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Five Thoughts on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe‘s “Chapter 2: The Power of Greyskull”

By Henry Finn | Oct 26, 2021 | Television

Welcome to season 1, episode 2 of the re-imagined world of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Episode 1 ended with Prince Adam wielding his power sword to morph into the hulking He-Man and smashing his first droid with the POWER OF GREYSKULL! Spoilers ahead. 1. He-Man, now young and…self-aware? There’s a moment early […]

Five Thoughts on Babylon 5‘s “The Deconstruction of Falling Stars”

By Elias Rosner | Oct 25, 2021 | Television

22 weeks ago, peace seemed so distant, so impossible. 22 weeks ago, there was hope, yes, but also knowledge that it was a tenuous hope, surrounded on all sides by death, terror, and violence. 22 weeks ago, the future was uncertain...it isn’t anymore.

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Five Thoughts in Batwoman‘s “Loose Tooth”

By Joe Skonce | Oct 24, 2021 | Television

Welcome back to Gotham! Some of the tools of Batman’s worst foes are on the loose, making new versions of these fiendish rogues, and it’s up to Ryan to keep the streets safe by getting them back to the Batcave. Unfortunately, Ryan is s forced to team up with an old foe or face the […]

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Five Thoughts on Stranger Things 3‘s “The Sauna Test”

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Oct 22, 2021 | Television

Welcome to this week’s installment of the TV Binge of Stranger Things, looking back at season three, episode four, released July 4, 2019: “Chapter Four: The Sauna Test” Written by Kate Trefry Directed by Shawn Levy On this episode, the kids concocted a plan to lock Billy in a sauna and drive the Mind Flayer […]

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Five Thoughts On Locke and Key‘s “The Premiere”

By Alexander Manzo | Oct 22, 2021 | Television

Welcome back to the second season of Locke and Key the Netflix tv show based on the IDW Publishing comic. It has been three months (in the show) since the last season ended, and the Locke kids unknowingly threw their friend behind the Black Door rather than the echo known as Dodge. The finale also […]

Five Thoughts on Just Beyond’s “Parents Are From Mars, Kids Are From Venus”

By Christopher Egan | Oct 22, 2021 | Television

Moving into the second episode, we get a great balance of humor and real horror. Confused teen boys and alien rituals shake two families to their cores. Spoilers Ahead 1. What’s Happening To My Body?! Set up as a puberty allegory with very clear and apparent themes. Two young teen boys, best friends Jack and […]

Five Thoughts on Titans‘s “Purple Rain”

By Michael Mazzacane | Oct 22, 2021 | Television

Titans‘ third season comes to a close, and it largely worked. After several finales and pseudo-finales “Purple Rain” manages to just be a solid season finale that sticks the landing and teases what is to come in the fourth season of this new HBOMAX original. 1. As Far As Finale’s Go I was kind of […]

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Five Thoughts on Aquaman: King of Atlantis‘s “Chapter 2: “Priomordius”

By Brian Salvatore | Oct 21, 2021 | Television

For its second episode, Aquaman: King of Atlantis made the tragic decision to, once again, not let Thomas Lennon do more as Vulko. If I can forgive that, I’ll review the rest of the episode. 1. More music! The theme song was one of the highlights of the first episode that I forgot to mention, […]

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Five Thoughts on Legends of Tomorrow‘s “The Need for Speed”

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Oct 21, 2021 | Television

This week on Legends of Tomorrow, Nate kept up the ruse that J. Edgar Hoover was still alive by impersonating him on a train bound for New York. While he, Behrad and Gary contended with a plot to kidnap Hoover, Astra and Spooner tried to help Gideon adjust to her new body, and Ava and […]

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Five Thoughts on Stargirl‘s “Summer School: Chapter Eleven”

By Brian Salvatore | Oct 20, 2021 | Television

After last week’s cliffhanger of Courtney being pulled into the Shadowlands, it was clear that we’d be seeing her (temporary) digs in this episode. For a show that’s always kept the pace relatively brisk, this episode felt even more chock-full of plot movement than usual. Let’s get to it. 1. The best looking episode Nothing […]

Five Thoughts on Supergirl‘s “Nightmare in National City”

By Elias Rosner | Oct 20, 2021 | Television

Despite being promised nightmares and a breaking of the formula, all we got was another standard totem hunt episode and one of the most infuriating final minute teasers. I am livid and I should not be. Ugh. Let’s just get started.

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Five Thoughts on Star Trek: Lower Decks‘ “First First Contact”

By Conor Spielberg | Oct 19, 2021 | Television

Captain Freeman considers taking a promotion. But first, she must assist her fellow Captain in her First Contact mission. When things go awry, it’s up to The Cerritos crew to avoid total catastrophe. 1. The Captain’s Leaving Captain Carol Freeman, like everyone on The Cerritos is trying to climb up the chain of command within […]

Five Thoughts on Y: The Last Man‘s “Weird Al is Dead”

By Laura Merrill | Oct 19, 2021 | Television

Welcome, remaining living creatures, to our review of FX’s inappropriately named science fiction drama, Y The Last Man. In this episode we learn more about Warehouse Waco, and dive into themes of karma, leadership, and authoritarianism. So light a candle, and join a cult, here are five thoughts on Y The Last Man season one, […]

Five Thoughts on Babylon 5‘s “Rising Star”

By Elias Rosner | Oct 18, 2021 | Television

Sheridan considers a career change, Garibaldi ties up some loose ends, and Ivanova & Franklin share a moment of grief for the one they loved.

Five Thoughts on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe‘s “Chapter 1: The Sword of Greyskull”

By Henry Finn | Oct 18, 2021 | Television

Welcome to a re-imagined world of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Netflix’s newest installment in the milking of the intellectual property first introduced to us by Hasbro as a popular toy line in the 1980s. 1. The kids are alright Having loved He-Man from childhood, and having already enjoyed Kevin Smith’s respectful sequel, […]

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Five Thoughts on Stranger Things 3‘s “The Case of the Missing Lifeguard”

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Oct 15, 2021 | Television

Welcome to this week’s installment of the TV Binge of Stranger Things, looking back at season three, episode three, released July 4, 2019: “Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard” Written by William Bridges Directed by Shawn Levy On this episode, El and Max become suspicious of Billy after spying on him in the […]

Five Thoughts on Titans‘s “Prodigal”

By Michael Mazzacane | Oct 15, 2021 | Television

This show dear readers. This *insert word here* show. As my previous thoughts demonstrate, I have not been the biggest fan of the last couple of episodes – more “The Call Is Coming from Inside the House” to be fair. “Prodigal” offers up another mixed bag that is more of the same as the previous […]

Five Thoughts on Just Beyond‘s “Leave Them Kids Alone”

By Christopher Egan | Oct 15, 2021 | Television

Disney+ has a new show that brings R.L. Stine and the horror anthology to a new generation just in time for Halloween. It is looking to be typical of this sort thing, but let’s dive into the first episode “Leave Them Kids Alone.” Spoilers Ahead 1. It’s The Outer Limits/Tales From the Crypt/Black Mirror, But […]

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Five Thoughts on Batwoman‘s “Mad as a Hatter”

By Joe Skonce | Oct 15, 2021 | Television

Welcome back to Gotham! After defeating the Black Mask, The False Face Society, and Safiyah, you’d think that the city would get some respite. But this is Gotham we’re talking about, a city that loves to go from bad to worse, and Ryan and her team have their work cut out for them. With some […]

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Five Thoughts on Aquaman: King of Atlantis‘s “Chapter 1: Dead Sea”

By Brian Salvatore | Oct 15, 2021 | Television

Welcome, one and all, to our coverage of HBO Max’s new three-part series, Aquaman: King of Atlantis! Let’s not waste any time and jump right into “Chapter 1: Dead Sea.” 1. Wait…this is produced by James Wan? If I had wandered into this series, removed from context, I’d have thought this was the latest in […]

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Five Thoughts on Good Omens’ “The Very Last Day of the Rest of Their Lives”

By Mel Lake | Oct 14, 2021 | Television

Armageddon is here! Since in Good Omens, doomsday means Queen songs, a trip to The Ritz, and an adorable hellhound instead of, well, all the things we have in the real world, I’m ready for it. 1. War and Peace All the players have entered the stage, which in this case is the tarmac of […]

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