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Reviews
Supernatural: Fan Fiction (2014)
Hate to Love
I wanted to hate this show from the beginning. Musicals and Theater applied to the Supernatural genre seemed sachreligeous like Jesus Christ Superstar.
I wanted to apply the Dean flavor of macho, manly perspective because, quite frankly, that's how I am. But, like so much of this show, this episode had a way of balancing out the strong and sensitive sides. The masculine / feminine contrast and balance was artistically woven together and made me realize how the most compelling value of this show has always been the emotional tie to relationships.
All in all, there was a feeling of threat, concern, bravery, suspense, connection, togetherness, and success. It was demonstrated through both youth, adult, and the willingness of one to understand and empathize with the other, and in the end the episode made me feel, well, connected.
I would have to say that this is not one of those episodes to go back and rewatch (like some of the season finales); however, it is one that should not be missed based on the teenage drama concept that it pushes to the forefront. In the end, it will leave you appreciating the feelings it produced and posssibly make you recognize the need for diverse perspectives.
Great job by the up and coming actors and great support by the veterans that make the show worth a binge watch.
The OA (2016)
Strong Start and Excellent Development!
Season 1 did something original. It gave direction and focus to the psychological, metaphysical, and how the human condition interrelated to both. This was entertaining and philosophically connecting to a spiritual idea that seemed to be growing culturally. Great job.
Season 2 continued to push the envelope; however, it was less revolutionary and more evolutionary. The characters and story seem to develop spectacularly. There is a solid and consistent commitment towards understanding what the universal dimensions are and how these fundamental concepts may be interacted upon.
The OA is a beautiful and elaborate development by a mind that has chosen to explore outside traditional thinking / feeling. There is definitely a flare towards the feminine perspective in both thought and feeling with respect to this artwork, yet there is still an undercurrent of masculine strength that attempts to give balance. The male role still appears to be less actionable and more supportive, yet there is still potential for balance given the characters potential.
At present, we were given the good and bad in season 1. In season 2 the bad still appears to be bad but the psychological, spiritual, philosophical, and gender lines are starting to become blurred.
There is a solid attempt at developing diversity. There is represention across, sex (both gender and orientation) and race. This diversity helps with human perspective as it pertains to culture, though some of the stereotypes did appear to surface at times (especially the Asian - my apologies for generalizing; I just didn't catch the specific ethnicity of the old woman and her daughter.)
Overall, The OA has been an experience I would recommend to most. If you watch season 1, then give it time to develop. As you work your way through season 2, try to remember that the plot is developing even if the thrills are less extreme than season 1.