Season one of His Dark Materials, based on The Northern Lights/The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman has completed its run on the BBC and on HBO, and they didn’t alter the ending! Overall, season one was a great adaptation to the books and some of the “fillers” worked well for the narrative that was presented to the audience.… Continue reading Review of Season One of “His Dark Materials”
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TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials: Betrayal”
The season finale of Season One begins with both Mrs. Coulter and Lord Asriel—Lyra’s parents—preparing for what they’ve been planning for since the first episode. The former is planning to kill Lord Asriel under the orders of the Magisterium, and the latter is planning something that involves the aurora—a.k.a. the northern lights—and this involves his… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials: Betrayal”
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: 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”