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Overview Kokonoe’s (Nine) past comes to haunt him and brings some new intrigue into the show Review (with Spoilers) One constant complaint I usually have for shows is that they don’t seem to find ways to either up or maintain, the ante. They start with interesting characters, and premises, but then rely on first impressions…
Overview Dating is hard, especially when it seems the end result of any date, even the first one, seems to just be guys wanting to get laid. So does Issa really want to return to that world? The one which lacks commitment, or will she stay with her bum of a boyfriend? Much less, she…
Overview With a new bomb and riddle, the cat and mouse game between Sphinx and Shibaski continues as the lonely Lisa roams the streets. Review (with Spoilers) Thankfully, after the last episode, Hisami and Kokonoe are back to having a prominent role! Though what especially is interesting is that with Lisa wandering the streets, Hisami…
Overview With Shibazaki living up to his legend, it further pushes you to question what Sphinx’s ultimate goal is and will they get it? Review (with Spoilers) To be honest, I found the episode dull. For with Hisami not playing a large role, nor Kokonoe, we are left with watching Shibazaki solve the latest puzzle…
Overview As a new attack gets executed, a bit more is revealed about Lisa, Shibazaki, and hints are dropped about VON. Review (with Spoilers) Though I enjoy watching Hisami play a mad sidekick to Kokonoe, I increasingly find myself wondering what their background is and wanting to fully understand why they are terrorist. Be it…
Overview Two young men, for reasons currently unknown, perform terrorist attacks. Trigger Warning(s): Terrorist Attack Review (with Spoilers) I originally was just going to watch this and not review it, but it is just too good to comment on. For between Toji (aka Sphinx 2/ Twelve) who comes off like the Joker to me, and…
Overview Crafting Teddy’s backstory is the focus of an episode dealing with change. Especially the changes the host are still going through.
Overview The Germanian army thinks they are about to deal what should be the final blow before they cut the head off of the Kingdom of Eylstady, but then comes Izetta.
Overview Alongside seeing the extent of Izette’s powers, we are reminded not only how much she is loved by the people but how dire their circumstances are.
Recap The first half of the season comes to an end and it time to learn if there are happy endings all around, some clouds amongst a sunny day, or if the Bronx’s curse ruins all the hopes and dreams of the youth. Trigger Warning(s): Gun Violence | Cockroach Major Characters Zeke | Mylene…
Recap Jackie actually comes through, Zeke perhaps embraces the corporate world, and Shaolin learns the fate of his DJ career. Major Characters Zeke | Mylene | Jackie | Shaolin Fantastic | Boo-Boo
Overview Like almost all series which reach a 3rd season, a “What If?” episode comes to Girl Meets World. One in which it is supposed to be about if Maya and Riley never became friends, but not entirely.
Recap It’s make or get broken bones for Jackie, as Shaolin Fantastic makes the desperate journey to find the source of the bootlegs to bring him to justice and earn a pass from the Grandmaster. For, otherwise, his DJ’ing dreams are over. Trigger Warning(s): Drug Use (Includes use of needle) Major Characters Mylene |…
Recap On July 13th, 1977 a lot of lives change for our characters. For some it a positive step forward, for others a step back, but no matter what it is all about survival as the blackout hits.
Recap As one dream seems to come to an end, an opportunity presents itself leading to one possibly flourishing. Though, as this happens, it seems a gang war is going to start. Trigger Warning(s): Gun Violence | Needles (Injecting drugs) Major Characters Mylene | Zeke | Fat Annie | Shaolin Fantastic
Recap Bronx 1977 is a depreciated environment. Yet despite burning buildings and empty lots, things still bloom in the cracks. Be it a wordsmith, a new type of music, or young love. But can they all survive when gun violence is everywhere and no hope or goal is guaranteed? Trigger Warning(s): Homophobia (Use…
Overview Freedom lies across the field of the difficult conversation. And the more difficult the conversation, the greater the freedom. — “Chapter 11: Yes to No, Yes to Difficult Conversations.” Year of Yes
Overview The world tries to teach Riley not everyone is going to like her, but Riley fights back!
Overview Kristen Bell playing sarcastic is what she does. Be it Veronica Mars or her role on House of Lies, a character with a slight pessimistic tinge, and a bit untrusting of people, in general, is who she plays best. So with her playing a dead person, who belongs in what is called “The Bad…
Overview In a way, the show is like a female version of Louie with the exception that Pamela Adlon is less socially awkward and she has three daughters instead of two.
If you’re familiar with Joe Swanberg’s work, him finally working on a series seems long overdue. For with his characters being just the right kind of weird, but only occasionally overdoing it, consistently he had made movies you wished were extended into series. Drinking Buddies perhaps the best example. So with Easy comes the chance…
Overview The first female major league baseball player of modern times. It hasn’t happened yet, but even the what if and how is an appealing question. Especially with this likely being the year the United States will get their first female president. Thus breaking one glass ceiling. However, while the show is heavily focused on…
Overview Alfred is the sole familiar face here as we are introduced to the BAN network, their commercials, and the political talk show known as “Montague.” Trigger Warning(s): Episode contains Transphobic and Homophobic Conversations
Overview The world tries to teach Riley not everyone is going to like her, but Riley fights back!
Recap With the loss of Barry the Bear-Bear comes part of the end of Riley’s childhood. But while Riley has her usual odd storyline about growing up, Maya maybe is given the option to give up something of her childhood as well. Major Characters Maya | Riley | Zay | Auggie | Cory |…
Recap In this Riley growth episode, the rose colored glasses are knocked off and Riley is asked whether the world is good or evil, for a debate. A question she struggles with. Major Characters Riley | Auggie | Maya
Recap It’s happening! It is truly happening. Something good, something stable, is coming to both Katy and Maya’s life. Though Maya can’t believe it. Major Characters Maya | Shawn | Katy | Cory
Recap The triangle is over and it seems the person not chosen is not only fine with it but may have an option waiting for her. Major Characters Lucas | Maya | Riley | Josh | Smackle | Farkle
Recap The Ski Lodge. Specifically The Mount Sun Lodge. The place where Cory and Topanga almost ended and, hopefully, the Maya/Riley/Lucas triangle will break. Oh, one could only hope. Major Characters Maya | Lucas | Riley
Overview In a fictionalized version of World War II, we watch as one princess does whatever she can to save her small kingdom from the Germanian empire’s advances.
Overview After people questioning who Maya is, whether she is copying Riley and if she lost herself, she finally gets some real solid ground on who she is. All thanks to seeing some old friends and realizing how life would have been without Riley. Major Characters Maya | Riley | Auggie
Overview In an episode about Maya finding herself and Shawn doing the same, it seems there is as much an argument against them becoming better people as there is no longer being the amusement of the goody two shoes of their friendship. Major Characters Cory | Shawn | Maya | Riley | Katy | Lucas
Overview A lot of the episode is fluff, but it seems there maybe the ever slightest chance it is a setup for something big to happen. Though don’t cross your fingers and toes thinking the question we have been asking since season 1 may get answered. Major Characters Maya | Riley | Lucas | Katy…
Overview With Riley’s first D, and Maya’s first A, so comes a shift in the dynamic of their friendship, as well as a few others as they begin to lose their middle school status.
Overview In a lesson filled episode, Auggie has to learn the meaning of trust while Riley has to learn how to be herself and like herself.
Overview As the cuteness continues when it comes to Ava and Auggie, Riley’s group of friends begin to have 2nd thoughts about their rift. Especially as they realize they are no longer kings and there is so much to learn. Something which is easier to do together than apart.
Overview Girl Meets World returns and things aren’t all sunshine, rainbows, and just catching up. Growing pains are the focus and whether or not people grow with you.
Overview See this episode as just an introduction, laying the foundation, before the show may just get good.
Overview A group of eccentric people run a detective agency. The older men focus on local crime and the younger guy focuses on lost pets. Though with an old foe back in action and the kid detective finding a possible ally, expect things to get a bit more interesting in Shibuya! Trigger Warning(s): Multiple Suicide…
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