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#MAXTONHALL Season 2 Episodes 1, 2, & 3 REVIEW (James & Ruby Breakdown!) Watch my reaction and recap as I dive into James Beaufort's redemption arc, Ruby's success, and what's next for the Beaufort family following the loss of Cordelia.5:18 - Review BeginsEpisode 1- DevastatedEpisode 2- Wish to the UniverseEpisode 3- Emotional RollercoasterGet more content on my Maxton Hall Season 2 YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOUOHxBENeW6MDmuzrQlFZjN5yM-8ovKL&si=H8qqIUhYWU2sxFO1 Share all of your thoughts, theories, and predictions down in the comments and SUBSCRIBE for weekly reviews, previews, and theory/discussion videos.Logline: Season 2 picks up after James' mother's death, which "changes everything" and leaves Ruby grappling with a "harsh reality," per the official logline."Maxton Hall" is a German-language Amazon Original, adapted from Mona Kasten’s bestselling Save Me trilogy (#SaveYou, #SaveMe, #SaveUs) From Prime Video: Those who fly high can also fall low...After their passionate night together in Oxford and her greatest life goal within reach, everything seems to be going perfectly for Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten). But a stroke of fate in James' (Damian Hardung) family changes everything and James himself, of all people, brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality. Ruby is devastated. She has never had such strong feelings for anyone as she does for James - and she has never been so hurt by anyone either. She wants her old life back, where no one at Maxton Hall knew her and she wasn't part of the elitist world of her classmates. But she can't forget James - especially since he's doing everything he can to win her back.

Here's my 'IT: Welcome to Derry' episode 2 reaction and review. I dive into the horror mastery of this Stephen King-verse adaptation; from disturbing monsters to military secrets, I'm all on in this gruesomely intriguing season of television. Plus, brilliance by HBO streaming early for Halloween.

From HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Chapter Two,” “The Flash”) and Jason Fuchs (“IT Chapter Two,” “Wonder Woman,” “Argylle”). Logline: Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.” It's set to explore the mysterious origins of the town Derry, Maine. Following the events in 1962 , the time leading up to the events of the first film based in 1989 of the Stephen King " It " series.

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Watch my 'IT: Welcome to Derry 'episode 1 (Pilot) reaction and review as I breakdown whether or not the HBO IT-verse prequel lives up to the hype, plus what worked, what didn't, and seriously, WHEN will we see Pennywise the dancing clown?

From HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Chapter Two,” “The Flash”) and Jason Fuchs (“IT Chapter Two,” “Wonder Woman,” “Argylle”).

Logline: Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.” It's set to explore the mysterious origins of the town Derry, Maine. Following the events in 1962 , the time leading up to the events of the first film based in 1989 of the Stephen King " It " series.

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Here's my reaction and review of #NobodyWants this Season 2, with a spoiler-free review up front and then my full takes on what worked, what didn't, and which characters I'd like to see more of if we get a Season 3.

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From Netflix:Logline: A comedy centered on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman, Joanne (Kristen Bell), and an unconventional rabbi, Noah (Adam Brody).Synopsis: First comes love, then comes life. The last time we saw agnostic podcast host Joanne (Kristen Bell) and unconventional (hot) rabbi Noah (Adam Brody), their unmatched chemistry surprised everyone in their lives, including her sister Morgan (Justine Lupe), his brother Sasha (Timothy Simons) and sister-in-law Esther (Jackie Tohn), and even themselves. Their spark proved stronger than all of the obstacles trying to keep them apart. Now, they’re back and fully committed to merging their lives – and loved ones — together. But their differences still exist and can’t be ignored. The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.

Watch or listen to my reaction and review of #MonsterEdGein on Netflix; I've got A LOT to say about this one...If you do enjoy video, I'd love it if you'd subscribe and watch on YouTube! I'm working on hitting 10,000 subs by the end of the year and would love your support in getting there! From Netflix: "Monster: The Ed Gain Story" is the shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Laurie Metcalf, Suzanna SonCreators: Ian BrennanIn Association with Ryan Murphy Productions

Watch my SPOILER-FREE initial reaction to #Wayward on #Netflix to see why you should absolutely be watching this creepy and comedic limited series starring Mae Martin and Toni Collette! I didn't end up dropping a final review, but did share my final thoughts in ⁠this Reddit post⁠.Premise: When a student escapes from Tall Pines Academy — a reform school for troubled teens — newly arrived cop Alex Dempsey starts digging into the academy’s dark secrets. Meanwhile, terrified newcomer Abbie struggles to adjust to her surroundings as Leila risks everything on a daring rescue. But in a small town, Alex quickly learns: there’s no such thing as privacy.

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Here's my reaction and review of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building Season 5 episodes 1, 2, and 3 as I dive into everything Charles, Mabel, and Oliver, and some possible suspects in Lester & Nicky's deaths. Stick around for my clue & theory corner where I dive into some frigid ideas, including the link to Pabo Neruda's "Death Alone" poem and...a possible Antarctic bird nickname connection?From Hulu: Season 5 finds Charles-Haden Savage (played by Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) confronting the shocking death of their beloved doorman Lester, while the mob creeps into the Arconia’s storied halls. The ten-episode run blends sharp investigative puzzles with the trio’s razor-sharp banter and New York City charm.

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#ThePaper on Peacock just dropped its first season, and I'm here with a spoiler-filled reaction and review to season 1. Plus, BIG NEWS: It was JUST renewed for a second season ahead of the S1 premiere! Watch as I dive into what worked, what didn't, and of course my most liked and disliked characters (don't come at me...). Prefer YouTube? Watch + subscribe here.The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the Emmy Award-winning series “The Office” find a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.If you haven't binged it yet, here's my spoiler-free preview and review: https://youtu.be/OhGa50cwx2E Creators / Executive Producers / Writers: Greg Daniels under his banner Deedle-Dee Productions, and Michael KomanExecutive Producers: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman and Banijay Americas (formerly Reveille)

Here's my SPOILER-FREE preview/review of #ThePaper Season 1on Peacock, a loose spinoff of #TheOffice. BIG NEWS: It was JUST renewed for a second season ahead of the S1 premiere! Here, I share my overall thoughts on the season and whether or not you should binge it or skip it. I do vaguely mention a few characters and plot points, but nothing that will give anything away.

Prefer YouTube? Watch + subscribe here.The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the Emmy Award-winning series “The Office” find a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.Creators / Executive Producers / Writers: Greg Daniels under his banner Deedle-Dee Productions, and Michael KomanExecutive Producers: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman and Banijay Americas (formerly Reveille)

Watch my reaction and review of #TheBuccaneers Season 2 Episode 8, “She Knows,” the season finale (series finale?). They pulled out all the stops — heartbreak, revelations, and unexpected twists that left us reeling. From Nan’s final decision to Theo’s fate and that surprise reveal, this episode gave us closure and opened new doors.

What was the highlight of the season for you? Do you like how it ended?

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