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HBO's 'Pet Cemetery Murders' Unpacks a 40-Year-Old Louisiana Cold Case

HBO’s three-part docuseries 'The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story' investigates the 1985 murder of Dorothy Lou Thompson, a pet cemetery owner in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Directed by Philip Cairney, the series explores how the case went cold for decades due to resource shortages and Hurricane Katrina destroying evidence. It highlights the role of local folklore, including claims that Thompson’s ghost aided the investigation, and examines the region’s deep history of racial violence and injustice.

2 days ago•Source: A.V. Club

HBO's 'War' Divides Critics: A Stylish Legal Drama or a Boring Procedural?

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145.3 min•12 days ago

HBO's 'War' Divides Critics: A Stylish Legal Drama or a Boring Procedural?

HBO's new legal anthology 'War' premiered on October 1, 2026, featuring a high-profile divorce between tech mogul Morgan Henderson (Dominic West) and actress Carla Duval (Sienna Miller). Created by George Kay, the eight-episode series contrasts two rival London law firms, Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne, as they navigate mediation, arbitration, and trial. While the show is praised for its sleek production design and ensemble cast, critics are sharply divided on its narrative substance, with some finding it a satisfying prestige drama and others dismissing it as a dull, predictable procedural.

via Vulture