DnD Ranger class guide: How to feel at home on the Range(r)

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Quick links(Image credit: Wizards of the Coast)1.Essential info2.Pros & cons3.Best stats4.Best races5.Best background6.Best subclass7.Best feats7.Best spells & cantrips

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1.Essential info2.Pros & cons3.Best stats4.Best races5.Best background6.Best subclass7.Best feats7.Best spells & cantrips

The DnD Ranger is a survivor and, if you play them right, they’re going to keep on surviving. They’re a multifaceted class that gives you a little bit of magic, a little bit of combat, and a healthy dose of the natural world that you can use to your advantage. Although commonly seen with a bow in their hand and a quiver on their back, your choice of weapons and spells mean your Ranger can look and play completely different from another player’s. Their versatility means you can become what your party needs you to be. One thing remains the same though – this class feels most at home amongst leafy greens, tracking their prey.

To make sure your DnD Ranger hits their mark, we’ve compiled advice, tips, and tricks on how to build and play them. If you’re still undecided as to whether you want to play as a Ranger in your first game, though, check out our list of thebest D&D class for beginners.

DnD Ranger: essential info

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A DnD Ranger surveys a snowy environment with their bear at their side

Swipe to scroll horizontallyTypeRanged / melee (depending on build)ComplexityEasyAvailable inBasic rules, Player’s Handbook (additional subclasses in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything and Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything)Play if you likeAragorn from Lord of the Rings, Vex’ahlia from Critical Role, Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn

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TypeRanged / melee (depending on build)ComplexityEasyAvailable inBasic rules, Player’s Handbook (additional subclasses in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything and Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything)Play if you likeAragorn from Lord of the Rings, Vex’ahlia from Critical Role, Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn

The DnD Ranger is a class that thrives when tracking, hunting, and honing in on their target. They aren’t the heaviest hitters, nor the most powerful spellcasters, but if you like the idea of playing a wise, dextrous character that knows the forest like the back of their perfectly steady hand, who can blend in with the undergrowth until they choose to make themselves seen, and who, let’s face it, probably dresses exclusively in earth-tones, the Ranger might just be for you.

Should you play a DnD Ranger?

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A bowman and a woman with a staff fight off a giant octopus in an underground sea cave

Play this class if…

✅In answer to ‘would you rather play a Fighter, Rogue or a Druid?’ your answers is ‘yes’As previously mentioned, the DnD Ranger has a little bit of a few varied classes. The spellcasting and affinity for nature of the Druid, the stealth and ability to assess the situation that lurks silently within Rogues, and a similar fighting style to that of the.. You guessed it.. Fighter.

✅In answer to ‘would you rather play a Fighter, Rogue or a Druid?’ your answers is ‘yes’As previously mentioned, the DnD Ranger has a little bit of a few varied classes. The spellcasting and affinity for nature of the Druid, the stealth and ability to assess the situation that lurks silently within Rogues, and a similar fighting style to that of the.. You guessed it.. Fighter.

✅In answer to ‘would you rather play a Fighter, Rogue or a Druid?’ your answers is ‘yes’As previously mentioned, the DnD Ranger has a little bit of a few varied classes. The spellcasting and affinity for nature of the Druid, the stealth and ability to assess the situation that lurks silently within Rogues, and a similar fighting style to that of the.. You guessed it.. Fighter.

✅In answer to ‘would you rather play a Fighter, Rogue or a Druid?’ your answers is ‘yes’As previously mentioned, the DnD Ranger has a little bit of a few varied classes. The spellcasting and affinity for nature of the Druid, the stealth and ability to assess the situation that lurks silently within Rogues, and a similar fighting style to that of the.. You guessed it.. Fighter.

✅In answer to ‘would you rather play a Fighter, Rogue or a Druid?’ your answers is ‘yes’As previously mentioned, the DnD Ranger has a little bit of a few varied classes. The spellcasting and affinity for nature of the Druid, the stealth and ability to assess the situation that lurks silently within Rogues, and a similar fighting style to that of the.. You guessed it.. Fighter.

✅In answer to ‘would you rather play a Fighter, Rogue or a Druid?’ your answers is ‘yes’As previously mentioned, the DnD Ranger has a little bit of a few varied classes. The spellcasting and affinity for nature of the Druid, the stealth and ability to assess the situation that lurks silently within Rogues, and a similar fighting style to that of the.. You guessed it.. Fighter.

✅ You want to be a Jack of all tradesThe DnD Ranger often holds back from the fray until they have no other choice, opting for ranged weaponry whenever possible. But they can also pack a punch with hand-weapons, should the need arise - or if you put all your points into that style of combat. If this flexibility appeals to you, pick one of these clever know-it-alls.

✅ You want to be a Jack of all tradesThe DnD Ranger often holds back from the fray until they have no other choice, opting for ranged weaponry whenever possible. But they can also pack a punch with hand-weapons, should the need arise - or if you put all your points into that style of combat. If this flexibility appeals to you, pick one of these clever know-it-alls.

✅ You want to be a Jack of all tradesThe DnD Ranger often holds back from the fray until they have no other choice, opting for ranged weaponry whenever possible. But they can also pack a punch with hand-weapons, should the need arise - or if you put all your points into that style of combat. If this flexibility appeals to you, pick one of these clever know-it-alls.

✅ You want to be a Jack of all tradesThe DnD Ranger often holds back from the fray until they have no other choice, opting for ranged weaponry whenever possible. But they can also pack a punch with hand-weapons, should the need arise - or if you put all your points into that style of combat. If this flexibility appeals to you, pick one of these clever know-it-alls.

✅ You want to be a Jack of all tradesThe DnD Ranger often holds back from the fray until they have no other choice, opting for ranged weaponry whenever possible. But they can also pack a punch with hand-weapons, should the need arise - or if you put all your points into that style of combat. If this flexibility appeals to you, pick one of these clever know-it-alls.

✅ You want to be a Jack of all tradesThe DnD Ranger often holds back from the fray until they have no other choice, opting for ranged weaponry whenever possible. But they can also pack a punch with hand-weapons, should the need arise - or if you put all your points into that style of combat. If this flexibility appeals to you, pick one of these clever know-it-alls.

Don’t choose this class if…

❌ Your campaign is set in a cityIt might sound silly, but given that DnD Rangers thrive in the great outdoors, they might not be the best class to choose if you know you’ll be playing a campaign set exclusively in a bustling city. If it suits the story you had in mind, go for it! But if you want to optimise your play, you might want to look elsewhere.

❌ Your campaign is set in a cityIt might sound silly, but given that DnD Rangers thrive in the great outdoors, they might not be the best class to choose if you know you’ll be playing a campaign set exclusively in a bustling city. If it suits the story you had in mind, go for it! But if you want to optimise your play, you might want to look elsewhere.

❌ Your campaign is set in a cityIt might sound silly, but given that DnD Rangers thrive in the great outdoors, they might not be the best class to choose if you know you’ll be playing a campaign set exclusively in a bustling city. If it suits the story you had in mind, go for it! But if you want to optimise your play, you might want to look elsewhere.

❌ Your campaign is set in a cityIt might sound silly, but given that DnD Rangers thrive in the great outdoors, they might not be the best class to choose if you know you’ll be playing a campaign set exclusively in a bustling city. If it suits the story you had in mind, go for it! But if you want to optimise your play, you might want to look elsewhere.

❌ Your campaign is set in a cityIt might sound silly, but given that DnD Rangers thrive in the great outdoors, they might not be the best class to choose if you know you’ll be playing a campaign set exclusively in a bustling city. If it suits the story you had in mind, go for it! But if you want to optimise your play, you might want to look elsewhere.

❌ Your campaign is set in a cityIt might sound silly, but given that DnD Rangers thrive in the great outdoors, they might not be the best class to choose if you know you’ll be playing a campaign set exclusively in a bustling city. If it suits the story you had in mind, go for it! But if you want to optimise your play, you might want to look elsewhere.

❌ You want to stand outIf you want to play a character with one distinct strength, be it casting spells, charming strangers or, well, strength, you might want to opt for another class. Rangers have cross-over with a few different classes and are a bit of a ‘jack of all trades,’ but we all know how that saying goes!

❌ You want to stand outIf you want to play a character with one distinct strength, be it casting spells, charming strangers or, well, strength, you might want to opt for another class. Rangers have cross-over with a few different classes and are a bit of a ‘jack of all trades,’ but we all know how that saying goes!

❌ You want to stand outIf you want to play a character with one distinct strength, be it casting spells, charming strangers or, well, strength, you might want to opt for another class. Rangers have cross-over with a few different classes and are a bit of a ‘jack of all trades,’ but we all know how that saying goes!

❌ You want to stand outIf you want to play a character with one distinct strength, be it casting spells, charming strangers or, well, strength, you might want to opt for another class. Rangers have cross-over with a few different classes and are a bit of a ‘jack of all trades,’ but we all know how that saying goes!

❌ You want to stand outIf you want to play a character with one distinct strength, be it casting spells, charming strangers or, well, strength, you might want to opt for another class. Rangers have cross-over with a few different classes and are a bit of a ‘jack of all trades,’ but we all know how that saying goes!

❌ You want to stand outIf you want to play a character with one distinct strength, be it casting spells, charming strangers or, well, strength, you might want to opt for another class. Rangers have cross-over with a few different classes and are a bit of a ‘jack of all trades,’ but we all know how that saying goes!

❌ You want to play a heavy hitterWhile Rangers are no stranger to dealing damage, they are hardly the tanks of the team. They’re better at darting through the trees, picking off enemies slowly with well-placed arrows.

❌ You want to play a heavy hitterWhile Rangers are no stranger to dealing damage, they are hardly the tanks of the team. They’re better at darting through the trees, picking off enemies slowly with well-placed arrows.

❌ You want to play a heavy hitterWhile Rangers are no stranger to dealing damage, they are hardly the tanks of the team. They’re better at darting through the trees, picking off enemies slowly with well-placed arrows.

❌ You want to play a heavy hitterWhile Rangers are no stranger to dealing damage, they are hardly the tanks of the team. They’re better at darting through the trees, picking off enemies slowly with well-placed arrows.

❌ You want to play a heavy hitterWhile Rangers are no stranger to dealing damage, they are hardly the tanks of the team. They’re better at darting through the trees, picking off enemies slowly with well-placed arrows.

❌ You want to play a heavy hitterWhile Rangers are no stranger to dealing damage, they are hardly the tanks of the team. They’re better at darting through the trees, picking off enemies slowly with well-placed arrows.

DnD Ranger: best stats

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A DnD Ranger takes aim at a Manticore

High Dexterity is essential for a DnD Ranger. Not only will it impact how successful you are with most weapons available for you to choose from, but you’ll also likely be wearing light armor… and Dexterity determines your armor class. You’ll also want to make sure your Wisdom is high for your spellcasting, and to ensure the bonus to Perception checks is good.

While Constitution is always useful, given that it dictates your Hit Points, it is arguably more useful for a Ranger that focuses on melee than a Ranger who likes to stalk in the shadows, firing off arrows.

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As is always the case when choosing stats for your DnD character, the top two to three stats are important, and the rest can be allocated depending on who you want your character to be. Whether you opt for a higher charisma or intelligence comes down to flavoring your character – if they grew up alone in the woods, perhaps they won’t be much of a smooth-talker, and if they opted for the school of hard knocks over the school of.. learning, perhaps their Intelligence won’t be too sharp.

DnD Ranger: Best races

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DnD Ranger and other party members investigate a fallen dragon

If you’re looking for a way to optimise your character, several DnD Races, now known as species, offer bonuses to Dexterity and Wisdom that are ideal for your DnD Ranger. Of course, we think it is equally important to play a species that excites you and fits with the character you want to create, rather than simply choosing something to make the most powerful character possible. Unsuccessful rolls can be just as interesting as successful ones, so don’t fear playing a character that isn’t optimised to the teeth if you find particular species fun to play as!

If you want the full Aragorn experience, a Human Ranger is the way to go. Humans get a +1 to their Ability Scores, which never goes amiss.

Given the +2 to Dexterity and their Halfling nimbleness, they would make a great melee Ranger who can move swiftly too. Halflings also benefit from ‘Halfling Luck,’ a frankly overpowered perk that allows you to reroll a natural one.

Similarly, the Wood Elf gets a +2 Dexterity bonus and +1 to Wisdom, as well as a ‘Mask of the Wind’ ability which means they can hide easily in natural environments.

Why did we choose Tabaxi, you ask? Aside from the Dexterity bonus of +2, who wouldn’t want to play as a cat-person with a bow and arrow? If you’re from the Robin Hood era ofDisney, we’re sure you get it.

DnD Ranger: Best background

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A thick, spooky forest with dark creatures staring into the foreground from the shadows

DnD Ranger: Best subclass

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A DnD Ranger on a cliff raises their spear as a dragon swoops overhead

Subclasses arrive for your DnD Ranger when you reach level 3, and are a way to further personalise your character. More than any other class, DnD Rangers really come alive once you choose their ‘Conclave.’ Here are some of our top picks for Ranger subclasses to spice up your roleplaying:

Beastmaster is essentially a Ranger with an added pet - need we say any more? With your ‘primal companion’ you’ll be giving combat a new leash of life, as not only do they travel with you, but can fight alongside you too. Drakewarden also gifts your Ranger with a companion of the draconic variety, as well as some dragon flavoring for your character themselves, as your experience… scales. Eh?

Fey Wanderer is a fun subclass that douses your Ranger with some fey magic. As we previously mentioned, it’s always worth making sure your class choices make sense for your character - but with a subclass like the Fey Wanderer in particular, it’s worth thinking about how you came to be fey-touched in the first place. It might sound good, but what’s important is that it makes sense for the character you want to play, and how you want to play them.

Finally, the Gloom Stalker is the perfect subclass for an edgy Ranger who wants to lurk in the shadows and perfect the art of the ambush.

DnD Ranger: Best feats

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DnD Ranger behind a Displacer Beast that is snarling

For the DnD Ranger who likes to stay at range,SharpshooterandCrossbow Expertare the obvious choices, with Sharpshooter allowing you to shoot your shot from an even greater distance, and Crossbow Expert allowing your crossbow wielder a second attack as a bonus action which can make a huge difference in the throes of combat.

Alternatively, if you’re playing a Ranger who likes to get up close and personal, a feat likeSentinelcouldn’t hurt (unless you count the damage you’ll deal to your enemies).

Finally,Piercerallows you to reroll a damage die, and given Rangers tend to work with multiple damage dice, it seems you can’t go wrong with that choice.

DnD Ranger: Best spells and cantrips

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A DnD Ranger reaches up to animals after using the Animal Friendship spell

Rangers aren’t typically known for their spellcasting, but they do have access to a few spells and cantrips and so it’s arguably more important than for full casters that you choose what’s in your arsenal wisely.

Cantrips

Level 1 spells

Guidance is a favorite cantrip for a reason – you only need one person in your party to have it, but youdoneed one person to have it! Meanwhile, Thorn Whip is a great cantrip, although loses some of its relevance if you prefer playing at range, as it involves dragging foes closer to you, which is counterintuitive if your weapon of choice is a bow.

As for spells, Hunter’s Mark is an ideal choice for the Ranger and Speak with Animals makes sense for your woodland warrior.

Goodberry, like Guidance, is a spell that can really change the game so long as one party member has it in their back pocket. A bushel of 1HP berries to doll out to your party members might not sound like the flashiest spell, but when that little piece of fruit is the difference between life and death, you’re going to be glad you’ve had one of your five a day!

For more from tabletop RPGs, be sure to check out our guide onhow to play DnD online,how to write a DnD campaign, and our chat with the developers onhow to make a DnD horror story.

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GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

Nemesis board game models and tokens laid out on a board

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

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Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

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Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

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Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

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Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

Shadow brandishes a gun in Sonic The Hedgehog 3

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

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Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

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Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

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Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now”

Squid Game season 2

1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now”

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Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now”

2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

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Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

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Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

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Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

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Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

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