***This review may contain minor spoilers*** Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube “Black Lightning” entered its final season in better shape than some of the other Arrowverse shows, but a departing main cast member and another uneven season almost derails the show’s swan song. Season four pits the heroes against Tobias Whale once and for… Read More »
***This review contains minor spoilers*** Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube The second entry to the Marvel Studios’ streaming shows goes back to the more traditional superhero formula, and yet the show is less about the “punch them up” action and more about overcoming personal baggage. While it delivers on both fronts, a lack of… Read More »
***This review contains minor spoilers*** Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube The Marvel Studios’ era of streaming television begins with the experimental “WandaVision,” and while the concept is well executed, the show struggles to rise above its sitcom gimmick. Initially, there isn’t really even a plot. The first three episodes, that while dropping plenty of… Read More »
***This review contains some spoilers*** Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube After two seasons of trying to be some type of “Star Trek” prequel, “Star Trek: Discovery” seems to have finally found its place in the Star Trek universe by essentially becoming a sequel series. However, it’s a bumpy ride, with an unfocused plot and… Read More »
***This review contains some spoilers*** Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube “The Mandalorian” returns for its second season, building on the lore and characters from season one, while dipping into the larger Star Wars universe to bring in some fan-favorite characters. While the story suffers from multiple side-quests early on, the streamlined narrative in the… Read More »
***This review contains some spoilers*** Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube The first, and presumably only, season of “Helstrom” is a mildly entertaining show that does a good job of keeping balance between the dramatic moments and the more comic book-inspired horror stuff. But, bland characters and a plot that sputters out midseason keep this… Read More »
***This review contains some spoilers*** Watch my SPOILER review on YouTube The seventh and final season of “Agents of SHIELD” stumbles a bit as it tries to touch base with everything in its past, while also trying to avoid feeling too much like a clone of “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.” But, some great callbacks, fun… Read More »
***This review contains some spoilers*** Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube The inaugural season of “Stargirl” gets off to a solid start, blending the lightheartedness of DC’s CW shows and the maturity of the DC Universe series. Unfortunately, there’s too much of a good thing as the large volume of good characters means that many… Read More »
***This review contains some spoilers*** Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube After the stellar first season, “Doom Patrol” returns in what feels like a rushed season 2. While the COVID-19 pandemic did impact production, it’s unclear if this is the only reason the season feels so incomplete. (It was revealed there was a tenth episode… Read More »
***This review contains some spoilers*** Watch the full SPOILER review on YouTube “The fifth season of “Legends of Tomorrow” struggles to overcome an unfocused plotline and an extended break in episodes due to the real-life COVID-19 pandemic, but thanks to some great comedic moments and strong character arcs, the show finishes things up in a… Read More »