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The second episode of The Last of Us reached another great achievement, growing from 4.7 million viewers to more than 5.7 million according to Nielsen’s rating data. It’s one of the fastest-growing series in HBO’s history with more than 22% viewership growth since its premiere. Does the third episode follow the trend of excellence from previous episodes? Let’s explore what The
Read MoreA full moon must be rising at Paramount+, as werewolves are preparing to take over the streaming service. This Friday, Teen Wolf: The Movie arrives, continuing the adventures from the beloved TV series which ran for six seasons on MTV. Fans of the series will definitely want to check the film out, as Scott (Tyler Posey), Lydia (Holland Roden), and the
Read MoreHBO’s series premiere of The Last of Us is now the second biggest debut in more than a decade, since the release of Boardwalk Empire in 2010. The premiere episode was a great introduction to the characters and world of TLOU, receiving positive reviews from both fans and critics alike. But is the second episode better than the first? Let’s explore
Read MoreWhile Dungeons & Dragons have been around since the 70s, it seems that there has been a renewed focus and excitement for the Table Top Roleplaying Game, TTRP for short. Media, such as Stranger Things and the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons film, has placed the TTRG at the forefront of people’s minds and the game has gone from nerdy to cool.
Read MoreHBO’s The Last of Us series is easily one of the most anticipated video game adaptations of the last decade. The game is an undeniable success that still remains fresh. Adaptations of wildly popular video games rarely seem to capture the magic and success of the game. Has this TLOU series fallen into the same pitfall, or does it succeed where
Read MoreBungo Stray Dogs has been one of the most highly-rated anime adaptions in recent times. Since its premiere in 2016, the series has been praised for its creative storytelling and incredible worldbuilding. The series follows the members of the “Armed Detective Agency,” a group of detectives with supernatural powers. Most characters are based on real-life authors throughout history, with the titles
Read MoreStar Wars: The Bad Batch is quite advanced when it comes to animation styles. Its story and characters are unique, however, the first season felt like a cautious entry into the series. I enjoyed the first season, but is the Bad Batch season 2 premiere a good start to the second? Read my thoughts below. [Warning: Spoilers from the Star Wars:
Read MoreThis past fall, Interview With the Vampire exploded onto the scene over at AMC and AMC+, bringing a new adaptation of Louis, Lestat, and Claudia’s story to screen. The updated story and shift to New Orleans for this classic vampire tale allowed for a larger and more complete story to be told, with the backdrop of New Orleans upping the creepiness
Read MoreAfter three seasons of excellent storytelling, His Dark Materials has finally reached its conclusion on HBO. The series is based on Phillip Pullman’s trilogy of the same name following the adventures of Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry, two pivotal individuals in the war between religion and free will. The third season arrived after a long two-year wait but has rolled out
Read MoreIt’s not every day that a show leaves me completely speechless, so when one comes around, it always strikes me as something special. FX’s Kindred happens to be one of those shows that from the moment I started it, the sheer power of it overwhelmed me. Based on the 1979 book by Octavia E. Butler, Kindred follows the journey of Dana, an
Read MoreAs the holidays draw nearer, it sadly means that an end to the holiday cheer is approaching as well, and on Disney+ one Christmas series has already wrapped its initial season. The Santa Clauses season 1 finale, “A Christmas to Remember” aired earlier this week, bringing the latest chapter in this Tim Allen-led decades-old franchise to a close. But no need
Read MoreThe Witcher franchise has become a global phenomenon, with the Netflix series just the newest entry or adaptation in it. It began as a series of nine novels by Andrzej Sapkowski prior to becoming a wildly popular gaming series. Since then it has spawned board games, comic books, and even an animated film, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, which is
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