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Castlevania: Nocturne (2023)
Insane!
After finishing the initial Castlevania series Netflix debuted, I have been more than excited for the follow up! First thank every thing that they did not give us 4 episodes like the original series did for the first season. However, the inclusion and history, the old gods of so many different cultures... this is something that I would love to watch many seasons of! And let us pray Nintendo is included in future game releases.
My initial assumption was that this series would follow sypha and Trevor's child. That is not entirely true, as it is a direct descendant. The story is powerful and breathtaking. The animation does not disappoint at all. I finished it in a few hours; admittedly while at work and plan on rewatching.
Kudos and fingers crossed for a follow up season sooner rather than later.
Lovecraft Country (2020)
A Breathtaking Journey of magic imbued with American history
When I first heard of this show last year around this time, I was instantly excited and ready for the places it would take my imagination. It is a period piece, set mostly in chicago in the 1950s a period in american history rife with racism. They did not paint a sparkling picture of peace and harmony and I appreciate the realism of that especially in showing what was done to Emmet Till.
The fantasy of it comes in the form of magic stolen by white people from indigenous people and used to give themselves elite status over others. It is called lovecraft country because of similar places from HP Lovecraft's stories and the use of some of his creations but also illuminating Lovecraft's racist point of view that is littered throughout his many bodies of work.
The show is beautifully written, well directed and highly deserving of a season 2 especially after and explosive and somber finale.
It will open eyes, take you for a walk in someone else's shoes. And it'll show you very little has changed since the period in which the show takes place.
It's a must watch and I recommend it to all.