You know, as time passes, the more I fall in love with... INVINCIBLE. Maybe my rating is too harsh because my feelings for it are immense. I love this show, it's one of my favourite pieces of media already, and I'm pumped for Seasons 2 and 3.
I hope the animation improves! It's great already, but if it gets better, I can't imagine what kind of images we might be getting! More frames, maybe? More detail or shading? Who knows?!
Aw man, that final episode is crazy, and I really want to see more from this universe. Not only does it flesh out Mark and Omni-Man, but they introduce and follow characters that leave their orbit. I want to see more of the new Guardians of the Globe! I want to see more of Atom Eve! But most importantly, I want episodes that focus on individual characters other than Mark.
Anyway, that's my ramble. Again, maybe my rating is too harsh, but it's an arbitrary number anyway, so who cares?! What I care about is how much I enjoyed it. Hopefully, these feelings will stay with me for a while. Also, after looking at the show's IMDB page, I can't believe who's in this cast! J.K. Simmons, Walton Goggins, Zachary Quinto and Mark Hamill are in this series! How did I not notice!?
SCORE: 8/10
Against all odds, Netflix's "Arcane" pulls off an incredible feat. Through stunning animation, competent storytelling, and a heartbreaking score, the series paints a tragic world. It's full of loss and hardship. It deals with themes like progress, time, and civil war. But in the middle of this civil unrest is a tale about betrayal and sisterhood.
I'm ashamed I enjoyed this series less than others, but maybe after a rewatch, my mind will clear. If there's one thing I'm confident about, it's the series' visuals. Continuing the trend born from "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse", "Arcane" is 3D animated with a 2D aesthetic. The studio designed its characters this way, and it overlays 2D elements as well. If there's one reason to recommend this series, I assure you it's because of the visuals.
"Arcane" reminds us that our world is fractured. There are no "good guys" or "bad guys", simply those who are more fortunate and those who are just trying to get by. But it's difficult for both to create positive change, and this show displays that with grace and finesse.
Btw, Caitlyn is my favourite character. Don't @ me :P
Although Andrew Stanton is king and should've written the ENTIRE series.
What a mess.
5/10
After a rewatch with my dad (who's experiencing it for the first time), I enjoyed this tale more than before.
The pacing and film-like structure holds it back for me, as well as a lack of development for certain characters. But I will emphasise my appreciation for surprise and nuance in what could've been a cliche "good guys vs bad guys" narrative because It's more than that, and it makes it a thoughtful and fascinating experience.
Maybe they'll develop our characters more in season two; who knows? But for now, I liked it a lot, my dad did too, and I'm excited for Season 2.
8/10
As a non-Critical Role fan, I just want to emphasise how accessible this series is. At times, it feels like a normal TV show, but its improv nature really makes it stand out.
I had my doubts about adapting a DND campaign, but these guys proved that it's possible. And they created something so fun, full of heart, action, adventure and consistent comedy!
Season 2 when?
7/10
I may have found the finale disappointing, but the way it ends is something else!
It's sweet, simple and fun!
8/10
Just a funny, comfy show about a girl and her frog family. Nothing to see here. :eyes:
Let's see if this trend continues in Season 2.
7/10
Voir is a wildly inconsistent series. Sometimes, it's captivating and engages with big ideas or has something important to say. Other times? It wastes your time with shallow words and visuals. My rating for the season is an average because it is a mixed bag.
If you don't want to see it all, I recommend S1E2 "Ethics of Revenge" and S1E4 "The Duality of Appeal". The former breaks down what makes revenge stories work, and the latter describes a critical aspect of animation and consumer culture.
Avoid S1E1 at all costs.
6/10
Finally, the nightmare is over.
At the moment, I really like this show. The characters, the comedy, the animation; it's all super good! Not only are its jokes and premises super relevant (it makes "The Mitchells vs. the Machines" look silly in comparison), but the series knows to keep the plot and premises in the background and focus on its characters at the forefront. I recommend it!
I need Part 2 now, please.
It's time to see what all the fuss is about with Season 4! This is supposedly the last great season! :O
The Watcher: "Thor Odinson, Crown Prince of Asgard."
[Thor screaming]
The Watcher: "You've been chosen."
Min-Gi and Ryan are a cool duo of best friends. Kez is all right. My least favourite season.
7/10
Hazel must be protected at all costs, Tuba is pretty cool, Grace is amazing and Simon makes me wanna puke. My second favourite season.
8/10
Lake is the best, Jesse is cool and Alan Dracula is a meme. My favourite season.
8/10
It's a nice start. Quite the quick, cosy adventure that I'd recommend if you want a quick story. Pretty neat!
7/10
In my opinion, this season was a huge step up from the first one. This time the writers break up the monotony of the formula with fun parodies and spoofs of pop culture and make such fun episodes and set pieces all while carrying the usual emotional storytelling at its core. After this season, I'll be sticking around with this show even after it becomes bad or worse than this top-tier season of entertainment and storytelling.
8/10
I forgot to rate and review this, lol.
While "Community" Season 1 was consistently good, the formula gets a little tiring and really noticeable. The good thing is that when they do something different, it's really noticeable and great.
7/10
It's hard not to feel anything when it all ends. Endings are negations, and to lose something, someone, you've spent so much time with, having fun, laughing, and loving, it hurts. When Adora and Catra confess their love, when Etheria lights up, and when Adora hugs Glimmer, Bow, and Catra and asks if they want to go on one last adventure, I felt something. No, I did not get the catharsis I wanted, but it was still somewhat satisfying. Despite all my complaints, "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" is beautiful and I'm glad I saw it through to the end. They won.
SCORE: 7/10
I know I called Season 2 inconsistent, but I think that descriptor fits this season better. This one disappointed me a lot, but I'm glad it picked up at the end. I'm excited to see Season 5, the final season.
SCORE: 7/10
After a muddy Season 1 and an inconsistent Season 2, "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" is finally taking its strides. Its narrative much more focused, clearer, and emotionally resonant than ever before. I'm still not at the point where I can recommend this series, but maybe, hopefully, my feelings change after Season 5, if not Season 4.
SCORE: 8/10
"She-Ra Season 2" is a significant improvement after the Season 1. Instead of focusing on a vague goal and developing side characters who never return, this season centres its attention more on our main cast. The drama steadily improves with each episode, although it still seems to be held down by its muddy past. Overall, I'm optimistic about the rest of the series, although I'm sad to say I had to sit through a lot of mediocrity to get to the good stuff.
SCORE: 8/10
If She-Ra Season 1's substance (logic, internal struggles, and clarity) was as strong as its texture (dialogue, character designs, and interactions) then I'd recommend this season. But with such a lacklustre season finale, I don't recommend it.
SCORE: 6/10
Gimme Season 3, please. Thank you.
SCORE: 7/10
This show has had the slowest and most minimal decline I've ever seen. While the first two are bangers, the rest of the series never quite hits the same mark. There are many deus ex machinas, and each episode is never as character-focused as I liked. There are still many gags that made me laugh out loud, so many that I don't remember laughing so hard since "Hot Fuzz". Anyway, I hope Season 2 becomes available in my region soon because I need more of this golden series.
SCORE: 7/10
Season Review
Well, I just finished Season 1 of Marvel's "Loki," and it's good!
Guess what? This show scared my MCU fatigue away! So I won't be grumpy like I was in my "WandaVision" and "Falcon and Winty" reviews, but I'm going to be positive!
"Loki" began with a solid start, giving the titular character a little character arc as he looks inward at his "glorious purpose". When you realise you have no free will and that your life goals are worthless, why not make your life meaningful? It was a lot of exposition, maybe more than some would've liked, but I loved it, and I had a good feeling from here on out!
The next episode rolled around, and the action kicked off! We meet (who we first thought was going to be) the villain (Sylvie), and Loki gets to go into the field. After that, Loki has a little heart-to-heart with her, and they slowly let their guards down. My faith wavered after the last scene, but thankfully, it never faltered afterwards.
After that, the two challenge the bureaucracy, and the TVA banishes Loki to meet Richard E. Grant (who stole the show for a moment?)! Then we met Alligator Loki (oh my goodness :O), President Loki, kid Loki and another who conquered Asgard.
Soon after, we get a villain who isn't terrible or one-dimensionally evil! He's good fun! We get a bunch of exposition (which is a bit tiring) and a twist that makes the season finale somewhat unsatisfying, but still works for me.
Tom Hiddleston is a treat. Although he's nothing like "The Avengers" Loki, he still plays the character with cunning charm. Owen Wilson steals the show for me, and his dynamic with Hiddleston is such a treat. Despite my apprehension, Sophia Di Martino left her mark her, too.
Overall, "Loki" works for me; it's a fun time and doesn't have any of WandaVision and Falcon and Winty's issues. It's my favourite out of the three MCU series we've gotten so far, and I can't wait for Season 2!
SCORE: 7/10
"Back in the '90s, I was in a very famous TV show."
Let me just say that the intro and outro are so captivating. Alright, now let's get into the review.
This season had a rough start. The first few episodes felt like nothing was happening. But after Episode 7, things changed. We gave characters, other than BoJack, more development and a massive encounter went down. Revelations, betrayals, it all happened here. It was this episode that finally got me invested in these characters. But then came Episode 8. From this episode forward, I couldn't predict what was going to happen next. I was consistently surprised by this show, and I can't wait to watch the next season.
When I first looked at this show, I thought it was just going to be an offensive comedy. But no, instead we got a deep and depressing cast of characters with dark humour to keep it from being unbearable. This show is so thoughtful. When I finished the final episode, I got into such a reflective mood. This season has left an impact on me.
I can't wait to see what's going to happen in the next five seasons.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 8/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9/10
