After the excellent introductory episode “Glorious Purpose,” the second episode gets things going as Loki starts his work with the TVA. The Variant strikes again by attacking a TVA unit at a Renaissance Fair in Wisconsin, 1985. The Variant is even able to a capture a TVA agent. Agent Mobius sees Loki as being the… Continue reading LOKI – The Variant | TV Review
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LOKI – Glorious Purpose | TV Review
Loki is the latest Marvel show to hit Disney+, this one focusing on the MCU’s popular anti-hero. “Glorious Purpose” is the best opening episode so far for a Marvel show. During the Avengers’ Time Heist a past version of Loki was able to escape with the Tesseract. However, Loki gets apprehended immediately by the Time Variance Authority… Continue reading LOKI – Glorious Purpose | TV Review
FRIENDS: THE REUNION | TV Review
Friends was one of the most popular sitcoms ever made. It was a touchstone of ‘90s and early noughties culture. To celebrate the show being available on HBO Max the streaming service has made a special which brought back the important players from Friends. The special was divided into five parts: the main cast doing a… Continue reading FRIENDS: THE REUNION | TV Review
THE PURSUIT OF LOVE | TV Review
Based on a novel by Nancy Mitford, The Pursuit of Love was a lavish period miniseries from the BBC and Amazon Studios as it explores the lives of two young women during the Interwar period. Linda Radlett (Lily James) and Fanny Logan (Emily Beecham) are cousins and best friends. Linda is a romantic who has a troubled love life.… Continue reading THE PURSUIT OF LOVE | TV Review
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – One World, One People | TV Review
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier has come to its conclusion with an action-packed finale. The Flag Smashers have attacked the GRC meeting in New York to stop their vote on the forced relocation. This brings Sam and Bucky into action with Sam now wearing a new costume and in procession with Captain America’s shield. “One… Continue reading THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – One World, One People | TV Review
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – The Truth | TV Review
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has reached its penultimate episode. It’s a case of the calm before the storm as the show resolves some of the storylines before the climax. “The Truth” picks up where “The Whole World is Watching” left off with the new Captain America snapping and killing a man in public. The… Continue reading THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – The Truth | TV Review
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – The Whole World is Watching | TV Review
Following the events in Madripoor, the episode “The Whole World is Watching” takes the titular characters to the Latvian capital where the show feels like it’s spinning its wheels. Sam and Bucky continue their search for Karli Morgenthau (Erin Kellyman), believing that finding the location for a funeral would be their best chance. But they face… Continue reading THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – The Whole World is Watching | TV Review
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – Power Broker | TV Review
After two episodes of world-building, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’s third episode becomes more focused on the spy-thriller/action-adventure aspects of the story. The new Captain America, Sam, and Bucky are on the hunt for Karli Morgenthau. Neither have any leads. In an act of desperation Bucky helps Helmut Zemo (Daniel Brühl) escape from prison,… Continue reading THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – Power Broker | TV Review
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – The Star-Spangled Man | TV Review
After the bait-and-switch of the first episode, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s second episode was more in line with the trailer. It was a more humorous, buddy-comedy whilst still keeping the spy-thriller story. John Walker (Wyatt Russell) has been revealed to the world as the new Captain America. This shocks Bucky who believed that Sam… Continue reading THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – The Star-Spangled Man | TV Review
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – New World Order | TV Review
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is the second Marvel show to be released on Disney+. After WandaVision’s exploration of grief, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier offers a more traditional Marvel experience. After the events of Avengers: Endgame, Sam Wilson has returned to government service and sets out to help his sister who has taken over the family business.… Continue reading THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER – New World Order | TV Review
WANDAVISION – The Series Finale | TV Review
WandaVision has reached its conclusion with an action-packed episode which had reveals that will be important for future Marvel projects. Agatha holds Wanda’s son hostage, forcing Wanda to use her powers against the more experienced witch: something Agatha wants to happen. S.W.O.R.D. has sent in the resurrected body into Westview to take down Wanda, leading to… Continue reading WANDAVISION – The Series Finale | TV Review
WANDAVISION – Previously On | TV Review
WandaVision has reached its penultimate episode and it was the best episode so far as it explores Wanda’s past. Agnes has revealed her true identity. She is really Agatha Harkness, a powerful witch and she wants to know how Wanda was able to turn Westview into a sitcom world and how she resurrected Vision. Agatha takes… Continue reading WANDAVISION – Previously On | TV Review
WANDAVISION – Breaking the Fourth Wall | TV Review
The seventh episode of Wandavision was the most psychological entry in the series so far as Wanda has to deal with the consequences of her actions. Wanda has expanded the boundaries of the hex to save Vision’s life (again). However, she has fallen into a deep depression that has resulted in her fantasy world glitching and Agnes… Continue reading WANDAVISION – Breaking the Fourth Wall | TV Review
WANDAVISION – All-New Halloween Spooktacular | TV Review
After the big reveals and twists in the previous episode, “All-New Halloween Spooktacular” gives more information that could have big implications for the MCU. Wanda’s brother, Pietro has returned from the dead and now lives as the cool uncle figure to her kids. When the Maximoffs go out trick-and-treating, Vision uses the opportunity to explore… Continue reading WANDAVISION – All-New Halloween Spooktacular | TV Review
WANDAVISION – On a Very Special Episode | TV Review
After five episodes WandaVision has finally come together and “On a Very Special Episode” is the best episode so far. In Westview, the time period has moved forward to the 1980s with Wanda and Vision struggling with raising their quickly aging twins and acquire a dog. However, Vision begins to question the reality he’s living in. S.W.O.R.D.… Continue reading WANDAVISION – On a Very Special Episode | TV Review
STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS SEASON 1 | TV Review
Star Trek is a franchise that has been around for 50 years and shows a great deal of variety. The franchise now entered the funniest frontier: adult animation. Star Trek: Lower Decks follows the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos, particularly four members of the lower decks. They are Beckett Mariner (Tawny Newsome), the rule-breaking maverick and… Continue reading STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS SEASON 1 | TV Review
WANDAVISION – We Interrupt This Program | TV Review
After three episodes sitcom-focused episodes the episode “We Interrupt This Program” shows S.W.O.R.D.’s reaction to the disappearance of Westview. Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) has returned from the Blip, not realizing she has disappeared for five years. She returns to working for S.W.O.R.D. and gets assigned a mission to help the FBI with a missing persons… Continue reading WANDAVISION – We Interrupt This Program | TV Review
WANDAVISION – Now in Color | TV Review
WandaVision has moved forward to the 1970s with Wanda and Vision continuing to live the suburban dream with the arrival of a child. “Now in Color” picks up where “Don’t Turn That Dial” left off: Wanda is suddenly four months pregnant and turned the world of the suburbs from the black-and-white ‘60s to the colorful ‘70s.… Continue reading WANDAVISION – Now in Color | TV Review
WANDAVISION – Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience & Don’t Touch That Dial | TV Review
After an unintended yearlong break, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is back with their first show for Disney+, WandaVision. The first two episodes have been released on Disney+ and it sees the MCU go in an unusual direction. Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) have moved into retro suburban America. Vision works as a company that… Continue reading WANDAVISION – Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience & Don’t Touch That Dial | TV Review
CENTRAL PARK SEASON 1 | TV Review
Central Park was one of Apple TV+’s big-ticket shows and the streaming platform’s first adult animated series. Owen Tillerman (Leslie Odom Jr.) is the park manager of the famous park. He lives within a property in the park with his family. His wife, Paige (Kathryn Hahn), is a journalist for a small newspaper, his daughter,… Continue reading CENTRAL PARK SEASON 1 | TV Review