Sejal Krishnan

“Outer Banks” creates complexities in the villains of the story, ultimately giving them vindication, and although audiences may not initially want their success, inevitably their character development wins over all. 

Released Feb. 17, “Heaven” transports listeners to a dreamy, glorious state of utter joy.

A breath of fresh air, the two-hander play centers itself on the whole human experience — love, hardship, humor and an exploration of gender identity — of two brothers during the Pueblo Revolt in the 1680s. 

Roald Dahl’s novel “Matilda” may make its titular character the centerpiece of the story, but what makes Berkeley Playhouse’s musical production stand out is the hilarity, ridiculosity and exuberance of the antagonists.

“Wise Gals” tells the story of five real women — Jane Burrell, Adelaide Hawkins, Mary Hutchison, Eloise Page and Elizabeth Sudmeier — who each played a fundamental role in directing the CIA into its modern line of intelligence.

Putting “all of himself” into the album, Legend presents himself ready to love.

On Sept. 2, Joji transformed the auditorium into a utopia transcending time, where fans floated on luscious clouds listening to his ethereal melodies.

While Marvel cinema typically centers on an external conflict between hero and villain, “Moon Knight” focuses on a mental battle of self-love and worth.

Before watching season two of “Bridgerton,” viewers should prepare for thrilling romances and scandals galore. Shimmering dresses and elaborate hairstyles will leave audiences in a trance as they gaze upon this diamond of a season. 

With the compelling aesthetic of a fantastical science-fiction world in theme with hopeful reimagination, the Afrofuturism exhibit facilitates a deep dive into changemakers in Black communities.