Tag: TV reviews

Ahsoka Keeps Going “Far, Far Away” From Fans Who Haven’t Watched ‘Rebels’

One of my main critiques of Ahsoka thus far has been that the character beats really don't land for me because I am missing context...

Mo’ Pips, Mo’ Problems in ‘Lower Decks’ Episode “In the Cradle of Vexilon”

I had a dream I got everything I wanted Not what you'd think And if I'm being honest It might've been a nightmare To anyone who might care... Congratulations, lower...

“Shadow Warrior” finally fills in some backstory for Ahsoka

One of the most interesting aspects of the character of Ahsoka is her relationship to Anakin. She was introduced in the Clone Wars series...

“Fallen Jedi” Make Some Cameos in Episode 4 of Ahsoka

Sorry for the delay in the recap this week. My dog, Danerys, wanted to go to Lady and the Tramp Con this week, and...

Mariner Is at Her Mariner-est in the second ‘Lower Decks’ episode

This week, Paramount+ dropped the first two episodes of Lower Decks, make the season's second episode, "I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee," something...

‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Pays Tribute to ‘Voyager’ in a Delightfully Chaotic Season Premiere

LOWER DECKS! LOWER DECKS! Best Trek is back, and up to its usual shenanigans even as our favorite ensigns start to move forward with...

HBO’s ‘Telemarketers’ and the Dirtbag Folk Heroes We Need

The earnest yet chaotic documentary about telemarketing scams and official complicity doesn't break any new journalistic ground, but tells a hell of a story through an unlikely lens.

‘Warrior’ on HBO Max Explained

You probably haven't heard of this resurrected Bruce Lee-inspired project, but the pulpy historical gang drama just wrapped up its third season. Here's what it's about... and why you should watch.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Ends Season 2 With an Old-Fashioned Alien Invasion

The Gorn return in "Hegemony" to wreak havoc on the main cast... yet writing flaws fail to make the story compelling.

Starfleet’s Ideals are Tested in the Gripping “Under The Cloak of War”

Star Trek has always been a utopian ideal. Gene Roddenberry envisioned a future where the nations of the world put aside their petty differences...

Spock’s Human Side Comes Through in “Charades”

I've been a Star Trek fan for almost as long as I've been a Star Wars fan. I grew up on the reruns of...

‘Strange New Worlds’ Gets Lost “Among the Lotus Eaters”

While the new season of Strange New Worlds has been generally very strong, featuring showcases for Spock, Una, and La'an, I have to admit...

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