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I loved What If...? Season 1 I enjoyed most of the stories, the fights, and how impressive they were so I already was excited about season two but this trailer is just awesome. Season 2 review If you're interested in the source material, help us by getting them from the links below:
Writers: Neil Gaiman, Matt Wagner (Comics) Creator: Steve Yockey Stars: Max Jenkins, George Rexstrew, Kassius Nelson, Briana Cuoco, Ruth Connell, Jenn Lyon, Caitlin Reilly, Yuyu Kitamura This looks quirky and a bit cheap, however, if the writing and acting are solid this could be very fun and spooky. Coming in 2024 on Netflix
Writers: Liu Cixin (Novels), David Benioff, D.B. Weiss & Alexander Woo (Showrunners) Directors: Minkie Spiro, Derek Tsang Stars: Saamer Usmani, Marko Kelly, Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, Sea Shimooka, Benedict Wong, John Bradley I still have to read the books but this sneak peek makes me want to read it ASAP. Now on NetflixSeason review
Writer: Yoshihiro Togashi (Manga), Akira Morii, Kazutaka Sakamoto, Tatsurō Mishima Director: Shō Tsukikawa Stars: Takumi Kitamura, Shuhei Uesugi, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongō It seems to have the right mix of spooky and action. Although I'm not a manga reader, it's a favorite of my older siblings, so I grew up hearing about it. I also … Continue reading Yu Yu Hakusho | Teaser Trailer
Writer: Donald L. Miller (Book) Creators: John Orloff, John Shiban Stars: Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Ben Radcliffe, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, It would have been weird if this teaser wasn't as epic as it is, it's a Spielberg production after all. It looks awesome and the cast is just too interesting to ignore yet, I … Continue reading Masters of the Air | Teaser
Writer: Lee Childs (Novels) Creator: Nick Santora Stars: Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Serina Swan, Shaun Sipos, Ty Olsson, Al Sapienza, Shannon Kook This looks pretty good, sets up the season well enough, introduces the new cast effectively, and the action looks solid. My season one review Premieres on December 15th
After two movies with Tom Cruise, showrunner Nick Santora (Most Dangerous Game, Prison Break, Punisher: War Zone) is back with a television version of the Jack Reacher book series by Lee Child. This first season is based on Killing Floor, book one of the Jack Reacher books and Child's 1997 debut novel. The show stars … Continue reading Reacher (Season 1 Review) | Alan Ritchson Nails It as Jack Reacher
This spin-off was not something I wanted, I didn't think it would be a good idea. As much as I trusted Evan Goldberg, Eric Kripke, and Craig Rosenberg - the show creators - I didn't want it. Having Jaz Sinclair and Chance Perdomo, who I both loved in season one of The Chilling Adventures of … Continue reading Gen V (S1 Review) | Dawn of the Villains?
https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/785357039320907776/echo-trailer Check out my series review here
CAST Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker & Ryan Ottley (Comic), Simon Racioppa (Screenplay)Steven YeunSandra OhJ.K. SimmonsZazie BeetzSterling K. BrownGrey Griffin Review As long as it has been since the first season, I had little to no trouble remembering it. However, that opening scene immediately intrigued me, even if that version of events clued me to what … Continue reading Invincible (S2 Premiere Review) | Paved with Good Intentions
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