Reviews of television/streaming series based on, inspired by, or featuring a character from previously published written work (book, graphic novel, play, articles, etc.).
Ava DuVernay (Creator)CASTKaci WalfallMary-Charles JonesDaniel PuigWill MeyersCamila MorenoCranston JohnsonAlexander WraithAidan GemmeMouzam MakkarBarry Watson Review: I really want to like this show, I do, but it's not looking like this will make the cut - unless it's a very low commitment, number of episode-wise. I'm talking mini-series because even a tight twelve episode might be too … Continue reading Naomi (Review) | B!!!tch I Tried
Jessica Gao (Creator)CASTTatiana MaslanyGinger GonzagaJameela JamilTim RothJosh Segarra Review This first episode is a quick recap, not an origin story of how Jennifer Walters became a Hulk. They've also laid the groundwork for what could make anyone a potential Hulk, but that's not the focus here. Looks like the show will pretty much give us … Continue reading She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Pilot Review) | It Works for Me
https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/787072112676536321/wednesday-teaser-trailer Creators: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Charles Addams (Based on characters by) Director: Tim Burton Stars: Jenna Ortega, Christina Ricci, Catehrine Zeta-Jones, and Luis Guzman Jenna Ortega looks amazing in this, and kind of scary. It does look Burton-esque, I guess I would have said that it looks inspired by Tim Burton but not actually … Continue reading Wednesday | Teaser Trailer
https://videopress.com/v/gDy9JeK4?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I enjoyed the first season but didn't think we'd get a S2 but it's back on Netflix on September 22nd.
https://videopress.com/v/pIRTADnx?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&controls=false&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Based on: Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez Developed by: Carlton Cuse, Meredith Averill, Aron Eli Coleite Stars: Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Laysla De Oliveira, Griffin Gluck, and Kevin Durand
As the Locke siblings face old threats in new form things are ramping up fast in their fight against evil.
Upon escaping after decades of imprisonment by a mortal wizard, Dream, the personification of dreams, sets about to reclaim his lost equipment.
Review: For the past couple of months, I've been working toward something else. So books, Tv Shows and movie reviews have not been more of a priority to me. I read a little less, don't have much time for series and films but I watched this pilot. I wasn't sure about reading the book that … Continue reading The Man Who Fell to Earth (Pilot review) | Engaging but a little slow
The Scandinavian spy thriller is loosely based on the Carl Hamilton novels book series by French-Swedish author and journalist Jan Guillou. Written for the screen by Petter S. Rosenlund, the show stars Jakob Oftebro (The Letter for the King) as the title character Carl Hamilton; Nina Zanjani as Kristin Ek aember of the SÄPO black ops division; Peter Andersson (Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit) as … Continue reading Agent Hamilton (S1 Review) | More Complicated than It Needs to Be
This medical comedy-drama, created by the real doctor Adam Kay, whose memoir it is based on, stars one of my favorite actors Ben Whishaw working alongside new-to-me actor Ambika Mod. Alex Jennings, Michele Austin, Kadiff Kirwan (The Stranger, Mary Queen of Scots), and Rory Fleck Byrne (Vampire Academy (2014), Harlots) round out the cast with … Continue reading This Is Going To Hurt (Season Review) | A Gut Punch But A Great One
Worn Out Spines 