Theme- 7/10
Rewatchibility- 2/10
Acting- 6/10
Kinematography- 7/10
Time- 3/10
Total - 25/5 = 5
Holy episode surplus, Batman. The series continues on, packed with nearly twice the amount of episodes as season one, and boy can you feel it. I get shows before streaming weren't made for binge-watching and reruns for that matter so this is a present-day problem but someone had to look at villains like; the Archer, the Minstrel, and Chandell and say 'Hey Bill, tone it back would you.' The actual characters themselves should not be something that is created within the same tone as the performances, not every original idea can be a King Tut. That aside, returning characters were always a fun watch, when they were reprised by the same actor... I'm looking at you, Gomez Addams. Alan Napier and Julie Newmar continue to be my favorite people to watch when they're given something to do.
"Top" 3 Episodes
1. That Darn Catwoman
2. Scat! Darn Catwoman
3. Batman's Satisfaction
Theme- 6/10
Rewatchibility- 0.5/10
Acting- 3.5/10
Kinematography- 5.5/10
Time- 1/10
Total - 16.5/5 = 3.3
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can. Spins a web any size, catches thieves in a repetitive style. Look out, here comes Budget-Man. Boy howdy is it evident from every aspect of this show how small the budget was for this show. The animation quality fits somewhere between Filmation and Hanna-Barbera, as does the sound effects and voiceover. Episodes are formulaic, to say the least. Jameson and Betty Brandt aren't particularly noteworthy. Aunt May has only one appearance, which was well done all things considered. They did nail down the quick-witted Spidey from the comics, which I will say is the shining star from all of this outside the theme song despite Spidey sounding like Jean Sheppard narrating A Christmas Story while doing an Adam West impression. The villains usually were the only variable episode to episode and when they used comic book villains, it usually worked well enough but they did persist in making up their own for some unknown reason.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. To Catch a Spider
2. The Golden Rhino
3. The Spider and the Fly
Theme- 7/10
Rewatchibility- 7.5/10
Acting- 6/10
Kinematography- 7/10
Time- 3/10
Total - 30.5/5 = 6.1
Holy Parody, Batman! Watching just a few episodes makes it abundantly clear they knew exactly what they were doing. Especially when the big villain players were involved as those actors got it. Overact, overexplain, and oversimplify are just a few common and intended words that come to mind. The two-part formula works primarily with comic-based villains. I don't envy Adam West's position of portraying the straight man to everyone else hamming it up. Aunt Harriet, with no disrespect to Madge Blake intended, is an awful character 95% of the time and, unfortunately, she was given more to do than Alfred who is a joy.
"Top" 3 Episodes
1. The Purr-Fect Crime
2. Better Luck Next Time
3. When the Rat's Away the Mice Will Play
Theme- 7.5/10
Rewatchibility- 6/10
Acting- 8.5/10
Kinematography- 6/10
Time- 5.5/10
Total - 33.5/5 = 6.7
Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. If you are new to Star Trek this may not be a great starting point for you. However, for myself, I found comfort in the 60's allure from my TV Land nostalgia. There is some unique appeal to its overacting, "cheap" set design, and antiquated vfx. It could push those lines too hard though even for me. The early episodes had some kinks to work out continuity-wise for sure. The length of the episodes is a problem though, one hour is too long for most of the stories and 29 episodes is a lot for a single season when that is an issue.
"Top" 3 Episodes
1. Court Martial
2. Dagger of the Mind
3. The Menagerie Part 1&2 (Yeah I cheated, sue me.)
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 5.5/10
Acting- 8/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 7/10
Total - 39/5 = 7.8
That musical though. We're at the halfway point of the show and the vital signs are not only stable but are pretty strong. All the story progressing stories in this season rest mostly under the shadow of the musical. Despite being the least popular and favorite episode of the season and the entire show, I be damned if I don't love it.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. That '70s Musical
2. Eric's Hot Cousin
3. Prank Day
Theme- 7.5/10
Rewatchibility- 3.5/10
Acting- 5.5/10
Kinematography- 7/10
Time- 4/10
Total - 27.5/5 = 5.5
Its five-year mission, to explore strange new worlds. Some consider season 2 to be the best and I suppose there is an argument to have to that point. As a whole the production was definitely better, characters were fleshed out more, and some of the O.S.'s best episodes reside here. The problem is when episodes weren't great, they were usually quite bad, not many middle-of-the-road episodes. While not having many "filler" episodes in a season is good, having strong fluctuations of good to bad is not a great sign of things to come.
"Top" 3 Episodes
1. Journey to Babel
2. The Trouble With Tribbles
3. Mirror, Mirror
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 5/10
Acting- 7.5/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 7.5/10
Total - 38.5/5 = 7.7
That teenage sex-driven drama. This season is the first to prove that despite the generational discrepancy, teenage problems are universally relatable and across all six teens, you are likely to relate to at least one of their experiences and knew someone similar to the others. The show also is continuing to do a great job at progressing both the adults stories and kids stories independently from each other while also having a second-hand effect in each others very effectively.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. Garage Sale
2. Moon Over Point Place
3. Hunting
Theme- 6/10
Rewatchibility- 0.5/10
Acting- 4/10
Kinematography- 6/10
Time- 2/10
Total - 18.5/5 = 3.7
Holy overhaul, Batgirl. That's right enter Yvonne Craig's Batgirl. If nothing else this show is responsible for creating one of the most essential characters in DC comics. Dozier tried to recover the show from falling ratings by changing things up a bit. No more Aunt Harriet, no more cliffhangers, no more Julie Newmar, these omissions weren't necessarily out of choice but are glaring omissions nonetheless. Eartha Kitt comes in as Catwoman without any explanation which is on par for this show and Kitt was fine but there is no replacing Newmar. Alfred has an increased role this season which is always appreciated and many of the returning villains do a fine enough job. However, you can just feel the wind suck out of the sails of this show at this point. There are a couple of good episodes in here but you can sum up the season based solely upon the reaction of the final episode starring Zsa Zsa Gabor.... sigh.
"Top" 3 Episodes
1. Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin
2. The Entrancing Dr. Cassandra
3. I'll Be a Mummy's Uncle
Theme- 8.5/10
Rewatchibility- 5/10
Acting- 8/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 7.5/10
Total - 38/5 = 7.6
That damn Foreman. Man, I gotta say the regression of the Eric Foreman in the final episodes really piss me off. I was really liking this season and then the main character regresses 4 seasons because of freakin' Luke Wilson!? Yeah, that makes sense.:unamused: Anyway, my contempt for that poor choice for character undevelopment looks to contradict my score. But truth be told, I enjoyed 80% of this season very much. The return of Seth Green from last season and the guest appearances of the late James Avery were very enjoyable. Unfortunately, that finale is the sign of things to come.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. Squeeze Box
2. Young Man Blues
3. A Legal Matter
Theme- 9/10
Rewatchibility- 5/10
Acting- 7/10
Kinematography- 9.5/10
Time- 6/10
Total - 36.5/5 = 7.3
That should have been it. On one side of the coin I can understand the endgame to That '70s Show being January 1st, 1980 which is what ultimately happen for better or worse. But on the other hand, having high school graduation be the series finale or the penultimate season feels more fitting for a teenage sitcom. Regardless, this season was my least favorite to date but only marginally so. No need to complain.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. Black Dog
2. Immigrant Song
3. Celebration
Theme- 9/10
Rewatchibility- 5/10
Acting- 7/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 7/10
Total - 37/5 = 7.4
That consistency. This show continues to give consistently good episodes and character progression. No every episode is going to work for everybody but there is a good enough batch to enjoy, rewatch, and enjoy again.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. Reefer Madness
2. Dine & Dash
3. Red Sees Red
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 5.5/10
Acting- 8/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 8/10
Total - 40/5 = 8
That great start. I will say it's one of the strongest starts to a sitcom I have ever seen. My early observation to the show is that it is "teenage 'Friends' a few decades prior". Every character is unique and fun to watch. This is especially impressive given the collective inexperience of the young cast.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. The Keg
2. Water Tower
3. Career Day
Theme- 8/10
Rewatchibility- 3.5/10
Acting- 7/10
Kinematography- 7.5/10
Time- 6/10
Total - 32/5 = 6.4
And so it begins. The Next Generation I would say starts with a season that for my tastes is nearly as good as the best season of the original series. Nothing that particularly stands out but is mostly consistent in its performance. Wesley is a little challenging to like, though I would say most of the characters challenged me in the likability department. I do find the use of the holodeck in place of 'We've found a planet like Earth' cliche a vast improvement and I see potential in what is to come from this series. I hope it to make a Trekkie of me before I'm done.
"Top" 3 Episodes:
1. Home Soil
2. Coming of Age
3. Conspiracy
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 6.5/10
Acting- 9/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 5.5/10
Total - 39.5/5 = 7.9
The one with the good start to a good show. They were still finding their footing as most sitcoms do in their first season. Advice for anyone on the fence about the show, if you watch season 1 and don't like it, don't bother with the rest as it only gets marginally better over time. The show gets finetuned rather than improved into further seasons and that's prevalent in the writing even as early as episode two. It quickly becomes apparent why this is one of the most 'played in the background' shows of all time.
"Top" 5 Episodes:
1. The One with the Blackout
2. The One Where Rachel Finds Out
3. The One with the East German Laundry Detergent
4. The One with the Boobies
5. The One with All the Poker
Theme- 7.5/10
Rewatchibility- 2/10
Acting- 5.5/10
Kinematography- 7.5/10
Time- 3/10
Total - 25.5/5 = 5.1
To seek out new life and new civilizations. Pulling the plug on the show was the right call after this season despite two more being pre-programmed in the intro's monologue. It wasn't all bad but this season did provide the worst episodes of the series as well as a lot of repeated episode formulas with thinly-veiled stories. Also, my anger with Kirk in 'Requiem for Methuselah', a fairly good episode, made me realize my biggest qualm with O.S. Kirk does not behave, learn, nor adapt from the experiences of past episodes, as is the woe of episodic non-linear television.
"Top" 3 Episodes
1. The Enterprise Incident
2. The Empath
3. Is There in Truth No Beauty?
Theme- 8/10
Rewatchibility- 6/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 7/10
Time- 6/10
Total - 37/5 = 7.4
"Let your warm hands break right through." The momentum of Smallville continues here with season 2. They are beginning to walk away from the weekly meteor-affected villains to more unique minor stories with a stronger season-long focus on Clark's origins. Lionel becoming a series regular is exactly what this show needed. John Glover is spectacular every time he graces us with his presence. Christopher Reeve's participation also adds so much to the show's legitimacy. While I did prefer the format of season 1, I can't argue with the expansion of the Superman mythos that we are beginning to get.
"Top" 3 Episodes:
1. Ryan
2. Rosetta
3. Vortex
Theme- 9/10
Rewatchibility- 6/10
Acting- 9.5/10
Kinematography- 7.5/10
Time- 5.5/10
Total - 37.5/5 = 7.5
"Somebody save me!" Keep pushing is the motto of this season. Gough & Millar were definitely pushing against an anti-superhero wall while making this show. Season 1 was barebones of what a Superman origin show could be. Season 2 began to press more on the alien side of his origins. This one continues that while also adding other comic book elements. Red Kryptonite, Perry White, & Supergirl (sorta) are examples of them trying to press further into established lore in a world trapped in the DC dark ages between Batman & Robin and Batman Begins. Most of the season consists of fallout episodes from the previous two seasons, which can be hit or miss. Christopher Reeve's continued participation in the show right before his passing was beyond fanfare, it's respect in the highest regard for him and his contribution to Superman. Let's move forth to the fourth.
"Top" 3 Episodes:
1. Shattered
2. Crisis
3. Memoria
Theme- 8/10
Rewatchibility- 5/10
Acting- 8.5/10
Kinematography- 8/10
Time- 5/10
Total - 34.5/5 = 6.9
"I've been waiting for you." This season, just like the last, suffers from the 22-episode order that network television often gets. Introducing Oliver Queen was welcomed and gave Lois an added layer. The Justice League precursor episode was mint. But once again the romantic misadventures of Lana Lang really dampened the season. It's not Kristin for the record, it's the writing. The Phantom Zone prisoners' angle should have played a bigger role than it did and Zod is always a difficult character to do. Weakest season so far, hope it finds its place.
"Top" 3 Episodes:
1. Justice
2. Phantom
3. Nemesis
Theme- 8.5/10
Rewatchibility- 5.5/10
Acting- 8.5/10
Kinematography- 7.5/10
Time- 5.5/10
Total - 35.5/5 = 7.1
"Just stay, stay c'mon." The path to enlightenment begins with a single death... or something like that. Season 5 struggles with where it wants to go. The clear next step after high school is college in Metropolis and we get that. But we're still anchored to Smallville as if it were the titular restraint keeping the show from moving on. The warm reception to Bart last season gives us more of that to chew on which is always nice. Erica Durance has been bumped up from recurring to regular which is great even though we're in this weird place with Clark, Lana, and Lex which puts Lois in a limbo Chloe-state. This is the first season where the relationship drama part of this show really affected my viewing experience. There is a lot to like this season, but the romance doesn't take a back seat in this one and hurts the show.
"Top" 3 Episodes:
1. Reckoning
2. Arrival
3. Aqua
Theme- 8.5/10
Rewatchibility- 6.5/10
Acting- 9.5/10
Kinematography- 7.5/10
Time- 6/10
Total - 38/5 = 7.6
"I don't care how you do it." When we needed to find a way to keep the show from circling down the drain of repetition, enter Lois Lane, it may not be apparent here but this move is everything the show needed. The Clark/Lana relationship is still at the forefront here and that's fine but we know where this Kryptonian ship is headed and it ain't Lang. This season has a lot of moving parts; from senior year, Bart Allen, Krypto, Lionel, Lois, and of course Jason Teague. I am a Jensen Ackles fan, and I enjoyed watching him pre-Supernatural here, but everything with Teague and Lana feels a bit hinky. It's a small quirk that gets added to the pile of complaints that never really bothers me enough to affect the viewing experience.
"Top" 3 Episodes:
1. Run
2. Commencement
3. Crusade
Theme- 4/10
Rewatchibility- 0/10
Acting- 2.5/10
Kinematography- 2.5/10
Time- 1.5/10
Total - 10.5/5 = 2.1
In the chill of night at the scene of a crime. A new season awaits, and it's such a waste of time. I'm gonna give this about as much attention as the studio did for this season. The show from the start had a penchant for reusing certain visual animatics, mostly web-swinging, but they outright recycle and repurpose entire past episodes. More than half of this season is simply a waste of anyone's time and once again forgoing the classic villains except the repurposed Season 1 episodes, a new Kingpin episode, and a new Mysterio episode (but not really). Mysterio is so by name only, has no costume, and has green skin, truly baffling.
"Top" 3 Episodes:
1. The Big Brainwasher
2. The Madness of Mysterio
3. The Birth of Micro Man
Theme- 8/10
Rewatchibility- 4/10
Acting- 8.5/10
Kinematography- 7/10
Time- 4/10
Total - 31.5/5 = 6.3
Chaos continues to build in Colorado. Season 2 continues to ramp up the volume of its brand of storytelling. I do feel like the priority of the show remains to be shocking and on the fringe of absurdity. It's very hit-or-miss with me this season. It comes down to personal taste. We're still a bit away from the point where Matt, Trey, & co. were batting a thousand, even still it's fun to watch the show actively evolve into that era.
"Top" 3 Episodes:
1. Chickenpox
2. Spookyfish
3. Gnomes
Theme- 8/10
Rewatchibility- 7/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 8.5/10
Time- 6/10
Total - 39.5/5 = 7.9
Theme- 9/10
Rewatchibility- 7/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 8/10
Time- 6/10
Total - 40/5 = 8
Theme- 8.5/10
Rewatchibility- 7/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 7/10
Time- 6/10
Total - 38.5/5 = 7.7
Theme- 8.5/10
Rewatchibility- 6/10
Acting- 9.5/10
Kinematography- 7/10
Time- 5.5/10
Total - 36.5/5 = 7.3
Theme- 7/10
Rewatchibility- 8/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 9.5/10
Time- 7/10
Total - 41.5/5 = 8.3
This season tested my Patience. I like this show, I gonna get that out of the way right now. This season was too long for its own good. Had season 2 been 10 or even the old-school 13-episode set, it would've benefitted greatly. Tudyk is great as always and I enjoy everybody most of the time, but that's kind of the issue. Less is more and some of these characters can absolutely benefit from that as their shine was losing its luster for me by the end of the season. Season 3 is half the size of 2 so I'm looking forward to that. Beyond the season length, I'm still really digging the show. I do hope the showrunner has a destination in mind for the series, I don't think we need another Supernatural on our hands, 5-6 seasons tops.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. The Ghost of Bobby Smallwood
2. Escape From New York
3. Best of Enemies
Theme- 9/10
Rewatchibility- 5.5/10
Acting- 8.5/10
Kinematography- 8/10
Time- 5.5/10
Total - 36.5/5 = 7.3
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 7/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 6.5/10
Total - 42/5 = 8.4
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 7/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 6.5/10
Total - 42/5 = 8.4
