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Queens (2024)
Big hit for obnoxious incessant music
Beautiful cinematography, interesting subjects, but good God it was hard to stick with it as every 25 seconds there's another forcibly inserted pop song that tries to amplify the scene, but instead it just takes away from the entire experience. Each episode feels like it has 30 different clips of pop music. If you're used to the quality of a BBC type documentary with well chosen atmospheric music that enhances the scenes, this will feel like fingernails on a chalkboard. I liked the tenor and pacing of Angela Basset's voice, and again - the camera work is top notch. I hope the team behind this production keeps at it - but next time don't try to make it a music video, please.
The Expanse (2015)
Fantastic series - well worth the time investment
A truly fantastic series - well worth the time investment. If you like Sci-Fi and special effects, well developed plots, characters and thoughtful and consistent world building then this is the show you've been waiting for! Great cast, thoughtful back stories and a nice commitment to consistency across the world they have built. Another great one is Dark Matter, but it was cancelled right before a giant climactic cliff hanger was resolved - very frustrating. Thankfully The Expanse tells a complete story arc over its 6 seasons (so far). There are rumors a 7th season or movie might follow one day, but if that doesn't happen this series is great as-is and will leave you satisfied.
Halo (2022)
One of the better Sci Fi shows out there
Honestly I disagree with the negative reviews. Sci-Fi is a genre littered with mediocre shows - both in terms of effects and character arcs/story lines. This is extremely watchable on all fronts. I've never played the game Halo, maybe that's one reason my spouse and I are enjoying this show. But so far so good - definitely worth a try. For what it's worth I also really like The Expanse and Dark Matter (though it's a shame they pulled the plug on that one the way they did). If you hated those shows, maybe you won't like this one. But I'd say it's worth giving it a try.