David Caballero

The House of the Spirits thrives because it respects its source material and, more importantly, understands its main thematic concerns. It's not a seamless transition from page to screen, but considering the somewhat unyielding nature of Allende's masterwork, the show is as great an adaptation as we'll probably get.

It's the perfect mix of nostalgia and solace, pure hopecore in service of a riveting fantasy tale. Indeed, Witch Hat Atelier is a triumph of feeling, and it's exactly that quality that makes it a must-watch anime for every fan.

It remains the best live-action adaptation on television, and the competition isn't even remotely close.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 mostly satisfies with a story that puts the Titans front and center — exactly where fans want to see them.

Too slow to be riveting and too needlessly drawn out, it's a run-of-the-mill adaptation of one of Christie's most run-of-the-mill novels, and the strongest proof that not every work from the renowned author warrants a fresh take.

Emily in Paris Season 5 won't win over any new fans, but if you've stuck with Emily this long, then there's no reason you won't enjoy her latest adventure in the Eternal City.

Overall, though, Heated Rivalry is definitely recommended for those who love romance stories featuring handsome leads with instant, palpable chemistry.

It might not be an instant smash hit like other shows that become addictive from the get-go, and a few too many similarities to Black Bird might make it seem a bit been-there-done-that, but in the end, Smoke is nothing less than a carefully assembled crime drama.

While not a blazing success, Towards Zero is lush, gorgeously staged, and, once the mystery actually starts, rather compelling. If only it started sooner.

It might not achieve all that it sets out to, but Lost Boys and Fairies is a solid, well-meaning, and ultimately powerful miniseries that serves as both an ode to the queer community and a love letter to the ties that bind us and make us thrive as humans.