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.

Alone Together: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Road Trip” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Esther & Benji continue to be an acquired taste and make me wonder how many may last until episode 3.

Godzilla: Part 1 “Planet of the Monsters” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

The legendary beast returns in Godzilla: Part 1 “Planet of the Monsters” and Netflix, arguably, gives the monster it’s just due.

Black Lightning: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Resurrection” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

It seems like DC and the Akils are looking to steal some of Black Panther’s thunder (I couldn’t help myself) with the premiere of Black Lighting.

Marvel’s Runaways: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Marvel’s Runaways seems like a FreeForm show that got dropped but being that it is a Marvel product, Disney decided to slap it onto Hulu just to see what would happen.

Katt Williams: Great America – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Katt Williams: Great America won’t make you think Katt Williams hasn’t missed a step since his height in 2008/2009, but his set will bring enough nostalgia to see you through till the end.

The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 12 “Islands: Part 2” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Jessica finally is given some oomph and, for the first time, we experience patients for more than one episode.

Andi Mack: Season 2/ Episode 7 “Head Over Heels” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Buffy and Andi are going through it when it comes to their “relationships” as Cyrus is just struggling with figuring out by what means can he impress a college recruiter – in 4 to 5 years.

Grisaia no Meikyuu (The Labyrinth of Grisaia) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview The prequel to Grisaia no Kajitsu (Le Fruit de la Grisaia) is much darker, a bit more shocking, and definitely more screwed up. Though, it certainly gets the job done in providing us how come Yuuji is the way he is.

The End of the F***ing World: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

The End of the F***ing World is undoubtedly Netflix’s first big hit of the year, and one of the few which may not be overhyped.

Kokkoku: Season 1/ Episode 2 “The Second Moment” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

As some of the rules of the stasis are established, there are tests to see what the overseers may and may not allow.

Devilman Crybaby: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Like many a violent and graphic anime, while Devilman Crybaby starts off strong, it loses steam quickly and avoids the more interesting avenues it could have taken.

Beatless: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Contract” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Beatless faces a uphill battle if it doesn’t want to seem like another show which only cares about girls in revealing outfits and lots of explosions.

Saturday Church – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Saturday Church may have hit or miss musical elements, but Luka Kain and company present a film which sets a precedent for the upcoming Pose to follow.

The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Season 1/ Episode 14 “Looks Breed Love” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

As Chise makes her first demand of Elias, it seemingly might be her last.

Citrus: Season 1/ Episode 2 “One’s First Love” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

As Chairman Aihara becomes aware of his new granddaughter, he questions who will influence who and makes some preemptive moves.

Freak Show – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Freak Show moves past your usual coming-out story and focuses on how to gain tolerance or acceptance, thus presenting a more interesting narrative than often seen in LGBT-focused films.

Garo – Vanishing Line: Season 1/ Episode 13 “God’s Will” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Gina opens herself up to us a little bit as the show makes it clear that we won’t see El Dorado anytime soon.

Proud Mary – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

If you’re a fan of Taraji P. Henson, you’ll enjoy Proud Mary, if not, this will not be the film to win you over.

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Play Ball” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

While Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens may not leave you squealing like a pig for more, it presents enough intrigue for you to want to know where this show might be going.

Rokka no Yuusha (Rokka – Braves of the Six Flowers): Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Every now and then a show comes along which you didn’t anticipate for it wasn’t on your radar. Rokka no Yuusha, for me, was one of those shows. Thankfully though, superficial curiosity led me to read the summary and somehow within the first few minutes, I knew I found something which certainly had to be…

The Commuter – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

The Commuter may just be the film which defies the idea January is a dumping ground for movies not bound for the Oscars.

9-1-1: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Let Go” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

9-1-1 keeps the drama high but can it find some heart amongst the sensationalism?

Violet Evergarden: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

While beautifully animated, some may find struggle to find meaningful substance behind Violet Evergarden’s awe-inspiring visuals.

Girl Meets World: Season 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

As a new year begins in Riley’s life, she is reminded that despite life often focusing on bending to her will and whims, she is not the center of the universe.

Gangsta.: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Introduction Gangsta. strangely takes your usual mafia, crooked cops, and slightly nuts hero trope and brings some sort of freshness to it by doing one thing many animated programs aren’t good at: balance.

Girl Meets World: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Though certainly a bit cheesy, and featuring the comedic style of many Disney Channel shows, Girl Meets World has just enough of Boy Meets World to be considered a success.

Blame – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Though you can easily forgive Blame because the heart of the story is so good, once you start really taking note of all that is going on, you realize it might not be as good as it seems.

Marvel’s Runaways: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Hostile” – Recap/Review (with Spoilers)

The Runaways finale leaves you feeling that this is but just another Marvel property vs. something they consider to be a potential headliner.

The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 11 “Islands: Part One” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Conjoined twins set up an episode about separating from your past to discover a more fulfilling future.

The Chi: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Alee” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

The Chi still treats its female characters dirty, but as it delves deeper into Chicago post-Jason and Coogie’s death, there is hope for others.

Quinta Vs. Everything: Season 1/ Episode 5 “Quinta Vs. Humanity” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

It’s all fun and games until Quinta has to wonder whether she should just accept the awkward moment or fight back against it.

The End of the F***ing World: Season 1/ Episode 8 [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

It seemingly is the end of the line but don’t tell Alyssa that – no matter who you are.

The End of the F***ing World: Season 1/ Episode 7 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

How can a man abandon his daughter for 10 years? Well, we don’t necessarily get an outright answer but do get to observe Alyssa’s father Leslie and figure out for ourselves.

The End of the F***ing World: Season 1/ Episode 6 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

With a murder already behind them, what’s a stolen car and robbed store but child’s play?

Diversity or Tokenism – Golden Globes 2018

Hollywood is a very reactionary community. One which tries to please the masses while balancing what will actually make them, consistently, a large amount of money. Hence why it’s not just the quality but popularity which often determines who does and does not get nominated. Leading to the topic at hand: Are we in an…