Since Thursday, a new historical drama series is available on Netflix. It focuses on nineteenth-century Ireland, exploring themes of family, power, and betrayal. The series is titled House of Guinness, and below are insights from some well-known critics.

The series tells the story of the iconic Guinness family, their rise in the Irish beer industry, and the conflicts that arise. On Rotten Tomatoes, the show currently holds a Tomatometer score of 83 percent.

Good Company

Robert Lloyd from the Los Angeles Times notes that the series sometimes "hits the edge of cheesiness," with characters seeming pulled from a drama from 1868. However, he believes the cast "delivers their roles convincingly, keeping even poor company enjoyable to watch."

Randy Myers from the San Jose Mercury News is also positive. He states that the production remains true to the style of creator Steven Knight, describing the series as "energetic, bold, and irresistible, with impressive production values that Myers finds immediately eye-catching."

Music And Pace

Jackson McHenry of New York Magazine/Vulture praises Knight's ability to maintain pace. He calls House of Guinness "very watchable," thanks in part to the contemporary rock music that enhances scene transitions and adds depth to the atmosphere.



Dan Jolin of Empire Magazine mentions that fans of Peaky Blinders will find a lot to recognize in terms of style and tone. However, he feels the series is "not yet fully crystallized," suggesting that the story needs to find a clearer direction.

Sluggish And Brown

Katie Rosseinsky from the Independent is more critical, mocking the "paint-by-number" script and the overall brown aesthetic of the series. Despite modern musical choices and editing, she finds House of Guinness "slow and not convincing enough."

A new chapter in the Borderland saga premiered on Netflix two days ago: after two successful seasons, the story of Arisu and Usagi is far from over. The Japanese sci-fi thriller now ranks high in the Netflix Top 10s worldwide.

Alice in Borderland is directed by Shinsuke Sato and written by Yoshiki Watabe and Yasuko Kuramitsu. Netflix labels the series with terms such as Dystopian, Dark, Sci-Fi. The lead roles are played by Kento Yamazaki as Arisu and Tao Tsuchiya as Usagi, with significant characters portrayed by Ayaka Miyoshi, Hayato Isomura, and Nijirō Murakami.

Reception And Ratings

The series scores a strong 86 percent on Rotten Tomatoes across all seasons. The latest season has only three reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, showing mixed reception. On IMDb, the entire series has a rating of 7.8, with an impressive 128K votes.

Karina Adelgaard from Heaven of Horror is positive about the new season and writes: "The setting for this third season is intelligent and intriguing, and while episode 1 sets the tone, episode 2 will remind you of the horrors of the games in the Borderland."

Now Available To Watch

If you want to watch (season 3 of) Alice in Borderland, the series is now available on Netflix.



The synopsis: After their escape from the Borderland, Arisu and Usagi seem to have returned to reality, but they are haunted by dreams and vague memories. When Usagi suddenly disappears, Arisu must confront the challenges of the Borderland once more - this time accompanied by Ryuji, a researcher dealing with the afterlife.

Dragons are no longer solely the domain of House of the Dragon. Prime Video is also working on a grand fantasy project where winged monsters will play a central role. The series, based on the popular book series by Rebecca Yarros, seemed to falter for a while due to internal issues, but it is now making progress.

Amazon has heavily invested in various genres over the past few years. However, fantasy remains a challenging territory for Prime Video. For instance, The Wheel of Time was canceled after three seasons, despite a relatively strong final series. Only The Rings of Power remains standing, although opinions on it are highly divided.

New Leadership

For Wings of Blood, as the series will be called, 2025 was a year of uncertainty. Showrunner Moira Walley-Beckett stepped down after long preparations, temporarily halting production. Meredith Averill has now been appointed as her successor. She previously worked on Locke & Key and was involved in the second season of Wednesday. Her experience with supernatural stories is expected to help bring this adaptation to fruition.

The project is of great importance to Amazon. The streaming service holds the exclusive adaptation rights to the entire book series and could gain a new franchise with success. Yarros’ novels sell well worldwide, creating a solid foundation for a loyal audience. The series is expected to premiere in 2026.

The Story

Wings of Blood follows Violet Sorrengail, a young woman who is reluctantly admitted to the Basgiath War School. This academy trains future dragon riders and is known for its deadly admission trials. Violet must learn to cope with rivals who are stronger than herself and with the harsh expectations of her mother, an influential general. Amidst the dangers, a complicated bond develops with Xaden, the leader of her team, which gradually evolves into something deeper.

A new series has been available on Netflix since this week. It is a mysterious and dark production set in a suffocating town where nothing is as it seems. The title of the Netflix Original is Wayward. But what do critics think of it?

Wayward revolves around Tall Pines, an apparently tranquil place hiding peril beneath the surface. When a series of strange events turns the community upside down, residents must choose between conforming or escaping. The show currently has a Tomatometer score of 73 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

Cautionary Words

Cristina Escobar from RogerEbert.com is critical and gives the series a failing grade. "If you decide to watch Wayward, be warned. You might want to stop before the finale and come up with your own ending. That way, you can at least escape Tall Pines in a satisfying manner."

Daniel Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter sees more qualities. He states that the series almost immediately veers into "bizarre genre bending" and stays fully immersed in it. While this doesn't provide resolution, Fienberg argues that it makes "the experience all the more unsettling."

Stylish But Overstuffed

Lucy Mangan from The Guardian describes Wayward as stylish and engaging. According to her, it is "hard to look away from an energetic eight-part series where adults get their comeuppance." However, she finds that the series tries to tackle too much at once and fails to fully succeed in any one area.



Kristy Puchko from Mashable is positive, writing that you should only start Wayward if you are willing to "fully immerse yourself in eight hours of captivating television." Just like the town itself, the series is hard to shake off.

Open Mind

Ben Travers from IndieWire notes that while Wayward may not become the strongest cult series ever, it features oddities more than real flaws. His advice: "watch with an open mind."