Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 2 “Torn Bonds” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview We pick up where we left off and learn why Soo-Won betrayed the king.
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Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 4 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As we see some of the kids accept their life is now at the hospital, we also watch Eva try to make up for lost time with Jordie. Review (with Spoilers) At this point, I think we can all agree we have enough information on the kids and really should learn more about that…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As people get a bit too comfortable in their secrets, slowly their lives begin to unravel. Review (with Spoilers) Past and current relationships are gone into and we see just how fragile each one is. For with most of noteworthy relationships having dark secrets attached, naturally it weighs heavy on at least one party…
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Princess Yona” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
With this having politics, love, drama, and promises of good battles and action, I think this maybe my kind of show.
Donten ni Warau (Laughing Under the Clouds): Season 1/ Episode 1 “Three Brothers, Standing Under the Clouds” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Three brothers living in the beginning of the Meiji period find themselves to be bounty hunters, sort of, to deal with rebellious samurai. Review (with Spoilers) When it comes to anime, if they are action oriented, and aren’t part of the mecha sub-genre, I usually give them a chance. As for this show, with…
Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 3 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Jordie’s lies are exposed, we see Emma and Leo’s relationship develop as well as Kara and Nurse Jackson’s. Review (with Spoilers) As the weeks pass on Red Band Society, I’m starting to think little things tidbits maybe slipping by us. For while the kids all have a major focus, and developed storylines, Kenji…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As people grow closer, things are revealed as they are seen flaws and all. Making most look more appealing than they did in the past. Review (with Spoilers) If there is one thing I have always found wonderfully strange about Downton Abbey, it is that it has such a large cast of characters, and…
Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 2 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As everyone waits to see what happened to Jordi, Nurse Jackson gets criticized about the way she handles the kids. Review (with Spoilers) Unlike Forever, the love I had for the show, due to the pilot, didn’t falter with episode 2. For while I still get Nurse Jackie vibes, since Nurse Jackson, Kenji, and…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 1 [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As we return to the Abbey, as usual drama awaits behind every door, in every field, and mischief is constantly on the mind. Review (with Spoilers) Bless the existence of the internet for otherwise I would have to wait who knows how many months for this to come to America. Of which I refuse…
Black-ish: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Most shows explore diversity through different colored faces, and by who is kissing who. But as for Black-Ish, it is all about what it means to be Black and what that represents. Review (with Spoilers) I’m not going to lie to you, when I heard Anthony Anderson was in this I thought it was…
Awkward: Season 4/ Episodes 8 to 11 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After last week’s drama, we watch as everyone licks their wounds in their own special way. Review (with Spoilers) As Jenna continues to mature as a person, and everyone catches up with Tamara, it seems Sadie is no longer the villain of the show. The ever-boastful Eva seems to be gearing up to replace…
Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 1 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In probably the best series premiere I have seen, perhaps in my life, we are given this vibrant little world which will lead you to falling in love with each and every single character. Even the obnoxious one.
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 12 “One Hour Photo” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Lori lurks in the shadows like the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, Max says goodbye. Review (with Spoilers) As the season comes to a close, honestly I feel this maybe the last episode of Finding Carter I may watch. For while I still consider myself a fan of Kathryn Prescott and Alex…
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 11 “The Long Goodbye” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After all that has happened to Carter, or because of Carter, the time has come for redemption. Review (with Spoilers) With the most loved character of the show in a coma, naturally a lot of guilt bears down on Carter’s head. Whether it is from Taylor, whose first real boyfriend is on the verge…
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Love Story” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Whenever a gun gets involved in any teen drama, a countdown begins. For you know, sooner or later, someone is going to die, or at least get shot, because of that gun. Review (with Spoilers) Sometimes I wonder why Carter is with Crash. Does she like the idea of taking care of a baby…
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Do the Right Thing” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As one relationship exponentially grows, Carter’s with her parents and Bird diminishes to the point it seems doing something reckless is on the horizon. Review (with Spoilers)
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Half Baked” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview During the constant pursuit of the Wilson’s becoming a happy family, someone always ends up ruining it. Review (with Spoilers) With Lori temporarily out of the picture, and Carter’s friends mostly taking the week off, there is a strong focus on Carter’s family life. Especially in light of the news of Elizabeth’s affair. Something…
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Throw Momma From the Train” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview On the twins birthday everyone gets a bit emotional. Either due to Carter talking about leaving or because Elizabeth’s affair is revealed. Review (with Spoilers) With only one episode seemingly left before this goes on hiatus, I must admit this made for a decent episode. Watching Elizabeth have a moment reminiscing when was the…
Black Jesus: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Smokin’, Drinkin’, and Chillin'” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Interesting concept, bad execution. Review (with Spoilers) With The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder kicked out of his own series, and it seeming like Black Jesus was meant to be his comeback, I must say I had high hopes. For despite his Jesus having the type of wig which I’m sure only cost $20-30, and…
Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Beware Those Closest to You” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Loyalty, or lack thereof, is what leads to exile for many and the death of one. Review (with Spoilers) In what may be the last episode of the season, if not series, possible reasons for war are renewed. For with the human politics increasing in complication, Gabriel infiltrating the city, Edward leaving, and a…
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 6 “The Fugitive” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A lot of people are given 2nd chances, but the question is: Are they deserving of one? Review (with Spoilers) With only a few episodes left, at least from what I can tell, I must admit that even as much as I like the series, it wouldn’t necessarily sadden me if it wasn’t renewed…
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 5 “The Heat” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the twins, Carter and Taylor, grow closer to someone they thought they never would, it seems Elizabeth and David’s relationship still is decaying. Review (with Spoilers) As I said in episode 2, “I may end up with mixed emotions about 99% of the characters” and damn if it wasn’t true. For, until this…
Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Ouroboros” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Gabriel returns to cause some havoc, the show loses some of its momentum. Review (with Spoilers) After building up the politics of Vega for the last few episodes, the bigger battle against Gabriel returns to focus and it feels like we are right back where we started with this show not having good…
Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Black Eyes Blue” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With a short lived triumph comes a lot of characters fostering the darkness in themselves and making it seem Alex maybe the savior to a people hardly worth saving. Review (with Spoilers) The season is really getting better and better with each episode. Characters are evolving, the story is becoming more rich, and honestly…
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Now You See Me” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Carter grows adjusted to her new household, it seems the only thing from her old life which she sees in her future might be Max. Review (with Spoilers) Max and Bird play the largest roles in the episode as we get to know Bird’s background a bit more, and Max continues to try…
Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 5 “Something Borrowed” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As David preps for political civil war in Vega, Alex confronts his inability to protect humans from angels. Review (with Spoilers) With one surprise at the end of the episode and quite a bit of character development throughout, this was definitely an episode which solidified what I said last week that Dominion has found…
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Drive” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Carter begins to rebel just to upset Elizabeth, Max finds his value outside of being Carter’s ex-boyfriend rising. Review (with Spoilers) After finishing episode 3, I must say I am appreciative that the majority of MTV’s scripted series are only given 10-12 episode seasons. If only because I feel the gimmick of this…
Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 4 “The Flood” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With the introduction of another angel, as well as a senator learning of the chosen one, the show begins to show why Alex would possibly want to leave Vega. Review (with Spoilers) I would consider this the episode when Dominion begins to get into a nice stride and really exhibit why the show was…
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 2 “The Birds” – Recap/Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As people start getting attached to Carter, she finds herself making some feel pushed away. Perhaps for good reason. Review (with Spoilers) There is such an odd complexity to this show, if just because like Switched at Birth on ABC Family, there are very few people who you can see rooting for, and justifying…
Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Lose a daughter, find a stranger Review (with Spoilers) As you can imagine, finding a Skins alumni on a new show is a big deal. Especially when it was one of the actors who played one of your favorite characters. So imagine MTV, who really are improving with the shows they green light, hiring…
Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Broken Places” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As David Whele pushes to create a power struggle in Vega, Alex takes a walk down memory lane Review (with Spoilers) Even after watching Legion I still am sort of iffy on this show, but don’t necessarily think it is bad. It sort of reminds me of the odd sci-fi shows of the late…
Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Godspeed” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As word of Alex being the chosen one gets downplayed by the big names in Vega, Gabriel seems to be the only one to take this reveal seriously. Review (with Spoilers) At this point I think angels are basically being used, as well as a concept of god taking a vacation, in a slightly…
Dominion: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A reminder that all demons were once angels. Review (with Spoilers) I should probably begin by saying I did not watch Legion prior to seeing this, but will likely soon so I have a full grasp on what is happening. For, as of the pilot, I am finding this show a tad bit odd…
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…
Orange is the New Black: Season 2/ Episode 8 “Appropriately Sized Pots” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After “A Whole Other Hole” you may have wanted Rosa’s backstory, well here it is. Review (with Spoilers) Because Rosa has always been the sick one in the background during the first season, I never took much note of her. She was just there like an extra. This episode though made her become one…
Orange is the New Black: Season 2/ Episode 13 “We Have Manners. We’re Polite.” [Season Finale] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The season finale mostly gives you what you expect to happen, with little to no surprises. Review (with Spoilers) 13 episodes over one weekend. The backstories of Taystee, Poussey, Vee, Suzzane, Red, Rosa and Gloria, as well as others who really weren’t that interesting. But, even with Sophia being largely absent, these women really…
Orange is the New Black: Season 2/ Episode 12 “It Was the Change” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview We’ve almost reached the end of the line and if there is one thing that should be noted in this episode: Never, ever, trust Vee. Review (with Spoilers) As you can tell by now, Vee pretty much took whatever significance Sophia had, among others, and damn near stole the season. Arguably she is only…
Orange is the New Black: Season 2/ Episode 11 “Take a Break from Your Values” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview When people don’t show humility, bad things happen. Which even when you pray, sometimes can’t be avoided. Review (with Spoilers) If you recall season 1, the reason why the girls all came together, despite racial differences, was because Mendez was such a bully that he had to go. But, one thing they couldn’t do…
Orange is the New Black: Season 2/ Episode 10 “Little Mustachioed Shit” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With a 2nd Piper episode comes a rehash on her relationship with Alex, but luckily the episode is saved by Red and Vee’s continuing issues. Review (with Spoilers) I can honestly say that if it wasn’t for Vee and Red’s little back and forth, and all the people they bring into their drama, this…
