Sic Semper Systema – Daredevil: Born Again Review

Season 1, Episode 4 Review (Note: Spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4) I knew there would be dips in quality for Daredevil: Born Again. Reshoots are not always indicators of a troubled production but Sic Semper Systema feels this way. It’s unfortunate when any episode in a season of television feels like a waste. …

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Daredevil: Born Again – Episodes 1-3 Review

Season 1, Episodes 1-3 Review [Note: Light spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 1-3] Daredevil: Born Again had big shoes to fill after season three of the original Netflix series. Following the release of Daredevil’s third season, the streaming giant announced the series cancellation. Whether it was due to Disney consolidating Marvel properties to prepare …

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The Rings of Power – Partings Review

Season 1, Episode 5 Review [Note: Spoilers for The Rings of Power: S1, E5 Partings] After a couple of weeks off, we have returned to The Rings of Power Season 1, Episode 5 “Partings”. The end to Episode 4, The Great Wave, led me to believe that the series' freshman season may still have some …

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The Rings of Power – The Great Wave Review

[Note: Full spoilers for The Rings of Power: S1, E4 The Great Wave.] After countless hours of setup, The Rings of Power is starting to deliver. For better and worse, The Rings of Power Season 1, Episode 4 The Great Wave answers questions, creates intrigue, and allows characters a little breathing room. Alas, it is …

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“Adar” Episode 3 Review: Numenor’s Majesty and Story Flaws

The Rings of Power: S1, E3 Adar Review [Note: Full spoilers for The Rings of Power: S1, E3 Adar.] The Rings of Power: Season 1, Episode 3 Adar is the first episode of the series to be handled by a different director. While Episodes 1 & 2 (A Shadow of the Past & Adrift respectively) …

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Rings of Power S1 E2: ‘Adrift’: Horror, Questions, and Literal Mystery Boxes

The Rings of Power: S1, E2 Adrift Review [Note: Full spoilers for The Rings of Power: S1, E2 Adrift.] Premiering on the same day as A Shadow of the Past, Adrift is the second episode of The Rings of Power and the second part of the original 2022 two-part premiere on Prime Video. The quality …

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Exploring Amazon’s Adaptation of The Lord of the Rings: A Shadow of the Past

The Rings of Power: S1, E1 A Shadow of the Past Review For the next number of weeks, we’ll be covering the first and second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. When Season 1 aired in 2022, I watched weekly until falling off on Episode 5 Partings. There was never …

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House of the Dragon S2 E8 ‘The Queen Who Ever Was’: Harrenhal isn’t the Only Rocky House

House of the Dragon: S2, E8 The Queen Who Ever Was Review The Queen Who Ever Was has been a lot cooler of an online reaction compared to the very hot reaction of The Red Sowing. Season finales in the Game of Thrones-TV-Universe often feel like wrap-up episodes to the season, so I can't fault …

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