FANTASTIC!
In this episode, Hilda and the gang visit an old friend, Victoria Van Gale! The last time we saw her, Hilda and David weren't on the best of terms with her, but this time, she says she's changed. But David isn't convinced, so he does his best to uncover her secret plans.
I loved the character arc Hilda went through. She went from dying to enter Nowhere space to the opposite by the episode's end. David gets his time to shine here, Frida's comedic relief and Johanna & Tontu make a return. Alfur's nowhere to be seen, but I didn't mind.
So far, Hilda's second season has been better than I expected! It's gotten a little darker than the last one, but it's still got that childlike wonder and adventure that we all know. Such is the life of an adventurer.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
THAT TOOK A DARK TURN.
This episode isn't very PG. I mean, people get decapitated! Including David!
But it was fun, endearing and gave some excellent development for David, who we've only seen so much of this season. I'm glad the writer's dedicated this and the last episode to Frida and David, allowing them a chance to shine. It's nice. I also loved the adventure outside the wall. I don't know about the episode ending with Vikings killing and bringing themselves again and again. This episode was the darkest one yet!
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
IT'S NICE TO SEE FRIDA AGAIN.
It's even better to see her shine in this episode and show off her strengths in contrast to Hilda's. Also, the worldbuilding, WOW! It's just so interesting to learn more about the fantastical of Trolberg and the Librarian as well. It's nice to see pay-offs for set-ups from Season 1, and get more character development for Frida, Hilda, the Librarian and that old lady Hilda visited once. It's all connected.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
EXHILARATING.
It seems that the leader of the Head Officer of Trolberg Safety Patrol, Erik Ahlberg, is going to be this season's villain.
I love the contrasting ideologies of Hilda and Ahlberg. Hilda sees the goodness in nature and its creatures, while Ahlberg sees security breaches and potential ways of elevating his name.
The episode was your standard Hilda adventure, fun, endearing, but not without its conflict. Alfur's still as charming as usual, Hilda's mother's still concerned for her safety and the bell keeper along the wall was surprisingly Scottish. I love it all! There's still some familiar, new but above all, fresh stories set in Hilda's world. I can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
STRANGE.
Some of the faces Sister Krone makes is literal nightmare fuel. God, that woman is gonna give me nightmares. She also moves fast. Very fast. She's also smarter than I anticipated. The way she catches the younger children (how do you do that with those leaves?) and figures out who were the ones down at the gate the other night.
I didn't anticipate there was an imposter amongst them. Dang. This series just turned into a psychological thriller. These kids are too smart.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
OKAY...
Emma is so naive, my god. I still like her, but seriously girl, you think you can get everyone out? After Norman said he liked Emma, I could understand why he'd agree with Emma, but after he said, "Maybe. Both Emma and I are insane. We've completely lost it." I burst out laughing.
I admire Emma's enthusiasm and Norman's support for her, but I've gotta side with Ray on this one. There's no way they're gonna get everyone out safely. We'll see. The twist at the end doesn't make their job look any easier.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7,5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
THE MUM THOUGH.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE 8/10
THAT TOOK A DARK TURN.
My friend introduced the show to me, and I was enjoying the intro up until he told me, "It's MA, 15+." Then all of a sudden, all of these branded children, in their wholesome bliss, with a woman that has purple eyes, made me dread what was to come.
That twist was so messed up. Holy crap. That poor six-year-old. Jesus Christ. That was morbid.
Other than that, the time flew by; it only felt like it had been several minutes.
MORBID.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
RAY, YOU DISAPPOINT ME. I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU, MY DUDE.
MORE NOTES
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
This show is streets ahead.
In 2015, Hideaki Anno said anime as an industry is dying and only has about 5 years left, then it might go through a resurgence.
jump ahead 3 years
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 is finally announced for release in 2020. OH FUCK. Anno is going to kill the entire industry by releasing the final Evangelion movie. The madman will do the deed himself. Just more of what you'd expect from the master.
Watched this one on the big screen with a Rocky Horror-esque talkback thing going on. It was a lot of fun! My favorite bits from the crowd were people greeting every establishing shot by saying "Meanwhile, in San Francisco" in unison, throwing spoons everytime the framed picture of a spoon is shown, and making "nom" noises every time people kissed. It was very ridiculous, but a fun atmosphere and enjoyable way to breathe some new life into this evergreen film.
BoJack. Why would you give out such sensitive information to the person who works for the newspaper company that's trying to convince you to subscribe to their service?
I forgot about Character Actress Margo Martindale, so it was great to see what she's been up to since The Shot. It's funny how she has to leave the theatre because she's starting to get recognition for her acting.
This episode was unexpectedly deep. It was funny, as usual, and it took an approach most episodes don't. It just had BoJack talking to the "Closer" about his life.
It's a shame to see how the guilt was eating up Emily and how she had to give the "talk" to Todd and say goodbye.
"This is my campaign, I know what I'm doing. Call up Turteltaub and tell him I won't be pushed around on this. I'm the star and what I say goes."
I'm glad BoJack finally took some control in his life (although they one part of it for laughs at the end), it was satisfying.
IT'S ANOTHER DEEP DIVE INTO BOJACK'S CHARACTER.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
"It gets easier."
"Huh?"
"Every day, it gets a little easier."
"Yeah?"
"But you gotta do it every day. That's the hard part. But it does get easier."
"Okay."
An orphanage? Okay. "THE JERB KAZZAZ MEMORIAL ORPHANAGE"? Ha.
I'm glad Princess Carolyn finally decided to leave Rutabega. She's capable of running the company by herself! I didn't expect her to do so. And Todd finally figured out improv was a cult. Thank god BoJack was there to remind them of their friendship. It was sweet.
Seeing Mr Peanutbutter and Diane make up was adorable. I'm glad Diane's finally getting back with him. It's about time.
This episode was so beautifully upbeat. That final scene was inspiring.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 8/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9/10
Bojack should've been honest as to why he was in New Mexico.
As soon as Charlotte said she had a family, I knew he screwed up. Then they started asking him why he was there. My jaw dropped when he decided to stay for two months.
I like how he tried to help out Charlotte's daughter, but saying that she looks just like her mother is creepy. Giving Maddie that whisky was a big mistake. I hope she's alright.
BoJack messed up. First he tries to get with Charlotte, before trying to do it with her daughter. When BoJack said Penny didn't know what she wants and turned down her offer, I was proud of him. Those last few moments hit hard with the disappointment and betrayal Charlotte must've felt. Jesus.
She was right, though. You can't run away from who you are.
Those final few scenes were almost as devastating as Downer Ending. BoJack needs to sort out his internal struggles.
THIS IS A HEARTBREAKING PRE-SEASON FINALE EPISODE.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 8.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9/10
How did I not notice that it was a cult?
It was sad to see Diane turn into BoJack from the start of Season One, before turning BoJack into the same person. I feel so sorry for Wanda and BoJack. That relationship looked like it could've worked. I don't know.
I still don't trust Rutabega. Now he's pulling this, "it's only temporary" bullcrap. Nah. He's going to do something terrible to Princess Carolyn, I know it.
RIP the Secretariat movie.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
F in the chat for those two.
This was an interesting episode. I hope Diane and Mr Peanutbutter don't go homeless and I'm getting suspicious of Rutabaga. He's just been there for Carolyn, and now he's divorcing with his wife. Why does he help out PC and not asking for anything in return?
The hanging subplot was messed up. I'm glad Wanda gave BoJack some good advice in the end.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 7.5/10
That was messed up.
"No-one knows chickens like chickens."
Jesus. It never crossed my mind about where and how people get their food in this anthropomorphic-animal-living-with-human world. This episode was okay. Nothing remarkable happened, just some chicken and Todd hijinks and a messed up chicken farmer.
Also, BoJack shouldn't spew out his motivations like that. Someone else did too, but I forgot. Blending in exposition with comedy didn't work for me.
IT'S FUN.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 6/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 7/10
OMG, they actually got Paul McCartney to play himself.
That was a nice episode. Three shorts that all stem from Diane's surprise party and they're all about love. What is it, and how do you deal with it?
I don't understand how Princess Carolyn still hasn't caught on to Vincent yet. I mean, you saw his son walking with another woman. He didn't explain who that was.
BoJack and Wanda's story was excellent. He took the time to talk with his GF and started wondering whether or not he's rushing into things.
Then there's the best one of them all: Diane and Mr Peanutbutter. I think Diane's a little paranoid, but I understand her perspective. I'm glad Mr Peanutbutter and Diane worked it out in the end.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
OMG, RIP DISNEYLAND.
I ship Mr Peanutbutter and Todd (as friends, not as a romantic couple). Their friendship is so wholesome, and I love it.
And to see BoJack finally meet someone who makes him want to be a better person. Damn. I ship BoJack and Wanda.
I also like how Diane's becoming worried about her future just because she's famous and lives with somebody who doesn't want her to change now. She seems genuinely concerned.
But I have two concerns:
I want to go to Todd's Disneyland.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8.5/10
Everything is different now.
The world turned upside down. Now, people like BoJack. His book has been a success, and people look up to him. One Trick Pony set it up as if Diane hated BoJack and wrote it entirely from a cynical perspective. This episode, it seems it was less extreme.
I'm happy Diane and Todd are likable again, and they seem happy.
That intro was depressing though and ironic.
Again, this show keeps surprising me. I don't know where it's going to go. Maybe things will get better. Perhaps they won't. But I'll say, if you told past Clobsters about this episode, he wouldn't believe you.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Why did Diane turn into Lucy from Peanuts in that acid trip?
God. BoJack, Todd and Sarah need to stop doing drugs. Also, that whole "I can't write like this" scenario is so relatable. Lol.
But that final scene where BoJack asks Diane if he's a good person deep down and she's speechless. And BoJack tells her to say it's not too late for him. I could've cried.
I wonder how this season is going to end.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
That's a lot of character development you got there.
Welp, things are changing, and it doesn't look like they're going back to normal. Todd, BoJack, Mr Peanutbutter, Diane and Princess Carolyn have had sudden realisations about life. Profound realisations that all lead back to BoJack and his choices. He's made some questionable ones.
Finally, things seem like they're moving forward. Every action has a consequence. And, I don't know if I'm ready to get invested in this show. I've already watched three episodes today, which is way more than my usual one.
What the hell? Let's go! I'm ready for this to become one of my favourite shows.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Oh, damn.
Finally, this show made me feel emotions—what an intense episode. BoJack and Herb's past was a lot worse than I initially thought. I thought they were going to be old friends who had dreams but couldn't because of his cancer. Instead, we got something much more depressing. And to see how Herb reacted when BoJack finally said it. Woah.
That final scene was powerful too. I've finally become invested in these characters, and I don't know what's going to happen next.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
It seems like I have a new favourite character.
An entire episode dedicated to Princess Carolyn? Ok. One that gives her more development and gets us to empathise with her? Hell YES. She's a good person, and I hope things work out for her in the end. The way she helps BoJack and Todd is sweet? I've got to get my #@%& together.
That ending was great. It seemed sad. I don't know if I'm ready to learn what happened.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The most influential anime of the 90's, and arguably of all time. This anime entirely changed the rules regarding what an animated series could convey and how it could convey it. Virtually every anime released after 1995 draws at least some inspiration from NGE, meaning that the anime industry itself would not be what it is today without the not-so-simple simple tale of a quiet boy named Shinji Ikari.
Don't get put off by the first episodes if you think they're weirdly paced or whatever, this show really relies on getting to know you before you start to really like it which is exactly what it is trying to do. This show is extremely smart and uses a number of visual and audio techniques to manipulate your emotions to what it wants to get across. I don't even like anime shows but this one is pretty great.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is (not) “that anime”… (not) about robots/monsters/etc… (not) an entertainment… it’s more than that—it’s a work of art… Evangelion is about human… human relationship, life… truth.
Do (not) try to understand it… feel it.
Images, sounds (and music), time… sets the moods.
How to watch (the original) Evangelion: “Angel Attack” (1) – “Take care of yourself.” (26) ➝ “He was aware that he was still a child. (New Production Cut)” (21’) – “The Beginning and the End, or ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ (New Production Cut)” (24’) ➝ “Love is destructive.” (25’) + “I need you.” (26’) = The End of Evangelion ➝ “Do you love me?” (25) – “Take care of yourself.” (26) ➝ “Love is destructive.” (25’) + “I need you.” (26’) = The End of Evangelion.
To my father, thank you. To my mother, farewell. And to all the children… Congratulations!
Holy crap.
This story arc is the Clone Wars at its finest. It doesn't get any better than this.
Out of all the shows that I loved when I was younger, this show and Doctor Who are the only ones I'm glad to have liked.
I relish being able to say this final story arc didn't disappoint. This show has come so far since the TV movie, and I'm glad we got this in the final season.
Honestly, they should've just released these last four episodes and skipped over the other eight. If they tied those other eight into the series finale, maybe I'd be more forgiving.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 9/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9.5/10
Bojack Horseman is one of the greatest TV shows out there. It's not my favourite because of its depressing nature, but I love it from the first episode until the last. There are so many good lessons and quotes from this show.
Closure is a made-up thing by Steven Spielberg to sell movie tickets. It, like true love and the Munich Olympics, doesn't exist in the real world. The only thing to do now is just to keep living forward. -Bojack to Diane
