FANDOM NAME:The Outsider (TV, 2020) WHAT MAKES IT GREAT: Limited-series adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Come for Ben Mendelsohn (as Ralph Anderson, the small-town detective investigating a horrific child murder while grieving his own son), stay for Cynthia Erivo (as Holly Gibney, neuroatypical private investigator who turns up evidence the killer may be supernatural). Actually, everybody is great. WHERE CAN I FIND IT?: HBO
FANDOM NAME: Perry Mason (TV, 2020) WHAT MAKES IT GREAT: Noir atmosphere and colourful characters! Gritty prequel to the well-known 1950s series, more in line with the 1930s books. If you liked Boardwalk Empire, you’ll probably enjoy Matthew Rhys and a great ensemble cast including the always-amazing Tatiana Maslany. The case is nasty (a Lindbergh-baby-style kidnapping-turned-killing) but relieved by wry dialogue and more LGBT representation than you might expect from the first few episodes. WHERE CAN I FIND IT? : HBO
FANDOM NAME: Homecoming (TV, 2018-19) WHAT MAKES IT GREAT: Near-future SFnal thriller involving a conspiracy around the privately-run hospice Homecoming, which ostensibly treats young military veterans with PTSD. First season stars Julia Roberts, second stars Janelle Monae. S1 directed by Same Esmail (Mr. Robot) and shot in an atmospheric Alfred Hitchcock/Douglas Sirk style. WHERE CAN I FIND IT?: Amazon Prime, iTunes
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WHAT MAKES IT GREAT: Limited-series adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Come for Ben Mendelsohn (as Ralph Anderson, the small-town detective investigating a horrific child murder while grieving his own son), stay for Cynthia Erivo (as Holly Gibney, neuroatypical private investigator who turns up evidence the killer may be supernatural). Actually, everybody is great.
WHERE CAN I FIND IT?: HBO
FANDOM NAME: Perry Mason (TV, 2020)
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT: Noir atmosphere and colourful characters! Gritty prequel to the well-known 1950s series, more in line with the 1930s books. If you liked Boardwalk Empire, you’ll probably enjoy Matthew Rhys and a great ensemble cast including the always-amazing Tatiana Maslany. The case is nasty (a Lindbergh-baby-style kidnapping-turned-killing) but relieved by wry dialogue and more LGBT representation than you might expect from the first few episodes.
WHERE CAN I FIND IT? : HBO
FANDOM NAME: Homecoming (TV, 2018-19)
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT: Near-future SFnal thriller involving a conspiracy around the privately-run hospice Homecoming, which ostensibly treats young military veterans with PTSD. First season stars Julia Roberts, second stars Janelle Monae. S1 directed by Same Esmail (Mr. Robot) and shot in an atmospheric Alfred Hitchcock/Douglas Sirk style.
WHERE CAN I FIND IT?: Amazon Prime, iTunes