The spark is in the space between characters
Great stories live not in the characters themselves, but in the relationships – the charged, shifting dynamics that bind or break them.
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?