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Reviews
Nancy Drew (2019)
It's a CW show, not a college course about the history of Nancy Drew
This show is not remotely close to the books but who cares? The show is on CW so anyone acting like it wasn't going to be a teen drama is absurd. It's a new telling of an old story with new elements and I honestly don't see what's so wrong with that. I have always loved the CW even as an adult bc they are easy watch shows to just fall into AND most can be watched with my 6 year old awake (unlike the horror and fantasy that I love on other platforms). This isn't supposed to be high brow, cerebral tv so adjust expectations realistically.
Warrior Nun (2020)
Loved It - Great for Those Who Enjoy Fictitious Religious Undertones
I'm not sure why there are negative reviews as I was pretty well hooked after the first episode.
For background, I am a Huge fan of fantasy/sci-fi especially those with mythological or religious undertones (getting extra excited when it goes catholic and includes all of that lovely lore that comes with it). I also find that locating shows that include all of these elements is HElla difficult so when I do find one I am overly excited to binge it. But this show delivered and more.
There's a great soundtrack, the lead girl is believably sarcastic, witty, and damaged, the romance element isn't over the top or high school-esque, and the plot is something I haven't ever seen before (and trust me I have watched ALL THE TV in this genre) and includes elements even I haven't heard about. The show is also very pro-female power (I'm female and I like when there are strong lead female roles before you rip me a new one but let's me honest, sometimes nowadays the feminist element goes above and beyond and moves toward utter ridiculousness) without going over the top. Also, while Some elements are a bit cliche (tho lets be honest at this point any storyline is derivative of something) like the hero overcoming obstacles, mean girl humbled etc etc, it's not overtly noticeable and doesn't effect the enjoyment of the show.
HOwever, if you are a devout Catholic or feel that ANY disrespect towards the church is a big "hell no" for you, you may not this series. I will say that this show doesn't blatantly and repeatedly call out the numerous (and warranted) criticisms of the church that most of these shows do, but there is still some elements that may make the really devout not happy. There is also some language but it's normally followed by some rando nun shouting "language" to chastise the offender immediately so it's not like it's promoting its use.
Again, I LOVED this show and will absolutely watch again so I think it's worth your time (which for everyone right now is already being used for binge watching - you know you are) to try it out!
Grimm: Blind Love (2017)
Most Ridiculously Funny Episode of the Series
This episode had me laughing so hysterically I had to pause it. It's ridiculous, I'll grant you, but it's so out of character for the series and so unexpected while still maintaining the characters to perfection and it's absolutely awesome to watch.