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"Dickinson" might be the most underrated show right now. With shows like BMF dominating STARZ, INSECURE ruling HBO, SQUID GAME taking Netflix by storm, and Wu-Tang: An American Saga thriving on HULU, we must not overlook Dickinson on Apple TV+. Hailee Steinfeld is phenomenal as Emily Dickinson, bringing the poet and her poetry to life in a way we've never seen before. Given that we only have a few paintings of Dickinson, Steinfeld and the production team provide a vivid depiction of who she was, much like how we imagine dinosaurs from their bones. Dickinson's poems are her bones, providing the pieces to reconstruct her life. Steinfeld's on-screen chemistry with every character, especially with Wiz Khalifa, who plays "Death," is outstanding. Their interactions during the carriage ride scenes are captivating. The way they connect is so authentic that if someone told me they were a real-life couple, I'd believe it. The dynamics of their conversations ar...

First things first, whoever was in charge of casting for this series might be the greatest casting director of all time. Casting TJ Atoms as Ason, aka Ol’ Dirty Bastard, is one of the most accurate castings since Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles or Will Smith as Ali. TJ Atoms completely embodies the character of ODB, and it's even more impressive given that ODB is deceased and unavailable for TJ to study his full personality firsthand. Similarly, Ashton Sanders as Bobby Diggs, aka RZA, is a brilliant casting choice. Sanders nails RZA’s speaking voice and delivers a standout performance overall. He's one of those generational actors destined for greatness—I hope Hollywood recognizes his talent. This show was and is definitely needed. The Wu-Tang Clan never fully received the respect they deserved. The fact that they managed to set aside their Park Hill-Stapleton beefs and personal egos to form the Wu-Tang Clan is impressive. These guys took numerous risks, both calculated and uncalcula...