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Star Wars: The Bad Batch: The Solitary Clone (2023)
Taking the shot
Yeah, so the staircase scene alone gets this to 9 stars, the world building and seeing Cody start to question orders gets it to 10. Bravo.
This is one of those few times we're you can basically show this to someone with our context and they'll come to understand most of what's happening and enjoy it. Not easy to do.
On top of all that the title of the episode makes us ask, who is the solitary clone. Is it Crosshair who knows better and chooses to follow orders. Or in fact Cody who carried out order 66, eventually sees the faults of the empire and goes rogue. Clearly Cody was having doubts, such a good ep.
Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet: Buffalo Chicken Pizza (2023)
Eat It
So this season treated us to a slow burn that was the strain between Ian and Poppy without a lot of buffers between them. We learned how they met and how they fit together.
When the two of them cannot work together any more Ian finally sees that he is in-fact part of the problem (he also blames poppy too, but still a big step for him). It is what it is, but that they should remind each other they care and just lean into it.
And then it happens, the show nearly ruins itself. For a moment Ian and poppy stand in the classic about to kiss distance in front of the camera. To which I actually said out loud "No!" And it's like they heard me in real time and maybe had the best little moment the show has offered yet.
Ian, as his big gesture, finally bought poppy a slice of pizza from the gas station, as she kept asking for throughout the season. He would often critique this choice and get her things she didn't want.
And in this big I'm sorry let's make up moment, Poppy says one thing "Eat it". Which made me shout out loud "Yes!" Their relationship forever changes when poppy quietly doms Ian into eating the slice of carbs and processed nonsense and chasing it down with some Green. So damn good.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Dee Day (2019)
"That's what his soul looks like"
This now hidden gem shows us the long term decay of Dennis. The womanizing and rage and the long term affect of his on again off again crack use. We see who Dennis truly is without his make up routine, and it's delightfully horrifying. With his confidence stripped from him he's a slimy, uncharismatic, pervert. It's fantastic.
This also gives us the treat of a focused Charlie. He's always smarter than we think, but he just needs something to make him care. It's what Dennis has in his pants... candy! He wants that candy. Just silly and funny.
This also hints at the promise that at some point we get everyone's day, hopefully the last one being "Charlie Day"
Justice League: A Better World (2003)
We used to have it so good
A cold open, Superman kills a President Luther. No just kidding, no it was all a dream. And they don't take it back, but thankfully there's always the multiverse. Superman becomes a complex and interesting villain, and the writers basically take the guard rails off. The students disperse at the first sight of GL and Hawk, because the lords are super powered killers that run the world! And they did this mid season, not a finale, just an arc. This also sets up the long term arc of Luther for President and the death of the flash.
It takes them 10 minutes before they even say Justice lords. Also the Bat vBat show down is excellent.
Andor: One Way Out (2022)
Breakout Hit
This. Is. How. You. Star. Wars.
Ok so not only is this probably a top 3 prison break (right behind Shawshank and great escape). But every question you have gets answered, every detail gets thought of. Not only is this the best Star Wars has been, it's one of the best shows this year!
The guards cower in fear, even with weapons. The new prisoner doesn't miss a beat, joining the fun without question. And I maybe had the hardest laugh when they reach the main control room "that could mean anything" "blaster shot"
Luthen handles his own version of the Coventry conundrum, to chilling results. Also showing is how deep his roots go, and what he gives for the cause...
I love this show.
Better Call Saul: Fun and Games (2022)
A gut punch
We get some finality, and it hurts... I put my arms back in shock, and there were no action scenes in this ep. But I was taken aback. Amazing. Every moment had me talking out loud to the tv.
The Bubble (2022)
This movie is nonsense, but I'm into it
It's fun, but disjointed, don't try to understand it, just try to feel it. This is 7 different movies that should have been a show. But there's something here.
Regular Show: A Regular Epic Final Battle (2017)
"... I will be king"
I cried, I actually cried. This was a great show that went out on its own terms and stuck the landing. They throw us into the deep and and then help us out... and you-you will be queen.
The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian (2022)
Really good!
This was really good! Even if it was a backdoor ep, I was enjoying all of it. We maybe could have had a few minutes less of ship repair. But still just a good fun time, on and off Tattooiene.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7 (2021)
The deepest cuts make you laugh the hardest
Not only was this a meta-commentary on the age of the show, not only was this a meta commentary on the age we live in, not only is this a meta commentary on meta commentaries. But god damn is this just funny.
What We Do in the Shadows: Gail (2021)
Kickball
The car stuff was great, and then we got to play kickball. Fantastic.
What If...?: What If... Zombies?! (2021)
Hope
Not only does this tease stuff from the OG run of marvel zombies, but it makes you sit on edge. Once the opening credits run, you don't know who is going to live and who is going to die. Keep it coming.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021)
Season 8 of clone wars
Yeah you heard me! I love season 8, it's like Star Wars had a baby with the A team. Give me more!
Rick and Morty: Star Mort Rickturn of the Jerri (2020)
The hits keep coming
This definitively proves that the show can give everyone what they want, because damn, this might have been the best episode yet. The first thirty seconds of this ep made me drop my jaw
Rick and Morty: The Vat of Acid Episode (2020)
Call a bone doctor
This is a benchmark episode. And I knew we'd be getting something different when they told us the name of the episode during the opening credits. There were moments of actual shock and emotion watching this episode
Rick and Morty: Promortyus (2020)
Original and thoughtful
This is sorta a slow burn. But still very good and some damn funny moments. Makes you think and certainly makes you laugh
Rick and Morty: Never Ricking Morty (2020)
Buy the train!
The meaning of life is to buy stuff, and you should buy into this episode. Which I think gave us a sneak peak of what's to come. This was so damn funny
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Ransom (2020)
Bring an Umbrella
This has to be a top five episode, and a top three Holt & Kevin. Such a great episode, even with the B and C stories
Brockmire: Comeback Player of the Year (2020)
A top three episode
The show has found its stride again, really good, Jim and Jules at their best, Jim yelling and shouting references, and Jules reinventing the game of baseball
Better Call Saul: Bad Choice Road (2020)
Heart pounding
You see the thing about this show is that you can only guess so much. Frankly I wasn't sure if they could top the last episode, I was delightfully wrong. Holy crap
Legion: Chapter 25 (2019)
Every line of dialogue was amazing
Great episode, love this show. This was a great look into what Noah hawley can do
Legion: Chapter 24 (2019)
I'm only upset because the show is ending soon
Every shot was entertaining and had me asking questions about what was going to happen next. Can't wait for next week, bring it on Hawley
Legion: Chapter 23 (2019)
It's like they took doctor who and made it better
God, what an episode. Wish we'd get a longer season at least, but damn this was good
Black Mirror: Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too (2019)
Miley Cyrus hated Hannah Montana too
Just go into this episode knowing that and you should enjoy this as much as I did. Not the darkest or mind blowing, but it was clever and fun