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Despite a more compelling mystery, Season 2 of Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 feels more hopelessly constrained by its concept, lacking in serious stakes and significant character development to maintain the status quo.

Neagley is unmistakably a Reacher spin-off, mimicking its parent show in almost every way, but Maria Sten’s take on the title character is compelling enough to justify the time investment.

Through its unique perspective and righteous anger, A Killer Story raises some important questions about the legal system that are well worth a closer examination.

Crew Girl succeeds as a surprisingly earnest, wholesome teen drama that treats its sport with real heart and respect.

Driven by sibling chemistry and unapologetic Gen Z wit, DANG! is an earnest adult animated comedy, even if its hyper-specific humor may test older viewers’ patience.

Death of a Pastor’s Wife provides a harrowingly personal account of abuse and the weaponisation of religious infrastructure, shining an important light on a true-crime tale that was denied a just resolution.

Netflix’s Blood Sacrifice is a comfortingly familiar Nordic Noir, with a grisly case to solve and supremely dysfunctional characters to root for.

Alley Cats offers nothing beyond Ricky Gervais once again playing himself and espousing his own opinions. Aside from a couple of funny gags, it’s comfortably the worst thing he has ever done.

The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare is meticulously arranged and impressively detailed, but its most striking feature is its abundance of humanity for both the victims and their surviving families.

Little House on the Prairie is a charming and beautifully crafted reboot series that will welcome a new generation to the Prairie universe through the good chemistry of the cast.