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 – 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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House of the Dragon S2 E6 ‘Smallfolk’: Setting the Stage for a Season Finale

House of the Dragon: S2, E6 Smallfolk Review "Do nothing now. In three days' time, the winds will shift." - Alys Rivers "House of the Dragon" Season 2 Episode 6, "Smallfolk", is very much a wheels-spinning kind of episode. If you're a fan of what this series does best, political intrigue and schemes, then you'll …

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The Cost of a Dance with the Dragons

House of the Dragon: S02, E05 Regent Review "Everyone says Targaryens are closer to gods than to men…"-Rhaenyra Targaryen Loads of movement for the Blacks and Greens is made in the aftermath of Rook's Rest. The Blacks mourning the loss of Rhaeyns and the Greens naming a new regent while Aegon recovers makes this episode, …

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