Episode 1: Fallen Princess Overview A beloved princess discovers the world she thought was her oyster, was never meant for people like her. Trigger Warning(s): Uncomfortable scene dealing with clothes being ripped off and a physical exam Review (with Spoilers) When the episode begins, honestly I thought this was going to be another sci-fi/ fantasy…
Overview Despite all the programs currently on OWN, for the most part, if it didn’t have Oprah’s name on it, if she wasn’t interviewing someone, I honestly felt it wasn’t worth watching. Yes, there are a million and one Tyler Perry shows on the network, but there is something about his brand that I just…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Like HBO, Showtime, AMC, FreeForm and etc, there is a certain expectation which comes from announced projects. On top of that, when a project is an adaption, much less a book adaption then, on top of that, a property that has been previously adopted, the expectations builds and builds to the…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPoweoGCUgU Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) It has been nearly a decade since Chaos;Head was released and honestly I only remember that I watched it. Making episode 0 decent for sparking up some memories but, combined with episode 1, honestly unless you like seeing bodies twisted, mangled, or disfigured, I’m not sure what you may get…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyc3bclxqm8 Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Unrequited love, especially from a person you have access to, who interacts with you but never develops the same feelings you have for them is a weight on the heart. This is on full display and may sadly bring back memories of not the proverbial “One who got away” but…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) With a drab art style, a lead who seems disinterested in anything besides smoking, paired with subordinates who are annoying jokey and someone who is envious of our lead and wants to take him down a peg… I feel so tricked by the preview.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKeRnyFIHWs Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Emerald City presents Oz to be a mix between The Shannara Chronicles and Games of Thrones, with its sexual content and violence hinted at or off-screen. For with its complicated politics, secrets, and sense of culture, yet performances which are only good enough to make you like the characters, but…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jy6_Fp_fco Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Demi-chan wa Kataritai reminds me of Zootopia. For despite the cuteish nature of the previews, it deals with prejudice, being uncomfortable in knowing you are a minority and having to dispel and avoid stereotypes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Oh11GzrFn8 Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As opposed to Seiren, Fuuka delivers what a person would want and desire from a first episode. The boy may still be generic, but the girl more than compensates for that. Making it so when they get close and he notes they aren’t a couple, but she responds with “We…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_hKXW7zKMw Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Trying to figure out what you are going to do with your life, when it has been guided by teachers and parents more than yourself, is daunting. Luckily there are always friends to guide you, and many a potential love interest to distract you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybpmPUMK_WY Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) I want you to imagine Izetta: The Last Witch and up the violence while toning down how memorable some of the supporting characters are. In episode one “The Devil of the Rhine” that’s what you get. But believe me when I say this show will likely far surpass the best…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zulhtadjYwI Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) You remember one of your first real crushes? I’m talking about in elementary school where holding hands was the most intimate thing ever. Well, imagine, or remember, feeling rejected. Makabe remembers. He has for likely almost for a decade, and this leads us to follow his tale of revenge. Assuming…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Perhaps like many, one of the first shows that made me a loyal viewer of FreeForm, then ABC Family, was Kyle XY. Since then the network hasn’t had too many sci-fi shows in their primetime lineup. Fantasy shows, yes. But sci-fi dramas? Not so much. So with Believe you have to…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpt-adOMqwk Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Since Downton Abbey ended, and Skins called it quits, there has been a hole left for a decent British drama in my life. One which I was hoping Delicious could fill but… sadly it is as delicious as a microwave dinner. Noted Actor(s) Leo (Iain Glen) | Gina (Dawn French)…
Overview 140 Million people disappear from around the world without explanation, and the pilot presents the world for those left behind. Review (with Spoilers) Whenever HBO decides to stray away from a group of white people dealing with living in whatever city they are in, usually they have an interesting show. Now, with The Leftovers,…
Overview As a parent mentally preps to reveal to their kids that they are Trans, the kids try to navigate through their own personal issues. Review (with Spoilers) Ok, let it be known I watched the original pilot first and then the new pilot available on Amazon.com, of which the only difference was the cast….
Overview A 20 something-year-old young woman, living with her sister, is in the pursuit of becoming a lawyer and overcoming all of life’s challenges. Which sadly includes racism and, sometimes, an unsupportive family. Review (with Spoilers) With ABC really trying to show diversity means more than having different colored faces, and a random homosexual here…
Overview Like many YouTube stars, Todrick Hall does appreciate what the platform has done for him, but the opportunities to go from online to either the small screen or big screen are far too enticing. So comes Todrick. What seemingly will be a mix of “Making of the Video” alongside us getting to know Todrick…
Overview While Amazon’s synopsis may intrigue you, Ricci doesn’t bring the oomph.
Overview Viola Davis commands a show which utilizes her talents and gives her excellent supporting actors to play off of. Review (with Spoilers) Needless to say, Shonda Rhimes is perhaps one of the top producers today and surely is an inspiration. For not only does she have two hit shows on ABC, but they have…
Overview Despite lackluster trailers, the premiere episode of Recovery Road sets things off to a good start and most of the alterations made for the book’s adaptation to the silver screen are mostly welcomed, and understandable, changes. Trigger Warning(s): Conversation about Rape and depiction of potential domestic violence.
Overview After New York is invaded by aliens and other fantasy creatures, you’d think it would be one side trying to dominate the other. Wrong! In Kekkai Sensen, many aliens and humans live in peace, but those who see an opportunity for exploitation, and domination, take any opportunity they can find. Leading to the type…
Overview After death, three Japanese warriors find themselves oddly planted in a world of elves. Something which seems to just be part of the controllers of history being at war. Trigger Warning(s): Blood, Guts, and Decapitation Characters Worth Noting Toyohisa | Nobunga | Muraski | Easy | Yoichi
Overview A man who has risen to prominence finds himself at a crossroad. One which he has the life of a potential drug cartel ahead of him, or becoming a successful, and legit, businessman. Review (with Spoilers) For those familiar with Skins season 1, I want you to consider Omari Hardwick to be the Nicholas…
Overview Despite the odd moments here and there, and over the top characters, there is some depth to this little show. Studio: Dogakobo Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview There is a new anti-hero on the block and he is a reformed preacher with a badass ex-girlfriend, an otherworldly new friend, and a promise he is trying to keep. That is, if between small town folk and assassins he survives. Rating: Stick Around Trigger Warning(s): Blood (gore) & Exposed Bones Characters Worth Noting…
Overview Like the majority of comic book adaptations in the modern age, Jessica Jones is dark, brooding, and somber. Making it so perhaps the one unique trait the show may have is the fact it has a female lead.
Introduction It is hard to say whether Scream is simply another example of Hollywood’s dependency on cashing in on familiar franchises, or perhaps MTV siphoning, little by little, off of what makes ABC Family interesting and just making it their own version of hip and with better music. Either way, the sole reason I watched…
Overview For those of you who are willing to have patience, you may have a potentially good series on your hands. Review (with Spoilers) Anyone who goes to an AMC theater early has probably seen a trailer for this program during the “AMC First Look.” Which, to me, presented an interesting story about a young…
Overview In the pilot, you’ll get a decent amount of story and 0 laughs. Review (with Spoilers) Being someone who wasn’t born, much less allowed, to watch Martin Lawrence during his heyday of being one of the top comics of the 90s, but watching a good portion of his work, it makes his return to…
Overview Another show feeding off classic literature villains, and characters, in hopes that it can find a way to stand out amongst the rest. Review (with Spoilers) The sole reason I had an interest in this show was Eva Green. She has this weird draw reminiscent of Angelina Jolie before Brad Pitt, and she seems…
Recap Two perfect people, two people you want to see hang or in the electric chair, and the request to pay $10+ a month to see the entire series. Um, let me think about that. Major Characters Joanna (Kina Grannis) | Peter (Harry Shum Jr.) | Chloe (Hillary Anne Matthews) | Mark (Eric Ochoa) |…
Introduction Being that I pretty much give damn near anything ABC Family puts out a chance, well their dramas anyway, naturally I had to look into Stitchers. Plus, with the show having a compelling preview in front of many of the films I see at AMC, I especially felt pushed to check this out. With…
Overview I want you to imagine an American inspired by Harry Potter wanting to put their own spin on it. Something which likely began as fan fiction, imagining if Harry and his friends were older, their issues ranging from depression to the need to succeed, and maybe even taking some elements of the X-Men into…
*At the time of this review I thought this was a movie, hence the tone of the review* Overview Residue provides the type of sci-fi experience you’d imagine an egotistical film major would make if they had the money to cast who they wanted, had the permits they needed to shoot, and a big enough…
Overview Similar to Empire, Star is very much rooted in Black music. However, there are no boardrooms, the stars of the show aren’t rich folk who are established. This show, primarily, seems about the struggle to achieve fame. Trigger Warning(s): Transphobia & Rape Attempt
Overview A new fantasy production begins and while nothing about it is revolutionary, in the least bit, it does seem like the type of show which could gain the same type of dedicated following of shows which are low rated, yet have ardent fans.
Overview Another political show featuring White House drama with the only change being two female leads. Review (with Spoilers) With all the shows out there about politics, ranging from Scandal to House of Cards, it is hard to find something which seems new or fresh. After all, even before the aforementioned shows, there was The…
Two young exorcists, both with slightly mysterious past, converge one day as demons begin to attack and they are pulled into action.
The overall goal of Wherever I Look is to fill in that space between the average fan and critic and advise you on what’s worth experiencing.
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