I just finished the last season of Cinemax's "Warrior." What stood out to me most throughout was its unique portrayal of racism, particularly through the character of Irish bar owner, patriot, and terrorist, Leary. These are my final thoughts on the themes that this nuanced character represented.
How much truth is in fiction, and when is it our job to play morality police?
Most TV shows tend to address racism in one of two ways: tongue-in-cheek issue of the week or as a one-dimensional evil that is clearly, if you pardon the pun, black and white. Warrior's approach to it, however, is one of the best I've seen and here's why.
A year-long journey that defines the lengths by which obsession, classism, and insecurity create, destroy, and define relationships. This article argues for Walang Hanggan (2012) to be considered an example of how to write teleserye storylines that remain impactful even after close to a decade.
This article will look at the 10 best acting performances in Game of Thrones.
South Korea is not only known for its dramas and movies, it is also known for its variety shows. This article lists the best Korean variety shows that you need to watch right now.
Staying in for 2020 has left many wanting to connect to the great outdoors. As a way to keep everyone safe, we are still wary of going out. However, you do not need to worry as you can travel with these interesting shows streaming on Netflix.
The West Wing aired from 1999-2006. It has many fans and is highly regarded, particularly for its idealism. But how has the show aged? And looking back, what's really notable about it? Here are some of my observations roughly 15 years after the last episode aired.
A brief listing of five obscure comedy television series from the 1960s.
"The Golden Girls" aired on NBC for seven seasons. The series continues in syndicated reruns.
Rank the ten most attractive ranger gals throughout the franchise's vast history!
The character of Jaime Lannister exemplifies self-loathing and the feeling of being trapped in the world more than any character in the series. The journey we spend with him could also help us confront our own sense of hopelessness, particularly when we see no hope for change in our politics.
Through the seven seasons of "Kitchen Nightmares," there was a lot of controversy. Here are five of the show's most controversial episodes.
HBO's short lived series The Leftovers tackles many complex themes throughout its three season run, filled with episodes that still need to be talked about to this day.
"Kitchen Nightmares" ran for seven seasons and had its fair share of attractive staff on the show.
America's Next Top Model is a reality competition show that features aspiring models competing for the title and a chance to kick-start their careers. Over the course of the show's seventeen year run, many memorable contestants have appeared and there have also been a slew of fun and iconic shoots.
Since the start of the Hasbro Era for Power Rangers, Beast Morphers was touted to be an RPM-inspired series possibly continuing from the legacy of the Disney Era's final hurrah. Throughout the two seasons, there are hints that this might be a big possibility.
Fascinatingly, Star Trek: Discovery explores the issue of marginality rather thoroughly. Find out how.
Guaranteed to leave you in tears, this a list of the most emotional Japanese dramas in the history of TV.
Here are the five best K-dramas on Netflix worth binge-watching during your free time.
The USS Enterprise did not explore the galaxy alone. There was an entire fleet of vessels like the Enterprise that went boldly as well. Some make an appearance in the original series, some do not. Explore what happened to the other starships of the Constitution class from Star Trek.
My two cents regarding the long debate of Willow's sexuality.
Explore A's real identity throughout both the book and television series "Pretty Little Liars"!
Kenya Barris, the creator of ABC's "Black-ish," was given an opportunity to create an original series for Netflix titled "#blackAF." However, what he ended up creating was not a series, but just simply one hot mess.
In this time of uncertainty and anxiety, we often try to turn to comedy in an attempt to relieve ourselves from the pressure of the current state of affairs. Enter Middleditch and Schwartz.
Washington D.C. and Hollywood have had a long, sordid history that ranges from empowering war-time propaganda to the use of vapid celebrities to fuel presidential campaigns. This article explores how 2010s sitcoms have integrated themselves into political discourse, for better or worse.
Since Kamen Rider Zero-One's 2nd story arc started, lots of people in the toku fandom have expressed their distate, and dare I say, outright hatred of Gai as a villain. I personally have enjoyed the story arc, which leaves me baffled as to why I'm in the minority.
As I write this, the world is dealing with the scourge of the novel coronavirus (COVID19). Viruses, epidemics, and pandemics like this have been inspiration for several episodes of the Star Trek sci-fi television series. Only episodes from The Original Series (TOS) and and The Next Generation (TNG).
"Married at First Sight" is a popular reality show based on the social experiment of couples getting married at the altar as soon as they meet. Over 10 seasons, a few couples have stayed married, but most of them have divorced. Let's look at the numbers.
This article is a little reflection on the fictional character Fiona Gallagher in the TV show "Shameless" (US) and how nothing in the show explains why she is who she is: the saviour of the Gallaghers, an unexplainable light in the chaos of the show.
Explore why the doctors featured in hit show "House M.D." are terrible role models in this character analysis!
How I Met Your Mother is a beloved CBS sitcom that ran from 2005-2014, for an impressive 9 seasons. The show follows Ted Mosby and his group of friends in New York, and features an impressive ensemble cast. Alyson Hannigan starred as the fierce and bubbly Lily Aldrin, who rocked many hairstyles.
Each sibling from the Umbrella Academy represents a Deadly Sin, which captures their character and growth.
This is by no means an all encompassing look at show, but just an exploration of what makes Frank Castle so compelling as a protagonist.
HBO's Watchmen series provides a daring attempt at a sequel to the historic 1986 graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Today, I talk about my thoughts on the show's first season and where it succeeds and fails as a continuation to the original story.
Count down the ten largest Megazords throughout the Power Rangers franchise!
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Ever since The Last Jedi, no matter what people have said, the franchise's fandom has become infamous for its internal battles and mud-slinging. Both sides accusing the other of ruining Star Wars. Now suddenly, that has seemed to change.
Benson is a 1980s TV sitcom that ran from 1979 to 1986. Most members of Generation X remember the show well. Let's catch up with the cast 31 years after the last episode.
'The Facts of Life' is an iconic 80s TV sitcom, but the cast was heavily dwindled down and only a few key actors made the cut. In this article, we'll examine what happened to the cast of 'The Facts of Life' and catch up with some of the members who are still active in Hollywood today.
Scandal's Olivia Pope is known for being fashion forward and for delivering some seriously awe-inspiring style moments. From trench coats to blazers, ball gowns to white hats, the character sure knew how to rock a wide array of memorable ensembles. Let's take a look at some of Olivia's best looks.
That 70's Show is a hit period sitcom that follows six teenage friends living in Point Place, Wisconsin during the 1970s. Spanning 8 seasons, the series featured many memorable characters including the pretty and spoiled Jackie Burkhart. Let's take a look at some of her best looks from the show.
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