Finishing the fifth season of Slow Horses reminded me why it remains one of my favorite series. Many TV shows tend to decline after a few seasons, but for me, the fifth season was unexpectedly strong. The plot was engaging, packed with sharp humor and memorable quotes, and took a refreshing approach by not focusing exclusively on River Cartwright. We
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There’s a strange feeling when you watch a TV series that’s considered a B-tier production. On one hand, you can’t compare it to high-budget shows; on the other hand, a small budget can’t be used as an excuse. I tried to balance these two thoughts while watching The Rumour. Plot “The Rumour” takes place in a small British town. Joan
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Nearly 60 years after the movie, the National Theatre decided to bring Dr. Strangelove to the stage. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend the play, but at least I saw the film version — and I really liked it. Sean Foley, the director, gave the play a fresh look by adding musical elements that allowed the actors and scenery to
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When I found out that Cate Blanchett would be performing in The Seagull, I knew without a doubt that I had to see it. I queued up on the first day tickets were available and managed to secure my spot. As the cast lineup grew stronger with the additions of Tom Burke, Emma Corrin, Jason Watkins, Tanya Reynolds, and others,
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The Olivier Awards are always something special, with numerous awards and live performances on stage. This year, the category that intrigued me the most was Leading Actor. Mark Gatiss won the Olivier Award, but I think the real winner was London Theatre itself. To justify this, let’s look at the nominees for the award. In addition to Mark Gatiss for
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Recently, I had the opportunity to watch “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” at the Harold Pinter theatre. It was my first experience of a play in a British theatre and in the end I was glad that I had the chance to see it. The play revolves around a couple living in a world where people are restricted to a
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