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Daniel Kurland

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Biography:

Daniel Kurland is a published writer, comedian, and critic whose work can be read on Den of Geek, Vulture, Bloody Disgusting, and ScreenRant. Daniel knows that the owls are not what they seem, that Psycho II is better than the original, and he's always game to discuss Space Dandy. His perma-neurotic thought process can be followed at @DanielKurlansky.

Reviews

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The Beauty: Season 1 (2026) 70% 2.5/5 EDIT “The Beauty is one of 2026’s most gorgeous – and empty – pieces of television. It begins with promise and operates like an above-average Ryan Murphy series that’s later infected with the titular virus until it devolves into beautiful nothingness.” – Bloody Disgusting Jan 21, 2026 Full Review Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal: Season 3 (2026) 100% 5/5 EDIT “There is literally nothing else like Primal on television. Season 3 is such a success that solidifies Primal as Genndy Tartakovsky’s magnum opus. Its third season sets a staggering new standard for adult animation.” – Bloody Disgusting Jan 5, 2026 Full Review The Creep Tapes: Season 2 (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “THE CREEP TAPES’ 2nd season is a solid upgrade from its freshman year. These 6 new episodes channel the tension and terror of the first season, but through surprising and subversive storytelling that seeks to challenge found footage and horror as a whole” – Bloody Disgusting Nov 11, 2025 Full Review Talamasca: The Secret Order: Season 1 (2025) 64% 3.5/5 EDIT “Those who make it through the clunky introduction will likely be in for the long haul. Talamasca: The Secret Order is uniquely positioned to be a pivotal piece of the Immortal Universe’s puzzle with the right planning.” – Bloody Disgusting Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Nightmares of Nature: Season 1 (2025) 3/5 EDIT “Nightmares of Nature is a fun, fascinating experiment that deserves a chance to grow. It’s taking risks and expanding the definition of horror in a way that can leave audiences educated and enlightened, which is never a bad thing. ” – Bloody Disgusting Sep 26, 2025 Full Review Marvel Zombies: Season 1 (2025) 66% 3/5 EDIT “Marvel Zombies is four episodes of gonzo, out of control brain-chomping, limb-ripping, body-blasting carnage that turns Marvel’s standard superpowered theatrics into a disturbing dystopia that celebrates horror’s desire to disrupt. ” – Bloody Disgusting Sep 24, 2025 Full Review Alien: Earth: Season 1, Episode 8 (2025) 4.5/5 EDIT ““The Real Monsters” is everything that fans could want from an Alien series and it’s a strong note to end on after a series of consecutive home runs.” – Bloody Disgusting Sep 24, 2025 Full Review Haunted Hotel: Season 1 (2025) 77% 4/5 EDIT “Haunted Hotel seeks to be for horror what Rick and Morty is for sci-fi. It’s a hilarious evolution of the genre that doesn’t just breathe fresh life into a stagnant corpse, but turns it into a lively, brain-eating dynamo that runs laps around its peers. ” – Bloody Disgusting Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Alien: Earth: Season 1, Episode 7 (2025) 4/5 EDIT “”Emergence” exemplifies that eerie calm before the storm where all hell breaks loose. Alien: Earth's penultimate episode is another promising step forward that prepares its audience for the ultimate showdown between man, monster, and machine.” – Bloody Disgusting Sep 17, 2025 Full Review Alien: Earth: Season 1, Episode 6 (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Alien: Earth knocks out another home run with “The Fly,” that’s as tense as it is emotionally taut and thought-provoking. Yet, beyond the synth slaughter and bloody betrayals is a careful consideration of motherhood and the matriarch’s role in a family.” – Bloody Disgusting Sep 10, 2025 Full Review Wednesday: Season 2, Episode 8 (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Wednesday’s second season ends on a note that’s stronger than where it started. It's more confident and ambitious with its storytelling and plot twists, which will likely lead to an even stronger third season that continues to refine the series’ voice.” – Bloody Disgusting Sep 3, 2025 Full Review Alien: Earth: Season 1, Episode 5 (2025) 4.5/5 EDIT ““In Space, No One…” is an incredible experiment that honors this element of the franchise as it operates as a challenging lesson in simplicity...It's an episode that would make Ridley Scott proud, but also Alfred Hitchcock and Michael Haneke.” – Bloody Disgusting Sep 3, 2025 Full Review Alien: Earth: Season 1, Episode 4 (2025) 4/5 EDIT ““Observation” is the best application of the show’s growing Peter Pan obsession yet, but it’s also the series’ most thought-provoking installment and a fascinating meditation on communication.” – Bloody Disgusting Aug 27, 2025 Full Review Long Story Short: Season 1 (2025) 100% 4.5/5 EDIT “Long Story Short meticulously explores the Schwooper family tree, branch-by-branch, as it matures from a modest seedling into a mighty forest. It’s a brilliant, innovative family sitcom that feels like the genre’s evolution.” – Den of Geek Aug 23, 2025 Full Review Alien: Earth: Season 1, Episode 3 (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Alien: Earth hits a new high with “Metamorphosis,” which is as chaotic as it is confident. The series continues to adeptly spin many plates at once — while adding even more to the mix — as it develops anxiety, tension, and terror across the season.” – Bloody Disgusting Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Alien: Earth: Season 1, Episode 2 (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Alien: Earth is off to an enjoyable, unpredictable start that’s already so much better than some paint-by-numbers Alien series.” – Bloody Disgusting Aug 12, 2025 Full Review Alien: Earth: Season 1, Episode 1 (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Alien: Earth’s first two episodes are all about the persistence of memory and how it can be a guiding compass in a collapsing universe. It’s not the Alien series that we deserve, but the Alien series that we need. ” – Bloody Disgusting Aug 12, 2025 Full Review Wednesday: Season 2 (2025) 87% 3/5 EDIT “Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 is a more confident and daring improvement from its first season that takes advantage of the leeway that it’s been granted. That being said, it’s still unable to rid itself of its clumsiest habits.” – Bloody Disgusting Aug 6, 2025 Full Review Twisted Metal: Season 2 (2025) 92% 4/5 EDIT “Twisted Metal wants you to breathe in the exhaust fumes, stare into the blinding headlights, and escape into high-octane insanity, which is exactly what it accomplishes. It’s turn-your-brain-off-petal-to-the-metal madness that’s still full of surprises.” – Bloody Disgusting Jul 30, 2025 Full Review King of the Hill: Season 14 (2025) 98% 4.5/5 EDIT “ In a sea of TV revivals and remakes, King of the Hill sets a new gold standard on how to do things correctly. King of the Hill isn’t just sizzle; it’s all steak, I’ll tell you what.” – Den of Geek Jul 26, 2025 Full Review Nyaight of the Living Cat: Season 1 (2025) 3.5/5 EDIT “Nyaight of the Living Cat is one of 2025’s wildest and most original anime. It’s fun horror-comedy satire that also genuinely celebrates the glory of cats and educates the audience on why they’re such a beloved – and nuanced – pet. ” – Bloody Disgusting Jul 3, 2025 Full Review DAN DA DAN: Season 2 (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “It’s just so much fun to spend time with these characters, watch them gain ground, and become more powerful in this beautifully unique universe. ” – Bloody Disgusting Jul 1, 2025 Full Review Hell Motel: Season 1 (2025) 69% 3/5 EDIT “Hell Motel isn't mandatory viewing from Shudder’s vast streaming library. However, it’s dumb fun that’s made with unabashed passion for the genre and a playful ambition that isn’t afraid to push things a little too far once the bodies hit the floor.” – Bloody Disgusting Jun 16, 2025 Full Review Love, Death + Robots: Season 4 (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “This season is more playful than ever as it asks the audience to consider technology and eternity through endlessly diverse lenses. This energy is palpable here, with another collection of impressive, intelligent, and unpredictable animated short films.” – Den of Geek May 15, 2025 Full Review Blood of Zeus: Season 3 (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “This is easily Blood of Zeus’ best season and such finality has become increasingly rare with Netflix series, especially serialized animated content. Blood of Zeus deserves to enter the pantheon of other A+ Greek mythology and adult animated television. ” – Den of Geek May 8, 2025 Full Review
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