A little over 20 years ago, speculative fiction witnessed an explosion of media fans could watch, in movie theaters. The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter were some of the first film franchises to demonstrate that such fans have always existed and not because Star Wars was back in theaters. During the… Continue reading Why You Should Watch: These Speculative Fiction TV Shows
Category: Deadly Class
TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials”: “The City of Magpies”
Season Two immediately picks up where Season One left off. Lyra Silvertongue has crossed the bridge into a new world. A world that is devoid of people, except for one. Will Parry has found himself in the same world, and Lyra is the first person he’s seen since arriving there. However, both children soon learn… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials”: “The City of Magpies”
TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Sink with California”
Note: There are some minor spoilers in this review. You have been warned. This season finale is separated into two parts. One, being Marcus and his crew invading Chester’s stronghold in order to stop him and his crew, and to retrieve Chico’s body. And two, Master Lin running from the Cartel with his daughter in… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Sink with California”
TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Kids of the Black Hole”
Note: There are some minor spoilers in this review. You have been warned. It’s the buildup to the final showdown and the kids decide to have fun before the big fight, which is during Christmas Break. Chester has gathered his posse at the house he has taken over and continues his torture, with Chico’s head… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Kids of the Black Hole”
TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: The Clampdown”
Note: There are some minor spoilers in this review. You have been warned. While Kings Dominion investigates the death of another student, the students are placed under lockdown. The lockdown is effective to the point where several of the students are shoved into random dorm rooms instead of their own. This is interesting because viewers… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: The Clampdown”
TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Rise Above”
Note: There are some minor spoilers in this review. You have been warned. This episode is about revelations. Viewers learn about what happened to both Marcus and “F**kface” at the shelter, Maria’s “ranking” within the Cartel and how her troubles are not over, and Master Lin’s (family) secret. While the conflicts involve the outside world,… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Rise Above”
TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Stigmata Martyr”
Note: There are some minor spoilers in this review. You have been warned. The fun ends and the consequences are mounting up in this follow up episode. A student died—due to “unknown circumstances”—and Kings Dominion is investigating because the family of the student wants to know what happened, which is understandable. However, no one is… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Stigmata Martyr”
TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Saudade”
Note: There are some minor spoilers in this review. You have been warned. This episode was taken straight from the graphic novel! Anyone who has read the series knows what to expect from this episode of the television adaptation, and readers will not be disappointed. Yes, there was one minor change from the graphic novel… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Saudade”
TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Mirror People”
Note: There are some minor spoilers in this review. You have been warned. This episode diverted from the overused references of 1980s pop culture, finally. Instead, viewers learned more about the students at Kings Dominion. Similar to The Breakfast Club, different students, including Marcus, find themselves in detention for their actions during the school dance. Only,… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class: Mirror People”
TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class”: “Snake Pit”
Note: There are some minor spoilers in this review. You have been warned. This episode of Deadly Classwas split into two parts. One, the students interacting with each other, again; but this time pranks are involved. Two, we learn more about the teachers and the administration who operate Kings Dominion. This episode continues to build characterization… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “Deadly Class”: “Snake Pit”