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 Angela Bassett, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Jesse Plemons, and Lizzy Caplan co-star in a series about politicians trying to find answers after a deadly cyberattack. During a break in the second half of Netflix’s six-part political thriller Zero Day (and there are more breaks than there should be), I began to contemplate how much more efficiently the show’s central crisis could be resolved with the help of Owen Hendricks, the protagonist of Netflix’s The Recruit, or Peter Sutherland, the protagonist of Netflix’s The Night Agent. Creators: Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, Michael Schmidt Stars: Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan The last few Netflix political thrillers have largely become fungible due to the streaming platform’s compact release schedule. The Diplomat is the best of this bunch, so I’ll leave it out of the conversation. The Recruit is a silly show, but it dives into its absurdities with a reckless, fast-paced abandon that I appreciate. The Night Agent takes itsel...

 Perkins’ disappointing adaptation of a Stephen King story is about twin brothers who hate each other, but mostly it’s about senseless mayhem. In a film landscape where horror never stops, “Longlegs,” released last summer, managed to have more impact than the usual boo-and-forget-in-a-week. It was a serial killer mystery with a gently creepy atmosphere and a brilliant performance by Nicolas Cage, who settled under long hair and pounds of makeup as a sick, androgynous ringmaster who reminded me of no one so much as the Witchiepoo character from “H.R. Pufnstuf.” “Longlegs” established its writer-director, Osgood Perkins (the 50-year-old son of Anthony Perkins), as a force in the horror genre. I wasn’t as thrilled with the movie as a lot of people, though. It was most effective when the fear built up around Cage’s performance. But as the mystery unfolded, it turned out we were watching an over-the-top supernatural movie about an evil, occult-doll. It was clear that Osgood Perkins had ...

 The Mother Lode, the second comedy special from SNL writer, actress, and comedian Rosebud Baker, will premiere globally on Netflix on February 18. Taped months apart over two sold-out nights at New York City’s Comedy Cellar, the special shows Baker before and after giving birth. With the juxtaposition of these experiences, she discusses how to navigate the unknown in the evolutionary journey of parenthood, delving into the decision to have children, the indignities of childbirth, the pros and cons of losing your identity in motherhood, the generational divides of parenting, as well as coming to the difficult decision to retire from giving head, and more. Director: Rosebud Baker Writer: Rosebud Baker Star: Rosebud Baker The Mother Lode marks the directorial debut of Baker, who performs her own material and also served as a producer, with Alex Goodman and Jason Katz serving as executive producers. If you have kids, this special is for you. If you don’t want kids at all, this special...

 It has become a regular occurrence at film festivals to see two episodes of prestige television. It is a little disconcerting to stop watching the series when two-fifths of the time has passed, but for those who wonder whether this dilutes or betrays the great cause of the big screen, well, it was enough for David Lynch. Justin Kurzel's film The Narrow Road to the Deep North has arrived in Berlin, a big, bold and complicatedly sensual epic about wartime angst and reckoning, adapted by screenwriter Shaun Grant from Richard Flanagan's Booker Prize-winning bestseller. The story unfolds in three phases: before, during and after the Second World War. Jacob Elordi is Dorrigo Evans, an Australian medical student about to ship out, engaged to a beautiful woman from a wealthy family, but having a passionate affair with Amy (Odessa Young), the younger second wife of his uncle Keith (Simon Baker). Stars: Jacob Elordi, Odessa Young, Masa Yamaguchi During the war, Dorrigo is captured by th...

Following the success of romantic reality shows like The Boyfriend, Love Village, and The Future Diary, this Japanese Netflix series is about to put the spotlight on the concept of soulmates, along with the natural meeting of love. The concept of this reality series is unique and interesting, but as with all reality shows, it makes us question the legitimacy of the concept a little more than usual. Aside from that, hosts Kyoko Koizumi and comedy couple Reiwa Roman bring their own take on what's happening on screen, but sometimes they get a little ahead of themselves with the romance. I think the series is quite cute and fluffy. There are many moments where the contestants almost meet each other but don't, which will make your heart flutter. The encounters themselves are very wholesome and cute, regardless of who meets who. The idea of ​​meeting someone you know somehow in an unfamiliar place seems like a fateful encounter and that's evident in everyone's reactions. It’s...

 Netflix unveiled a new lineup of Italian fiction series and feature films at the streaming platform's "See What's Next" event in Rome on Tuesday. In addition to the shows and series that have already been announced, the lineup includes two new feature films and a pair of drama series. Stars: Eduardo Scarpetta, Vanessa Scalera, Massimiliano Caiazzo Created by Filippo Gravino and Elisa Dondi, L'Histoire de ma famille tells the story of a heartbreaking day in the life of a father, Fausto (Eduardo Scarpetta), who does everything he can to prepare his family for life without him. Seriously ill, he brings together his disparate clan and imposes unexpected responsibilities on each of them, hoping to bring them closer together and ease old feuds. Between tender memories, hilarious mistakes and heartbreaking decisions, this series offers an immersion into the heart of family dynamics, where everyone tries to reconcile their mistakes and their hopes. With touching characte...

 Netflix has released the trailer for Full Swing season 3. With the new batch of episodes set to drop on the streaming platform, audiences will get a glimpse into the daily lives of golfers and the challenges they overcome amidst competitions and rivalries. Another season of Full Swing is in the works on Netflix. Full Swing season 3 brings back the popular behind-the-scenes look at the world of professional golf, in particular, the 2024 golf season that included some historic careers, memorable tournaments, and for the first time on Full Swing, Olympic competition. Stars: Amanda Balionis Renner, Dylan Dethier, Dan Rapaport Part of Netflix’s seemingly ever-growing slate of sports programming, Full Swing gives golf fans, new and old, thStars: Amanda Balionis Renner, Dylan Dethier, Dan Rapaporte chance for incredible behind-the-scenes access with some of the biggest names in the game, as they discuss all facets of the game and recount key moments from the course. It’s a similar format...