Set in the world of US corporate law, Suits is about well-dressed, scary-smart professionals who exchange hilarious remarks in glassy workplaces that look out over the NYC horizon. It’s a law drama, however, the cases seldom get as far as the courtroom. As an alternative, lawyers try to outwit each…
by Ali Burden | This classic series, which aired for the first time in 1993, is definitely worth enjoying time and time again—stream Frasier on Amazon Prime Instant Video right now. Kelsey Grammer absolutely shines as the sophisticated and uptight Dr. Frasier Crane—fans of Cheers may remember him as a successful…
by Gemma King | What makes horror horrifying? For the most part, gruesome images don’t suffice to give us goose bumps. As parody films have taught us, simply inserting a serial killer into a narrative doesn’t automatically make us afraid. Contemporary programs like Hannibal have also shown us that violence…
This going global thing has Netflix, and Chelsea Handler as its new host-face, acting a bit awkward. Then again, that’s a schtick, right? Rolling out new episodes of this late night style talk show three times a week to subscribers from nearly 200 countries, Netflix is clearly experimenting with the…
This Netflix original documentary opens with a poignant quote by the late great Maya Angelou. It reads: Miss Simone, you are idolized, even loved, by millions now. But what happened, Miss Simone? This quote says it all and sets the tone for perhaps one of the most revealing documentaries to date…
by Gemma King | Of the numerous cartoon series to dominate our screens over the last couple of decades, most have several elements in common. From The Simpsons to Daria to Family Guy to lesser imitations like American Dad and King of the Hill, all feature normal-yet-dysfunctional American families, whose…
To start 2016 out, Netflix released the following new series. TV HACK sums ’em up in a couple sentences each. Angry Birds Toons: Season 1 Yes, they did indeed make an animated television show based on the popular mobile app game. The Celebrity Plastic Surgeons of Beverly Hills: Season 1 Think Nip/Tuck.…
After its first season, Blindspot left viewers in suspense and eager to learn more about the mysterious identity of Jane. With no memory of who she is and no clue how she ended up covered in tattoos wandering in Times Square, she was left in the hands of the FBI…
Where Do Serial Killers Come from? Small, quiet towns. Or, so Bates Motel would have us believe… If you’ve ever watched Hitchcock’s thriller Psycho, you may have wondered what kind of atmosphere breeds a serial killer. What kind of friends did they have as a child? What was their family…
Since its arrival on Netflix, Grey’s Anatomy (shortened to “Grey’s” by fans) has become even more popular than it was before. Those who hadn’t started the show back when it aired for the first time in 2005 were able to join in on the joy by binge watching all of…
