Magical Girl Site (Mahou Shoujo Site): Season 1/ Episode 1 “Magical Girl Site” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Magical Girl Site, despite not being all that gory, maybe one of the most f’d up shows you’ve seen in a while.
Series Premiere
Siren: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With vampires and werewolves having long saturated the market, FreeForm decides to tap into the mystical creature known as mermaids to a decent, but not overwhelming, new program.
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.
Life Sentence: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Life Sentence is a bit corny, definitely a CW brand show, but even with that noted, Lucy Hale and the light-hearted nature of the show has its charm.
Being Mary Jane: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Storm Advisory” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While her career may seem a little shaky, seemingly the rest of her life is hanging on by a thread.
Masters of Sex: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Masters of Sex’s premiere isn’t so appealing that it will be something, on its own, to make you get Showtime but, as a show, it does seem to have potential.
Good Girls: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Something about Good Girls may very well remind you of Weeds, and that’s a good thing.
Re:Mind: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Re:Mind’s first episode is kind of intriguing in setup, but doesn’t deliver a hook to necessarily push you towards watching more episodes.
Altered Carbon: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Out of The Past” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Altered Carbon first episode leads you to believe writer Laeta Kalogridis known not just by their productions, but by name.
Kiri: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
When a 9-year-old child ends up dead, so begins the blame game which spreads all around.
The Alienist: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Boy on the Bridge” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Alienist is visually disturbing with intriguing performances, but still brings you to question what may happen once you build up your tolerance to its gore?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kokkoku: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The First Moment” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Kokkoku presents an oddly satisfying opener which makes the death of Anime Strike something to celebrate.
Junji Ito Collection: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Untitled” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Even in the dark of night, all alone, the first episode of Junji Ito Collection doesn’t sell you that this is the horror series to watch. Much less that this is adapted from the work of a famous Japanese horror manga artist.
Devilman Crybaby: Season 1/ Episode 1 “I Need You” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Similar to Castlevania, Devilman Crybaby is brilliantly violent but unlike the former, this has a story which sells you episode 1.
Alone Together: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Alone Together’s future really will rest on whether or not FreeForm’s audience will love, or learn to love, the character Esther.
The Chi: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Chi seems like the evolved form of the urban dramas which dominate Black late 80s through early 00s nostalgia.
Black: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Black comes off a little all over the place at first, like a director’s cut of the pilot, but by the end of the premiere, it seems we’re on track.
Netflix’s ERASED: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
For those who saw the animated version, I can’t say the first episode makes you want to dive back into the story again.
Quinta vs. Everything: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Quinta vs. Womanhood” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Quinta vs. Everything, unfortunately, isn’t your normal, “day in the life” show, but it does still show why Quinta Brunson has a show with her name on it.
She’s Gotta Have It: Season 1/ Episode 1 “#DaJumpoff (DOCTRINE)” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
She’s Gotta Have It proves not all remakes/ modern updates deserve a side eye. For some are eternal and worth updating so each generation can have their unique connection.
Runaways: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Reunion” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Marvel’s Runaways is the kind of show you’d expect to be on FreeForm thanks to this eclectic group of angsty teens who are coming of age and discovering their immense powers.
Sea Oak: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Sea Oak doesn’t seem like it could last more than a few seasons but Glenn Close and company make it seem it’ll be good for at least 3. Creator George Saunders Director(s) Hiro Murai Writer(s) George Saunders Noted Cast Bernie Glenn Close Cole Jack Quaid Min Jane Levy Jade Rae Gray Ma Linda Emond Angela Sarah…
Evil or Live: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Standing on the Edge of Despair” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s a rare day I can’t instantly think of comparisons for a show, but Evil or Live is the type which not only is an exception but may set a precedent.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Season 1/ Episode 1 “April Showers Bring May Flowers” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Ancient Magus’ Bride I got the feeling is going to be the one show I’m definitely going to recommend from this season.
Garo – Vanishing Line: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Sword” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Garo –Vanishing Line- decides there isn’t enough style in the action genre and so it overdoes it with a shaky camera.
King’s Game: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Begin Again (Break Again)” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
For those who have seen Another, the premise is similar, in terms of a class of students getting picked off one by one, but the tone is lighter and the gore less eye bulge inducing.
Just Because!: Season 1/ Episode 1 “On Your Marks!” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While we are overloaded with the amount of characters introduced, there is just something appealing about each one which makes you want to invest in Just Because!
Konohana Kitan: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Sakuya Konohana” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Konohana Kitan is a cute slice of life anime made for those who need a break from the blood and gore of the fall 2017 season.
Juni Taisen (Zodiac War): Season 1/ Episode 1 “Even Boars May Become Pigs After Seven Generations” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With it being October, it seems only right to find a twisted anime like Juni Taisen: Zodiac War. However, I don’t think I was truly prepared for what I just saw.
Black Clover: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Asta and Yuno” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
For those who missed the high energy of a protagonist like Naruto, but weren’t fond of the ninja angle and prefer wizards, Black Clover might be for you.
The Gifted: Season 1/ Episode 1 “eXposed” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
There was so much hope that The Gifted could be that long-awaited live-action show X-Men fans have clamored for. Sadly, it seems like a mix between Heroes and the disappointment many find Gotham to be.
Big Mouth: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Ejaculation” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Big Mouth seems like it will be the few Netflix series, this year, to deserve a long lifespan on the network.
Alias Grace: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Part 1” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Alias Grace, similar to Margaret Atwood’s other recent adaptation, The Handmaiden’s Tale, is a show more so about subtle performances than grand drama. So prepare for the adjustment.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Burnt Food” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Not since Anne has a show grab ahold of me with its lead and made me cry to the point of realizing I need to drink more water. That is what The Good Doctor may do to you.
