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Foundation: Long Ago, Not Far Away (2023)
A Tale of Galactic Scale
What Foundation show runners and writers were able to execute (and it comes full fruition this episode) is the telling of a long, galactic spanning story in a compelling and entertaining way...wait isn't that what the Foundation books do? Yes it is and they did it this season in a TV format.
The reveal of demerzel's origins and how both her and the cleons are trapped in their cycle is one of the most poetic arcs of recent science fiction. I can't stop thinking about it longer after watching the episode on this. It's interesting that the writers were able to take source material and create deep and meaningful original narrative but in line with the theme of the source material. Bravo sirs.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Hegemony (2023)
Great ending to a great season
Hey Paramount executives who are reading this, this is the Star Trek show we want. Keep on making more of it. This has the feel of a thrilling DS9 or TNG episode yet is modern with a new blend of characters. The writing, acting, and plot points are exciting (was on the edge of my seat the entire time). This entire season of Strange New Worlds have a good mix of serious episodes like this and laid back ones to enjoy, the balance combination of it is what makes Trek enjoyable. They really nail it this season and we have a terrific season finale. The Gorn has won its place as one of the most terrifying Trek villains up there with the Borg. Well done.
Foundation: Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly (2023)
As a foundation book reader, I actually enjoyed this episode
Well, I am surprised that I actually found this episode the first in this season that's actually very enjoyable. Last season, Empire arcs are great but foundation arc is cringe if not boring. This is probably the first episode where I am fully interested in both story arcs. The characters of Bel Riose, Mallow, the drunk and the monk are actually enjoyable characters to watch on screen as opposed to an extremely cringe Salvor Hardin. I also feel like Jared Harris is not being wasted. Appreciate the writers are finally giving more of a call back to the ideas of psychohistory, whether or not it stays shall be seen but this is a good start. I want more and will be excited for next week.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Spoils of War (2023)
Hard to followup Clone War & Andor
It's difficult to watch Bad Batch after knowing that Disney is capable of making much better shows in the form of the Clone Wars and Andor. After the initial interests in the character wane down after season 1, season 2 opens with quite a lackluster episode. The first scene usually help capture the audience - what do we get? A crab chase. Seriously? Followed by a heist plot. The world building feels smaller this season (lower budget)? Hopefully the show can pick back up as the season progresses.
Disney need to have a higher standard for Star Wars stories. We know you can do better. B-rated content doesn't cut it anymore for Star Wars.
Andor: Nobody's Listening! (2022)
This episode is AMAZING
I usually don't write reviews. But when a man episode simply far exceeds my expectations, I feel compelled to write about it.
This is getting to Game of Thrones levels of suspense. Every subplot of the show is paying off. I had to pause multiple times just to go back to watch a scene to rewatch how well certain scenes are constructed + acted. The Prison arc, ISB sound torture, we see THE SENATE, Mon Monthma, Syril's interaction with the ISB lady, the arc where Andy Serkis' character says 12. It's all so beautifully done. Every. Single. Arc. Is engaging.
Tony Gilroy needs to join Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau as the big three who are allowed to make any star wars content they want.
Andor: Aldhani (2022)
Feels real!!!
The newest Star Wars products since the Disney acquisition all feel so small in its scope. This episode of Andor makes the Star Wars universe feel grand and lived-in again. What I also love about the episode is it's attempt to finally make the Empire threatening. The Empire should feel like a tyrannical and powerful regime, otherwise our main characters and rebellion would feel "meh" (this is the problem with Book of Boba Fett). Disney is on the right track with this one and I feel more stories about the Empire could be told with the success of Andor.
Finally, filming on location with real sets really increased the quality of the show and set it apart from the Mando and other properties. Please keep doing this!
The Orville: Domino (2022)
Seth's Legacy
"The Best of Both Worlds," "Yesterday's Enterprise," "City on the Edge of Tomorrow," and "In the Pale Moonlight."
As sci fi fans, these episodes have defined our experience with the medium. When we think of top of science fiction and what's remembered for years. Those are what we think of. Seth's "Domino" now belong amongst the best of science fiction and I hope people in 2122 will enjoy and be inspired by this show just like us in 2022 thought of Star Trek before.
The Orville: Twice in a Lifetime (2022)
Top Tier Sci Fi
Crazy how Seth's team at the Orville is able to put out such high quality content (1hr+ episodes). Every week you get a TNG level movie from the Orville. Tons of shows have done main characters travel back in time, but this here is unique. You have the 3 season long arc coming at a satisfying ending. The amazing interactions between Issac and Charlie.
The Orville: Gently Falling Rain (2022)
seth macfarlane, our generation's gene roddenberry?
With this season, the Orville is beginning to take its own identity as opposed to a Star Trek parody. If Seth keeps on expanding towards this direction, the Orville may soon be up there on the pantheon of science fiction.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Serene Squall (2022)
Make 20 episode of this. Cancel Discovery and Picard.
Had fun watching this and stayed engaged the entire episode. If this was TNG, would've been an "so-so" episode but at this point we the fans just to see actually Star Trek. Hey paramount, you can literally make 6/10 episode but because it feel like Star Trek, me the viewer will have fun and will continue to pay for this.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part V (2022)
TONE DOWN REVA AND THIS COULD BE A GREAT SHOW
This episode shows there so much potential for Kenobi. Disney and we all know you have teams of analysts reading these. Here's what us, the fans, want
- Reva turn idea is good but she took on way too much screen time + Mainly a directional problem as well. Had she been a cold badass exterior with a hidden melancholy sadness/revenge interior would've worked. Imperials who display her level of external emotion is bringing back cheesy First Order vibes. Good imperial characters are cold. Had she been written just as cold and calculating as the GI, maybe with a drop of melancholy there, the effect of her turn in this episode would've been perfect.
-Grand inquisitor returning is FREAKIN GREAT. This guy is awesome. One of the best imperial villains. Should just do a series on him instead.
-flash back screen is the absolute highlight. PLEASE DO THAT MORE. WE WANT MORE CLONE WARS ERA ANAKIN. PAYING DISNEY PLUS SO WE CAN SEE MORE ANAKIN IS WORTH IT.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach (2022)
They finally did a Star Trek episode
Engaging story well executed with an unexpected ethical dilemma. Haven't seen this in a Star Trek episode for years now. It's not as top tier as the best TNG or DS9 episode, mainly I think Pike isn't made as emotionally conflicted. In the Pale Moonlight for example, sisko directly commits/are affects by the act involving dilemma. Here, Pike is mainly just an observer.
However the fact that they are going this direction tells you that the writers/show runners are finally doing real Star Trek instead of whatever garbage STD and STP was. So a 10/10 from here. Plz do more.
Foundation: The Missing Piece (2021)
Best Episode Since the First
The Cleon arc shines again (literally). On the edge of my seats the entire time. The setup of the previous episodes perfectly pays off here. Wish episode is this quality.
Foundation: Upon Awakening (2021)
Different but kept me on the edge of my seats
I'm a long time fan of the original trilogy. This episode still kept me on the edge of my seat and wishing that next Friday will come to find out what comes next. It's different from the books but overall the differences have been well executed.
Star Trek: Lower Decks: Wej Duj (2021)
This episode and the orville are now the most Star Trek show running
I can't believe this show is actually getting really good. Wej Duj is the most enjoyable Lower Decks episode so far other than last season final.
The show is getting action right as well. The klingon plot carries real weight and isn't all just for laughs. The music when the cerritos warp in is straight from a scene we could've seen on DS9.