Tag: TV Show Review
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‘Mixed-ish’ shows challenges of growing up in biracial family
by Victoria De Souza The life of bi-racial a girl in the 1980s takes place in the television world in “Mixed-ish,” with the conflicts that her family went through in new life journey. “Mixed-ish” is a prequel spin-off from the two series “Black-ish” and “Grown-ish.” The “ish” world of Kenya Barris is introduced through the…
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‘Jane the Virgin’ captivates viewers with final season
by Desiree Lopez An aspiring writer is faced with an unfortunate predicament. But as time goes on, her world changes for the better. “Jane the Virgin” follows the exciting saga of Jane Gloriana Villanueva, a young woman in her 20s, raised by her mother and grandmother, who was accidentally inseminated by a heartbroken and distracted…
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Experience provocative universes in ‘Love, Death, & Robots’
In a world where a bowl of yogurt takes control of the United States government and charges its leaders with fixing the economy via a strict, but perfect plan, the only fallacy, as it is in real life, is human greed. “Love, Death & Robots” (or “LDR”) is a collection of animated short stories that…
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‘The Umbrella Academy’ series unmasks different breed of heroes
On first day of October in 1989, suddenly 43 women give birth to gifted children. But none were pregnant when the day begin. Once again, Netflix surprises with a new movie based on a comic book, “The Umbrella Academy.” The adaptation of a comic novel, “The Umbrella Academy” by Gerard Way, the vocalist and co-founder…
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‘Black Lightning’ offers unique depiction of comic book heroes
Freeland is in shambles, and it is up to one electrifying superhero to save the day. “Black Lighting” is a new DC Comics television show that airs on the CW. The show centers around a retired superhero with electric powers who gets back into his costume to fight the 100 gang, a criminal organization that…
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‘Legends of Tomorrow’ mixes original story, action in new season
The time-traveling misfits are back to fix history and save the world. But it will not be easy with a time demon wreaking havoc. “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” is back on the CW with new adventures and characters. The third season, which centers around time-traveling DC Comic characters within the Arrowverse, begins right after the…
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‘Roseanne’ reboot sparks excitement,nostalgia among fans
The great American family is back, and they are more dysfunctional than ever. “Roseanne” is an old comedic television series that aired in the late 1980s and ended with its ninth season during the late 1990s. The show centers around a middle-class family trying to get through the hardships of life. The series, which focuses…
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New season of ‘Rick and Morty’ darker than ever
The return of Adult Swim’s animated show “Rick and Morty” was long awaited by many fans.
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‘The Defenders’ satisfies Marvel fans with exciting team ups
The underground criminal ninja organization known as the Hand is after the Immortal Iron Fist, and they are willing to level New York to get him.
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‘Preacher’ brings controversial questions to niche series
by RYAN FITZGERALD//Staff Writer Pulling from comics and graphic novels as source material for new television series and movies has reached an all-time high. Film-goers will recognize several titles associated with the more famous properties of the comic world, which span the past two decades, including 1994’s “The Crow,” the “Blade” trilogy, and newly-depicted origin stories…
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Suicide mystery handled with care in ’13 Reasons Why’
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer A new Netflix series turns a tragic tale into a hard-hitting show full of heartbreak, devastation, and guilt. “13 Reasons Why” covers the story of high school teen Hannah Baker, who comitted suicide. You follow Clay as he receives and listens to 13 tapes that Hannah recorded before killing herself. These tapes…