The human side of fictional killers
How the ruthless assassins like the Jackal or the Black Doves killer can become unforgettable and, yes, sympathetic icons of chaos and control.
How a Bucket shaped detective fiction’s greatest traditions
Charles Dickens’ Inspector Bucket in Bleak House revolutionised detective fiction, introducing key tropes like methodical sleuthing, fairness, and psychological reveals.
The Good Wife: A decade on and still the most watchable show on TV
A decade ago, we were lucky to meet The Good Wife, Alicia Florrick, strong, wronged, standing by her man but also a little bit of a minx.
Why The Bear ended the way it did – and what it all meant
The Bear follows chef Carmen Berzatto as he takes over a beef sandwich joint in Chicago to work through his issues – but what about that ending?