Tag: Star Season 1

When you got a formula which works, in which you can just change the actors (physically but keeping similar personalities),  tinker with the storyline, and make something new, you use that! That is what Ryan Murphy has been doing for years and with Lee...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trFFqtyfhPI Star ends with a bang, a bit of redemption, and a few body bags to take out characters who outlived their purpose. Episode Focus: Atlanta NextFest (Star, Hunter, Carlotta, Alex, Jahil, and Simone) It has finally come. Atlanta’s NextFest has arrived and there are but a...

As usual with Star, the focus is more on the personal drama to create obstacles for “Big Trouble” than anything dealing with getting into the music industry. But, outside of Jahil’s situation, and maybe Alex’s, it seems like the same BS but a different...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovYFt0No4lw Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Jahil continues to use “Big Trouble” as a means to reestablish himself and while he begins to reclaim some of his former glory, Cotton is starting to bottom out. Also, Derek makes a foolish mistake which could cost him, and maybe...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbptSuJSt34 Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) While Star, once again, ruined a serious moment with a song and dance number, that one blemish in no way ruins what is done with building up Carlotta and Cotton’s story. Especially in regards to how Mary played a role in...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbOz5i_uPts Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As usual with the series, while there is quite a bit of drama ranging from physical violence to watching an emotionally traumatic scene, the moments are watered down and given a swift comic relief moment - thus killing the power and...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGwUfotcMHs Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) With the death of Danielle comes the need to get justice. However, in the end, it seems it will just be a means to bring back old characters and push a few new storylines. Topic 1: It’s Not About How You Win...

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As Star deals with people trying to take her spotlight, in the worse way possible, Carlotta and Cotton’s relationship becomes more strained than ever. However, what happens at the end of the episode helps to push everyone back together. If for...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZFAgbn0Lc Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As Otis’ death still haunts Simone, and Carlotta’s relationship with Jahil is brought up, the girls refocus on the Atlanta talent show. Topic 1: An Abuse of Trust (Star, Hunter, Carlotta, and Simone) Two things have been well established: Simone has an eternal...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGXcXhk6vng Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Otis is a problem. One which seemingly the show realized it shouldn’t drag out so they decide to handle that storyline this episode to leave Jahil with the bulk of the criminal activity. Topic 1: The Witness & The Evidence (Jahil) Eva (Sharlene...