Based on the South Korean web novel written by Chugong Review The first episode of Solo Leveling is not the greatest but a good start. I haven’t read the source material or the premise, someone recommended the show and I’m giving it a shot. From what I gathered, the pilot introduces us to a world … Continue reading Solo Leveling (Anime Pilot Review) | A Very Promising Start
When the teaser trailer came out I mentioned how this show's source material - the manga of the same name by Yoshiro Togashi - was something I grew up hearing about. I don't remember an episode of the anime but I can still recognize its iconic theme song. This live-action adaptation is a great way … Continue reading YuYu Hakusho (Season Review) | Captivatingly Engaging For Seasoned Fans and Newcomers
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?
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
CAST Thomas Mallon (Novel) & Ron Nyswaner (Creator)Matt BomerJonathan BaileyJelani AlladinAllison Williams Review Bailey and Bomer brought my attention to this show, didn't know what it was about when inquiring about the book - which was so close to the show's premiere - that I decided to just jump in. It starts in 1986 in … Continue reading Fellow Travelers (Pilot Review) | Love in the time of…Obstacles
Evan Goldberg, Eric Kripke, Craig Rosenberg (Show creators)Darick Robertson & Garth Ennis (Comic book series)CASTJaz SinclairChance PerdomoPatrick SchwarzeneggerLizze BroadwayMaddie PhillipsLondon ThorDerek LuhAsa GermanShelley Conn Review I expected gore and comedy, and since the only other spin-off to date was the animated The Boys Presents: Diabolical, my hopes weren't high. What I did not expect was … Continue reading Gen V (Premiere Review) | Not Just Gore And Comedy
This six-part psychological thriller hails from Germany and is based on a successful eponymous novel by Romy Hausmann. The TV miniseries adaptation was written and directed by Julian Pörksen and Isabel Kleefeld, and stars Kim Riedle, Haley Louise Jones, Naila Schuberth (Bird Box: Barcelona), Hans Löw (I'm Your Man), Julika Jenkins (Dark), Justus von Dohnányi … Continue reading Dear Child (TV Miniseries Review) | Survivors > Perpetrator
Growing up Manga and animes had a bigger part in my life than books ever did. As I mentioned when the official trailer was released, I was very aware of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece but did not get into it. I never imagined this would ever be adapted but I'm glad. Matt Owens and Steven … Continue reading One Piece 2023 TV Series (Season Review) | A Ship Full of Dreamers
A former Navy SEAL officer investigates why his entire platoon was ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission.
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