Articles by Jon O'Brien

Nemo and Flip squat down next to a car in a cityscape in Slumberland on Netflix

Slumberland review: Netflix's fantasy movie is a visual treat, but pulls its punches

By Jon O'Brien published 17 November 22

Review Jason Momoa hams it up in rare original Netflix movie that looks good enough to hit cinemas.

White Lotus season 2 image, showing two couple walking down a street

The White Lotus season 2 improves on the first by adding shades of gray

By Jon O'Brien published 31 October 22

Adding more nuance to characters adds even more interest to The White Lotus' central mystery.

The White Lotus season 2 delivers the perfect anthology formula HBO Max needs

By Jon O'Brien published 27 October 22

Opinion The White Lotus season 2's new locations, characters and themes mix things up just the right amount.

Lady Lesso and Professor Dovey stand next to each other as they look at something off camera in The School for Good and Evil

A not-so-spellbinding young adult fantasy Netflix film: The School for Good and Evil review

By Jon O'Brien published 19 October 22

Review The School for Good and Evil review arrives on Netflix on October 19 – here's our spoiler-free review.

Netflix's new thriller is a glossy tale with a jagged edge: Luckiest Girl Alive

By Jon O'Brien published 7 October 22

Review Mila Kunis shines in Netflix's new adaptation of Jessica Knoll's bestselling novel.

Drea and Eleanor prepare to attend a high school ball in Do Revenge on Netflix

Instagram-friendly high school satire lands somewhere between Mean Girls and Heathers: Do Revenge review

By Jon O'Brien published 16 September 22

Review Do Revenge is out now on Netflix – here's our spoiler-filled review.

I Used To Be Famous

By Jon O'Brien published 15 September 22

Ed Skrein’s former boybander guides an autistic teen to drumming glory in this musical heart-warmer

Which TV shows dragged on way too long? We pick out 10 prime candidates...

By Jon O'Brien published 16 August 22

Mostly we read about shows being cut short, but what about the shows that went on too long?

McMillions, one of the best HBO Max documentaries

Best HBO Max Documentaries: the finest documentaries you can watch right now on the streamer

By Jon O'Brien published 25 June 22

From McMillions to I'll Be Gone In The Dark, this is the finest factual programming on HBO Max

Netflix's Hustle is Adam Sandler like you've never seen him before

By Jon O'Brien published 8 June 22

Hustle isn't a must-watch, but it's a new side to Sandler

10 HBO shows that were canceled too soon

By Jon O'Brien published 21 May 22

It's not just Netflix who are too trigger-happy...

We recommend eight shows like Squid Game while you wait for season 2

Eight bloody dramas to watch while we wait for Squid Game season 2

By Jon O'Brien published 2 May 22

As we wait for the second coming of Netflix's bloody drama, here are eight shows to tide you over

Jesse Plemons with a gun to his head in Windfall

Netflix's Windfall is certainly entertaining, but very flawed...

By Jon O'Brien published 19 March 22

We run the rule over Netflix's new laid-back home invasion drama..

Skip Joe Vs Carole, the drama based on Netflix's Tiger King, it lacks any bite...

By Jon O'Brien published 4 March 22

John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon lead Peacock's splashy dramatization of Netflix's hit documentary Tiger King

Why Cobra Kai has become Netflix's latest sleeper hit TV show

By Jon O'Brien last updated 30 November 21

Opinion The Karate Kid sequel series, which has a new home on Netflix, kicks ass.

10 of the best original sitcoms you can stream on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and more

By Jon O'Brien published 14 August 21

From Upload to Ted Lasso, here are 10 great comedies to check out on streamers you (probably) already have.

Tim Robinson in sketch show I Think You Should Leave.

I Think You Should Leave is still Netflix's funniest and weirdest show in season 2

By Jon O'Brien published 6 July 21

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson has returned to Netflix – here's what we think of the long-awaited second season.

The best true crime shows on Netflix

By Jon O'Brien published 10 April 21

From Tiger King to Making a Murderer, these are the best true crime shows you can watch on Netflix.

10 new Netflix original shows and movies to look forward to in 2021

By Jon O'Brien published 31 January 21

What's coming up on the world's biggest streaming service.

The 10 best Netflix Original movies of 2020

By Jon O'Brien published 26 December 20

Highlights from a year in movies on the Netflix streaming service.

10 Netflix movies and TV shows you might've missed in 2020

By Jon O'Brien published 14 November 20

Some of the new movies and TV shows that flew under the radar on Netflix this year, to help you get more from your subscription.

The best British TV shows and movies on Netflix

By Jon O'Brien last updated 29 October 20

The best British originals you can stream right now on the world's biggest streaming service.

Best Netflix sci-fi shows from around the world, including Dark and Ragnarok

By Jon O'Brien published 29 August 20

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