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
![Anna Sawai in Shogun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NNdQbbEviJVPYdXgdws9xA-320-80.jpg)
Shōgun episode 5 recap: Mariko's tragic history revealed
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Shōgun episode 5, Toranaga returns to Ajiro on the precipice of war with a surprise, Buntaro is alive, which causes its share of complications.
![Tobias Menzies and Brandon Flynn in Manhunt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zVPJYEVcZUESUiaiSyNa88-320-80.jpg)
Manhunt episode 2 recap: everyone is a suspect
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Manhunt episode 2, Stanton continues his search for Booth as a new president is sworn in and Lincoln's burial plans are arranged.
![Lii Taylor and Hamish Linklater in Apple TV Plus' Manhunt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/87bzSDyfvn9wMjyaK6hZyE-320-80.jpg)
Manhunt episode 1 recap: death of a president
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Manhunt episode 1, viewers see the key moments before and after Lincoln's assasination.
![Cosmo Jarvis and Anna Sawai in Shogun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wtedovatrhXA4h7uki3svR-320-80.jpg)
Shōgun episode 4 recap: Blackthorne and Mariko grow closer
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Shōgun episode 4, Blackthorne begins training Toranaga's troops, but Yabushige still fears he's on the losing side.
![Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gFfjDQZks7Z2B2gENSxkkH-320-80.jpg)
Shōgun episode 3 recap: escape from Osaka
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Shōgun episode 3, Toranaga comes up with a master plan to get out of Osaka Castle, but also decides if he can truly trust Blackthorne.
![Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai in Shogun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zczdtLc3heksjyq4o5PmQJ-320-80.jpg)
Shōgun episode 2 recap: does Toranaga trust Blackthorne?
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Shōgun episode 2, Toranaga wonders how he can use Blackthorne to his advantage, while the rest of the council worries over his presence.
![Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/drg9yUxFGNyg4Vqn3fPUwi-320-80.jpg)
Shōgun episode 1 recap: survival in a foreign land
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Shōgun episode 1, a shipwreck brings a foreign stranger to Japan, while tensions among the ruling leaders grows.
![Yellowstone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UuyrJhTf4CRuUwWiUkQ8jR-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone season 3 episode 10: an explosive finale
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Yellowstone season 3 episode 10, moves are made to decide the fate of the Yellowstone, plus a massive cliffhanger leaves us with plenty of questions.
![Wes Bentley in Yellowstone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bMq9JvdwJHLWkr7T5aQrCf-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone season 3 episode 9 recap: the Duttons face loyalty issues
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Yellowstone season 3 episode 9, Beth gets a new boss, a disgruntled ranch-hand returns and Jamie meets his real father.
![Wes Bentley in Yellowstone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KMBhw3hQ98XjtWQ77kBWCe-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone season 3 episode 7 recap: Jamie's life turns upside down
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Yellowstone season 3 episode 7, Beth asks Rip a big question, Kayce gets into a dangerous situation and Jamie learns a family secret.
![Kevin Costner in Yellowstone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tNnq7Xm2URcq3riwrFMSyJ-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone season 3 episode 8 recap: John receives an offer
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Yellowstone season 3 episode 8, Market Equities makes John and offer they hope he can't refuse, while Monica takes a huge risk to make a difference.
![Kelly Reilly and Kevin Costner in Yellowstone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RG7FmH3meqF6XE6j498VLS-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone season 3 episode 6 recap: the Duttons fall apart
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Yellowstone season 3 episode 6, Monica takes on a new role, Market Equities makes an offer for the ranch and John learns a horrifying truth.
![Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn in American Nightmare on Netflix](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/47YbAzf4LNDBSLVeLo5KXh-320-80.png)
Watched American Nightmare? Here are 5 Netflix crime docs to watch right now
By Gregory James Wakeman published
If you're looking for more true-crime docuseries like American Nightmare, we've got a handful ready to stream right now on Netflix.
![Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly in Yellowstone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MQs6JJdoWzkxN49JYiWtcN-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone season 3 episode 5 recap: why Beth hates Jamie revealed
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Yellowstone season 3 episode 5, a dark family secret is revealed and Jamie and Kayce start their new jobs.
![Kevin Costner in Yellowstone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zzgr4GEkUnqsNR4goS7xGP-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone season 3 episode 4 recap: summer is over
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Yellowstone season 3 episode 4, Rainwater, Beth and John all show that they are ready for a fight.
![Cole Hauser, Kevin Costner and Luke Grimes in Yellowstone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7DcfByWEh82GJuw5FtXgg7-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone season 3 episode 3 recap: a trip to the rodeo
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Yellowstone season 3 episode 3, a trip to the rodeo is spoiled by a new emerging threat and a terrifying accident.
![Kelly Reilly in Yellowstone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q68jC95erfhbhkheWfVHxm-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone season 3 episode 2 recap: the Duttons long for a simple life
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Yellowstone season 3 episode 2, the Duttons are enjoying life, but trouble lies just around the corner.
![Yellowstone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UuyrJhTf4CRuUwWiUkQ8jR-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone season 3 episode 1 recap: John turns to family
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In Yellowstone season 3 episode 1, John tries to pass something on to his family, while the ranch gets new neighbors.
![Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in The Curse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Yugk8eSvow8h4VvWtYT94-320-80.jpg)
Is The Curse a comedy? Making sense of the Nathan Fielder, Emma Stone show
By Gregory James Wakeman published
Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone's The Curse is hard to define, so we try and make sense of what exactly the Showtime series is trying to be.
![Barkhad Abdi and Nathan Fielder in The Curse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pH2DuJJJPNrV89FRw3rUjJ-320-80.jpg)
The Curse episode 3 recap: Asher and Nala reunite
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In The Curse episode 3, Asher finds the little girl that cursed him and they learn the fate of their home renovation show.
![David DeLao and Nathan Fielder in The Curse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cEXqztCcNvtBFkjCpksAtG-320-80.jpg)
The Curse episode 2 recap: Asher infiltrates the casino
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In The Curse episode 2, Whitney and Asher run into both old and new friends, while we learn some more about Dougie.
![Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in The Curse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eRV8HxPZEeedMtuyJ488Z3-320-80.jpg)
The Curse episode 1 recap: welcome to Española
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In The Curse episode 1, Whitney and Asher film their new HGTV show but soon find themselves in an awkward situation that could have major ramifications.
![Michael Fassbender sitting in the back of a car as the assassin in The Killer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BoZaybryCinsJUSesoGCTF-320-80.jpg)
The Killer ending explained: why doesn’t the killer kill at the end?
By Gregory James Wakeman published
In our The Killer ending explained feature, we explore the ending of the new David Fincher thriller...
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