Change Your Image
tylerjyounger
Reviews
The Morning Show: Love Island (2023)
This Show Occasionally Handles Nuanced Issues on Autopilot
Let me start off by stating I'm a big fan of this show. There are some things about this episode I actually really liked. Unfortunately there was a little more to dislike in this one.
We can all agree COVID was a scary time because none of us knew what was happening and although we now have hindsight, this is being told from the vantage point of being in the moment. I totally get that, but my goodness does this show like to treat every issue like it's black and white. They covered three very nuanced topics in this episode, all of which were written as if you prompted chat GPT to explain them.
There has been great writing throughout this series so I hate to be so negative. I just feel like this script could have used a little more thought in order to make a larger impact.
The Midnight Club: Anya (2022)
Beautiful.
If you love Mike Flanagan shows like myself, you're always waiting for the episode (or two...or three) in each show that rocks you. This was the first one of The Midnight Club that really did it for me.
It was beautifully acted and directed from start to finish - and I can't wait to see what comes next.
I've seen a few people complain that this show is a slow burn, but this is why character development and "slower" storytelling is so important. It makes episodes like this really pay off.
Bravo to Mike Flanagan and his team for creating another beautiful story. I can't wait to see what comes next.
The Rehearsal (2022)
The Genius of Nathan Fielder
Once Nathan For You came to an end, I remember thinking, "when will we ever get something so funny, yet moving like this again?" - Well, it turns out it was years later from the same guy.
The genius of Nathan Fielder is not only his incredibly dry humor and even dryer delivery - but the fact that there's a true goodness that lies beneath the comedy. He wants things to work out for the people involved and he never intends to shine them in a bad light.
The way he concluded the first episode gave me chills and I can't wait for more of those moments as the season goes on.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part I (2022)
Exactly What I Wanted!
Wow, what a start!
I was a little nervous coming into this series because they really kept things under wraps (absolutely no reviews). They clearly knew they had something special and word would spread quickly.
The cast is fantastic and the tone is pretty dark which is what I was hoping for.
The Grand Inquisitor is really compelling villain to hold us over until the greatest villain of all time emerges on the scene.
Bravo, Star Wars - you continue to hit your TV Series out of the park. I can't wait too see what comes next!
The Dropout: Heroes (2022)
Riveting!
Some may say this show has been a bit of a "slow burn" at times, but these past few episodes have been amazing! This is truly one of those stories where you just say, "you can't make this stuff up."
The writing has been top notch throughout the show and the performances have been on the same level. Amanda Seyfried turns into Elizabeth Holmes on screen and the show wouldn't be the same without her - but the supporting cast has been truly spectacular! From William H. Macy to Laurie Metcalfe, to Sam Waterston - the casting has been unbelievable.
I was particular impressed with Ebon Moss-Bachrach as John Carreyrou in this episode. He plays the journalist role with such integrity and confidence. When the Theranos lawyers walk out of the 4-hour meeting trying to kill the story and realize they've been defeated - it provided the perfect ending to the episode.
The only issue now is we have to wait an entire week to watch the incredible fallout in all its glory.
Clickbait: The Answer (2021)
Head scratching finale that's void of logic
This show by no means would be considered "prestige" television, however, I really enjoyed some of the performances and twisty storytelling...until the finale.
I truly have no words for the route they went with the finale. I understand they wanted to throw us off the scent of the true catfish with red herrings throughout the show, but this was void of logic.
I understand the secretary felt unseen in her marriage and resorted to chatting with these women online as Nick to fill that emotional hole, but having this turn her and her husband into potential cold blooded murderers is WILD!
Once they realize they've been caught, and they will be spending a long time in prison...you would think as "normal" people who got caught up in a bad thing they would do what's right and give up. But no, her husband still contemplated going through with cold blooded murder of a child for LITERALLY NO REASON.
This poor kid did nothing to this family and killing him would not prevent either of them from going to prison for life. The rest of the episode made it seem like these were relatively normal people who just got caught up in a really bad situation, but this behavior at the end of the episode (as well as what they did to Nick) did not match up with how they were portrayed.
The twist of the true catfish was not earned nor did the unraveling of events make any sense.
13 Reasons Why: Acceptance/Rejection (2020)
Quite possibly the worst hour of television ever made.
Let me start off by saying I hate when people rate episodes a "1" when they really just didn't "care for it" or it was "too slow moving." There's a 1-10 scale for a reason and to be fair, lots of those instances still deserve a "3-5" rating.
The reason I hate when people give a "1" is because it takes away from the times that episodes such as this TRULY deserve a 1.
I feel bad for being so mean but this entire season has been appallingly bad and this episode somehow takes the cake. Is it bad to quit a show 2 episode from the finish line? Asking for a friend lol.