For all the clutter, there’s nothing as fun as X’s mechanical alligator jump scares or Pearl’s scarecrow humping. And then there’s the problematic big reveal. We won’t spoil it: we’ll leave you to experience the jump-the-shark moment for yourself.

I like this series so much as a commentary on the artificiality of Hollywood... Terrific fun.

MaXXXine’s resolution is merely predictable—and disappointing given the larger intimations of some grand narrative design.

Sometimes heavy-handed in its execution (but never unintentionally), MaXXXine brings that through-line to a satisfying conclusion.