The first batch of episodes laid the groundwork for the reboot of Doctor Who but batch two immediately deepens the lore. As Christopher Eccleston continues to show his incredible range, Russell T. Davies delivers some of the best episodes of Doctor Who's Season 1. This group shows how good Doctor Who can be when it's … Continue reading Unhinged Binge: ‘Doctor Who’ – Season 1 – Episodes 6 – 10
Unhinged Binge: ‘Doctor Who’ Season 1 – Episodes 1 – 5
We're kicking off a less formal, more passionate side to our TV coverage. We all have blind spots, and this is meant to help alleviate some of that. Think of this as a journal as I work through some of the classic shows that I've never watched before. With that in mind, let's hop into … Continue reading Unhinged Binge: ‘Doctor Who’ Season 1 – Episodes 1 – 5
Secret Invasion – Episode 3 – ‘Betrayed’ Recap
Lots went down last week. We discover that Nick Fury has married a Skrull. Gravik is building a Super Skrull tech in a lab. With the potential for a new power rising, Fury must act fast to stop the impending events. Secret Invasion Episode 3 - “Betrayed” confirms the Super Skrull plan is in place. … Continue reading Secret Invasion – Episode 3 – ‘Betrayed’ Recap
The Idol – Episode 5 – Finale – ‘Jocelyn Forever’ Recap
What was one of the year's most interesting shows stumbles to the end. While the art of Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and Sam Levinson continues to hit on some interesting ideas, it has almost nothing to say about them. Add tonal inconsistency and a non-sensical plot, and you found The Idol gasping to be put … Continue reading The Idol – Episode 5 – Finale – ‘Jocelyn Forever’ Recap
Secret Invasion – Episode 2 – “Promises” Recap
In the premiere, we lost a huge piece of the SHIELD-based MCU. How the world will respond to this will be interesting. This week, Secret Invasion - "Promises" hones in on Nick Fury's relationships. The episode proves that Samuel L. Jackson creates chemistry with everyone. The plan that Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir) is hatching feels a … Continue reading Secret Invasion – Episode 2 – “Promises” Recap
The Idol – Episode 4 – “Stars Belong to the World” Recap
Tedros (The Weeknd) has fully taken over. Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) let the wolf into the hen house, and now Tedros controls every aspect of her life. While a few members of her team attempt to help, only Leia (Rachel Sennott) has put herself in between the two. It’ll be curious to see how long that … Continue reading The Idol – Episode 4 – “Stars Belong to the World” Recap
Secret Invasion – Episode 1 – “Resurrection” Recap
The last few series from Marvel have been met with some decisive reactions. That said, our site has often looked favorably on controversial series, including Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk. If this is your first time reading our recaps, we hope to judge it solely based on what they’re bringing to the table, not compared to … Continue reading Secret Invasion – Episode 1 – “Resurrection” Recap
‘The Idol’ – Episode 3 – “Daybreak” Recap
After a sexually explicit Episode 2, Tedros made more headway into Jocelyn’s life. Her team did an abysmal job of keeping her close. Instead, he found an in-roads while boosting her confidence. To this point, The Idol has not asked much of Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye apart from his songwriting. However, Episode 3, “Daybreak,” puts … Continue reading ‘The Idol’ – Episode 3 – “Daybreak” Recap
‘The Idol’ – Episode 2 – “Double Fantasy” Recap
Already one of the most controversial shows on cable and streaming, The Idol made a splash. Lily-Rose Depp received raves, but the rest of the series struggled. The talent is all over the ensemble. The problem seems squarely on Sam Levinson and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye. While the show continues their aesthetics and interests, it’s … Continue reading ‘The Idol’ – Episode 2 – “Double Fantasy” Recap
The Idol – Episode 1 – “Pop Tarts & Rat Tales” Recap
The controversial Sam Levinson and Abel Tesfaye, a.k.a. “The Weeknd,” feel like a match made in heaven. They both love Hollywood glitz. They often explore the darker sides of sex and pleasure. Neither hits 100% with their target audiences. You would argue they often alienate their fans. Yet at the same time, both find ways … Continue reading The Idol – Episode 1 – “Pop Tarts & Rat Tales” Recap