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
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
noelle said gays stay winning
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
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
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
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
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
Season wasn't as good as the other ones but it was still enjoyable with good characters and train cars.
Also apparently the lighter nature of the season was intentional. Hope they get to make book 5!
The worst part is the writers at the end of each episode trying to make sense of the bullshit that they came up with for each episode. Such a boring season
The last episode painfully saves a sluggish season. This show would probably deserved three seasons and a movie ...
Not the best season, the finale was brilliant though. A great closure, but who knows #andamovie?
Not sure why the only comments on this season are so negative. I think this was one of the strongest seasons of the entire series. It delves into the madcap and goofy even more than the previous two seasons, but that's not a bad thing in my book.
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
I'd recommended ep8 if you are in a hurry
but ep7 is quite good too
and ep6
and every episode before that are building up for you too
it's very spiritual, it talks a lot about things everyone had a problem with but no one really has the answer to
not the rich, not the poor
not happy people or sad ones
it's glad that some willing to open up and talking about them.
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
Oh man... I don't want it to end.
I think the first half of the last season is a great return to form, that finally manages to get back to the level of excellence that Bojack Horseman always promised but only in season 3 consistently reached. Also, I like the vibe, how it's preparing the ending by reflecting on the past and touching an all characters. Very, very good. Let's see how it ends.
