A new Tyler Perry legal thriller, "Mea Culpa," has quickly climbed up the Netflix global Top 10 charts despite being poorly received by critics. There's an absurdist streak in the story where almost nothing makes much sense, leaning hard into exaggerated and predictable plot progressions that feel unrealistic from start to finish. Perhaps this willful absurdity contributes to the guilty pleasure of it all, shooting "Mea Culpa" to the top of the streaming charts, where it's sitting at number one as of this writing.
Part sleazy erotic thriller, part relationship drama, "Mea Culpa" centers on criminal defense attorney Mea Harper (Kelly Rowland), who needs to take on a case involving artist Zyair Malloy (Trevante Rhodes) and his deceased girlfriend Hydie (María Gabriela González). Although there are reasons to believe that Zyair is guilty of murdering Hydie, Mea's increasing attraction to her client further complicates matters, despite her dedication to uncovering the truth.
Part sleazy erotic thriller, part relationship drama, "Mea Culpa" centers on criminal defense attorney Mea Harper (Kelly Rowland), who needs to take on a case involving artist Zyair Malloy (Trevante Rhodes) and his deceased girlfriend Hydie (María Gabriela González). Although there are reasons to believe that Zyair is guilty of murdering Hydie, Mea's increasing attraction to her client further complicates matters, despite her dedication to uncovering the truth.
- 2/27/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Loosely translated, “Mea culpa” is Latin for “it’s my fault.” It’s something of a cheeky title for Tyler Perry’s Netflix Erotic Thriller Mea Culpa, considering that lead character Mea (Kelly Rowland) can hardly be blamed for the events that transpire.
Like most Erotic Thrillers, Mea Culpa traffics in temptation, desire, and secrets. The two hour film opens with a deluge of expository back story, immediately throwing the audience into the sordid family life of Mea Harper, a wealthy and successful criminal defense lawyer based out of Chicago.
The first few scenes confirm that Mea is having marital difficulties with her husband Kal Hawthorne (Sean Sagar). He’s been unemployed for eight months after being fired for his drug addiction, and they’re in couples counselling because Mea suspects he cheated with his friend Jenna (Arianna Barron).
Mea is also extremely jealous of Kal’s relationship with his mother,...
Like most Erotic Thrillers, Mea Culpa traffics in temptation, desire, and secrets. The two hour film opens with a deluge of expository back story, immediately throwing the audience into the sordid family life of Mea Harper, a wealthy and successful criminal defense lawyer based out of Chicago.
The first few scenes confirm that Mea is having marital difficulties with her husband Kal Hawthorne (Sean Sagar). He’s been unemployed for eight months after being fired for his drug addiction, and they’re in couples counselling because Mea suspects he cheated with his friend Jenna (Arianna Barron).
Mea is also extremely jealous of Kal’s relationship with his mother,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for the Fantasy Island Season 2 finale.] Did we see the end of Fantasy Island? The Season 2 finale aired Monday, May 8 on Fox, and in the absence of a renewal, fans are predicting it could have been the last episode of what they call the “perfect summer show.” The finale did tie up loose ends and gave the inhabitants of the magical island happy endings. The main conflict of the episode was the fight to keep Ruby (Kiara Barnes) from leaving the island to go off with mermaid lover Isla (María Gabriela González). The siren offered Ruby a life as a mermaid, but she had to make the choice herself. The catch: she could never return to her life on land. Ruby’s relationship with the aquatic being had made her forget about her past life entirely. To help bring her memories back and save her from being taken by Isla, Elena (Roselyn...
- 5/9/2023
- TV Insider
Guest stars Kyla Pratt and Jessy Schram on ‘Fantasy Island’ season 2 episode 11 (Photo by Laura Magruder © 2023 Fox Media LLC)
Chicago Med‘s Jessy Schram guest stars as a bride who was left at the altar on Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode 11. “Peaches & The Jilted Bride” will air on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt.
Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.
“Peaches & The Jilted Bride” Plot: The jilted bride, Laura, arrives on the island still in her wedding dress, having just been stood up at the altar. She’s never felt worse in her entire life, and her fantasy is to just feel better. The Island surprises her with her imaginary childhood friend,...
Chicago Med‘s Jessy Schram guest stars as a bride who was left at the altar on Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode 11. “Peaches & The Jilted Bride” will air on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt.
Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.
“Peaches & The Jilted Bride” Plot: The jilted bride, Laura, arrives on the island still in her wedding dress, having just been stood up at the altar. She’s never felt worse in her entire life, and her fantasy is to just feel better. The Island surprises her with her imaginary childhood friend,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
American Idol‘s Katie Stevens guest stars on Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode nine. “Gwenivere of Glendale” is set to air on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt.
Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.
Episode nine guest stars also include Maria Gabriela Gonzalez, Reilly Walters, Daliana Lopez, and Brandon Finn.
“Gwenivere Of Glendale” Plot: Gwen’s fantasy is to go back in time and be the Princess she longs to be—pampered, rich, and cared for. At first, the fantasy is everything she dreamed of — the gowns, the pageantry, everyone bowing to her. But Gwen soon finds out the King is preparing to marry her off to a cruel, ambitious Prince. With the marriage looming,...
Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.
Episode nine guest stars also include Maria Gabriela Gonzalez, Reilly Walters, Daliana Lopez, and Brandon Finn.
“Gwenivere Of Glendale” Plot: Gwen’s fantasy is to go back in time and be the Princess she longs to be—pampered, rich, and cared for. At first, the fantasy is everything she dreamed of — the gowns, the pageantry, everyone bowing to her. But Gwen soon finds out the King is preparing to marry her off to a cruel, ambitious Prince. With the marriage looming,...
- 3/7/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 8 Episode Description And Spoilers Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 8 Photos Walk A Country Mile – A country music star with writer’s block, Shay, fantasizes about being anonymous so she can focus on finishing her next album. Her beleaguered assistant, Beau, is surprised when Roarke offers him a fantasy too. When their fantasies begin, Shay and Beau realize they’ve traded places: Shay is a complete unknown and Beau is the star. Javier learns something new about Helene’s life before her mother’s death in the all-new “Walk A Country Mile” time period premiere episode of Fantasy Island airing Monday, March 6 (9:01-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. (Fan-208) s02e08 2×08 2.08 s2e8 fantasy island episode Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 8 Cast Roselyn Sánchez as Elena Roarke; Kiara Barnes as Ruby Akuda; John Gabriel Rodriquez as Javier Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 8 Guest Cast Marie Osmond as Shay...
- 3/6/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Marie Osmond guest stars on Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode eight, “Walk a Country Mile.” Episode eight airs on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt (its new time slot).
Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.
“Walk a Country Mile” Plot: A country music star with writer’s block, Shay (Osmond), fantasizes about being anonymous so she can focus on finishing her next album. Her beleaguered assistant, Beau (guest star Tyler Perez), is surprised when Roarke offers him a fantasy too. When their fantasies begin, Shay and Beau realize they’ve traded places: Shay is a complete unknown and Beau is the star. Javier learns something new about Helene’s life before her mother’s death.
Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.
“Walk a Country Mile” Plot: A country music star with writer’s block, Shay (Osmond), fantasizes about being anonymous so she can focus on finishing her next album. Her beleaguered assistant, Beau (guest star Tyler Perez), is surprised when Roarke offers him a fantasy too. When their fantasies begin, Shay and Beau realize they’ve traded places: Shay is a complete unknown and Beau is the star. Javier learns something new about Helene’s life before her mother’s death.
- 2/23/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Joely Fisher puts in a guest starring appearance on Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode five. “The Urn” will air on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.
Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.
“The Urn” Plot: After an urn comes off the plane, three siblings must work through their past resentments in order to spread their mom’s ashes and fulfill her last fantasy. As the kids wrestle with their past, Roarke remembers their mom, her very first guest as the host of Fantasy Island. Meanwhile, Ruby is surprised to discover how little she knows about Isla.
Season 2 Episode 1 “Tara and Jessica’s High School Reunion/Cat Lady” Preview Season 2 Episode 2 “Hurricane Helene...
Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.
“The Urn” Plot: After an urn comes off the plane, three siblings must work through their past resentments in order to spread their mom’s ashes and fulfill her last fantasy. As the kids wrestle with their past, Roarke remembers their mom, her very first guest as the host of Fantasy Island. Meanwhile, Ruby is surprised to discover how little she knows about Isla.
Season 2 Episode 1 “Tara and Jessica’s High School Reunion/Cat Lady” Preview Season 2 Episode 2 “Hurricane Helene...
- 1/26/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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