On My Block: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
On My Block balances what it means to live in an urban gang area, while never forgetting these are but 13 – 15-year-old kids trying to make the best of a bad situation.
Author: Amari Allah
Amari is the founder and head writer of Wherever-I-Look.com and has been writing reviews since 2010, with a focus on dramas and comedies.
Kenan Thompson: Past Ideas Thrown Around About Good Burger 2 and Relationship with Kel
On one of the most controversial radio programs in urban radio, perhaps radio in general, the calm, cool and collected SNL veteran Kenan Thompson sat down for a conversation. Some highlights below.
Kid Fury Announces Fall/Winter Stand-up Tour
Fans of The Read, or Kid Fury specifically, have something to look forward to as he announces he is working on his next tour.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 17 “Smile” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The upside of a situation is what everyone is trying to find but, as you can figure out, not everyone can end the episode happy. Much less satisfied.
Kokkoku: Season 1/ Episode 11 “The Eleventh Moment” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s a rather strange episode as Sagawa being humanized continues and Juri comes to terms with the inevitable.
Tribeca Film Festival 2018 Selection
Interested in what will be covered from the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival? Well, check out below.
The Chi: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Ease On Down The Road” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Chi ends in a polar opposite way to how it began. There is peace, little to no drama, and rather than focusing on endings, it is all about new beginnings. Though not necessarily of the positive kind.
On My Block: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Chapter 10” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
For the last few recaps I questioned whether the ending was going to be ideal or realistic and, well I got my answer… which ends up being both.
On My Block: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Chapter 9” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The treasures of Rollerworld are finally found and just when Cesar needs them the most.
On My Block: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Chapter 8” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Cesar learns what it will take to keep having precious moments with his brother as Monse takes an opportunity to get to know Julia better.
On My Block: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Chapter 7” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Ruben continues to prove he is husband material for Olivia, despite her dating Cesar, as abuelita gets Jamal another clue which could lead to the money.
On My Block: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Chapter 6” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With the secret dropped, now comes the question of how to move forward. Though for Jamal, it becomes time to reveal his secret as well.
On My Block: Season 1/ Episode 5 “Chapter 5” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Just as Monse is finally coming around to wanting to be official, this Olivia kiss could ruin everything. Will she find out and if so, by who?
On My Block: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Chapter 4” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Jamal’s relationship with Abuelita gets him one step further to Rollerwood fortune and with tagging along with Jamal, Monse sees a ghost.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Season 1/ Episode 23 “Nothing Seek, Nothing Find” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Joseph and Cartaphilus, they are two different people, have their shared past explored as a rescue effort begins for Chise.
Citrus: Season 1/ Episode 11 “Love You Only” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Despite this seemingly being the penultimate episode, there is nothing to push you to believe we are about to hit the finale.
Garo – Vanishing Line: Season 1/ Episode 22 “Yu Light” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s the beginning of the end and pretty much it is do or die. Either do find a way to stop King or die at the hands of his remaining minions.
Atlanta: Season 2/ Episode 3 “Money Bag Shawty” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
What do you do when you get your first big check after being homeless and broke? Well, if you’re Earn, you spend it on dumb things to stunt of course.
On My Block: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Chapter 3” – Recap/Review (with Spoilers)
Objectification is the issue of the episode and it ruins Ruby’s chances with Olivia and might be the final straw for Cesar.
On My Block: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Chapter 2” – Recap/Review (with Spoilers)
As a fourth member is added to the squad, Monse has to deal with Cesar manipulating her and Ruby has a date with Oscar.
On My Block: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Chapter 1” – Recap/Review (with Spoilers)
On My Block has an almost Friday vibe to it. It’s comedic yet, with its urban setting and gunshots, you know things can go left in any moment.
The Quad: Season 2/ Episode 7 “#MiddlePassage” – Recap/ Commentary (with Spoilers)
As Eva hits the canvas, Cecil learns why Clive did what he did and Coach Hardwick’s debt hits a dangerous point.
Tomb Raider – Review (with Spoilers)
While you have to appreciate Vikander’s take on the legendary video game heroine, it completely misses the mark on what made Lara Croft a mainstay of her industry.
Black Lightning: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Revelations” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Gambi’s struggles to keep his past in the shadows as the reckoning comes with Lady Eve’s murder.
Violet Evergarden: Season 1/ Episode 10 “A Loved One Will Always Watch Over You” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Sensitive souls beware, Violet’s latest assignment deals with a young girl and her sickly mother.
9-1-1: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Trapped” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Patricia returns and it is questioned if Buck can handle her place in Abby’s life alongside if Athena is ready for a new relationship yet.
For The People: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
For The People is likable but seems largely unremarkable as it doesn’t bring anything new to the legal drama format. Besides a focus on young attorneys exclusively.
Rise: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In many ways, Rise, seems like a gritty Glee reboot but considering it is less camp and more serious, the comparison discredits all that Rise has the potential to offer.
Prodigy (2018) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Prodigy, through simplicity in setup, allows young actress Savannah Liles to shine as she plays off veteran Richard Neil and give us a layered performance of a 9-year-old sociopath.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 16 “Pain” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
2nd chances at happiness are a big thing this episode. Especially in regards to Shaun’s friend Kenny and the arrival of Claire’s mom. But, of course, not everyone deserves a 2nd shot.
Requiem: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Requiem is, by all means, an adequate, I got a few hours to spare, TV show to binge, but nothing you are going to want to push others to watch and talk about.
Kokkoku: Season 1/ Episode 10 “The Tenth Moment” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
What could have been the final battle and end of Sagawa segues into talking about his childhood… yeah.
The Chi: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Namaste Muthaf*ka” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
What goes around comes around isn’t just about karma in this episode, but also what happens in darkness will eventually be exposed by the sun. Whether you walk into the light or not.
B – The Beginning: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
B – The Begininng seems like the kind of product that had too many people involved with writing the script and left one person to ultimately salvage what could be used.
Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda is worth putting on a pedestal for more than its gay lead, but how it handles the drama of his nearly perfect life.
Collected Book Quotes: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda
In this post, you’ll find quotes collected from Becky Albertalli’s book “Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda” including page numbers.
Love, Simon – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Love, Simon completely wastes its nearly perfect cast with the kind of adaptation which makes you wish it completely disassociated itself from the book.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Season 1/ Episode 22 “As You Sow, So Shall You Reap” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
We dive into Chise’s past and through her getting to understand her mom, it seems that may lead to the path of her reconciling with Elias. Maybe even understanding Joseph.
Citrus: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Love of Winter” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The back and forth continues as Mei deals with feeling rejected and Yuzu seeks out a new character to understand her feelings better.