell Reed Gaudens all about their initial thoughts on the premiere and if they are excited to see where the final season goes.
Do Barry and Iris West-Allen have moments? Will this season be a big one? What's in store in the season 9 premiere?
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Do Barry and Iris West-Allen have moments? Will this season be a big one? What's in store in the season 9 premiere?
Full pod episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdhSk4HYKqM&t=1212s
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nE1m5qpYjJGvW6UXshxGz
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cw-spiral/id1611395577
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Review: The Last of Us episode 3 finds beauty in the apocalypse
The Last of Us shines brighter than ever in its exquisite third episode that dares to tell a story the video game did not.
When it was announced that The Last of Us would be getting a TV adaptation on HBO Max, viewers were anticipating a gritty, frightening, and compelling adaptation of the video game series that boasted all of those qualities.
That’s pretty much what we have gotten so far, as the first two episodes were a character study of the show’s primary characters, while the second of t
When it was announced that The Last of Us would be getting a TV adaptation on HBO Max, viewers were anticipating a gritty, frightening, and compelling adaptation of the video game series that boasted all of those qualities.
That’s pretty much what we have gotten so far, as the first two episodes were a character study of the show’s primary characters, while the second of t
The Last of Us episode 2 review: Infected
The Last of Us follows Joel’s origins with a character study on both Tess and Ellie, making episode 2 an impactful one.
The Last of Us premiered strong with a compelling hour-long character study of our protagonist Joel that set the standard for video game adaptations going forward. It wasn’t just good, it was excellent. But even in being so, it still feels like it only scratched the surface of what it was capable of.
That’s where the sophomore installment comes in. The Last of Us episode 2 ta
The Last of Us premiered strong with a compelling hour-long character study of our protagonist Joel that set the standard for video game adaptations going forward. It wasn’t just good, it was excellent. But even in being so, it still feels like it only scratched the surface of what it was capable of.
That’s where the sophomore installment comes in. The Last of Us episode 2 ta
Review: Titans season 4 slows things down for a dark, compelling thrill-ride
Titans season 4 takes the show back to its darker roots but it also makes time for some refreshing character development.
Walker Independence review: A big swing for The CW
Walker: Independence is coming to The CW this season and we have seen the premiere episode. Is the Walker spin-off/prequel a show you should watch in the fall TV season? Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens give their thoughts on the pilot and tease fans with what they can expect from the Katherine McNamara-led series.
Full pod episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5uh751eyqU
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nE1m5qpYjJGvW6UXshxGz
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Full pod episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5uh751eyqU
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nE1m5qpYjJGvW6UXshxGz
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cw-spiral/id1611395577
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The Winchesters pilot spoiler-free review: Damn good television
The Winchesters is coming to The CW in fall 2022 and we have seen the first episode of the show. Does the #Supernatural prequel live up to the hype? Are John and Mary Winchester's origins going to be your new TV obsession? Is the series a worthy successor to the network's longest-running series?
Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson and Reed Gaudens break down why #TheWinchesters is "damn good television" and so much more.
Full pod episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxuPHfR3dbY
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson and Reed Gaudens break down why #TheWinchesters is "damn good television" and so much more.
Full pod episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxuPHfR3dbY
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nE1m5qpYjJGvW6UXshxGz
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cw-spiral/id1611395577
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Review: Stargirl season 3 may be the DC TV show’s best season yet
DC’s Stargirl season 3 kicks off this week but does it have the same charm as the previous seasons?
DC’s Stargirl is perhaps the most underrated show on television. Without question one of the highest-quality shows you will find across all of TV and streaming, it returns to screens for its third season this week and, after seeing the season premiere, it’s safe to say that viewers are in for a good time.
Originally part of the DC Universe streaming service, Stargirl got a second life on The CW
DC’s Stargirl is perhaps the most underrated show on television. Without question one of the highest-quality shows you will find across all of TV and streaming, it returns to screens for its third season this week and, after seeing the season premiere, it’s safe to say that viewers are in for a good time.
Originally part of the DC Universe streaming service, Stargirl got a second life on The CW
Thor: Love and Thunder review: Is Thor 4 good?
Thor: Love and Thunder brings back the God of Thunder for a fourth offering, but is it an adventure worth his – or your – time?
It’s been some time since the God of Thunder has headlined his own Marvel Studios movie. Five years, to be exact, but the wait is over as Chris Hemsworth brings Thor, the Mighty Hammer, and even a few familiar faces back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Thor: Love and Thunder.
The 29th installment in the MCU, it focuses on Thor, now a Space Viking united with the G
It’s been some time since the God of Thunder has headlined his own Marvel Studios movie. Five years, to be exact, but the wait is over as Chris Hemsworth brings Thor, the Mighty Hammer, and even a few familiar faces back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Thor: Love and Thunder.
The 29th installment in the MCU, it focuses on Thor, now a Space Viking united with the G
Stranger Things season 4 part 1 review
Stranger Things season 4 is a darker turn for the Netflix series but does it live up to expectations?
It’s been a long time coming but the return of Stranger Things is almost upon us. The show’s fourth season has easily found itself among the most-anticipated TV installments
It’s been a long time coming but the return of Stranger Things is almost upon us. The show’s fourth season has easily found itself among the most-anticipated TV installments
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