theradicalchild: (Rebel Alliance Starbird)
2023-10-12 04:28 pm

Star Wars: Ahsoka (Disney+)



Both a spinoff of The Mandalorian where the eponymous ex-Jedi made her live-action debut and a continuation of Rebels, with many of that animated show's cast making their live-action debuts as well such as Grand Admiral Thrawn, whom Ezra Bridger had taken into exile decades before. Sort of necessitates knowing what happened in Rebels (which I do, thankfully), but is otherwise another enjoyable Star Wars series.
theradicalchild: (The Iron Throne)
2023-10-05 05:24 pm

Game of Thrones



I rewatched this so I can ultimately be ready to watch House of the Dragon. Basically a mature-themed fantasy struggle over the Iron Throne, which changes occupants quite a bit throughout the series. I read the books up to the fifth but admittedly couldn't get into them, and watching the show is an excellent alternative to waiting for George R.R. Martin to finish writing the novels.
theradicalchild: (Ethan Peck as Spock)
2023-09-26 11:26 pm

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds



Both a spinoff of Discovery and prequel to The Original Series, focusing on the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise before James Kirk was Captain, with Christopher Pike in charge of the ship, and TOS characters such as Spock (with Ethan Peck definitely doing the role justice), Nyota Uhura, and others. Doesn't follow a single overarching plotline (though the last episode of the second season ends with "To be continued..."), with most of the episodes self-contained, with some lighthearted ones such as a crossover with Lower Decks and a "musical" episode. I will definitely continue watching this series when the third season releases.
theradicalchild: (Jean-Luc Picard)
2023-08-14 03:33 pm

Star Trek: Picard



Takes place twenty years after Star Trek: Nemesis, and focuses on the titular retired Starfleet Admiral Jean-Luc Picard, who is thrust back into service for several reasons, and reunites with most of his crew from The Next Generation and its respective films, not to mention some new faces. The second season brings his old nemesis Q back into the picture as Picard and his companions are drawn back into the twenty-first century to ensure one of his ancestors gets into a space expedition as planned, and the third mainly involves the resurgent Borg. Definitely an enjoyable series with plenty of twists and actions, and makes me wonder what direction the Next Generation Trek characters will follow after Picard's events.
theradicalchild: (Death Metal Retsuko)
2023-04-16 04:27 pm

(Incredibly) Delayed Internet Responses



Yeah, that's exactly how I feel when I note or email someone on the internet and either they take forever to respond or don't respond yet have time to do other shit like fave other artists' works, make journals or tweets, do art, etc. I have a full-time job, play video games, do art myself, and am studying in an attempt to jump careers, but I still have time to check up on my cyber haunts.
theradicalchild: (Riker Facepalm)
2023-04-04 09:27 pm
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My View on Fictitious TV Programs

Fictional-TV

Since I don't care much for shows like The Simpsons, Family Guy, South Park, etc. and are only funny when not about current events (and not insensitively violent, as well).
theradicalchild: (The Eye of Sauron)
2023-03-31 07:20 am

Willow (TV series)

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Occurs over two decades after the events of the film, and continues the adventures of the eponymous halfling sorcerer Willow Ufgood as he travels with future Empress Elora Danan and others beyond their home. Was fairly beautiful and enjoyable, and I would continue watching it were it to continue in some format (supposedly canceled or on hiatus).
theradicalchild: (Jedi Cal Kestis)
2022-12-16 08:31 am

Star Wars: Andor

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This live-action Star Wars series occurs five years before the events of Rogue One and A New Hope, following the eponymous thief-turned-Rebel Cassian Andor as he deals with the Galactic Empire. Very engaging, and I look forward to the second season.
theradicalchild: (Ethan Peck as Spock)
2022-08-18 01:29 pm

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds



Both a spinoff of Discovery, whose second season emphasized Spock's pre-Original Series backstory, and a prequel series to ToS, focusing on Captain Christopher Pike's Enterprise and its crew, which includes maybe a handful of familiar faces/relatives of ToS's characters including the half-human, half-Vulcan Spock himself, with a few calls-forward to the ToS films as well, surprisingly including the maligned fifth movie. Unlike Discovery and Picard has largely-standalone episodes, although there are some overarching plot points. They really did a good job modernizing the Original Series' aesthetics with regard to the "futuristic" technology of the time, and the same goes for the music including the opening credits theme and some familiar tunes from ToS, and I really enjoyed the first season and look forward to the second.
theradicalchild: (Jean-Luc Picard)
2022-07-18 09:55 am

Star Trek: Picard

Over a white background the words Star Trek are written in yellow letters above the word Picard in black, with the A in Picard replaced by the Starfleet logo.

Follows the titular retired Admiral and former Captain of the then-latest incarnation of the U.S.S. Enterprise, living in his home country of France and surrounding himself with Romulan friends, although certain events force him out of retirement, with a conflict with the Borg forthcoming, some old faces from the Next Generation-era Star Trek series and films, and a trip back in time to save one of his ancestors. It's generally a good series, and I didn't have any issue with the pacing since there is significant action, and Picard is a genuinely-interesting character.
theradicalchild: (Cat on Old-Timey Phone)
2022-05-03 01:51 pm

The Cuphead Show!

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Focuses on the misadventures of the titular protagonist and his brother Mugman under the care of Elder Kettle. I actually enjoyed watching this more than playing the game that inspired it, it's a good homage to 1930s to 1940s theatrical cartoons, and as the last short ends on a cliffhanger I'll definitely continue watching it when more episodes release.
theradicalchild: (Jedi Cal Kestis)
2022-04-11 09:51 pm

The Book of Boba Fett



Big Star Wars Spoiler

Boba Fett survived falling into the sarlaac on Tatooine in Return of the Jedi, afterward seeking to take over Jabba the Hutt's criminal empire. I enjoyed it and felt it to be excellent fanservice, with some good twists and a live-action debut of a character from The Clone Wars.
theradicalchild: (The Great Prince of the Forest)
2022-04-03 10:16 am

Sweet Tooth



Netflix series that occurs after the collapse of human civilization known as "The Great Crumble," after which hybrid animal/human children begin to be born, with a human/deer hybrid named Gus and nicknamed "Sweet Tooth" trying to find his mother. Definitely hooked me, and I look forward to the next season.
theradicalchild: (Lisa Simpson Lost in Space Robot)
2022-03-24 10:34 am

Lost in Space (2018 TV series)



A contemporary adaptation of the original monochrome science-fiction TV series following the space family Robinson's attempts to get home while lost in space. Will definitely age better than the original series, and while there are some oddities such as the addressing of the "Danger Will Robinson" robot as "Robot," I definitely enjoyed it.
theradicalchild: (Twilight Sparkle)
2022-01-27 08:54 pm

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic



I hastened my viewership of this series since it's set to leave Netflix in February, and am glad I definitely did, as while the initial target of the show was young girls, it definitely has something for everyone, and I would definitely consider myself a "brony". Definitely teaches better lessons than I've ever learned from my own family in my lifetime.
theradicalchild: (The Wheel of Time)
2022-01-04 08:01 am

The Wheel of Time

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Mostly covers The Eye of the World. It's definitely a beautiful series, and a better book adaptation than Legend of the Seeker, but there are things that feel mildly "off" about it, such as a few decisions regarding casting. Rand was well-cast, but Loial doesn't really seem any bigger than the human characters, and the episodes don't completely sync with the first main book. Regardless, it's a half-decent alternative to reading the book the season covers, and I'll definitely continue watching it.
theradicalchild: (J. Jonah Jameson)
2021-12-28 08:55 am

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Marvel Cinematic Universe series that focuses on the eponymous organization, primarily focusing on Phil Coulson, who occasionally appears in the films, that deals with various worldwide threats such as the antagonistic Hydra organization. I found it largely enjoyable though it steeps at some points in human interest.
theradicalchild: (Alucard)
2021-08-22 08:41 am

Castlevania (TV series)

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Mostly based on Castlevania III and follows the last surviving member of the demon-hunting Belmont clan, Trevor, as he battles the forces of Count Dracula, vengeful against humans for killing his wife, executed by the Church for delving in science. Definitely far better than most videogame-based movies, and they should more do Netflix series based on games instead of trying to cram everything into two-hour films.