Gregory James Wakeman
Born and raised in England but now based in Philadelphia, Gregory Wakeman has written for the BBC, New York Times, The Guardian, GQ, and Yahoo Movies UK, all while defiantly trying to keep his accent.
Latest articles by Gregory James Wakeman
![Jake Gyllenhaal in Presumed Innocent](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9nj5SGnoC8AnTzLRoaorQD-320-80.jpg)
Presumed Innocent episode 5 recap: the trial begins
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Presumed Innocent episode 5, final preparations for the trial are made as Rusty desperately searches for another suspect.
![Emma Laird in Mayor of Kingstown](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XLbpuAw988qt4RAhzKR3vc-320-80.jpg)
Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 5 recap: Iris gets a risky new job
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 5, Iris tries to help Mike with her past connections and Bunny goes head to head with Konstantin.
![Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga in Presumed Innocent](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UA6Gd2wio7ufPAGW6SuG2W-320-80.jpg)
Presumed Innocent episode 4 recap: the case turns
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Presume Innocent episode 4, new evidence puts a whole new light on the case, plus Kyle admits how much he knows.
![Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GGcbdeQV32J8TfSvWhjxB9-320-80.jpg)
Mayor Of Kingstown season 3 episode 4 recap: Mike pursues another bomber
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 4, Merle’s power grows (SPOILERS ahead)...
![Jake Gyllenhaal in Presumed Innocent](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rJMaBCSSWEJxDdgZzN6k3B-320-80.jpg)
Presumed Innocent episode 3 recap: Who wants to meet Rusty?
By Gregory James Wakeman published
(SPOILERS ahead). With plenty of things still left to be discovered, what happens in the third episode, 'Discovery'?
![Yorick van Wageningen and Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PsPwesT3kdrqomMydFLTKA-320-80.jpg)
Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 3 recap: Mike and Konstantin face-off
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 3, Mike and Konstantin size each other up, while Evelyn walks dangerously close to the line.
![Jake Gyllenhaal and Renate Reinsve in Presumed Innocent](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cqex3cMesiCeuipxQXkyHd-320-80.jpg)
Presumed Innocent episode 2 recap: did Rusty do it?
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Presumed Innocent episode 2, Rusty looks for any leads to prove his innocence and Raymonds makes a big decision.
![Renate Reinsve in Presumed Innocent](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RquRCUuSb7SZVBNXpCN6cR-320-80.jpg)
Presumed Innocent episode 1 recap: who killed Carolyn Polhemus?
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Presumed Innocent episode 1, Rusty Sabitch takes on the case of who murdered his co-worker Carolyn Polhemus, but there are big secrets that complicate that.
![Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G3AicjcgU4ngMnjgKKDXYB-320-80.jpg)
Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 2 recap: Mike has a drug problem
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 2, Mike has to deal with bad drugs in the prison, violence begets more violence and Iris has a run-in with the cops.
![Jeremy Renner and Emma Laird in Mayor of Kingstown](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jdFFRMDazHERbYeHWFMAxM-320-80.jpg)
Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 1 recap: an explosive return
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Mayor of Kingstown season 3 episode 1, Mike fights back, Bunny reveals his ambition and new threats emerge.
![Faith Omole, Sarah Kameela Impey, Juliette Motamed, Anjana Vasan in We Are Lady Parts](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EZXJUfeAy9heozeM3ydXyh-320-80.jpg)
Why I can't wait to jam out to We Are Lady Parts season 2 after three long years
By Gregory James Wakeman published
After causing a stir with its first season in 2021, We Are Lady Parts season 2 finally returns and I am here for it.
![Michael Douglas in Franklin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s5wTSMjwY2oRByfAzuJHUL-320-80.jpg)
Franklin episode 8 recap: a final push for peace
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Franklin episode 8, the final negotiations to end the war take place and France and America prepare for their post-war futures.
![Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) in Franklin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6sK6gCG48FitfHwyJGwC3T-320-80.jpg)
Franklin episode 7 recap: France and America lose trust
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Franklin episode 7, Benjamin pushes hard to include France in America's negotiations with Britain, much to Jay and Adam's dismay. Here's what happened.
![Michael Douglas in Franklin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QciB5u2YQRVYE9bq84xadk-320-80.jpg)
Franklin episode 6 recap: Franklin cleans up Adams' mess
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Franklin episode 6, Benjamin does what he can to salvage French support for the revolution, while Temple parties with Jacques.
![Eddie Marsan in Franklin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9BahEfTN9p2atbURb8xrSM-320-80.jpg)
Franklin episode 5 recap: Franklin vs Adams
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Franklin episode 5, Franklin and John Adams annoy each other and Temple gets involved in the revolution in a new way.
![Hiroto Kanai and Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FzBesznwkV7kcVcnKRus9L-320-80.jpg)
Shōgun episode 10 recap: Toranaga's final trick
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Shōgun episode 10, Toranaga enacts his vision for the future of Japan, while Blackthorne debates where his place is in all of it.
![Noah Jupe and Michael Douglas in Franklin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BAp2Q77z3baiC6qQs8wGqT-320-80.jpg)
Franklin episode 4 recap: Franklin is making deals
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Franklin episode 4, Franklin has his best chance yet to secure an American/France alliance. Here's what happened.
![Anna Sawai in Shogun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xXJZ3TFpABhynmiH5PzUfg-320-80.jpg)
Shōgun episode 9 recap: Mariko enacts Toranaga's plan
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Shōgun episode 9, a return to Osaka brings a reunion between Mariko and Lady Ochiba, as well as a key protest that could change everything.
![Daniel Mays and Michael Douglas in Frnaklin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TE9UFNpztcXnhgaSMe83Hm-320-80.jpg)
Franklin episode 3 recap: who can Franklin trust?
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Franklin episode 3, Gilbert's exploits in America make it back to France, but Franklin struggles to see a way forward.
![Noah Jupe and Michael Douglas in Franklin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9DeAeJ28r6aRyDgWBaaLC-320-80.jpg)
Franklin episode 2 recap: Franklin spreads the word
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Franklin episode 2, Franklin does what he can to drum up French support for the revolution, while an intriguing peace offer is made.
![Michael Douglas in Franklin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XPzgqrJv2B5nusKNq2dqD4-320-80.jpg)
Franklin episode 1 recap: Benjamin Franklin in Paris
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Franklin episode 1, Benjamin Franklin finds getting the help of France for the American Revolution is harder than anticipated.
![Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8kanzkQ75mhbucG93hnGCC-320-80.jpg)
Shōgun episode 8 recap: Toranaga ready to give up?
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Shōgun episode 8, Toranaga's potential surrender baffles his allies and leaves them scrambling. Here's our full recap of the episode.
![Hiroyuki Sanada and Yuki Kura in Shogun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JzyBF76pEh48hTCN57u5kU-320-80.jpg)
Shogun episode 7 recap: can Toranaga escape war?
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Shogun episode 7, Toranaga is faced with a difficult decision, while Buntaro has had it with Mariko and Blackthorne's relationship.
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