3%: Season 1/ Episode 8 "Chapter 8/ Button" [Season Finale] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview And so the first season ends with one last, and final test, well at least for some. Review (with Spoilers)
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3%: Season 1/ Episode 7 "Chapter 7/ Capsule" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The tests may be over, but the process isn’t thanks to Michele. Review (with Spoilers)
Humans: Season 2/ Episode 5 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Trust is a major topic as some synths explore feelings, deal with rejection, and pursue autonomy. Review (with Spoilers)
3%: Season 1/ Episode 6 "Chapter 6/ Glass" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview We are introduced to Michele’s brother, witness two tests, and wait to see if Ezekiel will give into Aline’s blackmail attempt. Trigger Warning(s): Cutting and Opening Of Flesh Review (with Spoilers)
3%: Season 1/ Episode 5 "Chapter 5/ Water" – Overview/ Review (with Spoiler)
Ezekiel’s history, and relationship with Julia, is covered.
The Expanse: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Dulcinea" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Initial Thoughts Though not a huge sci-fi fan, and perhaps one of the only things sci-fi related on this blog are Orphan Black and a handful of anime, I must admit there is something about this series. Be it because it has the diversity many crave when it comes to futuristic programming, or because it…
3%: Season 1/ Episode 4 "Chapter 4/Gate" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After a sort of easy test in episode 3, in episode 4 all hell breaks loose thanks to Ezekiel. Trigger Warning(s): Sound of Bones Crunching Review (with Spoilers)
3%: Season 1/ Episode 3 "Chapter 3/ Corridor" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Joana’s secrets are revealed, as well as Ezequiel’s.
3%: Season 1/ Episode 2 "Chapter 2/ Coins" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the process continues, Alina starts to pick up on something she can use against Ezequiel. Review (with Spoilers)
3%: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Chapter 1/Cubes" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In a dystopian future there is a clear divide between the rich and poor but, when a person turns 20, they have the opportunity to cross the divide. Trigger Warning(s): Suicide
Queen Sugar: Season 1/ Episode 12 "Far Too Long" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Almost everyone is trying to prove something to themselves or others. Either proving they can move on, triumph over adversity, or that they deserve to be loved.
Good Behavior: Season 1/ Episode 4 "Your Mama Had A Hard Night" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The focus is on Letty’s relationships, or lack thereof, with her family and old friends. That and how as much as she may seem like the root of her own problems, that isn’t 100% true. Review (with Spoilers) After a whirlwind of information in episode 1, it was nice to have an episode rooted…
Good Behavior: Season 1/ Episode 3 "From Terrible Me" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview No one dies this episode but with Letty stuck in a car with Javier for miles, so comes a need to reevaluate their relationship.
Insecure: Season 1/ Episode 7 "Real as Fuck" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview For the gains Issa gets at her job she has an equal amount of losses in her personal life. Review (with Spoilers)
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…
Humans: Season 2/ Episode 4 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview There is a certain beauty to revealing yourself and your intentions. However, as shown in this episode, there are often consequences for doing so. Review (with Spoilers) If I was to be perfectly honest, I couldn’t tell you what is driving me to keep up with this show. There is a lack of urgency,…
Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
The T Word goes beyond what has been seen in scripted media and shows the current lives of Trans youth.
Good Behavior: Season 1/ Episode 2 "Only the Best for Mrs. Diaz" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The relationship is established and while at times there is a serious case of Beauty and the Beast going on, who knows if Letty may develop Stockholm syndrome. Review (with Spoilers)
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 17 "Girl Meets Hollywood" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Katy returns! But it is without Shawn. Add onto that, it is a slightly sappy episode with an eye roll inducing plot. Review (with Spoilers) Perhaps one of the unfortunate things about Girl Meets World isn’t so much it is on the Disney channel, but it never learned how to balance Disney Channel styled…
Queen Sugar: Season 1/ Episode 11 "All Good" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The importance of a connection with another human being, especially one which is dependable and trying to do right by you, is such a beautiful and strengthening thing. Though it isn’t always stable and with that comes fear. Review (with Spoilers) I honestly don’t think there has been an episode yet that hasn’t left…
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…
Humans: Season 2/ Episode 3 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Autonomy is a major focus on this episode of humans as Niska continues to and get human rights, Mia is questioning her place in Leo’s grounp, and Dr. Athena reveals some parts to herself. Parts which drive what she is living for. Review (with Spoilers) I must admit, a Sunday night seems like the…
Queen Sugar: Season 1/ Episode 10 "So Far" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview There are quite a few setbacks, for everyone, in this episode, but there is always one person who creates some sort of silver lining. In that person, there is hope. Review (with Spoilers) As usual, Queen Sugar leaves you with a lot to process. Making it perhaps the most difficult show for me to…
Sword Art Online: Season 2/ Episode 24 "Mother's Rosario" [Season Finale] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the season comes to a close, on a rather sad note, there is some sort of silver lining. Topic 1: The Long Goodbye – Yuuki & Asuna Topic 2: Those Who Were Left Behind – Asuna Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Insecure: Season 1/ Episode 5 "Shady as Fuck" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Molly comes to her senses, Issa loses her damn mind. Review (with Spoilers) I promise to go back to the whole 1000 word or less goal with this, but people who read this blog… If you could see the dead stare I had as Issa did certain things. It’s like… this is the…
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…
Humans: Season 2/ Episode 2 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As many of the synths pursue normalcy, if not safety, the humans remain flustered with not only the effect they have on their lives but trying to understand them. Review (with Spoilers) Being that it has been so long, I can’t say if the first season of Humans was overly exciting or not. What…
Sword Art Online: Season 2/ Episode 23 "Beginning of a Dream" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After Asuna fulfills Yuuki’s school wish, Yuuki helps Asuna pursue something which needed to be done a long time ago. Topic 1: To School and Back Home – Asuna & Yuuki Topic 2: Come Into My World – Asuna Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Delerium: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In many ways, Delirium appears inspired by The Giver but is more angled toward appealing to those who would like something Divergent style. Review (with Spoilers) WIGS is a web station which has a sole focus of having women in leading roles, well for the most part white women, but it has to be…
Sword Art Online: Season 2/ Episode 22 "Journey's End" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Yuuki’s life is revealed to us, Asuna finds a way to become a hero once more. Topic 1: The One I Can Always Count On – Asuna & Kirito Topic 2: Selene Garden – Asuna & Yuuki Topic 3: Despite It All, There Should Remain Hope – Asuna & Yuuki Review (with Spoilers)…
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?): Season 1/ Episode 1 "Adventurer (Bell Cranel)" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka? Is certainly cute, and has a likable protagonist, but nothing about it really stands out to make it be anywhere near the front of the pack this season. Studio(s): J.C.Staff & Genco Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Sword Art Online: Season 2/ Episode 21 "Swordsman's Memorial" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After an intense boss battle, all eyes are on Yuuki. Topic 1: The Best Boyfriend In The World – Asuna & Kirito Topic 2: Boss Battle – Asuna Topic 3: What Are You Guys Hiding? – Asuna & Yuuki Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Sword Art Online: Season 2/ Episode 20 "Sleeping Knights" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Asuna preps for a one team boss battle, she deals with a personal obstacle. Review (with Spoilers) This Asuna arc is very interesting, if just because she seemingly is getting a sort of Shinon treatment. For while Kirito has been the star of the show since the beginning, after learning about Shinon, and…
Sword Art Online: Season 2/ Episode 19 "Absolute Sword" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the focus shifts to Asuna, it seems it is time for her to be the hero of her own story. Review (with Spoilers) Thus far Asuna has been seen as a fearsome warrior, the damsel in distress, and most recently, the girl who Kirito may or may not be dating. However, with her…
Sword Art Online: Season 2/ Episode 18 "The Forest House" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After Kirito being the hero, and main focus, for both season 1, and most of season 2, it seems Asuna is going to relieve him of such duties. Review (with Spoilers) After battles in Sword Art Online, Alfheim Online, and Gun Gale Online, it seems the focus of the show is going to switch…
Sword Art Online: Season 2/ Episode 17 "Excalibur" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Mission accomplished, and seemingly the arc is over. Review (with Spoilers) Well, to my surprise, after just starting the arc on episode 15, it has come to an end. Making you wonder, at this point, what is next on the horizon? For with it now being 2025 in their world, and Kirito in college,…
Sword Art Online: Season 2/ Episode 16 "The King of the Giants" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After getting some background on how the quest came into being, it is all action from there! Review (with Spoilers) As we inch closer to the finale in 8 episodes, it seems this arc may end up being rather short. For with us meeting the King of The Giants, Thrym, in the episode, I…
Sword Art Online: Season 2/ Episode 15 "The Queen of the Lake" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Sword Art Online returns to Alfheim Online for there is a civil war brewing amongst the game’s AI. Review (with Spoilers) Rather than introduce a new VRMMO, or stay within GGO, most of the known characters from season 1 return, as does Sinon, for a new adventure within Alfheim Online. One dealing with a…
