Liar: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Liar plays on the stigma, prejudice, and assumptions surrounding rape. Of which, it does so in a way which forces the viewer to confront their own bias.
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Jeff Dunham: Relative Disaster – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Jeff Dunham’s stereotypical puppets are losing their edge, Walter and Peanut help show Jeff still has it.
Koi to Uso (Love and Lies): Season 1/ Episode 11 “I Don’t Care If It’s a Lie” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Is there any hope at all for what Ririna may be feeling or has she long succumb to the idea that she should just be happy Yukari is in her life?
Insecure: Season 2/ Episode 8 “Hella Perspective” [Season Finale] – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Up to a certain point, you may think that everyone maybe getting their situations together. But, in the long run, happy and functioning people don’t keep shows running.
Princess Principal: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Comfort Comrade (Case 22)” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
It’s another origin story episode, this time focused on Ange’s time in Control’s spy farm. But while the show presents a ho-hum backstory, the ending gives it the jolt it desperately needs.
Knight’s and Magic: Season 1/ Episode 11 “Hit & Away” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
As the approved by Ernesti, written by Ernesti, tale of his triumphs over all opposition continues, another villain pathetically bites the dust.
Raven’s Home: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Dancing Tween” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
As Chelsea cements the idea she isn’t a complete airhead, Raven tries to be supermom and Nia expresses some anxiety about the 6th-grade dance.
Shingeki no Bahamut (Rage of Bahamut) – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 21 “Vengeance” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
The fate of El (Mugaro) is revealed, and it takes us one step forward to what maybe the final battle between the gods, demons, and mankind.
Greenleaf: Season 2/ Episode 13 “Silence and Loneliness” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Guilt and insecurities are the focus of this episode. Especially as people expose their soft under belly to those who can, or have, hurt them the most. More on that below.
The Bold Type: Season 1 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Bold Type is the perfect mold between FreeForm’s primary focus and that of its former identity, ABC Family. We get both FreeForm’s obsession with young, modelesque young adults while we get what ABC Family did best. Which is pushing the envelope, bring about diverse and intriguing stories, while also catering to that a teen…
Netsuzou Trap: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Trap 10: What Exactly Is Our Relationship?” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
While we are given nothing new in terms of Hotaru and Yuma’s relationship, we are given some additional insight into Fujiwara and Hotaru’s.
The Bold Type: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Carry the Weight” [Season Finale] – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
The Bold Type ends its first season reminding fans, and those curious, what it is essentially about. Finding love, making mistakes, showing initiative, and realizing there is more to life than your 9 to 5 and parties. Whenever possible, find meaning in your work and life for that is what makes you the bold type.
Koi to Uso (Love and Lies): Season 1/ Episode 10 “A Love To Give Everything For” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Despite the intrigue Shuu seemingly was going to present, in the end, we are still waiting for Yukari to make a decision. Notice or not.
Insecure: Season 2/ Episode 7 “Hella Disrespectful” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
All the signs are there that people need to move on but, unfortunately, until the point is smeared into people’s faces on Insecure, the point doesn’t come across.
Princess Principal: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Pell-mell Duel (Case 11)” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Episodes like this make me want to look up the definition of “filler.” For while we get to see and understand Chise’s point of view, only the tiniest of baby steps toward “Operation: Changeling” are noted.
Knight’s and Magic: Season 1/ Episode 10 “War & Princess” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
… I’m glad I stuck it out with Knights & Magic but cannot forgive all that could have been done if they brought the Kingdom of Zaloudek in sooner.
Will vs. The Future: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Commentary (with Spoilers)
When I think of sci-fi shows appropriate for kids, all I can come up with are animated stories. Ones which usually star white kids and, at most, may feature a token person of color. Will vs. The Future changes that. It is both live action, starring an Asian (?) and a Black character trying to…
Shingeki no Bahamut (Rage of Bahamut) – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 20 “From Heaven to Hell” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
What nearly ends in a bunch of simple goodbyes leads to one completely unexpected. Thus shaking up the possibilities of how this anime may end.
Greenleaf: Season 2/ Episode 12 “House Rules” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Patience and trust are major themes in “House Rules” as everyone is tasked with having faith in their significant other while in a precarious situation.
Netsuzou Trap: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Trap 9: Give Me Your Cold” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
There was a time I wished Netsuzou Trap was more than 9 minutes but now I am so glad it is not longer than it is.
The Bold Type: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Before Tequila Sunrise” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
There are some twists and unexpected turns in The Bold Type’s season 1 penultimate episode. The kind which definitely will make the wait for season 2 difficult.
I Am Frankie: Season 1/ Episode 1 “I am a Gaines” [Series Premiere] – Summary/Commentary (with Spoilers)
During her interview with Janet Mock, Rowan Blanchard noted how Disney just wasn’t perhaps sure how to create entertainment for kids of this generation. Now, based off the I Am Frankie premiere, it seems Nickelodeon, which formerly had pretty decent live action shows, ranging from the 90s classics like All That to VicTORIous, may…
Koi to Uso (Love and Lies): Season 1/ Episode 9 “So Bright It Doesn’t Seem Real” – Recap/ Commentary (with Spoilers)
The gender swapped Romeo and Juliet finally gets performed but what steals the show, more so episode, is something Yajima talks about and Shuu confirms.
Insecure: Season 2/ Episode 6 “Hella Blows” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Sometimes saying goodbye means you’re making room for something better.” This quote is a lesson damn near every last character needs to learn. As for why, look below.
Game of Thrones: Season 7/ Episode 7 “The Dragon and the Wolf” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While there are no epic battles and only one significant death, the 7th season finale of Game of Thrones finds a way to make things business as usual in some areas and up the ante in others.
Princess Principal: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Ripper Dipper (Case 20)” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Ange and Charlotte’s backstory is finally revealed and for some, it might just be a bit of a tearjerker.
Knight’s & Magic: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Force & Solution” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Our history teacher takes the focus off of the kingdoms of the east and sends us west. Leading Knight’s and Magic in a direction which may make its final handful of episodes interesting.
Raven’s Home: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Adventures In Mommy-Sitting” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Being single mothers raising kids who, at most, are 11, is stressful and tiring. So, Raven and Chelsea decide to go out. Naturally leading to some hijinks for them and their kids.
Shingeki no Bahamut (Rage of Bahamut) – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 19 “Shall We Dance?” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The ball comes about and it seems to be everything Nina could have dreamed of. Making how it ends just the slightest bit heartbreaking.
Greenleaf: Season 2/ Episode 11 “Changing Seasons” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
A truly shocking moment happens: Lady Mae admits she is wrong, apologizes to Grace, and all in one episode. But while there is that major shock, so builds to a few other ones. Be it Grace taking an interest in Basie Skanks or Carlton coming back to the show – which are two situations which…
Netsuzou Trap: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Trap 8: Uncontrollable Feelings” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With the discovery that Hotaru is working at a cat maid establishment comes some possessiveness from Yuma. The kind she feels she has no right to have.
Claws: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Avalanche” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Many sacrifices are made, financially and by means of body count, for some semblance of peace. Leading Claws to have a finale which has Desna break even, but with a whole lot more on her plate.
The Bold Type: Season 1/ Episode 8 “The End of the Beginning” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With layoffs hitting Siemen, and possibly Scarlet, so comes the question of what life could be like if any of the ladies lost their jobs.
Lynne Koplitz: Hormonal Beast – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Lynne Koplitz: Hormonal Beasts won’t lead you to question why it took her 20 years to have a special like this, it will lead you to wonder why haven’t you heard of her before?
Claws: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Ambrosia” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Roller tries to get a handle on his situation, Bryce’s unraveling causes a major threat to Uncle Daddy’s operation. Alongside this, we get to see how Desna became part of Uncle Daddy’s operation and got with Roller.
Claws: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Teatro” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Roller somehow goes from kidnapped by the Russians to walking around freely. Alongside this, he is acting funny. Making Desna, Virginia, and everyone else who knows the truth about him getting shot, antsy.
Claws: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Escape” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s time. Desna is going to ask to be free but with Jenn being a bit unstable and Dean off with Virginia, there is so much that could go wrong just in one day.
Koi to Uso (Love and Lies): Season 1/ Episode 8 “Feelings Without Lies” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Ririna continues to keep her distance from Yukari, Takasaki becomes more torn between expressing her feelings and dealing with what she feels is fate.
Insecure: Season 2/ Episode 5 “Hella Shook” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Things are starting to get a little rocky in Issa’s work life but are holding steady for her ho phase. Meanwhile, Molly learns her role model parents aren’t as perfect as she thought they were.
