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Rick and Morty: Rick & Morty's Thanksploitation Spectacular (2021)
This was epic!
No this wasn't perfect and it isn't my favourite Rick and Morty episode but I came to see the scores for this season and surprised at how low they are. I for one am loving most episodes, except episode 4, that was just weird and wanted it to end quickly.
This episode though had some cool references, a wacky story and some great moments of humour.
Skins: Rich (2012)
Underrated Generation of Skins
So after watching this episode with tears in my eyes, I had to come on IMDb to see what kind of reviews had been written for this series or specifically this episode. Only to find no written reviews existed! How?
I watched Skins way back when it first aired, whilst I myself was in high school/6th form. I was a huge fan of the first four series' and was disappointed no characters would return, so I tried watching series 5, only to be filled with bitter disappointment. So I skipped series 5 & 6, and just gave up with the show all together. A few years pass and Skins comes back with 3 two part specials, to which I thoroughly enjoyed. However it wasn't until only two nights ago, I decided to give Series 5 a second chance. I'm so glad I did because I've binged all the episodes, up until this one and have fallen in love with the writing again and these new characters. You can tell it's an old show because the mobile phones they use, are very outdated but these series' are still incredibly relevant in today's society.
This episode was particularly special and because I don't want to give anything away, I would suggest watching all episodes with these characters because they really are brilliant!
The Flash (2014)
Initial thoughts...
THIS SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A SPIN-OFF! This is an evolution of superheroes, in the television show industry. 'Arrow' was created because WB/DC needed a product, similar to the chemistry of Batman and what better character than Oliver Queen/Green Arrow. I mean billionaire playboy becomes vigilante? Come on, in comparison Green Arrow is a lot like Batman, it's uncanny. Let alone the fact, that Oliver Queen and Bruce Wayne share a few similarities in their characters. As for 'Arrow' the show, it has the same dark, realistic feel that The Dark Knight trilogy had, (and the same can be said for Man of Steel). And I love that WB/DC are going this way about it. The show has proved it's worth for being an epic adventure for Oliver Queen and an awesome introduction to the character, as well as a kick ass TV show on it's own.
Though in comparison between the Flash and the Green Arrow, the Flash is a much more involved and important character than the latter, in respect to the entirety of the DC universe. By this I mean, everything in some way is connected to The Flash e.g. "The Flashpoint" story arc for instance. He has more power in his tiny red gloves, than some people give him credit for. I mean, some fans of the comic books, might even say that the Flash is more important than Superman or Batman, (even though the majority of the mainstream public, look up to these defining superheroes more). I mean the Flash brought back comic books, at a time when they were deemed inappropriate for children! I am of course, referring to the beginning of the Silver Age of comic books, which began with 'The Flash'. He was the little guy, in the midst of all these other famous superheroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and The Human Torch. Yet 'The Flash' was the underdog, that inspired and defined superhero comic books and their franchises to this date.
Which leads me to this TV show...
When I first saw Grant Gustin on 'Arrow', my initial thoughts weren't exactly promising toward his acting or charisma, let alone the fact that they hired a fairly unknown actor for such a big role. But how wrong I was, he's good at playing the little guy because that's what he is and that is who Barry Allen is. He's the little guy, who inspires everybody around him and it's only now that I can see the potential that the show, Grant Gustin and this incarnation of Barry holds. For every obstacle that this Barry Allen faces and overcomes, it deems himself even more worthy to becoming the definitive live action version of 'The Flash'. I mean in episode 6, "The Flash is Born" that punch was the first time that I realised and saw that this version of Flash could very well be 'The Flash'. It looked like he was nearly flying, like the very first superhero that is 'Superman'. Grant Gustin has really grown me, I just love watching him now. He's just so lovable as his character and as an actor. So cool... So, so COOL!
I want this show to do so well, that WB will consider these versions of the Flash and Green Arrow to being included in the upcoming Justice League films. I mean jeez... I'm actually enjoying 'Arrow' and 'The Flash' more than 'Man of Steel'. That being said, I can't wait for 'Dawn of Justice', Ben Affleck as Batman is going to be so cool!! This opinion and want for them to include Stephen Amell and Grant Gustin in the Justice League film, stems from the reality that it's easier to create a universe in a TV show. I mean, by the time 'Dawn of Justice' comes out, Zack Snyder will only have 5 hours at best, to have shown his universe. In comparison to this, Arrow will have finished it's 4th season and The Flash will have had two seasons. By my calculations, that means that the TV show's universe will have had a total of 92 hours worth of stories and character development with a much broader universe to enjoy.
For me, this Flash is 'The Flash'.