Westworld: Season 1/ Episode 9 "The Well-Tempered Clavier" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview We finally get to meet Arnold. Review (with Spoilers)
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Westworld: Season 1/ Episode 8 "Trace Decay" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As some grow closer to the maze, you realize it isn’t just this mystical place in the park but it may just be the park itself. Review (with Spoilers) After watching this episode and not rushing into the recap/ review and just letting my thoughts simmer, I realize what my issue is with this…
Insecure: Season 1/ Episode 6 "Guilty as Fuck" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the titles of the episode become the best way to summarize each one, so begins the need to side eye both Issa and Molly. Review (with Spoilers) Perhaps the most interesting thing to come out of this year’s quality Black television is the varied views and conversations which previously were rare occurrences. For…
Westworld: Season 1/ Episode 7 "Trompe L’Oeil" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview While most of the plot follows the trajectory you expect, then comes a truly shocking moment. Review (with Spoilers) Perhaps for the first time since this show started, I was honestly shocked by something. There was a moment, naturally toward the end, when you realized that a lot of things aren’t what they seem…
Westworld: Season 1/ Episode 6 "The Adversary" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The arrival of the board is nigh and with Maeve becoming aware beyond even Dolores and the staff of Westworld all hiding secrets as their peers discover them, so comes the question of who is really what they seem to be? Review (with Spoilers) I usually dog out Westworld but I have to admit…
Insecure: Season 1/ Episode 4 "Thirsty As Fuck" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Just as Lawrence’s relationship with Issa is recovering, here comes Daniel. Meanwhile, Molly is still trying to find someone of status to commit to her as Rasheeda seemingly became her problem. Review (with Spoilers) There is nothing to really roar about when it comes to this episode. It has its cute moments here and…
Insecure: Season 1/ Episode 3 "Racist As Fuck" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Issa owns up to her end of her and Lawrence’s relationship problems, as Molly finally gets into “The League.” Also, Issa shows she is more than a token at work. Review (with Spoilers) I scream glory, glory hallelujah for while I can usually find a whole bunch of issues with a show to the…
Westworld: Season 1/ Episode 4 "Dissonance Theory" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The threat of the hosts changing seems to no longer be the only thing the people of Westworld have to worry about as the threat of the board coming has now turned into a promise. Review (with Spoilers) At this point in the season, I’m just accepting that the hype was not met and…
Insecure: Season 1/ Episode 2 "Messy as Fuck" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Dating is hard, especially when it seems the end result of any date, even the first one, seems to just be guys wanting to get laid. So does Issa really want to return to that world? The one which lacks commitment, or will she stay with her bum of a boyfriend? Much less, she…
Westworld: Season 1/ Episode 3 "The Stray" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Crafting Teddy’s backstory is the focus of an episode dealing with change. Especially the changes the host are still going through.
Westworld: Season 1/ Episode 2 "Chestnut" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As it seems more hosts begin to gain memory functions beyond their design, in the distance trouble is coming possibly from corporate. Trigger Warning(s): Gratuitous Violence (Gun Violence)
Collected Quotes: Game of Thrones (Season 4 – Present / TellTale Games)
The Best of Game of Thrones “I’ve had an exciting life, I want my death to be boring.” — “The Sons of the Harpy.” Game of Thrones I have been a cynic for as long as I can remember. Everyone is always asking me to believe in things: Family, gods, kings, myself… It was often…
Insecure: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Insecure as Fuck" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Whether you were an Awkward Black Girl fan or the marketing for this show got your interest peaked, welcome the next series which shows TV is way ahead of the game when it comes to diverse depictions of Black folk.
Game of Thrones: Season 6/ Episode 10 “The Winds of Winter” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview There is just so much that happens here. Most of which is jaw drop worthy in both beautiful and horrible ways. Trigger Warning(s): Blood (Branding)
Game of Thrones: Season 6/ Episode 8 “No One” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With such a long history between many characters, and backstabbing happening as is seen fit, it is sometimes hard to know who is on whose side. Something which gets the slightest bit more complicated as some go, return, and sometimes even say goodbye. Trigger Warning(s): Murder (Hanging), Blood Major Characters Mentioned Arya | Daenerys…
Game of Thrones: Season 6/ Episode 9 “Battle of the Bastards” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The Battle of Bastards certainly doesn’t disappoint, but neither does Daenerys’ retaliation against the masters. Overall, just prepare for blood, guts, and gore. Trigger Warning(s): Blood (gore), Death (Animals) & Body Horror Major Characters Daenerys | Jon Snow | Sansa | Tyrion | Theon | Yara
Game of Thrones: Season 6/ Episode 7 “The Broken Man” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With a tease of death, the return of a familiar face, and the buildup to the remaining Starks taking Winterfell back, Cersei and the High Sparrow, and Jamie against the Blackfish, the episode rebounds from the mundane nature of the last one. Trigger Warning(s): Blood
Game of Thrones: Season 6/ Episode 6 “Blood of My Blood” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After a rather action packed and traumatic episode, Game of Thrones decides to premiere a rather mundane episode with little in the way of shocks and surprises, even when it comes to Arya and Margaery. Trigger Warning(s): Blood (gore)
Game of Thrones: Season 6/ Episode 5 “The Door” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With us reaching the halfway point of the season, comes the beginning of everyone revealing their plans and leaving us wondering who will have their major battle showcased likely between episode 7 and 9. Though while many are planning, one finds themselves retreating. Trigger Warning(s): Blood (gore), Bodies/ Corpses, and Rape/ Abuse (Discussion)
Game of Thrones: Season 6/ Episode 4 “Book of the Stranger” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview While one could complain about the massive amount of characters killed off more so on whim than with fervor, what else can you do with a show which holds a lot of fat. So with an episode presenting a more tighter, a more focused storyline, perhaps all the past complaints came without vision. Well,…
Game of Thrones: Season 6/ Episode 3 “Oathbreaker” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A few steps forward and a few steps back. Progress in the world of Westeros is a tricky thing. Some use power and unsavory means to push their agendas, others try diplomacy, and yet no matter the strategy there is never a guarantee for you never know how someone may react. Much less, what…
Game of Thrones: Season 6/ Episode 2 “Home” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview It is believed that when a plant is dying you must prune off the dead clippings in order to get new life. Well, it seems with a handful of more deaths Game of Thrones is preparing to bring new life to the show. Though, of course, what is death without renewed life? Episode…
Game of Thrones: Season 6/ Episode 1 “The Red Woman” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Episode Overview Game of Thrones returns in all its brutally violent glory with one battle and betrayal after another. Episode Rating: Maintaining Review Summary One of the biggest shows around the world returns, and mostly just reminds us of the state of most of the characters after the events of last season. But with us…
Game of Thrones: Season 5/ Episode 9 “The Dance of Dragons” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Introduction When it comes to being saved, often the first ones spoken on are the women and the children. In the world of Game of Thrones however, they usually are last. And while we have seen many a woman suffer rape and other moments in which their autonomy and dignity have been destroyed, it seems…
Game of Thrones: Season 5/ Episode 8 “Hardhome” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Introduction If most of the season has been building to something, it must have been this episode. For once more Jon Snow brings the action to the series, as he meets up with the free folk on their turf. Though, I should note, it isn’t them he squares off with, but the dreaded White Walkers….
Game of Thrones: Season 5/ Episode 7 “The Gift” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The things people will do for love is an ongoing theme. Though, as always with Game of Thrones, mentions of love never solely deal with the love of another person. No, love and this show is almost always about power and for many it is the continued pursuit of it, or the longing for…
Game of Thrones: Season 5/ Episode 6 “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Arya progresses, and Sansa and Tyrion regress, Cersei seemingly has all but started a war with House Tyrell. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Game of Thrones: Season 5/ Episode 5 “Kill the Boy” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With Daenerys dealing with the mass rebellion, and the various leaders within the north prepping for the future of the region, it truly seems like everyone is prepping for the worse and beginning negotiations with fate through concessions. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Game of Thrones: Season 5/ Episode 4 “Sons of Harpy” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As some speak of war, and others prep for angered family members, two more possible deaths lead you to question if one character may ever stand a chance to ascend to the Iron Throne. Director: Mark Mylod Writer: Dave Hill Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Game of Thrones: Season 5/ Episode 2 “The House of Black and White” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The major female characters of the show are featured this episode, and we see their frustrations when it comes to either seeking vengeance, or ruling their empires. Director: Michael Slovis Writer: David Benioff & D. B. Weiss Topic 1: The Rise of Jon Stark – Jon Snow Topic 2: Vengence and Loyalty – Arya,…
Game of Thrones: Season 5/ Episode 1 “The Wars to Come” [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Game of Thrones makes its return and, as always, while men scramble for position, women look toward the future for their place and power. Director: Michael Slovis Writer: David Benioff & D. B. Weiss Topic 1: It’s All Show And Politics – Cersei, Margaery, and Sansa Topic 2: The Future Of Our World –…
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…
Game of Thrones: Season 4/ Episode 9 “The Watchers on the Wall” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The Wildlings, and allies, have made it to the wall and for the entire episode we are left wondering who is going to die. Review (with Spoilers) Though people die damn near every episode of Game of Thrones, it is rare that it is because of a full on faction vs. faction battle. But…
Game of Thrones: Season 4/ Episode 8 “The Mountain and the Viper” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In another emotionally draining episode, we get quite a performance from many of the actors, as we mark another character’s death. Review (with Spoilers) I love and hate this show. I love it because the characters all have such potential, and sometimes it is realized, but I hate this show since anyone is eligible…
Game of Thrones: Season 4/ Episode 7 “Mockingbird” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview New alliances are formed, others strengthened, but being this is Game of Thrones there is always someone willing, and ready, to backstab. Review (with Spoilers) As we creep further and further toward the finale, you are left wondering if The Purple Wedding will be the sole big event of the season. Well, from what…
Game of Thrones: Season 4/ Episode 5 “First of His Name” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In a rather mundane episode, politics are a bigger focus than battle. But just to keep those with a bloodlust interested, there is one decent one to satisfy ye. Review (with Spoilers) I’m not fully sure, due to my memory, whether past season of Game of Thrones were more exciting, or if just the…
Game of Thrones: Season 4/ Episode 4 “Oathkeeper” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As things cool down after Joffrey’s wedding, many are ready to build up to the next big event. Review (with Spoilers) Seemingly, despite the various media articles about last week’s rape scene, there isn’t much sign that what we may perceive as rape, will be treated as rape. Besides that, there isn’t anything big…
Game of Thrones: Season 4/ Episode 3 “Breaker of Chains” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With Joffrey’s death, and many on their way to claim the throne, there becomes a question of whether peace will ever enter Westeros and stay? Trigger Warning(s): Rape Scene Review (with Spoilers) Unlike the Red Wedding, and the death of Eddard Stark, there isn’t a large amount of tears and people wandering about over…
Game of Thrones: Season 4/ Episode 2 “The Lion and the Rose” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With the war for King’s Landing, seemingly, over, all eyes are on the wedding. Review (with Spoilers) This is the type of episode which makes you want to read the books, just so you can be ahead of the game. And though, supposedly, the writers are going to twist things to keep those who…
