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BoJack Horseman: Later (2014)
Just as brilliant second time around
Upon second watching of this I realised how slow the first half of season 1 really is, but also how it picks up in the latter. This episode is the final crescendo to the season arc. The writing is impactful, the score is soaring and the performances all round are excellent. The series truly is one of the greats of the decade.
The Simpsons: Barthood (2015)
A resurgence to the powerful meaning The Simpsons can be all about
While the episode is revealed to be a parody of Boyhood (2014) at the end of the episode in a subtle and jokey way, at no point during the 21 minutes did I feel as though the already acclaimed story from 4 years ago didn't fit with the characters we know and love so well.
I had previously given up hope on the most recent seasons of The Simpsons. My last favourites being around season 16, and the last ones I could enjoy watching around 23. And while I think it is true the quality of episodes has generally declined in the recent seasons, like I said, this shines through them all.
The episode is practically faultless. The pacing being a significant stand out of quality in the episode; as it begins with Bart as a young boy and never stops to flash back (or forward) to the present 10 year old bart we already know so well. Bart at different stages of his growing adolescence are also a fresh welcome perspective which I particularly enjoyed as a long time fan.
The tone and writing is just so spot on that it encapsulates you from start to end, with enough wisecracking humour in it to keep you chuckling. Truly a great Simpsons episode (albeit a serious one).