STACK #187 May 2020

REVIEWS TV

What dimension are you even in? THE TWILIGHT ZONE: SEASON 1

Family fixes everything. RAY DONOVAN: SEASON 7

RELEASE DATE: OUT NOW

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RELEASE DATE: 06/05/20

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“You’re travelling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind... your next stop, the Twilight Zone.” This is the fourth revival of the iconic anthology series that began back in 1959, created and narrated by Rod Serling and with a signature theme that’s now synonymous with all things eerie. Jordan Peele ( Get Out, Us ) makes an appropriate host for the ten stories on offer here, which include a reimagination of the original TZ classic Nightmare at

Deftly combining family drama with the exploitation of the boundaries of what’s legal and illegal in a way only previously equalled by The Sopranos , the seventh season of Ray Donovan scarcely lets us catch our breath. For the uninitiated, the series revolves around Ray (Liev Schreiber) – who’s basically a “fixer” for the rich and shameless – and the rest of his Boston-born brood, including brothers Terry and Bunchy. These 10 episodes

see an old misdeed coming back to bite Ray when a previously disposed disembodied head washes up. Bunchy, meanwhile, unwittingly becomes a hero, while Terry continues to battle Parkinson’s and personal demons. As for their dad, Mickey? Could he finally have met his end? AF

30,000 Feet – with a twist. Other tales involve a stand-up comic with a deadly punchline; a Christmas-themed creature feature; and a camcorder with the ability to rewind time. In keeping with Twilight Zone tradition, this debut season is full of guest stars including Kumail Nanjiani, Adam Scott and Rhea Seahorn. If you love Black Mirror , check this out! AC

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