Was “Try” a perfect episode? Nope. But it did exactly what it needed to do: set the stage for next week’s The Walking Dead season finale. Based on the level of tension both within Alexandria and outside of its walls, things are about to explode. And, considering the short-sightedness of the residents of Alexandria, I […]
“Conquer” was just a good episode of The Walking Dead. And that isn’t a bad thing. It did what it set out to do: ratchet up the suspense, resolve some lingering plot points, and set things up for season six. I have a feeling there might be some complaining about the episode, as it was […]
Just a general heads up – The first section of this article presumes you have watched through season 2 of Netflix’s House of Cards. Once I start delving into specifics about season 3, I’ll offer up another spoiler warning. But, you have been warned. Binge watching House of Cards is a lot like sitting down […]
Who would have thought last night’s Arrow would have so much to say about the relationship between fathers and daughters? Sure, the major plot point of the episode was Ra’s offer to Oliver, but alongside Oliver’s potentially life changing choice the bulk of the story revolved around three women at odds with their fathers. Before […]
An episode like “Spend” highlights the one major negative on The Walking Dead: there are far too many cast members to allow for each character to have a chance to really shine. I know it’s a common refrain from people critiquing the series, but it’s true. As soon as Noah was given his touching scene […]
Part 2 of the Michiko and Hatchin boxsets focuses on the second half of the anime series, episodes 12 to 22 and continues the high standards of the first part of the series, even though there are a few filler episodes. Part 2 picks up where Part 1 left off, Michiko and Hatchin are reunited […]
After a few uneven weeks, The Walking Dead returned to form with “Forget.” It was a well-paced and structured hour, allowing us equal time with the show’s three strongest characters, while giving us an intriguing look into Sasha’s shattered psyche. Last week, it was clear that the triumvirate of Rick, Carol, and Daryl were ready […]
Well, that was a strange episode of Arrow. And not a good strange. I’m suffering from a serious case of whiplash after watching each of the characters repeatedly change their previously very entrenched beliefs at the drop of a hat. A good way to test the strength of an episode’s story structure is to take […]
“Remember” is an interesting episode of The Walking Dead. It certainly fills the role of placeholder, offering us a look at Alexandria without really moving the story forward all that much in the process. Things appear to be in a place of stasis on the outside- there aren’t any clear threats, the group isn’t looking […]
Well, at least “The Distance” wasn’t as bleak as the past several episodes of The Walking Dead. But it really didn’t do much to raise the overall energy level of the series or offer all that much in the way of plot movement. I think “The Distance” was meant to be more of a character […]
