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Succession: Church and State (2023)
The Free Churro of Succession
This episode was easily one of the best in the entire show. The showing of loss and grief and how it affects people in many ways. Roman thought he was on top of the world and was over Logan's passing, but only learned that his grief hadn't come into full affect yet. Despite how terrible Logan was to his children, they loved him very much. Seeing Roman trying to process his father's death, and breaking down at the funeral was probably the best depiction of grief I've seen. Someone give Kieran his Emmy because his performance is just incredible. Roman is so angry and sad, he doesn't even know how to process it. The fact that their deal with the next president might be screwed is also a very hard hitting thing to realise. The world is crumbling around the Roy's, and as much as I hate to say it, them losing the company might be the best thing for them. I really don't know what will happen in this finale, but I'm sure it's full of twists and turns, and will surely be one of Successions greatest. This whole episode made me feel like I had just lost someone, and despite my hatred of Logan, hearing his brother and siblings talk about him made me a bit more sympathetic to Logan. We don't know much about him in terms of his past, apart from the fact that his father was abusive. But hearing that story from WW2, and him feeling responsible for his baby sister's demise was tough. I do not condone his actions of course, but I can understand how he became the horrible person he came to be.
Overall, just an incredible episode. I'm very excited for this finale, and how all the pieces will finally come together.
Barry: the wizard (2023)
No Country For Old Barry
This episode is definitely an interesting one. This time we get to see Fuches and Hank and how they've both managed to live their lives. It was definitely some much needed insight from last episode that helped shine a light on everything. Hank got everything he wanted, he became a successful business man, however, it came with the price of his bf being out of the picture. Fuches has been stuck in prison for 8 years, and the only thing on his mind is vengeance. Seeing Hank was definitely a sad sight, while Hank is a horrible person, you can definitely see how the loss of his bf has deeply affected him. Heck, you can even see it the second when you walk into the building. Immediately, there's a gold statue of him right when you enter.
A plotline I was a bit iffy on was Sally's. Hers was very confusing, and while I'm sure it'll get cleared up next episode. I'm pretty sure that the stuff she was experiencing wasn't actually real, and was mostly a PTSD episode. I could be wrong, but if it wasn't, then this show has got some explaining to do.
Barry's plotline was of course, the most intriguing. I named this review "No Country For Old Barry" because this episode gave off very big No Country vibes. Barry ultimately leaving his family to go after Gene is something that I'm sure he will regret very soon. Barry spending the whole episode trying to justify why getting rid of Gene is the best decision. The plot this episode is almost nihilistic in its portrayal. Barry eventually having to turn on some nutcase's podcast to justify why he can dispose of someone. It's a very interesting episode exploring his character and beliefs. While I'm sure there's more than what meets the eye on rewatch, it is definitely an interesting character study on Barry. Barry has been portrayed as constantly being torn by his beliefs. In season 1 it was his job, season 2 was his no killing rule, Season 3 was not wanting to off Gene because of how much he means to him, and season 4 is about his religious beliefs.
If you ask me, the thing I wasn't expecting was for Barry to get taken by the scary dude. I'm almost certain that next week's episode is going to be a mess. Not in a bad way, but in the sense that Ozymandias was a mess. Next episode is certainly going to break many people, me included. I'm not ready for this show to end, and I'm not ready for the next episode. I don't want anything bad to happen to Gene. But I know that something bad will happen next episode. The only problem with this episode was a couple contrivances from the Sally plotline. However, I won't let that affect my ranking yet until I've seen next episode for it to clear some things up.
Overall, great episode, and I'm excited to see the hurricane that is the penultimate episode.
Barry: tricky legacies (2023)
The Fly episode of Barry
This episode is definitely going to be a very controversial one. I'm very interested in how they're going to wrap up Hank and Fuches's storyline's though. An 8 year time jump is a big one to fill in the gaps. This episode definitely feels like a calm after the storm and before the bigger storm. It's a very interesting character focused episode where you try to piece everything together. The cinematography in this episode was beautiful, it gives you a sense of isolation as well a feeling that something bad is going to happen. Showing the effects of what has happened to everyone in the span of eight years was a great interesting character choice. Seeing Sally 8 years later was such a sad sight, and seeing her drinking herself to no end in sight. And the ending... wow that ending makes me terrified for Gene. Like I said in my last review, no one is a good person here. Everyone is awful, but Barry is the person who needs to be stopped. Someone needs to stop Barry. I think this episode is going to be debated upon for years to come. I'm of the opinion that this episode was a great episode, and will be a very underrated one. Great episode, can't wait to see how it continues.
Barry: it takes a psycho (2023)
It truly takes a psycho to make an episode like this
It's been a long time since I've been this emotionally overwhelmed when watching a show. Each minute that passed by I progressively worried more and more for each character. The tension in this episode was through the roof, and I had no idea what would happen next. Hank's boyfriend dying was the final nail in the coffin to just absolutely break me. This episode has made me afraid of Barry. This episode has made me afraid of Hank. None of these people in this show are good people. Season 4 has shown me that all the characters we used to love are gone, and has ripped the blindfold off of us showing us that they were never good people the whole time. Sally trying to go back to her life, but then running back to Barry at the end of the episode was unbelievably tragic. Her whole life she has been treated like garbage, and she felt like Barry was the only one who properly understood her. She was so used to the feeling of getting treated like garbage from her family, exes, and friends that despite Barry being a hitman psycho, she still feels safe with him. I don't think a show has made more root for the main character to get caught more than this show. At least in other shows, I still have some amount of empathy towards them when they do horrendous things. But this, this is awful. What Hank did this episode was especially awful.
Better Call Saul: Nippy (2022)
The Return of Slippin' Jimmy!
THE RETURN OF SLIPPIN JIMMY
I must admit, this episode does have a few people mixed, and to be honest, I don't blame them too much. A lot of people were expecting a Walter White/Jesse Pinkman cameo, and a lot of people were expecting to be in the Breaking Bad timeline. But I think it's good that we have departed from that timeline for a bit to check up on Gene. I highly suspect that a Gene episode being on the tenth episode of BCS was more than intentional from Vince. Mostly because the tenth episode is where a BCS season ends. We also get to see maybe the end of the Better Call Saul intro? It's not slowed down, the music is all shifty, it's more grey than it ever has been. And then finally, there's nothing left. Only a blue screen, and some white text that says "Better Call Saul". I also like the subtle callbacks that this episode does to Breaking Bad and to earlier seasons or episodes of this show. He talks about Walter White in one scene, and if viewers hadn't seen Breaking Bad they wouldn't have been confused. I don't see why people call this episode "filler", because it's literally the closing of an entire subplot that has been developing for 6 seasons. The whole point of the heist was to incriminate Jeff, so he had dirt on him. So if Saul falls, he falls too. People were right when they said that this episode reminds them of earlier seasons. It is quite literally something I would see in seasons 1 or 2. Which isn't a bad thing, Gene is now finally getting back into the character that is Saul Goodman, so of course his first prank would be something that reminds you of season 1 or 2. I also loved the montage that happened when Gene was timing the security guard, I had a big smile plastered all over my face. It reminded me of the inflatable montage back from season 2. I also thought that the plan was really smart and well thought out, the scene where he measured out the whole mall store. And where he made Jeff run laps around it to get all the stuff, I thought it would be one or two things, but it turns out in the robbery it was like 20 things. Now let's talk about the elephant in the room, Jeff's recast, I really don't mind it. I can make up the excuse that Jeff had a more intimidating presence due to Gene's increasing paranoia of getting caught, so therefore he made Jeff look more intimidating than he actually was. At least that's my theory for the whole thing. I thought that the heist was really well executed, and had me on the edge of my seat the whole time, since this is the Gene timeline, we don't know what happens to him yet! Thankfully there were a few close calls, but it was still tense nonetheless... I love how Gene did this whole heist just to incriminate Jeff, it definitely makes you think how smart Gene is in order to not get caught. But now that he's had a taste of Slippin Jimmy again, he doesn't want to stop. He's tempted to jump back into things again, hence the ending. The ending is pretty great, it shows Gene wanting to buy some extravagant clothes, but he can't, because it would be too much of a risk otherwise because he might be named as Saul Goodman. The whole thing is great, and it made me excited for the next episode!
10/10.
Breaking Bad: Seven Thirty-Seven (2009)
The beginning of the end...
This episode was intense, Tuco is absolutely terrifying, and throughout the episode I was so paranoid. So why the 8/10 rating? Well for a couple reasons, the Tuco arc is pretty rushed for a main villain, the recap was unnecessary, and the way No Dose died was really dumb. I think this episode's introduction to the ricin subplot was very cool, especially how intense the stuff with ricin gets later on in the show. This is really the only thing in Breaking Bad that feels rushed, and you can tell for the rest of the episodes, they sometimes struggle to fill in the time that Tuco was supposed to take up. We also get to see the pink teddy bear, which of course is forshadowing the crash of flight 515. I probably like this a bit better than the pilot for Breaking Bad, but even so, it's more or less a tie for me. This was a solid season opener, however there are way better in this show. But wow what an intense episode, I was seriously on the edge of my seat while watching!
8/10.
Harley Quinn: Joker: The Killing Vote (2022)
A massive improvement in comparison to last episode
I forgot how good this show could be. So far this season has been terrible, it's the worst season so far in the show. The fact that this show doesn't focus on Harley for an episode is ironically, a breath of fresh air. The comedy this episode was the funniest it has been for the whole season, the characters were more interesting, everything is just better. My only complaint is that the whole Jim Gordon plotline was pretty pointless. His whole character this show has been him trying to get better for his daughter. So when he did this last season, you would think this arc would not need to continue. The two face thing was pretty predictable. But yeah, overall, a good episode! Finally!
7/10.
Better Call Saul: Saul Gone (2022)
Farewell, Better Call Saul, and Thank You.
What is there to say that hasn't already been said? This finale is the best finale I've ever seen to a show period. Even better than Bojack's finale, which I previously went on record saying that it was the best finale. This show has truly proved itself to be a show that stands on its own, and doesn't need to follow in Breaking Bad's shadow. If you look at it, this whole show is kind of a messed up love story. The whole show comes full circle, but more on that later.
This finale is not as action packed as other finales, it's not as explosive, or mind-blowing, or bold. But it is heartbreaking. I think everyone's theories were pretty much right, Saul did die (well his persona). He did end up in prison. Kim and Jimmy did reunite. And this finale really feels like a fitting finale to Better Call Saul, it doesn't pretend to be something that it isn't. It knows what it is, and I wouldn't be surprised if this finale was planned from the start.
Seeing Jimmy become more morally bankrupt over each season is disturbing, yet you still manage to root for him. And finally, as this man has managed to slip out of every problem he's ever found himself in, without taking proper responsibility. Jimmy finally admits accountability, and responsibility for his actions. His days of being Saul Goodman are over, and he leaves that persona behind forever.
Immediately when the episode starts, you think how he's going to manage to get out of this one. But the thing is, he doesn't. He hides in a dumpster, and gets caught almost immediately. It's kind of pathetic, and I would say that this is Jimmy's rock bottom. Hiding in a dumpster, trying to get away from the police, while frantically reciting the password for the Vacuum guy.
We then see him go to prison, where he calls Bill Oakly, and asks him to be his attorney. We then see Marie, and Marie says some things that Saul definitely deserves to be called. Once Marie leaves, they start making a deal. Once they are done, Saul has knocked off an almost 2 life sentence deal, down to 7 years... The whole time before he's in court, he's got a smug look on his face, knowing that he'll manage to get out of it.
But as he enters the court, he looks at Kim and realizes what he has to do. He does what everyone has been wanting him to do for the entire show, that being him owning up to his mistakes, and facing the music. And he does, he confesses to every single thing, and you can manage to see the regret and guilt shining in him.
I really like the flashbacks this episode too, the question of if you had a time machine, what would you go back to? He asks this question to Mike and Walter. The responses he gets are very interesting, from Mike it's him going back to his first bribe. I like that he still regrets what happened to Matt, and wishes at every moment he could change it. And for Walter, his answer is obvious. That being him not taking responsibility, and blaming others for the bad decisions that he made. The Bagman flashback was a nice touch, and it really made me fanboy out. The Granite State flashback was a given, and was interesting the way they integrated it into the plot. The final flashback scene though, is one with Chuck. This one didn't include the usual time machine speech. The most we get to that point, is Chuck picking up a novel that is titled "The Time-Machine By H. G. Wells", but Chuck's one is more about changing the path he's on to a better one. The more I think about it, Chuck was a bad brother, but he did care for Jimmy, and wanted the best for him. He just showed it in bad ways. This flashback sort of exemplified that for me, and the way he said that to Jimmy was just brilliantly heartbreaking.
We then get to see Jimmy in the prison, and he gets called by his lawyer to meet with them. It turns out that it's Kim, and they have a smoke together. The show officially came full circle, where we see Kim and Jimmy smoking together from episode 1. The first scene we see with Kim, is now the last. Even the music is the exact same, and I just wanted to cry at that moment. It's so heartbreaking, seeing everything they've been through, everything that's happened to them, come full circle at that very moment. Jimmy decided to do this for Kim, and it really makes his character that much better. Unlike Walt, Jesse, or any other character. Jimmy learned from his mistakes, and growed as a character. I love the scene where Jimmy won't be told that his name is Saul, and instead his name being Jimmy. That was a great scene to show that he's past that now, he's no longer Saul Goodman, he's Jimmy McGill.
The ending scene to this show is definitely one that is left up to interpretation. The smoke they had together could be a final smoke before Kim leaves Jimmy forever. Or it could be a sign that Kim will visit Jimmy, and they'll be together. I feel like that Kim will come back to Jimmy, and will be with him til the day he leaves prison. Of course, this ending is meant to be interpreted in many ways. But that's my interpretation at least, since the show does kind of revolve around them and their relationship. But still, I can't say for sure. When Jimmy does the finger guns, Kim doesn't do them back. However, she is making the gun sign with her hand when she's walking away, it's subtle, but you notice it. I personally think it's a sign of growth on both parts. The guns for Jimmy means that he's a changed man now, and the finger guns for Kim remind her of the awful times when she got Howard killed.
This show is brilliant, and I love it dearly. This is as perfect a show can and will get. And unfortunately, we must say goodbye to the universe that has entertained us now for over a decade. I will never forget the thrills I got from watching, and the twists and turns I experienced. I will never forget these moments where I cried and sobbed. Or was overjoyed with happiness. Saying this show is perfect is an understatement in every sense of the word. It is beyond perfection, people who say they couldn't into the show because it was "slow" are the people who I truly pity most. Because they will never get to experience this masterclass ending to a show. Nor will they experience this incredible journey the way I did. I think that the message to everyone at the end was really nice, and made my heart warm a lot when the actors and creators were thanking the fans. Don't thank us, WE ARE THANKING YOU! So say it with me one last time... Bravo Vince and Bravo Peter. Thank you for giving us a franchise that we never deserved. I will miss this show, and the emotions it brings me.
The Boys: The Name of the Game (2019)
The start of the show that saved superhero media
This episode is great! However, upon rewatch it can feel quite slow in comparison to the other episodes. I feel like the show really starts getting good when Butcher comes on screen, but it is still a gripping first episode of TV. The way A-Train runs through Robin is shocking as it is darkly comedic. I love the first episode, but it just feels a bit... slow is all? Again, I love the pilot, and I could watch it over an love it the same, just figured I should mention that. From the first episode it establishes each character, their motivations, and where their arcs will be headed in future. The parallel of Annie joining the Seven to Hughie joining The Boys is quite interesting to see. It definitely makes the conflict between the two characters feel that much more personal. Half the episode is pretty much mourning Robin, and how Hughie can even live with himself. There's also Annie's plot, which is finding out that joining the Seven isn't as great as it was cracked up to be. She gets assaulted on her first day, and can't even tell her own mother about it because her mother is so narcissistic and is fulfilling her own dream through her daughter. However, the highlight of this episode is the second where Butcher comes in. He is just delightful, and I mean that in every sense of the word. He's funny, and he is unusually charming. And is definitely one of my favourite characters in the show. He then recruits Hughie to do a mission for him, and then when he's done pretty much plans on never seeing him again until that changes where Translucent finds out about the bug. After an epic fight, and a call back to a scene explaining that he has carbon skin. We then are left for the next episode to see what happens next. And with the final scene, Homelander mows down a plane, showing that no one in the Seven is good. Overall, a great introduction to a great show!
8/10.
Breaking Bad: A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal (2008)
The Tension Begins...
This episode is insane, this whole episode is a mad dash to not get killed by Tuco. Walter is insane, and promises 4 pounds of meth by the end of the week. Walter makes a new formula, but the only problem is that one ingredient is very hard to get. So they just kind of waltz into the place and get the methylene no problem. With no proper planning, no skill or anything. They literally walk in and take it, I also outta guess that the guard doesn't have his radio on him which is not possible. So yeah, that's my main problem with this episode. I love the cooking done in the basement, and where Walter has to try and get the little girl to stay quiet. Then there's this whole subplot about Skyler returning some baby tiara that I really don't care about. The fact that this nearly takes an entire season to resolve this subplot is insane to me. The pair then meet up with Tuco, and Tuco goes insane. He beats a guy to death, and you can clearly see how big of a mistake Walt and Jesse made by working with him. It's written all over their faces how much they regret it. Overall, it's a pretty meh season finale. Compared to the other season finale's it is just a speck in the grand scheme of things.
7/10 episode.
8/10 season.
Onto season 2!
Harley Quinn: It's a Swamp Thing (2022)
How can this show get even worse?!
So in order to find Frank, Ivy uses this unestablished power she always had called "the green." Why hasn't she used this power previously in other dire situations? Well because lazy writing of course! I think even the writers acknowledge how lazy it is by the end when they say that the power was in her all along. Writers, just because you know the trope is lazy, doesn't make you clever for pointing it out. You're actually worse for pointing it out and not changing it. So anyway, for half of the episode it is literally just people partying. Then we see Swamp Thing and basically he throws a temper tantrum, and talks about how Ivy never listens. So then Ivy proceeds not to listen and then talk about her own problems instead of acknowledging Swamp Thing's problems, and he lets her go. Wow, great writing. We also get closure to the Nora Fries character, you know, the character that I bet you've been dying to see closure for because she's just that important! And it gets resolved in the most half-baked fashion possible, by rushing it out. We also have a cringy musical, and the plot still hasn't progressed. When are they going to stop padding out the show, and actually get on with the show? Beats me.
1/10.
Harley Quinn: A Thief, A Mole, An Orgy (2022)
Worst episode yet?
I said what I said, this episode is nothing but filler, and it sucks. Ivy is trying to make her weird potion thingy, which is what this season's plot is about. But instead it keeps getting side tracked so it can be padded out for dumb fluff. Nothing concerning the plot happened, Harley and Ivy have a problem, they fight, they make up, rinse and repeat. It's such a poor way to write conflict and drama, that, sadly, this is the only way they can do it. If these people are fighting 24/7, then maybe they aren't for each other. This means the whole of seasons 1 and 2 have gone to waste. Since that season proved that they were meant for each other, and now that they're together, they're even worse. Kite man wasn't as bad! But to figure out that Ivy had been lying to Harley, we go through a ton of contrivances and conveniences to get there in the process. It's just filler where it does the same formula, where Harley does something to Ivy, Ivy hates it, they make up at the end. The court of Owls are introduced, but they aren't for any plot reason except for being an annoyance. And now they have Frank, so even more padding is going to happen in order to get back to the plot. The only thing that isn't padding, is Jim Gordon's side. But his story is awfully repetitive of trying to become mayor multiple times but each time failing. But some contrived thing happens that helps get him back in. The whole phone chase scene was very similar to the one in Bojack Horseman, in fact it's extremely similar. Except Bojack did it well, and made me laugh. And this one just made me groan and roll my eyes.
2/10.
Better Call Saul: Waterworks (2022)
Speechless...
This episode is just plain depressing, we start off with Kim living her mundane life, very plain. She has a boring husband; she works at a boring job, and just has a boring life. The fact that Gene called at that time gave her a wake-up call, I would say. Kim wants Gene to turn himself in; Gene doesn't like this advice, so he freaks out at Kim, and spits verbal venom to her. Gene then says that basically, she's a hypocrite for not turning herself in either. And that's exactly what she does; Howard's wife gets the closure she deserved, even though it made me want to just sob for her. For year's she had to deal with a story that was a lie, and now Kim comes in and tells her the real truth. It's just so depressing to see her reaction, and it's even more depressing knowing that she can't really do anything since there's no evidence of it ever happening. Before that, Kim sees another lawyer, doing what she did back in the earlier seasons, helping clients and doing her best. It's like she's reminiscent of her old life, or maybe she regrets ever going down that road with Jimmy. Either way, I think it's a reminder of what her life could've been like if she never decided to be with Jimmy. If she had just kept her nose clean, and do what she loved. She then has a massive breakdown on the bus only to be accompanied by some stranger's arm comforting her. I think this really gives us closure to Howard's story, that he truly wasn't the drug addict that everyone made him out to be. We also see some flashbacks to when Kim is divorcing Saul, and it's so clear that Saul is pretending not to care, and is acting pretentious. She then meets Jesse, and has a little conversation with him. He asks her if he is a good lawyer, and she responds with, "he was when I knew him." which is probably the most heartbreaking thing I've ever heard. Saul changed, and has now transformed into the thing that he's been holding back all these years. We then cut back to Gene's timeline, where it takes place where it last ended. Gene breaks into the house and does a successful robbery. Except some cops pull behind Jeff, and Jeff gets so spooked that he crashes the car. Gene escapes, and Jeff is arrested under suspicion of robbery. Gene plans on bailing him out, and then comes to Marion for some help. Marion is suspicious though, and as such, looks up an ABQ con man. Gene then realises this, and gets the cops called on him, and he scrambles out the door and goes on the run. I think this the most depressing episode in the show, seeing how broken Kim as a person is, seeing Cheryl finally getting closure for her husbands death, and seeing Gene as a completely different person from what he once was... This might be my favourite episode of the show, but I'm not quite sure. Overall, a great depressing episode that made me cry, and just broken from seeing the circumstances play out.
11/10.
The Sandman: Dream a Little Dream of Me (2022)
Stars Shining Bright Above You...
It's really weird how we've had three references to the song "Dream a Little Dream of Me." First it was The Boys, then Stranger Things S4, and now this show. Just thought it was a funny observation. Anyway, this episode might be my favourite one so far, we get introduced to J. Constantine. Her character is incredible, I really like the development she gets this episode, and how distant but likeable she is as a character. I really hate the cliche of distant character who sets boundaries and doesn't talk to anyone. But here she isn't too distant, but she doesn't trust anyone either. I liked seeing Sandman showing a bit of affection and human empathy by granting her ex girlfriend life again. I feel like his development this season is going to be making him more empathetic as a character, instead of being cold and distant. I thought that the subplot between the mother and her son was pretty intriguing, although it felt a little rushed when the son all of a sudden forgave the mother when he was pretty spiteful to her earlier, and I would've liked to see that be explored more than it was. The dialogue felt pretty natural, some CGI again was pretty meh. Great cinematography and acting, etc etc you get the gist.
8-8.5/10.
The Sandman: Imperfect Hosts (2022)
The Search Begins...
This episode was very interesting, it was mostly focused on worldbuilding more than anything else. And gave us some wonderful character development for Dream and our main villain. We also see the brothers, and they were quite a fun presence on screen! Like I said, this episode was mostly character focused, but I still loved it nonetheless. The CGI was incredible, except for the dragon CGI, that one is really weird. And looks like something out of the CW. Seeing Dream trying to find his tools, and trying to get used to himself being back again was interesting to see, since it helps the writers smartly reintroduce the characters that Dream knew before him being locked up for over a century! Overall, a great continuation for the second episode of the series, and I can't wait to see more for episode 3. This might just be one of the best shows on Netflix!
The Sandman: Sleep of the Just (2022)
A Strong Start!
I thought that this episode was very good, it showed off what the Sandman could do, and the point of his character. I do wish that at least one of these characters lived, since I do feel like it was a bit unnecessary having all these characters being developed only for them to die in the end of the first episode! But nevertheless, it was a pretty good episode. I don't understand why the Sandman wouldn't speak to him when his father died though, I mean he literally would've set him free with pretty much no catch. But other than that, great cinematography, great CGI, great writing, and I'm excited for the next episode!
7.5-8/10.
Harley Quinn: There's No Ivy in Team (2022)
An improvement...?
This episode introduces the character of Nightwing, and at first he's pretty funny, but the more you see of him, the less funny he is, and you just find him more annoying over time. His arc is pretty predictable overall, and they don't do anything special with him. Ivy keeps on working on this Edin thingy which is probably going to go for all season, then at the end some dumb stuff will happen that will be good at first, but then they'll realise that Edin was a bad idea from the start. We also see Ivy robbing a museum where she didn't see the obvious two guards right in front of her, and started going on with the robbery regardless. Harley is still quite annoying this episode, the comedy is still pretty eh. It's not bad, but it's not mediocre. It's just kinda bad. Thankfully, this third episode is so much better, but these first two episodes just don't impress me at all. And I'm starting to wonder if a third season is even necessary at all? But whatever, anyway on to the rating!
3/10.
Breaking Bad: Crazy Handful of Nothin' (2008)
Heisenberg...
This episode is definitely my favourite of the season, we see a lot of character work, and a lot of exciting stuff happening. The drugs aren't selling enough for Walt, so Jesse and Walt decide on a distributor named Tuco. This episode introduces a lot of stuff to us that will be present throughout the show, like Walter's Heisenberg persona. His bald head, and Walter finally learning how to be a bada**. It's such an incredible episode, especially Bryan Cranstons acting, which really sells it! Raymond Cruz knows how to make Tuco into an intimidating threat, and really terrified me. Walter's head loss was definitely for the best, he looked awful before, but now he looks great. Jesse gets beaten up by Tuco, which leaves Walter to sea with Tuco on his own. Where he cooks up a bomb, brings it to Tuco's safehouse, and gets what he wants. If that's not damn cool, I don't know what is?! My main problem with this episode though is the confrontation. How did Tuco and Walter barely get affected by an explosion that close? And the bomb should've gone off sooner, since it's a pretty unstable chemical. But other than that, it's an incredible episode! The ending really solidifies how much Walter loves this lifestyle, and that he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon...
9/10.
Harley Quinn: Harlivy (2022)
An Awful Annoying Mess
I recently signed Harley Quinn, while I thought the show was pretty meh, I was still curious to see what the third season was going to be like. So after watching the first out of three, it was pretty bad. The jokes mostly fell flat, Harley gave me a headache for the first time when watching this show, and most of the plot this episode is Harley and Ivy go on some love fest together. And this apparently has all happened in two weeks after everything happened. The show has been building up to their eventual get together, but then they immediately show that the relationship has been strained. Don't do that, do that after 4 episodes so we can develop the relationship and slowly explore why their relationship might be strained. We also get a look at this seasons plot line which is Edin. Which has got to be the most in interesting plotline, Poison Ivy trying to make a plant world. The first season was about Harley trying to make it in an under dog fashion in the criminal world. The second was about her trying to claim Gotham as her territory but then half way through turned into some cheesy love story. This season is about Ivy trying to make a plant world... Okay? Anyway, it's a boring stupid mess, and it deserves the 2/10 rating.
Barry (2018)
Who Are You Barry Berkman...?
This show is phenomenal from beginning to the end of the third season. I think I watched this show when I was bored one day, I heard it was good so I popped it on! I loved this show so much that I binged through it in a week. This show is the perfect mix between comedy and drama, and it mixes it perfectly! This story is also about a hit man who tries to change, he tries to change into a better person. But no matter how hard he may try, he still reverts to the same cycle again. I'm now going to rank each season out of 10!
Season 1: 8/10. A strong start, but has some bumpy parts along the way.
Season 2: 9.5/10. This season is a near perfect season of TV, and is my favourite season of Barry.
Season 3: 9/10. While not as good as season 2, Barry still steps it up in many different ways. I thought that 2 episodes were pretty alright, while the rest were amazing!
My Top 5 Episodes:
1. Ronny/Lily
2. Starting Now
3. Berkman > Block
4. 710N
5. Loud, Fast. And Keep Going
This show is incredible stuff, and I'm excited for season 4!
9/10.
Game of Thrones: Winter Is Coming (2011)
Mad Men See What They Want To See
I wasn't expecting much, but I was blown away by the great character writing, story, pacing, and set up for the next episode. If I were to have some complaints, it would be about the characters feeling rushed to being introduced at times. And there being a lot of unnecessary nudity. But other than that, it was amazing. I really liked the ending to the episode, it was just absolutely shocking, and it hooked me in immediately. The worldbuilding in this episode as well was magnificent, and I'm sure the more the show will go on, the more I'll appreciate it! Honestly, there's nothing much more to say, except for there being a lot of interesting character moments, great writing, and a lot of shocks, twists and turns, surprises, and more to come! I'm glad I've decided to watch this show, since I definitely want to watch another episode!
8/10.
Breaking Bad: Gray Matter (2008)
The Growth of His Ego Continues...
There's not much to say about Gray Matter except for the things that people have said before me. Walter goes to Gretchen and Elliots party, only to reminded of what he COULDVE been if he hadn't of quit. Jesse tries to find a job, but he just ends up cooking meth with Badger. Personally, the stuff with Jesse this episode was really uninteresting this episode. It was nice to be introduced to Badger's character, but still a pretty mediocre subplot. The pillow talk scene in this episode was easily the best scene in the episode, the debate of whether Walter should or shouldn't get treatment was very interesting. And personally, everyone had great points in that argument. The stuff happening with Gray Matter, of course leads to the eventual return of Walter coming back to Jesse to cook more meth. I guess the Gray Matter subplot was good? My only complaint was with Walter saying no, I know his ego wouldn't allow it, but it's just such stupid reasoning. Overall, a good episode with a few problems.
6.5/10.
Stray (2022)
A beautifully simplistic story
This game is too amazing to describe, you play as a cat. Nuff said, go buy it. If you don't then you are definitely a cat hater. Or you hate wordless storytelling, either way, you a cat hater if you hate this.
Better Call Saul: Fun and Games (2022)
"I didn't tell you because I was having too much fun..."
Each episode they keep stepping it up, this episode was perfect, from beginning to end I loved it. I have no complaints; everything has been tied up and we are now in the Breaking Bad timeline.
I guess I should talk about the elephant in the room first, that being the break up scene. I haven't felt this miserable, This depressed, this emotionally exhausted in a long time from viewing a piece of media. This is quite literally the Ozymandias of Better Call Saul. Kimmy and Jimmy breaking up are very reminiscent of the movie Days of Wine and Roses. I mean, it's pretty obvious, since it's literally the title of episode 1 of season 6. And the way this plays out is even more tragic than the movie itself. Like Kim says "when I'm with you, it's fun. But we are horrible for everyone around us." I feel like we as well as Kim have been justifying Jimmy's actions. When we start Better Call Saul, it's kind of the goofy fun you'd expect from a Breaking Bad spinoff show about Saul Goodman. But each season it slowly moves towards being more serious and more dramatic. Kim is right; they are bad for each other, in fact, I would say that they bring out sides to each other that you wouldn't think would be unlocked. The break up scene was handled so well, and hit so close to home for me. I've been in toxic relationships before, and leaving a toxic relationship is exactly like this. Word for word, it's kind of scary how realistic they made it. The fun is over now, all that's left now is Saul and the mask that he uses. I can't believe how well crafted this show is; it's honestly incredible how Vince can outdo himself again, and make a better show.
I loved the scenes with Gus, despite knowing that gus will be fine, I was still worried for him during that scene. But it honestly just shows how genius Gus is, and how excellent of a planner he is. I also enjoyed the wine-tasting scene, it shows how he still hasn't exactly recovered with the encounter from Lalo.
The funeral and Varga scenes were perfect. Each making me cry and wanting to just sit there depressed.
Then we move onto the Breaking Bad timeline, where we see Saul for who he really is: a broken man who tries to get by in life by putting on a mask with an eccentric personality.
Better Call Saul is not some goofy lawyer show about how Saul Goodman became even more eccentric. It's about a broken man who made bad decisions and is suffering for it day after day and never seeing that suffering end.
Breaking Bad: Cancer Man (2008)
The Elephant In The Room...
This episode continues the trend of Breaking Bad being stellar as always; it doesn't waste your time, and this time is more character-focused. I like this episode because it explores Walt and Jesse's lives and makes them less 1 dimensional!
7.5/10.