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.

Donten ni Warau (Laughing Under the Clouds): Season 1/ Episode 1 “Three Brothers, Standing Under the Clouds” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Three brothers living in the beginning of the Meiji period find themselves to be bounty hunters, sort of, to deal with rebellious samurai. Review (with Spoilers) When it comes to anime, if they are action oriented, and aren’t part of the mecha sub-genre, I usually give them a chance. As for this show, with…

Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 3 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Jordie’s lies are exposed, we see Emma and Leo’s relationship develop as well as Kara and Nurse Jackson’s. Review (with Spoilers) As the weeks pass on Red Band Society, I’m starting to think little things tidbits maybe slipping by us. For while the kids all have a major focus, and developed storylines, Kenji…

Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 1 [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As we return to the Abbey, as usual drama awaits behind every door, in every field, and mischief is constantly on the mind. Review (with Spoilers) Bless the existence of the internet for otherwise I would have to wait who knows how many months for this to come to America. Of which I refuse…

Black-ish: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Most shows explore diversity through different colored faces, and by who is kissing who. But as for Black-Ish, it is all about what it means to be Black and what that represents. Review (with Spoilers) I’m not going to lie to you, when I heard Anthony Anderson was in this I thought it was…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 12 “One Hour Photo” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Lori lurks in the shadows like the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, Max says goodbye. Review (with Spoilers) As the season comes to a close, honestly I feel this maybe the last episode of Finding Carter I may watch. For while I still consider myself a fan of Kathryn Prescott and Alex…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 11 “The Long Goodbye” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview After all that has happened to Carter, or because of Carter, the time has come for redemption. Review (with Spoilers) With the most loved character of the show in a coma, naturally a lot of guilt bears down on Carter’s head. Whether it is from Taylor, whose first real boyfriend is on the verge…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Half Baked” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview During the constant pursuit of the Wilson’s becoming a happy family, someone always ends up ruining it. Review (with Spoilers) With Lori temporarily out of the picture, and Carter’s friends mostly taking the week off, there is a strong focus on Carter’s family life. Especially in light of the news of Elizabeth’s affair. Something…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Throw Momma From the Train” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview On the twins birthday everyone gets a bit emotional. Either due to Carter talking about leaving or because Elizabeth’s affair is revealed. Review (with Spoilers) With only one episode seemingly left before this goes on hiatus, I must admit this made for a decent episode. Watching Elizabeth have a moment reminiscing when was the…

Black Jesus: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Smokin’, Drinkin’, and Chillin'” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Interesting concept, bad execution. Review (with Spoilers) With The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder kicked out of his own series, and it seeming like Black Jesus was meant to be his comeback, I must say I had high hopes. For despite his Jesus having the type of wig which I’m sure only cost $20-30, and…

Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Beware Those Closest to You” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Loyalty, or lack thereof, is what leads to exile for many and the death of one. Review (with Spoilers) In what may be the last episode of the season, if not series, possible reasons for war are renewed. For with the human politics increasing in complication, Gabriel infiltrating the city, Edward leaving, and a…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 6 “The Fugitive” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview A lot of people are given 2nd chances, but the question is: Are they deserving of one? Review (with Spoilers) With only a few episodes left, at least from what I can tell, I must admit that even as much as I like the series, it wouldn’t necessarily sadden me if it wasn’t renewed…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 5 “The Heat” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As the twins, Carter and Taylor, grow closer to someone they thought they never would, it seems Elizabeth and David’s relationship still is decaying. Review (with Spoilers) As I said in episode 2, “I may end up with mixed emotions about 99% of the characters” and damn if it wasn’t true. For, until this…

Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Ouroboros” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Gabriel returns to cause some havoc, the show loses some of its momentum. Review (with Spoilers) After building up the politics of Vega for the last few episodes, the bigger battle against Gabriel returns to focus and it feels like we are right back where we started with this show not having good…

Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Black Eyes Blue” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview With a short lived triumph comes a lot of characters fostering the darkness in themselves and making it seem Alex maybe the savior to a people hardly worth saving. Review (with Spoilers) The season is really getting better and better with each episode. Characters are evolving, the story is becoming more rich, and honestly…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Now You See Me” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Carter grows adjusted to her new household, it seems the only thing from her old life which she sees in her future might be Max. Review (with Spoilers) Max and Bird play the largest roles in the episode as we get to know Bird’s background a bit more, and Max continues to try…

Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 5 “Something Borrowed” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As David preps for political civil war in Vega, Alex confronts his inability to protect humans from angels. Review (with Spoilers) With one surprise at the end of the episode and quite a bit of character development throughout, this was definitely an episode which solidified what I said last week that Dominion has found…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Drive” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Carter begins to rebel just to upset Elizabeth, Max finds his value outside of being Carter’s ex-boyfriend rising. Review (with Spoilers) After finishing episode 3, I must say I am appreciative that the majority of MTV’s scripted series are only given 10-12 episode seasons. If only because I feel the gimmick of this…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 2 “The Birds” – Recap/Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As people start getting attached to Carter, she finds herself making some feel pushed away. Perhaps for good reason. Review (with Spoilers) There is such an odd complexity to this show, if just because like Switched at Birth on ABC Family, there are very few people who you can see rooting for, and justifying…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Lose a daughter, find a stranger Review (with Spoilers) As you can imagine, finding a Skins alumni on a new show is a big deal. Especially when it was one of the actors who played one of your favorite characters. So imagine MTV, who really are improving with the shows they green light, hiring…

Game of Thrones: Season 4/ Episode 10 “The Children” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Welcome to the end of an era, and the start of something likely less stable. Review (with Spoilers) After so many beloved characters dying this season, it makes even the series changing one which comes in the finale something which you hunch your shoulders at. But, with us getting in touch with most of…

Orange is the New Black: Season 2/ Episode 8 “Appropriately Sized Pots” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview After “A Whole Other Hole” you may have wanted Rosa’s backstory, well here it is. Review (with Spoilers) Because Rosa has always been the sick one in the background during the first season, I never took much note of her. She was just there like an extra. This episode though made her become one…