Fall 2018 Premiere Reviews (Part II)
The back half of premieres, which was mostly….fine. Yup, fine. And occasionally incompetent.
Fall 2018 Premiere Reviews (Part 1)
Yes, it’s that time again. I haven’t slept in days. Everything is colors. But there are at least two shows this season that fill my soul with music.
Tiger & Bunny: Many a True Word is Spoken in Jest (The Consulting Analyst)
This series is made possible by a commission from Frank Hecker. You can find out more about commissions here. Intro / Previous
Vrai Watches Yamada’s First Time
I’m still bowled over by what a find this series is. It’s a comedy about horny teens that actually focuses on its female lead and her agency, talks about sex in terms of how awkward and often silly it is rather than “hey don’t you wanna jerk off […]
Tiger & Bunny: A Good Beginning Makes a Good Ending (The Consulting Analyst)
This series is made possible by a commission from Frank Hecker. You can find out more about commissions here. Intro / Previous A Good Beginning Makes a Good Ending “Being well-prepared and focused at the start of something often leads to success.” Origin: Middle English, from the South English […]
Vrai Watches Den-noh Coil (Part 2)
OH NO THEY'RE PRECIOUS pic.twitter.com/GqZH4XFCD5 — Vrai Kaiser (@WriterVrai) July 17, 2018 They’re good kids, y’all. They’re really good kids. While the actual plot mechanics get a little bit messy toward the end, the emotional arcs for the young leads are solid, it hits on some very […]
[Link] Summer 2018 three-episode check-in
I’m keeping up with more shows than usual this season (which is to say, more than three); and while it’s something of a weak season overall, there are a few attention-grabbers out there.
