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I know I'm late to the party on this one, but The Staircase is absorbing viewing. Another true crime television series, which is actually the culmination of 16 years of work on the part of director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, this show closely examines the investigation following the death of novelist Michael Peterson's wife in the early 2000s. Following the familiar format for this type of series, we get to see the investigation leading up to the court case, as well as the court case itself and subsequent follow-ups. The show can never definitively answer whether or not Peterson killed his wife, but the key evidence on both sides is fascinating - and there's no sense that the documentary is suppressing anything. If this type of thing appeals to you, you should definitely check it out.

Well... this limited series is goddamn heartbreaking. For the majority of the show, I believe I was watching through damp eyes, as this case got to me from the beginning, and each new twist and detail is gobsmacking. Like other Netflix original series of a similar vein, the creators got insane access to the courtroom as the titular trials took place, while the comprehensive interviews and additional footage/photographs definitively immortalise this case. With only six episodes, there's very little wasted time, and the show is gripping all the way through. There's not much else to say, really - I didn't enjoy the show, but I'm glad that I watched it. If you have a strong disposition, and you have an innate fascination with the lurid, you should prioritise watching this one.

First Viewing Viewing Date: March 1st Via: Google Play Plot: George Banks must deal not only with the pregnancy of his daughter, but also with the unexpected pregnancy of his wife. Rating: 6.6/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 29th Via: Google Play Plot: The father of a young woman deals with the emotional pain of her getting married, along with the financial and organizational trouble of arranging the wedding. Rating: 7.9/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 28th Via: Cinema Plot: An American expat tries to sell off his highly profitable marijuana empire in London, triggering plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him. Rating: 8.1/10

Second Viewing (Revisit) Viewing Date: February 28th Via: iTunes Store Plot: With his oldest daughter's wedding approaching, a father finds himself reluctant to let go. Rating: 7.3/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 28th Via: 4K Blu-ray Plot: The mythical world starts a rebellion against humanity in order to rule the Earth, so Hellboy and his team must save the world from the rebellious creatures. Rating: 7.9/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 28th Via: Blu-ray Plot: A former MMA fighter is tempted by an offer for a significant payday, leading him to Myanmar where he finds himself being hunted in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Rating: 4.2/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 27th Via: Blu-ray Plot: A decades-old folk tale surrounding a deranged murderer killing those who celebrate Valentine's Day turns out to be true to legend when a group defies the killer's order and people start turning up dead. Rating: 6.2/10