Stefania SarrubbaFreelance Journalist Latest articles by Stefania Sarrubba I’ve seen countless crime dramas, but Netflix’s Dept. Q and Poker Face season 2 are rewriting the sidekick archetype for the better By Stefania Sarrubba published 5 July 25 OPINION OPINION | Detective shows are better when sidekicks don’t sit on the sidelines OPINION Sign up to the GamesRadar+ NewsletterWeekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and moreContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review: "This tarpunk delivery epic is more Metal Gear Solid than ever, for better and worse"2Rematch review: "As with Rocket League, the just-one-more-game pull is magnetic"3Tron: Catalyst review: "Disc slinging is a thrill in this gorgeous rendition of the series, but I'm let down by a time-loop story that falls flat"4FBC: Firebreak review: "A disappointingly bland multiplayer FPS that's missing far too much of what made Control special"5Dune: Awakening review: "Both extremely compelling and extraordinarily boring, sometimes at the same time – yet still a true Dune love letter"1Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber"2M3GAN 2.0 review: "A bold sequel with a slightly underwhelming conclusion"328 Years Later Review: "Enough terror, splatter and suspense to satisfy”4Predator: Killer of Killers review: "Great characters, thrilling action, and gorgeous Arcane-esque animation"5From the World of John Wick: Ballerina review: "Brilliant action, even if the plot gives you a sense of déjà vu"1Squid Game season 3 review: "A staggeringly excellent final season wraps up one of the greatest Netflix shows ever"2Ironheart review: "A relic of Marvel's content-at-all-costs era"3Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 review: "The show's most assured run of episodes to date"4Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling"5Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision
I’ve seen countless crime dramas, but Netflix’s Dept. Q and Poker Face season 2 are rewriting the sidekick archetype for the better By Stefania Sarrubba published 5 July 25 OPINION OPINION | Detective shows are better when sidekicks don’t sit on the sidelines
