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Iain McParland
A northerner from England, Iain is passionate about all things film, TV, and video games (he has an obsession with popping them trophies in PlayStation games). When not consuming pop culture, Iain can be found drawing on MS Paint, learning Mandarin, watching football (soccer), or at pub quizzes. Mostly the pub thing, although he actually has not drunk a drop of alcohol since a messy Christmas Eve over a decade ago...

5 Upcoming Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Ups You Should Be Hyped For!

Side-scrolling beat ‘em ups have been around a long time, and they’re currently undergoing a resurgence. Let’s get hyped for five of the most promising-looking games that have been announced in the genre!
by Iain McParland | July 28, 2025 | , , , , ,

Rick and Morty Season 8 Episodes 5 & 6 Recap: Cryoheists and Boisterous Beths

Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 5 and 6, “Cryo Mort a Rickver” and “The Curicksous Case of Bethjamin Button”. Iain recaps the middle episodes of Season 8!
by Iain McParland | July 17, 2025 | ,

Clearing up Blindspot’s Finale Confusion

Blindspot’s ending is still on our minds, specifically, Iain’s. He explains why the finale is infuriating in so many ways.
by Iain McParland | July 16, 2025 |

We Need to Talk About THAT Squid Game Finale

Squid Game Season 3 has come and gone, but how did it end? With controversy, that’s how. Iain takes you through the ending and discusses whether it was dumb and/or perfection.
by Iain McParland | July 13, 2025 |

M3GAN 2.0 is a T2-like Masterpiece

M3GAN 2.0, the follow-up to the hit 2022 horror movie, M3GAN, is a masterpiece. The genre-shifting sequel is the perfect follow-up in the most unexpected way. Let us tell you more.
by Iain McParland | July 8, 2025 | ,

6 Actors Who Would Be Fantastic Choices for the Next Doctor Who

Ncuti Gatwa’s time as the Doctor in Doctor Who has ended, and now it is time for the speculation to begin. Let us tell you our picks to become the 16th (or 17th) incarnation of the OG Timelord.
by Iain McParland | July 3, 2025 | , ,

Rick and Morty Season 8 Episodes 3 & 4: Citadel Clones and Bunnies

Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 3 and 4, “The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly” and “The Last Temptation of Jerry”. Iain takes you through concise and not at all confusing recaps of the episodes!
by Iain McParland | June 30, 2025 | , , ,

Was Ellie Really Nerfed in HBO's The Last of Us?

The Last of Us on HBO Season 2 has concluded but there’s one thing everyone is talking about: did they do Ellie justice? And, specifically, did they nerf her character to an unrecognisable state? Read our analysis of the situation.
by Iain McParland | June 27, 2025 | ,

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - The Definitive Party Ranking

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the best games of the year, with a cast of terrific characters. But how would the Expeditioners rank against each other? We do the math so you don’t have to!
by Iain McParland | June 21, 2025 | , , ,

Why Kleya Marki SHOULD have been Cassian's Sister in Andor

Kleya Marki became one of the standout characters of Andor but she should have had an even greater link to our main protagonist. Kleya should have been Cassian’s sister and here’s why.
by Iain McParland | June 17, 2025 | , ,
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Why Raphael Is, and Always Will Be, The Worst Ninja Turtle

Raphael is the worst Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and it’s not even close. Let Iain tell you why the short-tempered loner just doesn’t fit into the TMNT team dynamic.
by Iain McParland | November 8, 2025
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