When Obi-Wan Kenobi was about to be released, much was made in the TV critic sector over claims from star Ewan McGregor that the series would be a “six-hour movie.” Now, for TV critics, hearing a star or a showrunner make such a proclamation is hardly new – it is a constant refrain, especially when […]
TV Reviews
Ms. Marvel – Generation Why Review
Joy. That’s the word that came to mind again and again while watching “Generation Why,” the first installment of the new MCU/Disney+ miniseries Ms. Marvel. Bright, fun, and honest, the coming-of-age story of Kamala Kahn (the future Ms. Marvel of the title) already feels like a different journey in the Marvel universe. More analogous to […]
For All Mankind Season Three Review
I’ll be honest: I’ve struggled with what to write in this particular review. I’m not sure if I’m holding For All Mankind to a higher standard than I would another drama, considering the near perfection of its second season, or if the elements I’m taking issue with would have caused the same reaction if this […]
The Boys Season Three Review
If you had any fears that The Boys might have toned down its blood, gore, nudity, and dark irony in the time since season two graced our screens, I suspect the opening sequence of season three will put all those fears to rest. I mean, after watching the entire third season, I still come back […]
Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode Three Review
Well, we’ve reached the midway point of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and things are already starting to ramp up for the final showdown (or, rather, this final showdown – since we all know that actual final showdown will happen in about nine years) between Obi-Wan and Anakin. Now that we’ve seen just how determined Anakin remains at […]
Stranger Things Season Four Part One (Spoiler-Filled) Review
This review will include spoilers for the first seven episodes of Stranger Things’ bifurcated fourth season. If you haven’t watched the episodes and do not want to be spoiled, save this review and come back to it once you have survived the insanely long run of episodes. Well, after slogging through all seven episodes (whose […]
Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episodes 1 and 2
Thus far, in the realm of live action television shows, Star Wars and Disney+ have been batting .500, with The Mandalorian a clear success (both in terms of ratings/pop culture appeal and in storytelling excellence) and The Book of Boba Fett not really working all that well – except when it served as a season […]
Derry Girls – The Agreement Review
Derry Girls has come to an end with an hour-long special. Whilst it’s sad for fans of the series, at least Derry Girls went out on a high.It has been a year since the events of “Halloween.” Erin and Orla are about to celebrate their 18th Birthday. This coincides with the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement. […]
Derry Girls – Halloween Review
It is the end of an era: Derry Girls is coming to an end with “Halloween” acting as the last typical episode before the hour-long special. Fatboy Slim is set to perform a gig at Derry’s Halloween Festival. It’s the hottest event in town and the gang is desperate for tickets. There’s an extra incentive for […]
Derry Girls – The Reunion Review
As Derry Girls gets closer to its conclusions the Ma’ams get a spotlight episode with “The Reunion.” It’s the 20 Year Reunion for the students of Our Lady Immaculate College. This includes the parents of the Derry Girls. This marks the first time they face Janette Joyce nee O’Shea (Justine Mitchell) a former friend who now looks down […]