TV-Shows

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 (S1 Premiere Review) | Fast-Paced and Engrossing

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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 The Wheel of Time (S1 Premiere Review) | Fast-Paced and Engrossing

Dexter: New Blood (Pilot Review) | Welcome Back Dexter!

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Clyde Phillips (Creator)CASTMichael C. HallJack AlcottJulia JonesJennifer CarpenterClancy Brown Review: When this show was announced, I was excited about it, I watched the whole run when it aired. The show might have lost some steam as the seasons went on but I still have fond memories of it. And this latest season seams to have … Continue reading Dexter: New Blood (Pilot Review) | Welcome Back Dexter!

One of Us Is Lying (S1 Review) | Boy They Really Dumb This Down Didn’t They?

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This American young adult mystery drama television series developed by Erica Saleh (Instinct) with Darío Madrona (Elite) serving as showrunner. The series is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Karen M. McManus and stars Mark McKenna (Sing Street) as Simon, the deceased student, and Annalisa Cochrane (Cobra Kai), Chibuikem Uche (The Tomorrow War), Marianly Tejada (OITNB), and Cooper van Grootel (Mystery Road) … Continue reading One of Us Is Lying (S1 Review) | Boy They Really Dumb This Down Didn’t They?

You (S3 Review) | Exploring The Lies We All Tell To The World

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Netflix's psychological drama with the adorkable serial killer Joe Goldberg played by Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl) is back for a third season. The series see the return of Saffron Burrows (Agent of Shields) and Victoria Pedretti (The Haunting of Hill House, Bly Manor) from season two, joining newly cast Travis Van Winkle (Instinct, The Last … Continue reading You (S3 Review) | Exploring The Lies We All Tell To The World

What If…? (S1 Review) | The Multiverse Saga in All Its Glory

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A.C. Bradley (Head writer) Bryan Andrews (Director)CASTHayley AtwellChadwick BosemanSamuel L. JacksonBenedict CumberbatchMichael B. JordanChris HemsworthLake BellToby JonesJeffrey Wright Review: What If was an interesting ride with each episode posing their own question with surprising results. The pilot set the tone very well even if for the fans that re-watch The Infinity Saga on the regular … Continue reading What If…? (S1 Review) | The Multiverse Saga in All Its Glory

Hawkeye | Trailer

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https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/787621976819859456/hawkeye-trailer Headwriter: Jonathan Igla Director: Rhys Thomas, Bert & Bertie Stars: Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farminga, Fra Fee, Tony Dalton, Zahn McClarnon, Brian d'Arcy James, Alaqua Cox From the trailer alone it looks like the series is heavily inspired by Matt Fraction and David Aja's comic run on Hawkeye, which was to be expected … Continue reading Hawkeye | Trailer

The Wheel of Time | Trailer

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https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/787434491925938176/the-wheel-of-time-s1-trailer2 Writer: Robert Jordan (Novels), Rafe Judkins (Showrunner), Directors: Uta Briesewitz, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Wayne Yip Stars: Rosamund Pike, Josha Stradowski, Marcus Rutherford, Zoë Robins, Barney Harris, Madeleine Madden, Daniel Henney The Wheel Of Time premieres on the 19 November 2021. If you’re interested in the source material, help us by getting them from the links … Continue reading The Wheel of Time | Trailer

Superman & Lois (S1 Review) | They Made Him Make Sense

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As superhero dramas go this one is top-notch, Todd Helbing (The Flash, Black Sails, The Mob Doctor) and Greg Berlanti have outdone themselves. They've updated and elevated the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Superman show, which prominently featured Lois Lane and Clark Kent/ Superman as leads but they've seamlessly added their teenage … Continue reading Superman & Lois (S1 Review) | They Made Him Make Sense