Reviews of television/streaming series based on, inspired by, or featuring a character from previously published written work (book, graphic novel, play, articles, etc.).
The Wheel of Time is a high fantasy series inspired by the bestselling book series by Robert Jordan, with three of the 15 novels written by Brandon Sanderson after Jordan's death. Writer producer Rafe Judkins (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Hemlock Grove) is at the helm of the show and in the cast we have familiar names and faces … Continue reading TV Review: The Wheel of Time (S1) | Streamlined to Near Perfection
Patrick Sommerville (Creator)CASTMackenzie DavisHimesh PatelMathilda LawlerNabhaan RizwanDanielle DeadwylerGael Garcia Bernal Review: Following a group of seemingly unrelated people during the outbreak and years into a deadly pandemic, Station Eleven tells the story of those who crossed paths with actor Arthur Leander. The three episode premiere sets the stage for the saga of these individuals in … Continue reading TV Review: Station Eleven (Premiere) | A Fascinating Start
Since his shadowy appearance in Thor (2011) Jeremy Renner's (The Hurt Locker) Clint Barton aka Hawkeye, has become a sometimes mocked but key member of the first six avengers. For some reason that didn't warrant a solo movie but a series introducing his replacement Kate Bishop, portrayed by Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit, Dickinson). I'm not … Continue reading TV Review: Hawkeye (Season) | References and Emotional Arcs
https://videopress.com/v/5gDxkTgr?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&controls=false&preloadContent=metadata Writer: Harlan Coben (Novel), Daniel BrocklehurstDirector: Lindy Heymann, Daniel O'HaraStars: Cush Jumbo, James Nesbitt, Richard Armitage, Eddie Izzard, Jo Joyner, Youssef Kerkour, Sarah Parish, Daniel Francis, Bethany Antonia If you're interested in the source material, help us by getting them from the links below:
https://videopress.com/v/L9Tj8xbH?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&controls=false&preloadContent=metadata Writer: Patrick Somerville (Creator), Emily St. John Mandel (Novel)Director: Hiro MuraiStars: Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Nabhaan Rizwan, Lori Petty, Daniel Zovatto, Philippine Velge If you're interested in the source material, help us by getting them from the links below:
Review: Before I got a chance to watch this show for myself I was told to lower my expectations, which made sense because by nature Hawkeye is just human, not enhanced. Unlike WandaVision, Loki, or even Falcon and The Winter Soldier - that has one non-enhanced character out of the two title characters - this … Continue reading TV Review: Hawkeye (Premiere) | The Hero’s Apprentice
Rafe Judkins (Showrunner), Robert Jordan (Novels)CASTRosamund PikeDaniel HenneyZoë Robins Josha Stradowski Madeleine MaddenMarcus RutherfordBarney HarrisMichael McElhatton Review: I think I became aware of "The Wheel of Time" book series at about the same time that I started to read Brandon Sanderson's "Steelheart" - I was not even half-way through that book that I was trying … Continue reading TV Review: The Wheel of Time (Premiere) | Fast Paced and Engrossing
Worn out Spines 