maisienmcdonald Reviews

Mare of Easttown (2021)

great series that would've been incredible if it was 5 or 6 episodes instead of 7

[7/10 · 26 November 2023]

I really enjoyed this series. I thought kate winslet was great, i liked that her character wasn't this perfect badass detective that does everything right. However, there were so many unnecessary plot lines and characters. We spent a lot of time on mare's daughter's story but honestly none of it mattered. I thought the documentary she was making about her brother was going to be relevant but it wasn't. Mare watched a minute clip of her son on the beach and that's the end of it. Effective yes but i don't know why her daughters relationships mattered in the grand scheme of things. Just more characters and more storylines complicating things. I think it should've just tightened it up by making it a five or six episode series instead of including filler plot lines to pad it out. Still worth a watch though.

BoJack Horseman: That's Too Much, Man! (2016) Season 3, Episode 11

chills.

[10/10 · 21 June 2021]

I got actual chills. I won't say anything more. Just watch it.

Criminal Minds: And in the End (2020) Season 15, Episode 10

could've been a bigger bang

[3/10 · 2 June 2021]

I felt like this episode didn't do the series justice. It could've been way bigger. I knew they were gonna do flashbacks and some cheesy stuff but not even a cameo from morgan, hotch or any of the other old members? What about reid and jj?? They swept that story line under the rug. Reid and max? Where was she? Nothing against the actress who played penelope but this episode focuses way too much on her and it should've been about everyone. It only tied her story off, not anyone else's really. Just disappointing. But the show needed to come to and end.

The Mandalorian: Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (2019) Season 1, Episode 5

a real decline

[2/10 · 12 April 2021]

I have been waiting for something to happen for a few episodes now. It doesn't feel like much has happened at all. It's felt like a few filler episodes in a row. Also that jake cannavale is a classic case of nepotism. Just because your daddy is a famous actor doesn't mean you should be too. He's trying so hard to act a cool smooth guy but it feels so forced. Same with gina carano. Some of the actors in this leave much to be desired.

New Girl: Hubbedy Bubby (2016) Season 6, Episode 2

i'm giving this episode a low rating, but for a different reason...

[3/10 · 3 January 2021]

I know this is rated super low because of trump supporters, but that's not why i'm rating this episode low. i'm frustrated that they made schmidt a republican. paul ryan is an awful man (pro war, pro life, anti gay marriage etc) and it doesn't feel fitting to his character. just a strange plot.

Criminal Minds: Entropy (2016) Season 11, Episode 11

my favourite episode of criminal minds yet?!

[10/10 · 19 December 2020]

Aubrey plaza always is incredible in anything she's in, so this episode was a given. but WOW i wasn't expecting the little twists and turns. also the chemistry between matthew gray gubler and aubrey plaza was incredible. i hope they star in more things together

Almost Royal (2014–2016)

criminally underrated

[10/10 · 20 May 2020]

Ive watched this about 5 times now and i laugh every time

Christmas Mail (2010)

missghetti

[10/10 · 5 May 2020]

Truly a masterpiece. the cinematography the acting, the editing. should've been nominated for every oscar

Aliens in America (2007–2008)

what the hell

[5 May 2020]

How the hell were these guys given the keys to the most amazing show community, i do not know.

Community: Geothermal Escapism (2014) Season 5, Episode 5

i knew it was coming, but im still emotional

[10/10 · 2 May 2020]

Im sat here bawling my eyes out, evem thought ive already watched community multiple times. i knew donald glover was leaving but damn. i feel so attached to these characters, and i relate to abed, so it was even more emotional for me

The Inbetweeners 2 (2014)

dissapointing

[4/10 · 28 April 2020]

I think this film couldve had so much more potential. heres a few ways that i personally think wouldve made it funnier and a better plot:

jays email at the start. i think it wouldve been funnier if jay was telling the truth actually. we know jay lies to make himself seem cool, but what if he actually had a mansion and was a famous dj? if the plot revolved around them living in jays mansion, but jay not being content because he missed jane, it wouldve made so much more sense imo.

lucy. why did she suddenly turn crazy? it made no sense and actually didnt add anything to the main plot.

will and this new girl. it was kind of lazy how they just introduced the blond girl as wills old school mate. i don't know i think it couldve been better, that whole story line. and what happened to the other girl??? did they even explain it or did i miss it?

overall, this film was still funny, but the entire plot made it difficult for me to enjoy it. just watch the first film then leave it at that