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We Are Who We Are: Right Here Right Now II (2020) Season 1, Episode 2

i'm not buying in here

[4/10 · 22 September 2020]

Was relatively excited by the first episode - great acting, interesting characters, etc. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get behind this next episode. I feel as though the show is much too pretentious without being nearly creative enough to warrant the pretentiousness... lol. Didn't enjoy this second episode at all - and many moments I rolled my eyes because of how pretentious it seemed. The plot isn't particularly enjoyable too, pretty boring as of now.

Castle Rock (2018–2019)

Positives, but...

[5/10 · 4 November 2019]

The acting is believable and great - you can tell the actors do care for the material and want to see it through. The dialogue (for the most part) is sharp and interesting. The cinematography, acceptable and moody, and the overall feel of the show does deliver in its dark atmosphere. There is a lot of talent being put into this show and there is a fair amount of visual and performed quality to it.

That being said... it's really boring.

Euphoria: Stuntin' Like My Daddy (2019) Season 1, Episode 2

The plot moves along...

[7/10 · 9 July 2019]

I was surprised and happy to see the creative visuals and cinematography continue in this episode. Thankfully the plot seems to move a little further, giving context and much needed backstory to some characters. Again, many plot points/character backstories seem cliched, falling within countless other YA shows, but I'm convinced HBO will still deliver a satisfying season.

Rue (Zendaya) is turning out to be (after viewing the first 2 episodes) quite an unlikable character - interested to see if she'll change at all near the end of the season. Her character seems to be wildly one-dimensional so far and, for most people, not relatable. Nevertheless, excited to see where the story goes!

Euphoria: Pilot (2019) Season 1, Episode 1

Promising start, average YA plot

[7/10 · 9 July 2019]

Excited to see where the rest of the series goes - the standout factor here is clearly the cinematography and visuals. The plot follows a generally cliched path in most high school young adult TV shows, but the elevated visuals and (for the most part) tight and dynamic acting prove this episode to be a cut above the rest.

Hoping the plot and characters develop a bit more in later episodes! Currently, the show is succeeding off of "Style over Substance".