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Episode Review: Stranger Things 5x2 - "Chapter Two: The Vanishing of..."
Welcome back to the blog readers. I could not have asked for a better return to the world of Hawkins than with what we got in that premiere episode of the fifth and final season. I thought the episode did a brilliant job of catching us up with the state of the town since the end of the fourth season, and gave us some brand new character dynamics to sink our teeth into for this last adventure. I have heard the final three episodes of the "first volume" are, to borrow from one
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2 days ago10 min read
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Episode Review: Gen V 1x4 - "The Whole Truth"
Welcome back to the blog readers. It may have taken an episode or two for Gen V (2023-) to pick up steam, but this is a show that was always going to live in the shadow of its parent series The Boys (2019-26). I am so glad that this series has stayed true to the spirit of The Boys while creating its own identity so far through three episodes. With five episodes left (including this one) of the first season, I am hopeful it can carve out its own place. Would this episode, titl
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3 days ago6 min read
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Episode Review: Gen V 1x3 - "#ThinkBrink"
Welcome back to the blog readers. I deeply apologize for being delayed on the reviews for this show, but life has gotten in the way and things have happened. But I am back and better than ever, ready to review one of my current shows that I think has a whole lot of promise. The first two episodes have integrated this show into the Boys universe perfectly while carving out its own identity. Now, we have a hook and a reason to watch this show. With that being said, could the mo
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7 days ago9 min read
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Episode Review: Stranger Things 5x1 - "Chapter One: The Crawl"
Welcome back to the blog readers. In a show that was well before my time, Stranger Things (2016-25) has captured the imagination of a wide audience and created a whole new batch of stars like David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, and Joseph Quinn. The fourth season, marketed as Stranger Things 4, was by far the best season of the show thus far, and here's to only hoping this fifth and final season, marketed as Stranger Things 5, can end the show on a h
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Nov 2910 min read
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Episode Review: Gen V 1x2 - "First Day"
Welcome back to the blog readers. Well, that was a pretty interesting way to start your show. Gen V (2023-), a series set in the universe of The Boys (2019-26), started out as wild and intense as an episode of its parent show. I think we got some pretty interesting characters and a pretty intriguing story, although I am not quite sure where the show is going to lead us in the future. We could start by talking about this second episode, titled "First Day," written by Zak Schwa
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Nov 146 min read
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Episode Review: Gen V 1x1 - "God U."
Welcome back to the blog readers. As you may know from the last year, I am absolutely loving everything I am seeing out of The Boys (2019-26). Hearing we were getting a spinoff of The Boys got me very excited to see different stories in this world. Learning it was a coming-of-age series about a bunch of "college Supes" definitely intrigued me since I am not even 10 years removed from college yet. Would it start off hot with this premiere, titled "God U.," written by Craig Ros
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Nov 36 min read
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Episode Review: Peacemaker 2x8 - "Full Nelson"
Welcome back to the blog readers. It suffices to say that Peacemaker's (2022-) second season has been nothing but chaos, but in the best...
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Oct 118 min read
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Episode Review: Peacemaker 2x7 - "Like a Keith in the Night"
Welcome back to the blog readers. Well, it suffices to say that James Gunn completely broke the internet last week when all the fan...
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Oct 69 min read
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Episode Review: Alien: Earth 1x8 - "The Real Monsters"
Welcome back to the blog readers. To say that Alien: Earth is one of the best shows of the year would totally be an understatement. This series has made a nearly 50-year old franchise relevant again with some new twists and turns to put a fresh coat of paint on some tired wheels. And the results have been shockingly fascinating so far to say the least. I am so upset that we are at the end point (since I was under the assumption that this series was 10 episodes), because I hav
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Oct 36 min read
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Episode Review: Peacemaker 2x6 - "Ignorance is Chris"
Welcome back to the blog readers. This is uncharted territory now, boys. Peacemaker (2022-) has reached the point where we are all going...
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Sep 278 min read
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Episode Review: Alien: Earth 1x7 - "Emergence"
Welcome back to the blog readers. In case you have been living under a rock over the last six weeks, Alien: Earth (2025-) has quickly catapulted itself into one of my favorite shows of the year so far. Everything has been firing on all cylinders, and I am finding myself get more and more invested in these characters (except Boy Kavalier) as we go along. Now that we have one episode left, titled "Emergence," written by Noah Hawley and Maria Melnik, and directed by Dana Gonzale
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Sep 268 min read
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Episode Review: Peacemaker 2x5 - "Back to the Suture"
Welcome back to the blog readers. Over the last few weeks since Peacemaker (2022-) has deservedly been back on our screens, I have been...
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Sep 216 min read
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Episode Review: Alien: Earth 1x6 - "The Fly"
Welcome back to the blog readers. There is absolutely something special about Alien: Earth (2025), but I just cannot put my finger on it quite yet. Could it be the way it has expanded a nearly 50-year old franchise to heights it has never achieved before? Could it be for the excellent character work? I'm not sure yet, but last episode was such a treat to watch in all regards. Can we keep the momentum going with this episode, titled "The Fly," written by Noah Hawley and Lisa L
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Sep 197 min read
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Episode Review: Peacemaker 2x4 - "Need I Say Door"
Welcome back to the blog readers. Since it premiered on HBO Max in January 2022, I have loved every second of Peacemaker (2022-). The...
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Sep 145 min read
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Episode Review: Alien: Earth 1x5 - "In Space, No One..."
Welcome back to the blog readers. Alien: Earth (2025) has quickly catapulted itself to being one of my favorite shows of the year in just four episodes. It is uncomfortable, it is acted well, and it is overall giving me an experience I did not know I needed to have with a horror series. Can the momentum keep itself going this week with this fifth episode, titled "In Space, No One...," and written and directed by Noah Hawley? I hope so, because I have heard that this is the be
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Sep 137 min read
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Episode Review: Peacemaker 2x3 - "Another Rick Up My Sleeve"
Welcome back to the blog readers. Peacemaker (2022-) is one of my favorite shows on television, and for very good reason. The premiere...
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Sep 88 min read
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Episode Review: Alien: Earth 1x4 - "Observation"
Welcome back to the blog readers. There is no more doubt in my mind after what I witnessed last week: Alien: Earth (2025) is turning into a massive win for me. All the characters are likable (in their own way), all the horror works, and the story is engaging as hell. I cannot wait to see what happens next. Luckily I do not have to wait long, since we now get to talk about the fourth episode, titled "Observation," written by Noah Hawley and Bobak Esfarjani, and directed by Ugl
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Sep 55 min read
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Episode Review: Peacemaker 2x2 - "A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird"
Welcome back to the blog readers. Peacemaker (2022-) has been one of my favorite shows on television with its blend of humor and heart....
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Aug 316 min read
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Episode Review: Alien: Earth 1x3 - "Metamorphosis"
Welcome back to the blog readers. I was personally hoping that Alien: Earth's (2025) first two episodes (that were released together but I watched and reviewed separately) would be good, but I was very surprised at how well I thought those episodes were made. I am sold on this world and sold on these characters after nearly two hours with them. I am also excited to see where this show goes next, and that starts with this episode, titled "Metamorphosis," written by Noah Hawley
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Aug 296 min read
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Episode Review: Peacemaker 2x1 - "The Ties That Grind"
Welcome back to the blog readers. In case you have been living under a rock recently, James Gunn's DCU kicked off with a banger in last...
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Aug 268 min read
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