Black Sails was a series originally on Starz, a premium network in the same vein as HBO. While the rest of us were busy over there watching Game of Thrones at what was arguably the height of its popularity, Black Sails premiered as one of many competitors. This was the 2010s, the decade that many …
Tag: TV
Recent Roundup #9 — Hulu Edition!
Shōgun Network or Service: FX and Hulu Episodes: 10 Starring: Hiroyuki Sanada (Lord Yoshii Toranaga), Cosmo Jarvis (John Blackthorne/"Anjin"), Anna Sawai (Toda Mariko), Tadanobu Asano (Kashigi Yabushige), and Takehiro Hira (Ishido Kazunari) Wikipedia Summary: The collision of two ambitious men from different worlds, John Blackthorne, a risk-taking English sailor who ends up shipwrecked in Japan, …
Recent Roundup #6
Cyberpunk Edgerunners Network or Service: Netflix Episodes: 10 Starring: Zach Aguilar (David Martinez), Emi Lo (Lucy), William Christopher Stephens (Maine), and Giancarlo Esposito (Faraday) Wikipedia Summary: In a dystopia overrun by corruption, crime, and cybernetic implants, an impulsive but talented street kid named David makes the choice to survive on the wrong side of the …
Recent Roundup #5
Better Call Saul Network or Service: AMC, AMC+, Amazon Prime Video Episodes: 63 Starring: Bob Odenkirk (Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takavic), Rhea Seehorn (Kim Wexler), Jonathan Banks (Mike Ehrmantraut), and Giancarlo Esposito (Gus Fring) IMDb Synopsis: Before he was Saul Goodman, he was James "Jimmy" McGill. The prequel-sequel to Breaking Bad follows small-time attorney Jimmy McGill …
Recent Roundup #4
I know it's been a hot minute since I posted one of these (or anything in general), but I continue to watch TV! Here are a few more shows and my thoughts. The Cuphead Show! Network or Service: Netflix Episodes: 12 Starring: Tru Valentino (Cuphead), Frank Todaro (Mugman), Joe Hanna (Elder Kettle), Luke Millington-Drake (the …
Recent Roundup #3
I'm back with my thoughts on more shows that I've watched lately! Cobra Kai Network or Service: Netflix Episodes: 30 Starring: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, and Tanner Buchanan IMDb Synopsis: Decades after their 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament bout, a middle-aged Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence find themselves martial arts rivals …
Recent Roundup #1
So here’s a new thing I want to try when I’m not exactly feeling up to doing Short Summaries of every movie, TV show, and video game I experience! Recent Roundup will be even shorter and more informative looks at new things I’ve seen and played. Let’s start with three TV series: The Boys, Chernobyl, …
Short Summary – BCS S4 E7
Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. Spoilers ABOUND! "Something Stupid" Without question, "Something Stupid" has one of the best montages arguably ever as its cold open and broaches one of the worst relationship troubles: growing separation. The montage cleverly includes …
Short Summary – BCS S4 E6
Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. Spoilers ABOUND! "Piñata" Better Call Saul always had sudden, short bursts of action, most involving violence, but it's mainly focused on a slow, gradual decline into darkness. Both of these aspects feature rather heavily …
Short Summary – BCS S4 E5
Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. Spoilers ABOUND! "Quite a Ride" I never thought I'd see that big Constitution wallpaper again, but the cold open for "Quite a Ride" (in color, not black and white this time) sends Better Call Saul …
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