Perhaps the only thing that those who’ve been tuning into ‘The Acolyte’ for the last two months can agree upon is… that it’s officially over. Yes, this week’s finale in the eighth episode of this debut and controversial season.
Read MoreAll in all, The Red Dragon and the Gold is an episode for ‘House of the Dragon’. For those who are in the know, the action is unfolding like a tragedy, slowly and deliberately. For those who have no idea what to expect from this series, this episode will be an emotional gut-punch, the first of many more to come before this tale is over.
Read MoreWith episode four, we’ve officially reached the halfway point of ‘The Acolyte’. Now is about the time that most folks will form the beginning of some sort of final opinion; even if the mystery is still in-tact, you can sort of see where all this is headed.
Read More‘The Acolyte’s third episode isn’t a needle-mover, by any means. Things slow down, retread, and in some ways even regress. But, it’s still in line with what the show has presented artistically thus far, and moving forward, it shouldn’t serve as any more than an indifferent roadblock to look back on.
Read MoreWhat audiences got to see in the first two episodes of ‘The Acolyte’ is a fair, inoffensive display of neat visuals and solid craft. It won’t blow any minds, at least not yet, but there’s enough to like here for fans to hop on the freighter before it hits hyperspeed.
Read MoreFans of the original series should find satisfaction in seeing all their favorite characters in an appropriate new light, whilst those simply looking for something new to watch on the platform should find plenty as well. It isn’t a particularly special effort, but Netflix’s version of ‘The Last Airbender’ is just what it needs to be.
Read More“The Walking Dead” gives Lauren Ridloff a long-overdue chance to showcase her abilities in a gripping main story that also gives horror fans lots of exciting moments courtesy of director Greg Nicotero, but the episode slightly undermines itself when it pivots to Daryl (Norman Reedus) and the Reapers. WARNING: Contains Spoilers.
Read MoreIt’s not a perfect episode nor a standout “The Walking Dead” entry, but “Out of the Ashes” still works, giving the show’s ensemble cast the right amount of attention and screen time, and moving the story along as the final season prepares to close out its first act. WARNING: Contains Spoilers.
Read MoreLauren Cohan delivers one of her best “The Walking Dead” performances in a Maggie-centric hour that gives the right amount of attention to additional cast members, and stands tall as one of the show’s most well-executed episodes. WARNING: Contains Spoilers.
Read MoreIn an inventive reimagining of Captain America’s iconic origin story, Peggy Carter replaces Steve rogers as the First Avenger in the premiere episode of Marvel’s animated anthology.
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Featuring incredible performances from Seth Gilliam, Ross Marquand, and guest star Robert Patrick, compelling and introspective character work, and a bold dive into depravity, “One More” is one of the absolute best episodes “The Walking Dead” has ever aired.
Read More“The Walking Dead” is back, and Angela Kang’s promise of a structural experiment in the 10th season’s third act looks to be in full swing, but to mixed results in this particular installment as Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Maggie (Lauren Cohan) find themselves hunted in the woods by Reapers.
Read MoreAs our first trip back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a year and a half, and the first taste of what to expect from the MCU series slate from Disney, the first two episodes of ‘WandaVision’ are odd, wonderful, intriguing… and just what fans should expect and want. Check out our recap and review for the first two episodes of Marvel’s ‘WandaVision’. WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS
Read MoreLenny, Lenny, and did I say Lenny? Episode 5 is by far the most confusing chapter of Legion, but for all the right reasons. Even though this episode is difficult to follow, there are many revelations that came out of it. BUT as always with an episode of Legion, there are still so many questions and of course what’s an episode of Legion without a massive cliffhanger?
Read MoreNobody was ready for tonight’s episode of Legion. Somehow it has outdone itself and the show is not even at its halfway point. Wednesday nights have become the new Friday nights because of what Noah Hawley and his creative team are doing with this source material. On a side-note, if the video game Bioshock is ever adapted into a film, call Noah Hawley and let him direct it immediately!
Read MoreLegion: Chapter 3 continues to dazzle with unique storytelling and as always takes us even further into David’s psyche because this episode was all about trying to find out what exactly makes this guy “tick.”
Read MoreFX’s Legion continues to impress with daring visuals and nonlinear storytelling. This episode was written once again by Noah Hawley, and directed by Michael Uppendahl, who is not foreign to directing episodes for television shows that premier on FX.
Read MoreLegion has reinvented the superhero genre and the world has only been exposed to the first episode. Noah Hawley, the creator of the highly successful anthology series Fargo, has crafted a mind-bending (no pun intended) experience to say the least.
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