Haven't uploaded since before Christmas but I will try to more often now, I was hoping to review more Arrow, Flash and Supergirl but I think they are not coming back to the UK until March. I have been looking forward to doing this Top 5 list because it is a shame I couldn't review this season of Falling Skies because I think it probably is my favourite because of it's darker tone. Though Season Three might be a close tie because I like the intro of the Volm in it and that the humans are more like a big superpower against the aliens, which they completely got rid of in Season Four. Anyway here is my top five for Season Two, SPOILERS.
5. Young Bloods
You know some of my favourite episodes of Falling Skies is when the focus is on Weaver because he is one be of best characters in my opinion. I liked this episode because Weaver had a really touching moment being reunited with his daughter who he thought was dead and it was nice to see some good come to Weaver. I also think this was Matt's first really good episode because he was starting to grow up rather than acting like a kid and he made a compelling argument against his father for wanting to fight. Plus the scene at the end with the Jeanne and her friends almost being harnessed was great and made for a good rescue mission to watch.
4. A More Perfect Union
You know this episode might have been higher but the let down that kept it here was that the take over of Charleston that was built up with a cliffhanger the last episode didn't really amount to anything. I wouldn't have minded seeing some fighting between the people of Charleston and the 2nd Mass plus I don't really like Bressler and he was an ass in this. However they are minor things because it was a satisfying conclusion of the Second Season with the raid on the Overlord at the end which included some great action and torture scenes which lead to the death of Dia and Red Eye. Plus the cliffhanger was really good with the introduction of the Volm (unnamed at this point) and kept me wondering until the Third Season whether they where enemies or not.
3. Love And Other Acts Of Courage
See when Ben isn't completely obsessed with one of Hal's girlfriends his episodes are some of the most entertaining. This episode gave us the introduction to the Skitter Rebellion with Red Eye and the return of Rick from the previous season. I think it was handled really well because Red Eye's backstory of the rebellion was compelling but the scepticism of the other characters kept me constantly second guessing everything. Like I said Ben was great in this because I liked how he kept sticking up for Red Eye and this was the start of his own mission separate of his family and the 2nd Mass.
2. The Price Of Greatness
Quite a different episode here because 2nd Mass has to deal with integrating with another society of humans and of course it didn't go so well. It was interesting seeing some of the members of 2nd Mass accepting this (like Weaver and Tector) while other had a harder time like Pope and the Mason Family. It gave us a break from the alien war to watch these opposing views and the most compelling of them was the ones between Tom and his former history professor Arthur Manchester. I enjoyed seeing Tom trying and convince Manchester and the rest of Charleston the importance of fighting rather than hiding. All in all while there was no action it had some really strong character moments and dialogue that I really enjoyed.
1. Molon Labe
The best episode of the entire season and one of the best in the series overall, I just loved this episode. It really tries to be scary with the reveal of thus Trojan Horse bugs that burst out of that member of 2nd Mass and started chasing the characters throughout the dark hospital. It also created a really hopeless situation with 2nd Mass trapped in the hospital but thanks to Tom really doing something unexpected by shooting an Overlord in the neck. All in all there was a lot of tension and dark moments in this episode that made it unforgettable, plus Pope was back with the main cast again.
And because I have too the worst episode of the season in my opinion was;
Homecoming
I got to tell you I just really dislike Karen in the series because I never really bought her as this enemy leader in Season Three but before that she had a really underwhelming return in this episode. You know I didn't need Pope to tell me she was actually a spy because it was just so obvious from the beginning, I never understood why anyone in the 2nd Mass bothered listening to her. In my Falling Skies reviews of the later seasons you know I hate the subplots that involve the love lives of Hal and Ben, well this episode was the very first one; they are both fighting for Karen like they do for Maggie in later seasons. I just do not like the rivalry that Falling Skies constantly creates between Hal and Ben because all of the time Hal just acts like a prick and Ben comes off as kind of pathetic when he could be the most interesting character because of the problems he faces being harnessed.
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Tuesday, 25 August 2015
The Arkham Knight Character: My Thoughts (SPOILERS)
Thought I'd do something different and that is giving my thoughts and opinions on the infamous Arkham Knight character that was the in latest Batman game of the same name. This might seems that it is coming a bit but I was late getting the game any way because I went on holiday not long after it's release and I decided to get The Witcher 3 first before I went anyway. Plus the good thing about this is that by now everyone has played the game and probably don't care about spoilers much.
For those who don't know the Arkham Knight was the secondary antagonist in the latest Batman Arkham game; he wore a his own version of the Batman suit, was equal to him in skill and controlled the military that took over Gotham for Scarecrow. His identity was one of the biggest attraction of the game for many Batman fans (including myself) because of his unique design and that Rocksteady promising it was a original character for the game series. So imagine my disappointment when the man behind the mask turned out to be Jason Todd, the second Robin who wanted revenge on Batman.
Now for those who don't know who Jason Todd is he was the second Robin to work for Batman but was really violent, insolent and disagreed with Batman's views many times. He was kidnapped by the Joker and beaten almost to death with a crowbar before being blown up along with his mother. However he was indirectly resurrected by Superboy Prime and taken in for a while by the League of Assassins and even bathed in the Lazarus Pit. He then became the violent vigilante known as the Red Hood who returned to Gotham to get his revenge on Batman.
You know I thought the Arkham Knight was so freaking awesome when I got the game and I still do don't get me wrong; he was badass, his suit was such a great design and he was a match for Batman. I had so many theories to his identity (will list them) before the game's release and while I was playing it and to find out it was Jason Todd was so lacklustre and kind of lazy. It is almost the same story line as in Under the Hood where Jason, thought to be dead, comes back as a new persona in Gotham except that instead of becoming the Red Hood he becomes the Arkham Knight. What is annoying however is that Jason still becomes the Red Hood anyway at the end when part of the Arkham Knight suit is ripped off and it looks like the same Red Hood mask. What was also pretty annoying was that it wasn't even much of a surprise because halfway through the game Batman hallucinates seeing Jason tortured by the Joker and I thought after seeing something like that Jason just had to be the Arkham Knight. Why else would they have shown those flashbacks because if they wanted the Arkham Knight to be someone else then by that point in the game they would have gave hints of that someone but no they flat out tell you it's Jason. In the end Rocksteady decided to play it safe and just repeat a storyline used in the comics when the true identity of the Arkham Knight could have been lots of other Batman characters.
Here is a list of characters I think would have been better for the Arkham Knight, most of these where my theories before the game's release:
Damien Wayne: The son of Bruce with Talia, Damien could have become the Arkham Knight as revenge against Bruce and to prove he is a worth successor to Batman, which is why his suit is similar.
Thomas Wayne Junior/Owlman: Since this character s so well known in the comics and not featured as much as other villains I thought they could have change as much as the want about him without spoiling the character.
Thomas Wayne Senior: Was featured a lot in the commercials so I thought it could be possible he was still alive in the games. It could have been similar to Flashpoint where he was Batman but had no problem killing criminals.
James Gordon Junior: Because Gordon and Barbara where heavily involved in the plot like tricking Batman into thinking Barbara committed suicide and Gordon turning against you I thought it might have been someone close to them. James Gordon Junior his a psychopathic killer who does torment his family in the comics and while he has never been portrayed as a fighter who can stand up to Batman they could have changed it a bit for the game.
Hush: A side quest in Arkham reveals that Hush performs surgery on his face to make him look exactly like Bruce Wayne so he can ruin him so why not be his own version of the Batman while he is at it? But no they just gave him a silly five minute side quest in the game which was a shame.
Clayface: We never did get to find out if Clayface survived his fall into the Lazarus Pit or if it changed him in the end. He could have become the Arkham Knight to get revenge on Batman for his defeat in the last game.
Jean - Paul Valley/Azrael: This character actually was Batman at some point in the comics but was a lot more violent than Bruce. Like Hush I thought Azrael would be featured in the main storyline of the game instead of just being a side mission.
There you have it just a little rant about the Arkham Knight character.
For those who don't know the Arkham Knight was the secondary antagonist in the latest Batman Arkham game; he wore a his own version of the Batman suit, was equal to him in skill and controlled the military that took over Gotham for Scarecrow. His identity was one of the biggest attraction of the game for many Batman fans (including myself) because of his unique design and that Rocksteady promising it was a original character for the game series. So imagine my disappointment when the man behind the mask turned out to be Jason Todd, the second Robin who wanted revenge on Batman.
Now for those who don't know who Jason Todd is he was the second Robin to work for Batman but was really violent, insolent and disagreed with Batman's views many times. He was kidnapped by the Joker and beaten almost to death with a crowbar before being blown up along with his mother. However he was indirectly resurrected by Superboy Prime and taken in for a while by the League of Assassins and even bathed in the Lazarus Pit. He then became the violent vigilante known as the Red Hood who returned to Gotham to get his revenge on Batman.
You know I thought the Arkham Knight was so freaking awesome when I got the game and I still do don't get me wrong; he was badass, his suit was such a great design and he was a match for Batman. I had so many theories to his identity (will list them) before the game's release and while I was playing it and to find out it was Jason Todd was so lacklustre and kind of lazy. It is almost the same story line as in Under the Hood where Jason, thought to be dead, comes back as a new persona in Gotham except that instead of becoming the Red Hood he becomes the Arkham Knight. What is annoying however is that Jason still becomes the Red Hood anyway at the end when part of the Arkham Knight suit is ripped off and it looks like the same Red Hood mask. What was also pretty annoying was that it wasn't even much of a surprise because halfway through the game Batman hallucinates seeing Jason tortured by the Joker and I thought after seeing something like that Jason just had to be the Arkham Knight. Why else would they have shown those flashbacks because if they wanted the Arkham Knight to be someone else then by that point in the game they would have gave hints of that someone but no they flat out tell you it's Jason. In the end Rocksteady decided to play it safe and just repeat a storyline used in the comics when the true identity of the Arkham Knight could have been lots of other Batman characters.
Here is a list of characters I think would have been better for the Arkham Knight, most of these where my theories before the game's release:
Damien Wayne: The son of Bruce with Talia, Damien could have become the Arkham Knight as revenge against Bruce and to prove he is a worth successor to Batman, which is why his suit is similar.
Thomas Wayne Junior/Owlman: Since this character s so well known in the comics and not featured as much as other villains I thought they could have change as much as the want about him without spoiling the character.
Thomas Wayne Senior: Was featured a lot in the commercials so I thought it could be possible he was still alive in the games. It could have been similar to Flashpoint where he was Batman but had no problem killing criminals.
James Gordon Junior: Because Gordon and Barbara where heavily involved in the plot like tricking Batman into thinking Barbara committed suicide and Gordon turning against you I thought it might have been someone close to them. James Gordon Junior his a psychopathic killer who does torment his family in the comics and while he has never been portrayed as a fighter who can stand up to Batman they could have changed it a bit for the game.
Hush: A side quest in Arkham reveals that Hush performs surgery on his face to make him look exactly like Bruce Wayne so he can ruin him so why not be his own version of the Batman while he is at it? But no they just gave him a silly five minute side quest in the game which was a shame.
Clayface: We never did get to find out if Clayface survived his fall into the Lazarus Pit or if it changed him in the end. He could have become the Arkham Knight to get revenge on Batman for his defeat in the last game.
Jean - Paul Valley/Azrael: This character actually was Batman at some point in the comics but was a lot more violent than Bruce. Like Hush I thought Azrael would be featured in the main storyline of the game instead of just being a side mission.
There you have it just a little rant about the Arkham Knight character.
Thursday, 2 April 2015
My Thoughts On The Walking Dead Season 5 And More
I don't review The Walking Dead as a whole series anymore and I chose not to review individual episodes however I thought I'd give my thoughts on season 5 by listing the good and bad points of it. SPOILERS.
Good
The Hunters: Now these where portrayed well in the TV series and their backstory was even improved upon and they lasted a whole lot longer than in the comics. The individual hunters where fleshed out a lot more, we had an awesome season premiere of Rick's group escaping their camp and we got some really gruesome cannibalism scenes from them later.
Father Gabriel: A character who like the Hunters was portrayed really well in the TV series because they barely changed his character and backstory. In my opinion when you want to change a character from source material to live action it only works with minor characters for example giving them more of a backstory. It worked with the Hunters and even the group Daryl was with for a bit in season 4 but it doesn't work with main characters; Andrea and the Governor for example. Andrea I just hated and found annoying (plus she was completely miscast) and while I really liked the Governor and David Morrissey they took away a lot of the sick and violent stuff he did in the comics.
Abraham's group/Flashback episode: Another example of characters portrayed well in live action and probably the best ones as well because they really look like their characters. One of my favourite episodes this season was when it focused on Abraham's group and his flashback. I am grateful to this episode too because it gave us a break from that so boring police arc.
The Alexandria Safe Zone: A part from a few changes that annoy me (the biggest one mentioned below) the safe zone really looks great. We also have quite a few major characters introduced from the comics who live in the safe zone like Aaron, Jessie and Pete. It seems to be sticking close to the source material and even when it hasn't it has still been entertaining such as when Glenn, Eugene and the others went to find parts for the solar grid.
Bad
The episodes with the Beth and the police: This just had to be in the bad list because it was just so damn boring! Probably the worst episodes of all in the whole series and it just wasted so much time. For starters I have never liked Beth's character; I never got why they downside Hershel's family and then replace Billy from the comics with another daughter. Next that woman who was in charge of the police (can't be bothered to remember her name) was just such a bad character, I mean they don't even make it clear if she is good or a villain. All the cops hate her, she lets them do all they want with patients, she imprisons Beth and Noah yet wastes so much time explaining her side of everything. To make matters worse they didn't even have a big shoot out between the two group; the policewoman and Beth just both did something stupid and got themselves killed.
Killing off Bob, Tyresse and Noah: What started off as a joke on the internet has become true in my opinion; the always seem to kill off the black guy. They built Bob up to be such a good character that it was such a shame that they used him to replace Dale's death in the series. I know Tyresse dies at the prison in the comics so they had to kill him sooner or later but I feel like they could have done a lot more with him and let him reach the safe zone. Then there was Noah who I felt they didn't even need to kill off despite it being a really cool and gruesome death scene. I just can't get why these great characters had to die when such an annoying bitch like Sasha is still around and I'll get to her now.
Sasha: Now this is one annoying bitch who I wish they wold just kill off already! I know she is a bit of a replacement for Andrea and is even taking over some of Micchone's comic scenes in the Alexandria Safe Zone but I think it hasn't worked. She just whines and complains about everything and I just find her rages when she attacks zombies to just be so bloody stupid. I just don't get the point of her character at this point because she just seems to hate everyone and everything and she outcasts herself too bloody much.
Replacing Paul Monroe with Deanna: Now this is something that really bothers me; in the comics the leader of the safe zone is an ex- politician named Paul Monroe. He is a really good character in my opinion and brings a great backstory about the safe zone where he was forced to exile it's founder and friend Davidson. However we don't get that in the TV series instead he is replaced for no apparent reason at all by Deanna who is just such a poor substitute. Her recording all her meetings is just pointless and I just find her to be really unlikeable, weak and incredibly stupid; she just doesn't feel like she could be a leader of a community.
No weather changes: This is actually for all seasons but I am really annoyed that it is always summer in the Walking Dead when they have to battle all seasons, like the winter, in the comics.
The Finale: The parts with Morgan, Daryl and Aaron where good as well as the ending with Pete but besides that it was such a disappointment for a feature length episode. I just hate everything Sasha does such as lying with those walkers to her confrontation with Gabriel; are they trying to make us feel sorry for her because it is not working, they have just created an incredibly annoying character. What I also hated was that they didn't kill Deanna off and now we have to suffer with her in season 6 now; why did they have to make her husband be the one killed by Pete? I just don't get why they had to replace Paul with her! It just didn't feel like a finale to me because it didn't feel like anything major happened, plus we didn't even get a major character death or even that Nicholas who so deserves it.
There you have it just a few good and bad moments that really stood out for me this season. I really do like The Walking Dead but my biggest problem is that it changes too much from the comics and when it creates it's own original material it is usually boring. Here is a few examples from each season after one (that season only had six episodes anyway):
Season Two: The entire season set in Hershel's farm, spending ages discussing whether or not to kill their captive, Andrea and that zombie in the well.
Season Three: Andrea being with the Governor because she basically does nothing and this replaces the awesome arc in the comics when Rick is captured by the Governor, introducing Tyresse now when it should have been in last season and cutting out a lot of the violent things the Governor does.
Season Four: The sickness lasts a bit too long, baby Judith surviving the Governor's attack when in the comics her death haunts Rick and Carl for ages, the group splitting up was dragged on for too long and felt like filler.
Despite these examples I still really like The Walking Dead TV series but there are a lot of characters and events I want to see from the comics, Negan and Jesus for example (no spoilers but those who have read the comics will know what I am talking about!)
Good
The Hunters: Now these where portrayed well in the TV series and their backstory was even improved upon and they lasted a whole lot longer than in the comics. The individual hunters where fleshed out a lot more, we had an awesome season premiere of Rick's group escaping their camp and we got some really gruesome cannibalism scenes from them later.
Father Gabriel: A character who like the Hunters was portrayed really well in the TV series because they barely changed his character and backstory. In my opinion when you want to change a character from source material to live action it only works with minor characters for example giving them more of a backstory. It worked with the Hunters and even the group Daryl was with for a bit in season 4 but it doesn't work with main characters; Andrea and the Governor for example. Andrea I just hated and found annoying (plus she was completely miscast) and while I really liked the Governor and David Morrissey they took away a lot of the sick and violent stuff he did in the comics.
Abraham's group/Flashback episode: Another example of characters portrayed well in live action and probably the best ones as well because they really look like their characters. One of my favourite episodes this season was when it focused on Abraham's group and his flashback. I am grateful to this episode too because it gave us a break from that so boring police arc.
The Alexandria Safe Zone: A part from a few changes that annoy me (the biggest one mentioned below) the safe zone really looks great. We also have quite a few major characters introduced from the comics who live in the safe zone like Aaron, Jessie and Pete. It seems to be sticking close to the source material and even when it hasn't it has still been entertaining such as when Glenn, Eugene and the others went to find parts for the solar grid.
Bad
The episodes with the Beth and the police: This just had to be in the bad list because it was just so damn boring! Probably the worst episodes of all in the whole series and it just wasted so much time. For starters I have never liked Beth's character; I never got why they downside Hershel's family and then replace Billy from the comics with another daughter. Next that woman who was in charge of the police (can't be bothered to remember her name) was just such a bad character, I mean they don't even make it clear if she is good or a villain. All the cops hate her, she lets them do all they want with patients, she imprisons Beth and Noah yet wastes so much time explaining her side of everything. To make matters worse they didn't even have a big shoot out between the two group; the policewoman and Beth just both did something stupid and got themselves killed.
Killing off Bob, Tyresse and Noah: What started off as a joke on the internet has become true in my opinion; the always seem to kill off the black guy. They built Bob up to be such a good character that it was such a shame that they used him to replace Dale's death in the series. I know Tyresse dies at the prison in the comics so they had to kill him sooner or later but I feel like they could have done a lot more with him and let him reach the safe zone. Then there was Noah who I felt they didn't even need to kill off despite it being a really cool and gruesome death scene. I just can't get why these great characters had to die when such an annoying bitch like Sasha is still around and I'll get to her now.
Sasha: Now this is one annoying bitch who I wish they wold just kill off already! I know she is a bit of a replacement for Andrea and is even taking over some of Micchone's comic scenes in the Alexandria Safe Zone but I think it hasn't worked. She just whines and complains about everything and I just find her rages when she attacks zombies to just be so bloody stupid. I just don't get the point of her character at this point because she just seems to hate everyone and everything and she outcasts herself too bloody much.
Replacing Paul Monroe with Deanna: Now this is something that really bothers me; in the comics the leader of the safe zone is an ex- politician named Paul Monroe. He is a really good character in my opinion and brings a great backstory about the safe zone where he was forced to exile it's founder and friend Davidson. However we don't get that in the TV series instead he is replaced for no apparent reason at all by Deanna who is just such a poor substitute. Her recording all her meetings is just pointless and I just find her to be really unlikeable, weak and incredibly stupid; she just doesn't feel like she could be a leader of a community.
No weather changes: This is actually for all seasons but I am really annoyed that it is always summer in the Walking Dead when they have to battle all seasons, like the winter, in the comics.
The Finale: The parts with Morgan, Daryl and Aaron where good as well as the ending with Pete but besides that it was such a disappointment for a feature length episode. I just hate everything Sasha does such as lying with those walkers to her confrontation with Gabriel; are they trying to make us feel sorry for her because it is not working, they have just created an incredibly annoying character. What I also hated was that they didn't kill Deanna off and now we have to suffer with her in season 6 now; why did they have to make her husband be the one killed by Pete? I just don't get why they had to replace Paul with her! It just didn't feel like a finale to me because it didn't feel like anything major happened, plus we didn't even get a major character death or even that Nicholas who so deserves it.
There you have it just a few good and bad moments that really stood out for me this season. I really do like The Walking Dead but my biggest problem is that it changes too much from the comics and when it creates it's own original material it is usually boring. Here is a few examples from each season after one (that season only had six episodes anyway):
Season Two: The entire season set in Hershel's farm, spending ages discussing whether or not to kill their captive, Andrea and that zombie in the well.
Season Three: Andrea being with the Governor because she basically does nothing and this replaces the awesome arc in the comics when Rick is captured by the Governor, introducing Tyresse now when it should have been in last season and cutting out a lot of the violent things the Governor does.
Season Four: The sickness lasts a bit too long, baby Judith surviving the Governor's attack when in the comics her death haunts Rick and Carl for ages, the group splitting up was dragged on for too long and felt like filler.
Despite these examples I still really like The Walking Dead TV series but there are a lot of characters and events I want to see from the comics, Negan and Jesus for example (no spoilers but those who have read the comics will know what I am talking about!)
Thursday, 22 January 2015
What I want to see in the future of Arrow and The Flash (SPOILERS)
Thought I'd make a list of some things I really want to see in the Arrow and The Flash universe (season three and beyond) such as new characters, returning ones, or plot points. Now all the stuff I am going to mention could be considered SPOILERS because I will be talking about the shows and comics and they might come true lol.
ARROW
A new Huntress: Those who have read my reviews know that I just hate Arrow's version of the Huntress and the pathetic actress who played her who can't act; I am currently re watching season two and just watched Birds of Prey again and I couldn't stand her, I wanted someone to put an arrow through her brain. They have completely ruined her character by turning her more into a villain and she has a stupid story where she wants to kill her father which is reused every time she appears. They should just abandon this Huntress (let her rot in jail) and let Oliver have a new female protégé who becomes the new Huntress and is a proper vigilante.
Roy loses his arm: Those who have read the comics know that Arsenal has a robotic arm and I want to see that in live action. It is not even that far fetched anymore since Ray is making a his ATOM suit so why can't Roy have a robotic arm?
Tommy comes back via Lazarus Pit: Tommy was such an awesome character and still one of my favourites and I think it would be such a great storyline for Tommy to come back as the new Dark Archer. I think it has been proved that the Lazarus Pits exist in this universe and I want Ra's to revive Tommy with it and train him to be a top assassin.
More DC villains: Since there are lots I don't want to go over all of them but one I recently thought that could fit in well in the TV series is Hush. Now I know he is a Batman villain and I know he is a past connection with Batman but I think if they altered his past a bit it could work.
Nightwing: It has already been confirmed that Batman will never appear in the Arrow/Flash TV universe however I think Nightwing can definitely be in it. He just really deserves to be portrayed in live action and Bludhaven is already been shown which is the city he protects. Like with Hush above all they would have to do is alter is past just a bit and it could work.
More Suicide Squad: This group of villains need at least one or two episodes a season dedicated to them because they are just awesome but more than that they really need new members. I already said in one of my reviews Diggle could be the Unknown Solider but other villains (with no powers) that could work in the group are Savant and Black Spider to just name two.
For Thea to become relevant or be killed off: Thea has gotten better with the training she has received from Malcolm but besides from killing Sara while drugged I just don't see where they are going with her character.
More Komodo: He was such a damn good villain and archer that I am so disappointed he has yet to appear or even be mentioned again.
THE FLASH
Time Travel: It is basically proven that Reverse Flash in from the future so I want Barry to go into the future or past himself.
Gorilla Grodd: A great Flash villain who has already been teased in appearing and I just think it would be awesome seeing an intelligent ape with psychic powers in live action.
Booster Gold: If time travel does exist then Booster Gold could definitely find a place in future episodes because he is a great character from the comics.
More Rouges: Just like with the Suicide Squad in Arrow I want there to be even more members in The Flash's Rouges group.
Caitlin becomes Killer Frost and Cisco becomes Vibe: It would be great for these two to gain powers and if Fire Storm is sticking close to his comic counterpart than Caitlin will have to become Killer Frost sooner or later.
More Reverse Flash: The last Flash episode before the mid season break was just so epic because of Reverse Flash and I want to see more of him.
Barry discovers the Speed Force: In the comics the Speed Force is what gives Barry his speed and it plays a central role in major events, so I hope it gets introduced in the TV series.
There you have it just a few major events I want to see in the Arrow and The Flash TV series though there are probably a lot more they can do. Also I know Arrow and The Flash are airing again in America and that is so unfair! I can't believe we in the UK have to wait three weeks for the new episodes because I heard they are coming back February 10th over here. I can't wait that long!!
ARROW
A new Huntress: Those who have read my reviews know that I just hate Arrow's version of the Huntress and the pathetic actress who played her who can't act; I am currently re watching season two and just watched Birds of Prey again and I couldn't stand her, I wanted someone to put an arrow through her brain. They have completely ruined her character by turning her more into a villain and she has a stupid story where she wants to kill her father which is reused every time she appears. They should just abandon this Huntress (let her rot in jail) and let Oliver have a new female protégé who becomes the new Huntress and is a proper vigilante.
Roy loses his arm: Those who have read the comics know that Arsenal has a robotic arm and I want to see that in live action. It is not even that far fetched anymore since Ray is making a his ATOM suit so why can't Roy have a robotic arm?
Tommy comes back via Lazarus Pit: Tommy was such an awesome character and still one of my favourites and I think it would be such a great storyline for Tommy to come back as the new Dark Archer. I think it has been proved that the Lazarus Pits exist in this universe and I want Ra's to revive Tommy with it and train him to be a top assassin.
More DC villains: Since there are lots I don't want to go over all of them but one I recently thought that could fit in well in the TV series is Hush. Now I know he is a Batman villain and I know he is a past connection with Batman but I think if they altered his past a bit it could work.
Nightwing: It has already been confirmed that Batman will never appear in the Arrow/Flash TV universe however I think Nightwing can definitely be in it. He just really deserves to be portrayed in live action and Bludhaven is already been shown which is the city he protects. Like with Hush above all they would have to do is alter is past just a bit and it could work.
More Suicide Squad: This group of villains need at least one or two episodes a season dedicated to them because they are just awesome but more than that they really need new members. I already said in one of my reviews Diggle could be the Unknown Solider but other villains (with no powers) that could work in the group are Savant and Black Spider to just name two.
For Thea to become relevant or be killed off: Thea has gotten better with the training she has received from Malcolm but besides from killing Sara while drugged I just don't see where they are going with her character.
More Komodo: He was such a damn good villain and archer that I am so disappointed he has yet to appear or even be mentioned again.
THE FLASH
Time Travel: It is basically proven that Reverse Flash in from the future so I want Barry to go into the future or past himself.
Gorilla Grodd: A great Flash villain who has already been teased in appearing and I just think it would be awesome seeing an intelligent ape with psychic powers in live action.
Booster Gold: If time travel does exist then Booster Gold could definitely find a place in future episodes because he is a great character from the comics.
More Rouges: Just like with the Suicide Squad in Arrow I want there to be even more members in The Flash's Rouges group.
Caitlin becomes Killer Frost and Cisco becomes Vibe: It would be great for these two to gain powers and if Fire Storm is sticking close to his comic counterpart than Caitlin will have to become Killer Frost sooner or later.
More Reverse Flash: The last Flash episode before the mid season break was just so epic because of Reverse Flash and I want to see more of him.
Barry discovers the Speed Force: In the comics the Speed Force is what gives Barry his speed and it plays a central role in major events, so I hope it gets introduced in the TV series.
There you have it just a few major events I want to see in the Arrow and The Flash TV series though there are probably a lot more they can do. Also I know Arrow and The Flash are airing again in America and that is so unfair! I can't believe we in the UK have to wait three weeks for the new episodes because I heard they are coming back February 10th over here. I can't wait that long!!
Wednesday, 24 December 2014
The Flash Season One: The Man in the Yellow Suit (SPOILERS!)
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| "You will never hold me" |
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| "Try to keep up Barry" |
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| You have got some good timing Firestorm! |
MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW AS I WILL GIVE MY THOUGHTS ON THE IDENTITY OF REVERSE FLASH AND TALK ABOUT THE COMICS
Now this is a way to end a mid season with some great action, character development and a big reveal/mystery at the end. First I will talk about the most important thing in the episode; Reverse Flash and the reveal that it is possibly being Wells. I did not expect that at the end because it has been confirmed that he is an original character earlier but that could be a lie. Here is my thoughts on Wells; I believe he is the Hunter Zolomon Reverse Flash (because there are multiple ones and Hunter Zolomon is in a wheelchair) who sent himself back in time to change something big that happened in the future and helping Barry is part of it. I do not think he was the one who fought Barry in this episode but is working with him and him being beaten up was for show, I mean with how easily the Reverse Flash kills people why just beat up Wells? I do think however he was the one who killed Barry's mother or was apart of it to set Barry on the path to becoming The Flash (because from what we have seen so far Barry becoming The Flash is part of his plan) and the other person in the lightning trying to stop it was a future Barry who failed. Now as for my thoughts on who the Reverse Flash in this episode was (SPOILERS FROM THE COMICS INCOMING):
A future Eddie or son/grandson was the Reverse Flash because in the comics a man named Eobard Thawne becomes one of the Reverse Flashes (who actually called himself Professor Zoom) and is working with Wells. I think this is backed up by the fact Reverse Flash stared at Eddie before leaving him (he didn't want to kill himself or his progenitor) and the fact that Wells had the taceion device at the ends means he gave it to him. Another reason I think Eddie will become Reverse Flash is that I don't think he is going to stop the Task Force, he may obsess over The Flash to catch him and maybe finds out it is Barry and Iris leaves him for Barry may give him more reason. There you have it those are my theories however this is pure speculation at this point and I could be wrong about all of it.
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| What is your game Wells? |
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| "And after I gave you a warning" |
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| Merry Christmas to all! |
SCORE: 10/10
Highlights: Reverse Flash!
Truly epic fight scenes
Firestorm
Just about everything about the episode
The great screenshots of the episodes where provided by the great site Screencapped. You can look for yourself from the link below;
Friday, 31 October 2014
The Flash Season One: Pilot
Thought I'd review the Flash episodes after they premiere in the UK because I thought maybe I should review at least one series that is currently airing. Would have done this for The Strain but I don't have any screenshots for that just yet. Like Revolution this is a SPOILER filled review but unlike Revolution I won't take too long with the episode synopsis.
The episode begins with the 11 year old Barry Allen witnessing his mother's death within a strange vortex of yellow and purple light and ending up blocks away form his house. In the present day the adult Barry (Grant Gustin) as a forensic investigator in Central city and is investigating a bank robbery and homicide committed by Clyde Mardon (Chad Rook). We then spend some time with Barry learn that he grew up with Iris West (Candice Patton) and raised by her father detective Joe West (Jesse L. Martin) and that he is looking forward to the activating of the particle accelerator at S.T.A.R. labs run by Dr. Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh). However later that night the particle accelerator goes out of control, explodes while releasing an unknown form of energy and striking Barry with a bolt of lightning.
Returning to Central City Barry convinces Cisco and Caitlin to help him fight Weather Wizard and they give him an altered, red fire - fighter suit that can with stand the heat from fast movement. Else where West and his partner, and Iris boyfriend, Eddie Thawne (Rick Cosnett) find Weather Wizard at an old barn and try to arrest him however Weather Wizard as gone mad with powers and creates a hurricane. Barry arrives in time to save West and Eddie and even stops Weather Wizard's hurricane who is then shot dead by West. West apologizes to Barry but makes him promise not to tell Iris about his powers. Later Barry sees his father in prison and promises to find the real person who was responsible for his mother's murder. The episode ends with Dr. Wells entering and secret room, standing up and reading a newspaper in a hologram that is seemingly from the future. It is from the year 2024 and it says that The Flash has gone missing in a crisis.
I was really looking forward to The Flash series ever since I saw the two episodes Barry Allen was in, in The Arrow and I was not disappointed here. I think it must have be really easy to prepare for this show because of how they set up for it in Arrow, like the constant TV protests outside S.T.A.R labs. Marvel may be ruling the cinematic universe but DC sure has two strong TV series that can definitely stand up to Marvel.
The Flash may have the same feel as Arrow because it exists in the same universe but it defiantly has a more comic booky feel to it. This is probably due to the presence of "meta humans"; Arrow has been really grounded with it's storyline and villains but I am glad that is not the case here or else the shows would have been too similar. Plus despite the fact that there are people with powers that can kill lots of people the show seems to have a more light hearted feel as well; I really like Arrow but the show has an overall pretty dark tone while The Flash already feels like it is going to be more fun.
The story for this episode was great and was a great set up for the world of The Flash and what they want to do with it. I like how we are probably going to get a new villain with a different power each week, a new obstacle The Flash will have to face. I think that, for the beginning of the series at least, it is going to be episodic where The Flash will just face a villain each episode and we won't touch much on a big overarching story until mid season. This is a good way to go however; lets first just get used to The Flash and build up these characters.
As for the leading character I think Grant Gustin was just a perfect choice for Barry Allen, ever since I saw him in Arrow he is just really likeable. He delivers a great performance in struggling with how to be a hero and he does come off as a lot more optimistic than Oliver and defiantly less brooding. We also have a lot of supporting cast from the people of S.T.A.R labs to Barry's friends before he got his powers. Won't go into them too much because this was more of a Barry - centric episode but I like them all even if they do all fill generic roles you see in a lot of other shows. A stand out for me was Dr. Wells because of the ending of course and how he obviously is going be a major factor in future events.
The action was all really good however I admit there wasn't much of it because its not like there was a big showdown between The Flash and Weather Wizard at the end but that's alright because like most Pilots this is more of a setup for characters and events. The effects of the powers used in this was great; it really feels like The Flash is moving really fast and as I mentioned above glad they kept his costume so close to the comics (lets see more costumes for villains soon!).
As for what could have been better I think the Weather Wizard could have had more depth to him, in the end I honestly didn't care much for him and he just felt like cannon fodder for The Flash's first foe. I hope that future villains are a lot more fleshed out in future episodes and that there is a reason for their powers e.g. Barry Allen was always slow so now ironically he is the fastest man alive. Also I think the episode was really fasted paced, a lot more than it should have been like his training for example. Even though it worked out well in the end I wouldn't have minded Barry being The Flash until the second episode, drawing out the whole understanding of his powers a bit. However this isn't anything big because as I said it worked out in the end anyway.
Overall this was an exciting and great first episode to The Flash series and I can it being around for years and years just like Arrow. I did spot a lot of references to the comics while watching but I won't mention them because that will be too much SPOILERS.
SCORE: 8/10
Highlight: Grant Gustin as Barry Allen
Story and characters (worried it would be too similar to Arrow but I was wrong)
Great affects for the powers
Let - Downs: A tad too fast paced
Didn't care much for the villain
The episode begins with the 11 year old Barry Allen witnessing his mother's death within a strange vortex of yellow and purple light and ending up blocks away form his house. In the present day the adult Barry (Grant Gustin) as a forensic investigator in Central city and is investigating a bank robbery and homicide committed by Clyde Mardon (Chad Rook). We then spend some time with Barry learn that he grew up with Iris West (Candice Patton) and raised by her father detective Joe West (Jesse L. Martin) and that he is looking forward to the activating of the particle accelerator at S.T.A.R. labs run by Dr. Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh). However later that night the particle accelerator goes out of control, explodes while releasing an unknown form of energy and striking Barry with a bolt of lightning.
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| "Something tells me I should just stay right here" |
Fast forward nine months later and Barry awakens from his coma at the remains of S.T.A.R labs in the care of Dr. Wells, who is now in a wheelchair and his assistants Francisco "Cisco" Ramon (Carlos Valdes) and Dr. Caitlin Snow (Danielle Panabaker). Wells wants to keep examining Barry because of the effects the particle accelerator had on his body but Barry decides to leave. He soon reunites with Iris and her father but discovers he can move at incredibly fast speeds and then goes back to Wells to test his new power, he even remembers to the time of his mother's murder that there was someone in that yellow light. Meanwhile a bank is being robbed by Mardon, who was supposedly killed in a plane crash when the particle accelerator exploded and uses his new found powers as Weather Wizard to control the weather.
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| Perfect cover to rob a bank! |
Later while Barry and Iris are walking they are nearly run over by Weather Wizard who is escaping from the police in a car. Barry tries to stop him but Weather Wizard creates a whole lot of mist to escape from him, later Barry tires to convince detective West of what he saw but West refuses to believe him. Barry then goes to S.T.A.R labs and finds out they are aware that there are others out there affected by the particle accelerator like him and are calling them "meta - humans". Dr. Wells also refuses to allow Barry to go after Weather Wizard because he cannot afford to lose him because of what his powers can do for science, Barry angrily leaves. He then run 60 miles to Starling City and meets up with Oliver Queen AKA The Arrow (Stephen Amell) who manages to convince him that he can be a hero and protect everyone with his powers.
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| Cameo Time! |
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| Glad they keep the costume so close to the comic one |
The Flash may have the same feel as Arrow because it exists in the same universe but it defiantly has a more comic booky feel to it. This is probably due to the presence of "meta humans"; Arrow has been really grounded with it's storyline and villains but I am glad that is not the case here or else the shows would have been too similar. Plus despite the fact that there are people with powers that can kill lots of people the show seems to have a more light hearted feel as well; I really like Arrow but the show has an overall pretty dark tone while The Flash already feels like it is going to be more fun.
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| I know who you are! |
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| Guy who has never been fast in his life turns into The Flash, I get the irony |
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| Ally or Villain? |
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| Yep this is pretty damn awesome |
Overall this was an exciting and great first episode to The Flash series and I can it being around for years and years just like Arrow. I did spot a lot of references to the comics while watching but I won't mention them because that will be too much SPOILERS.
SCORE: 8/10
Highlight: Grant Gustin as Barry Allen
Story and characters (worried it would be too similar to Arrow but I was wrong)
Great affects for the powers
Let - Downs: A tad too fast paced
Didn't care much for the villain
The great screenshots of the episodes where provided by the great site Screencapped. You can look for yourself from the link below;
Monday, 4 August 2014
TV Series Review: Falling Skies Season Four (Episodes 1 - 3, my thoughts so far) SPOILERS!
Hey everyone I know I have yet to review season three of Falling Skies, however I have been watching the season four and in the UK they have made it to episode three. There are several story arcs and I just wanted to quickly express my views on them, what I want to see in the future and what I haven't liked about it so far. I know that they are on episode six in America (I think) but I only wait to watch a series when it premieres in the UK so I don't know what happens farther than episode three.
Tom Mason story arc: By far the best subplot of the entire season four and this is helped by the fact that he also has the best characters with him; Pope, Weaver, Hal and a new character Dingaan Botha (Treva Etienne). What I really liked about this arc was Tom acting as a vigilante in the detainment camp while secretly planning a massive break out and this also had the most action, especially in episode three when they successfully implement it. It was great to see Pope working together with everyone else and by the look of it at the end of the episode he and Tom have settled their differences. SCORE: 5/5
Anne Glass story arc: A good watch but its just fairly straight forward were it is Anne leading the remains of the Second Mass to find her daughter. It doesn't have has much screen time as the others and it looks like its over now at the end of episode three. Not much to say about it but the nightmare Anne had was really good and I like those she is with but she herself was a tad annoying. SCORE: 3/5
Matt Mason story arc: This one hasn't been that bad but it is not all that interesting either. As I have said in my review of season 2 I don't like that so much screen time is being given to Matt because I find him the least likable of all the Mason children. While the Nazi - like brainwashing camp is original it has been done to death in other shows and films and I find it unnecessary since the Espheni have harnesses to control children. SCORE: 2.5/5
Lexi story arc: By far the weakest of the storylines this season and that is because I absolutely hated this whole cult thing the place has going on. I find the character of Lexi herself to be annoying as well has Lourdes and Maggie (but they where always annoying) and it just seems so out of place with everything that has happened on Falling Skies so far. I do want to find out more about Lexi being a hybrid and even though I really like the characters of Ben and Roger Kadar, I just want this one to be over. SCORE: 1/5
There you have it a quick run down on my thoughts of the current story lines of Falling Skies, it has some great ideas but it really needs to drop some of the more boring elements.
Also two things I didn't like was that Charleston base that play a massive role in seasons two and three, an impressive stronghold of humanity that I really liked, is completely lost in the first five minutes and the same goes for the rebel Skitters who are turned in to flying drones.
Now here is a list of some other parts I think where good and I want to see in future episodes:
Tom Mason story arc: By far the best subplot of the entire season four and this is helped by the fact that he also has the best characters with him; Pope, Weaver, Hal and a new character Dingaan Botha (Treva Etienne). What I really liked about this arc was Tom acting as a vigilante in the detainment camp while secretly planning a massive break out and this also had the most action, especially in episode three when they successfully implement it. It was great to see Pope working together with everyone else and by the look of it at the end of the episode he and Tom have settled their differences. SCORE: 5/5
Anne Glass story arc: A good watch but its just fairly straight forward were it is Anne leading the remains of the Second Mass to find her daughter. It doesn't have has much screen time as the others and it looks like its over now at the end of episode three. Not much to say about it but the nightmare Anne had was really good and I like those she is with but she herself was a tad annoying. SCORE: 3/5
Matt Mason story arc: This one hasn't been that bad but it is not all that interesting either. As I have said in my review of season 2 I don't like that so much screen time is being given to Matt because I find him the least likable of all the Mason children. While the Nazi - like brainwashing camp is original it has been done to death in other shows and films and I find it unnecessary since the Espheni have harnesses to control children. SCORE: 2.5/5
Lexi story arc: By far the weakest of the storylines this season and that is because I absolutely hated this whole cult thing the place has going on. I find the character of Lexi herself to be annoying as well has Lourdes and Maggie (but they where always annoying) and it just seems so out of place with everything that has happened on Falling Skies so far. I do want to find out more about Lexi being a hybrid and even though I really like the characters of Ben and Roger Kadar, I just want this one to be over. SCORE: 1/5
There you have it a quick run down on my thoughts of the current story lines of Falling Skies, it has some great ideas but it really needs to drop some of the more boring elements.
Also two things I didn't like was that Charleston base that play a massive role in seasons two and three, an impressive stronghold of humanity that I really liked, is completely lost in the first five minutes and the same goes for the rebel Skitters who are turned in to flying drones.
Now here is a list of some other parts I think where good and I want to see in future episodes:
- More Volm: Cochise is one of my fav characters and we need to see more of him and his allies soon.
- Kill off Lourdes: When I review season three I will talk about a character who should have been killed off but for season four Lourdes has to die. It is understandable in season three that they didn't kill her because she was being controlled but there is no excuse for her acting like the crazy cult fanatic she has been now and the way she has been treating other characters like Ben, Kadar and Maggie. I do not think she could make it up to them especially after episode two when she screamed and freaked out about taking Lexi's blood.
- End the Lexi cult story line: As I said above it is the most boring part of Falling Skies, we could have explored more about her powers and what she is without the need for a crazy cult.
- More action: Now that Tom and the group are free and Anne's and Lexi's group have met up we need some major offensives against the Espheni.
- Let see some super soldiers: The Espheni Tom talked to mentions about created an army more powerful than the Skitters, so lets see and hear more about this!
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
Renew Revolution!!
I have been feeling down these past couple of weeks and the reason for that is because one of my favourite shows has been cancelled by NBC! I should have wrote something like this weeks ago but I have been putting it off till now because I was still hoping that while the last few episodes were being released in the UK NBC would change there minds about the cancellation. Unfortunately this is not the case, the last episode of season two has aired and there is still no word of renewal. So I am going to give you a list the reasons why I think this show should be renewed and what I want to see in another season. SPOILERS.
Firstly however I just want to go over the later half of the second season since if you recall in my last review I only went over episodes 1 - 9, I am not going to talk about every event and episode just some of the high points and low points.
Here are the high points, just a few for me that really stood out if I listed everything that I thought was great about the season this would take forever:
The Dreamcatcher and S**t Happens episodes: Aaron is probably one of my favourite characters in this series and I really liked how they give him his own episode were he is stuck in a Matrix like world with power. It was funny seeing how characters like Monroe and Miles act in this world and we got some cool cameos from Nora and Dr. Calvin Horn, who became one of my favourite antagonists this season. Also the episode were Miles is struggling all by himself against the Texas Rangers while being seriously injured was great; Miles was defiantly having a bad day, I honestly thought he could die in that episode (glad he didn't).
The characters of Connor and Truman: Two great characters who are a real stand out throughout the later half of season two. Truman (Steven Culp) has been in it a lot earlier but he really became a major character in the second half and even get his own flashback and I really liked how him and Tom form an uneasy alliance. Then there is Monroe's son Connor (Mat Vario) who was just the perfect cast because he is really believable as his son and he becomes a great asset to the group.
Texas: I know that the whole season is already set in Texas but for the later half we get to see more of it when the group heads to their capital of Austin. I have to admit Carver was right in saying that Texas flourished in the Blackout and it is cool seeing them use cowboy Texas Rangers like it was the Wild West.
The death of Jason: Even though it was sad seeing a good character like Jason go his death scene was handled really well and Tom's emotional break down after hearing about it was some rally great acting by Giancarlo Espoito. Also I have always thought that in a post apocalyptic series they have to kill off a major character every now and again or it won't be realistic if all of the main group keeps surviving everything (though it should have been Rachael).
Nano - Ben: It might have been a small part but the return of one of my favourite characters for an avatar of the Nano was just great. If there is a season three Ben should be the main avatar all the time for them.
And here a some what I feel were low points of the season that could have been handled better:
Nano - Pricilla: I didn't like it when Pricilla was controlled by the Nano, not only did I find her requests from Aaron and experiments stupid by I just think Maureen Sebastian acting while controlled to be just terrible. I know the Nano have used dead people as avatars to communicate before but they really chose wrong for their first live human.
Rachael: Now I know I have express my dislike for this character lots of times but I really just need to say it again because she is the worst fictional character ever! I blame her for the cancellation of the show, because of her character and the things she has done she should have been killed off because someone who has done the things she has done does not deserve to live. She says in a episode that Monroe is the devil on Miles's shoulder but a least he isn't a damn hypocrite like she is and at least Monroe has never betrayed anyone in the ways like she has. Also Elizabeth Mitchell is the worst actress ever, if she is reading this I have only one thing to say; throughout these two seasons your expression never changes! you have the same face for everything! You cannot act!
The fall of the Patriots: I know they might have had to rush the ending with the show being cancelled but I don't like that the Patriot army is literally wipe out off screen by Texas. Throughout the season it looked like they have took over a lot of territory but it is implied they have completely lost in just the last fifteen minutes of the last episode, it is a shame.
There you have it of my favourite and least favourite parts of the second half of this season, there is probably more but it would be one long list.
Now as for a season three they have just got to make one because the ending of this season really implies that there will be one. We see that the Nano have gathered many followers including Tom, Truman and the President and are setting up for something big so it just has to continue. Here are more reasons why I think it should;
It may only need one more season to wrap it up: Though I would love to have more seasons, for a proper ending one could suffice because it has over twenty episodes a season. Because of it high amount of episodes when this show first started a felt it could have had four or five seasons and still be a massive story. However to make a proper ending for the show if it just needs another twenty episodes then I could accept that, at least it could have over sixty episodes overall!
It has a strong fanbase: I know I mentioned this in my review of episodes 1 - 9 but now there is a petition by dedicated fans who want this show back and moved to another network. I have signed the petition and it just shows you how popular this show really is. I think everyone likes watching a good story instead of sitting through mindless reality shows and dried up comedies.
It amazing and beautiful post apocalyptic locations: Even though the locations are more limited this season than the last I still think they have created such an amazing world here. From New Vegas to Austin Texas it is interesting to see how the different ways people have adapted to the Blackout.
Here are a few of my reasons, I know there is more but I don't want to be going on about it for too long.
Finally here is what I want to see if they make another season or two, and they should!!
Kill off Rachael: Straight away in the first episode by the Nano so it gives Miles a reason to fight (though I don't know why any one would want to avenge this b***h!)
Involve other countries: It would be great to see England and Europe cope with the Blackout and if the Nano are the main enemy in the next season maybe we can see through their eyes at the rest of the world.
Explore more of the USA: Maybe we can see the what it is like for the towns and people that were close to the two nuclear blasts at the end of season one and we still need to see the California Commonwealth and more of the Plains Nation.
War against the Nano: I want to see more big battles in the next season, maybe we can see Miles lead the humans against the Nanos who can remotely control tanks and helicopters.
The rise of the second Monroe Republic: I want to see Monroe rebuild his army and the Republic once again but this time with his son.
There you have it a small review of the later half of the second season, why I think it should have a third season and what I would like to see in the third season. I am being really serious when I say that Revolution is one of my favourite shows of all time and they just got to renew it on another network. It has such an original story and ideas and I would just hate to see it all go to waste. The acting and the characters have just been amazing (except for Elizabeth Mitchell of course) and watching them struggle in this Blackout world has been a great experience.
Maybe I am really passionate about this show but I really like shows that create their own world that really draws you in like a good book. Shows like Revolution, Game of Thrones, Falling Skies and The Walking Dead; they are a fantasy break from reality (I just hate most comedies and reality TV, it is just a waste of time to me).
So please bring back Revolution, so that when I eventually get it all on DVD (I have season one so far) I have a complete story that I can watch and enjoy anytime.
Reviews to come:
X Men: Days of Future Past
Falling Skies
Maybe some classic games and films
Part two of my Resident Evil rant
Firstly however I just want to go over the later half of the second season since if you recall in my last review I only went over episodes 1 - 9, I am not going to talk about every event and episode just some of the high points and low points.
Here are the high points, just a few for me that really stood out if I listed everything that I thought was great about the season this would take forever:
The Dreamcatcher and S**t Happens episodes: Aaron is probably one of my favourite characters in this series and I really liked how they give him his own episode were he is stuck in a Matrix like world with power. It was funny seeing how characters like Monroe and Miles act in this world and we got some cool cameos from Nora and Dr. Calvin Horn, who became one of my favourite antagonists this season. Also the episode were Miles is struggling all by himself against the Texas Rangers while being seriously injured was great; Miles was defiantly having a bad day, I honestly thought he could die in that episode (glad he didn't).
The characters of Connor and Truman: Two great characters who are a real stand out throughout the later half of season two. Truman (Steven Culp) has been in it a lot earlier but he really became a major character in the second half and even get his own flashback and I really liked how him and Tom form an uneasy alliance. Then there is Monroe's son Connor (Mat Vario) who was just the perfect cast because he is really believable as his son and he becomes a great asset to the group.
Texas: I know that the whole season is already set in Texas but for the later half we get to see more of it when the group heads to their capital of Austin. I have to admit Carver was right in saying that Texas flourished in the Blackout and it is cool seeing them use cowboy Texas Rangers like it was the Wild West.
The death of Jason: Even though it was sad seeing a good character like Jason go his death scene was handled really well and Tom's emotional break down after hearing about it was some rally great acting by Giancarlo Espoito. Also I have always thought that in a post apocalyptic series they have to kill off a major character every now and again or it won't be realistic if all of the main group keeps surviving everything (though it should have been Rachael).
Nano - Ben: It might have been a small part but the return of one of my favourite characters for an avatar of the Nano was just great. If there is a season three Ben should be the main avatar all the time for them.
And here a some what I feel were low points of the season that could have been handled better:
Nano - Pricilla: I didn't like it when Pricilla was controlled by the Nano, not only did I find her requests from Aaron and experiments stupid by I just think Maureen Sebastian acting while controlled to be just terrible. I know the Nano have used dead people as avatars to communicate before but they really chose wrong for their first live human.
Rachael: Now I know I have express my dislike for this character lots of times but I really just need to say it again because she is the worst fictional character ever! I blame her for the cancellation of the show, because of her character and the things she has done she should have been killed off because someone who has done the things she has done does not deserve to live. She says in a episode that Monroe is the devil on Miles's shoulder but a least he isn't a damn hypocrite like she is and at least Monroe has never betrayed anyone in the ways like she has. Also Elizabeth Mitchell is the worst actress ever, if she is reading this I have only one thing to say; throughout these two seasons your expression never changes! you have the same face for everything! You cannot act!
The fall of the Patriots: I know they might have had to rush the ending with the show being cancelled but I don't like that the Patriot army is literally wipe out off screen by Texas. Throughout the season it looked like they have took over a lot of territory but it is implied they have completely lost in just the last fifteen minutes of the last episode, it is a shame.
There you have it of my favourite and least favourite parts of the second half of this season, there is probably more but it would be one long list.
Now as for a season three they have just got to make one because the ending of this season really implies that there will be one. We see that the Nano have gathered many followers including Tom, Truman and the President and are setting up for something big so it just has to continue. Here are more reasons why I think it should;
It may only need one more season to wrap it up: Though I would love to have more seasons, for a proper ending one could suffice because it has over twenty episodes a season. Because of it high amount of episodes when this show first started a felt it could have had four or five seasons and still be a massive story. However to make a proper ending for the show if it just needs another twenty episodes then I could accept that, at least it could have over sixty episodes overall!
It has a strong fanbase: I know I mentioned this in my review of episodes 1 - 9 but now there is a petition by dedicated fans who want this show back and moved to another network. I have signed the petition and it just shows you how popular this show really is. I think everyone likes watching a good story instead of sitting through mindless reality shows and dried up comedies.
It amazing and beautiful post apocalyptic locations: Even though the locations are more limited this season than the last I still think they have created such an amazing world here. From New Vegas to Austin Texas it is interesting to see how the different ways people have adapted to the Blackout.
Here are a few of my reasons, I know there is more but I don't want to be going on about it for too long.
Finally here is what I want to see if they make another season or two, and they should!!
Kill off Rachael: Straight away in the first episode by the Nano so it gives Miles a reason to fight (though I don't know why any one would want to avenge this b***h!)
Involve other countries: It would be great to see England and Europe cope with the Blackout and if the Nano are the main enemy in the next season maybe we can see through their eyes at the rest of the world.
Explore more of the USA: Maybe we can see the what it is like for the towns and people that were close to the two nuclear blasts at the end of season one and we still need to see the California Commonwealth and more of the Plains Nation.
War against the Nano: I want to see more big battles in the next season, maybe we can see Miles lead the humans against the Nanos who can remotely control tanks and helicopters.
The rise of the second Monroe Republic: I want to see Monroe rebuild his army and the Republic once again but this time with his son.
There you have it a small review of the later half of the second season, why I think it should have a third season and what I would like to see in the third season. I am being really serious when I say that Revolution is one of my favourite shows of all time and they just got to renew it on another network. It has such an original story and ideas and I would just hate to see it all go to waste. The acting and the characters have just been amazing (except for Elizabeth Mitchell of course) and watching them struggle in this Blackout world has been a great experience.
Maybe I am really passionate about this show but I really like shows that create their own world that really draws you in like a good book. Shows like Revolution, Game of Thrones, Falling Skies and The Walking Dead; they are a fantasy break from reality (I just hate most comedies and reality TV, it is just a waste of time to me).
So please bring back Revolution, so that when I eventually get it all on DVD (I have season one so far) I have a complete story that I can watch and enjoy anytime.
Reviews to come:
X Men: Days of Future Past
Falling Skies
Maybe some classic games and films
Part two of my Resident Evil rant
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