Wednesday, February 18, 2026

(TV SERIES) How to Get to Heaven from Belfast Season 1 - A Well Written and Fun Mystery Comedy Series With Wonderful Performance by Its Cast

When this series was released last week, I was in the midst of completing other series and not until I was away for holiday with my wife that I began to watch it few days ago. It took me a while to finish as I only had chance to watch at night when I was not too tired. Anyway I just completed it last night. All right then, I'll get on with the series.

Brief Story Line

Three childhood best friends that consisted of successful TV show writer Saoirse (Roisin Gallagher - Lazarus mini series, Mandrake etc), Robyn (SinĂ©ad Keenan - Being Human TV series, Trouble With Sex etc) the mother of 3 children and Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunne - Industry TV series, In View etc) reunited when their estranged friend from high school Greta (Natasha O'Keeffe - C. B. Strike TV series, Filth etc) passed away. They decided to go to the wake to honor her despite their personal reservations.

Monday, February 16, 2026

Playdate - Unfortunately not As Entertaining As I Hoped For

I noticed in the website for upcoming movies that this film was going to be released in Prime Video on November12, 2025. But as I waited and waited, it never appeared on that day. After re-checking, I came to conclusion that it was only available in the US. To my surprise, three days ago it was finally released in Indonesia and I got the chance to watch it yesterday. OK, I'll just get started with it then.

Brief Story Line

Brian Jennings (Kevin James - Hubie Halloween, Paul Blart: Mall Cop etc) was a forensic accountant who just got laid-off from the company he worked for. His wife Emily (Sarah Chalke - The Wrong Missy, Roseanne TV series etc) decided to return to work as lawyer, leaving Brian to be a stay-home dad and taking care of his step son Lucas (Benjamin Pajak - The Life of Chuck etc). On their first time spending the day together, Brian and Lucas went to the park and met with single dad Jeff (Alan Ritchson - The Ministry of Ungentlemanly WarfareReacher TV series etc) who was playing with his son CJ (Banks Pierce). 

Friday, February 13, 2026

(TV SERIES) Million-Follower Detective - Could Have Been a Really Good Series with Better Execution in Certain Areas

I had seen this series promoted in the Coming Soon section of Netflix for quite some time and was immediately interested when I noticed the lead cast was Ekin Cheng, the famous Hong Kong star from 1990s and 2000s. Plus it looked to have an interesting premise. Anyway once it was released yesterday, I started watching and finished it today. OK, let's get right on it now.

Brief Story Line

When a mysterious masked influencer called the Witch Baba started to give prediction of people dying, no one really believed until it became a reality as a famous influencer was shot by Detective Chen Chia-jen (Ekin Cheng - Young and Dangerous movies, The Twins Effect etc) in front of police station. Another well known influencer You Tzi (Singer/Rapper Shou Lo - I am the Secret in Your Heart, Organ Child etc) was upset and made it a major issue by blaming Chia-jen for his friend's shooting.