Mini Reviews 2

Now that I've watched enough shows to write another set of reviews, I'd thought I'd do yet another mini-review post! :) P.S. - some of these shows I watched a long time ago.

Spoilers will be in several posts, but it's all pretty vague.

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Ah, Avatar: The Last Airbender- such a good story and a hidden gem. It was made by Nickelodean who usually makes kid cartoons(that I loved watching as a kid, mind you), so it's understandable that people out of the channel's typical age-bracket might just brush it off as yet another 'kiddy tale'. However, they couldn't be more wrong. Avatar: The Last Airbender, while childish at times, is one of the best, most complex stories I've ever watched. It has some of the best characters ever, has some GREAT representation(lots of female characters, pretty much everyone is non-white, etc), and the main core cast have amazing character arcs. Every since character is fully realized and well rounded, and the story, as it goes along, gets surprisingly(and thankfully) mature and dark. And not only is it able to maintain a mature and dark tone for older viewers like me to appreciate, it still keeps things appropriate for younger viewers(there isn't extensive/gory violence, sexual content, or cursing).

(brief summary. And don't worry about spoilers, this is all pretty much laid out in the first five minutes of episode 1).
The story takes place in a world similar to our own, in a land which is a nice Asian-influenced fantasy. Unlike us, the world in which these characters live in infused with a unique kind of magic. In various places of this world, there are people who can bend the elements of water, earth, fire, and air. And there is one called the Avatar who can master all four elements; there is only one at a time and when the old one dies, another is born. The Avatar can be born out of any of the four nations(the Water tribe, the Fire nation, the Earth Kingdon, and the Air Temples) and be a girl or boy. In this show, the Avatar is a young airbender boy by the name of Aang, who mysteriously reappears after disappearing a hundred years ago. In these previous hundred years, the Fire nation had begun a takeover of the other nations, and now it is up to the Avatar and his companions to help bring balance back into the world.

As a fan of character development(and as a girl who loves good female characters) this show is golden. We get a variety of personalities in this show and each of them undergo, as I stated up, a large amount of growth. From the anti-hero of Zuko(the shamed prince of the Fire lord) to motherly, yet stubborn and tough Katara(who smashes the patriarchy quite nicely at one point), we get a myriad of characters to watch change and grow. Not only that, but the show has great action, animation, humor, and emotion as well and is sure to appeal to many! :D

I'd recommend this for people of all age groups. My brother watched it as a little kid and loved it, and my sister got my mom to watch the entire show and she liked it a lot as well, which goes to show how much this show appeals to all ages :)

Favorite episodes
Sozin's Comet Four parts(The Phoenix King, The Old Masters, Into the Inferno, and Avatar Aang)
The Ember Island Players
The Boiling Rock part 1 and 2
The Southern Raiders
The Firebending Masters
The Puppet Master
The Crossroads of Destiny
Zuko Alone
The Library
The Desert
Sokka's Master
The Drill
City of Walls and Secrets
Lake Laogai
The Earth King
The Runaway
The Cave of Two Lovers
The Day of Black Sun part 1 and 2
The Awakening
The Headband
The Siege of the North part 1 and 2


Sherlock

I read the book "The Hound of the Baskervilles" several years ago for school(and loved it), so of course I was interested in the modern-retelling, BBC version of this popular story. And, fantastically, the show delivered! The first two season were stellar and precise, developed the characters nicely as well as gave us amazing, excellently presented mysteries. I remember watching "A Study in Pink" and being so impressed with how the mystery unfolded. Season 3 was a tad weaker, though I did love the last episode and the wedding episode "Sign of Three" had a fun way of telling the story. And even though I am a Johnlock shipper(and I was a little disappointed about that), I really loved Mary's character and she was a lot of fun!

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are both perfect as the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes and the down to earth John Watson. They fit into their roles as if they were made to play them and their acting chemistry is such fun to watch- whether you ship them romantically or just like them as friends, you have to admit, they are so much dang fun. The hilarity, the emotion, and the great bond they share are just amazing and I can't wait to see where these characters go in the future.

The scripts and episodes are also immaculately put together, plot and character interaction melding seamlessly together. In fact, I would say some of the episodes were some of the best put together stories I've seen. While I do have some problems with what Moffat as said(he said Sherlock wasn't asexual since he thinks they are boring), I am glad that the female characters have gotten better and are more numerous(we now have Molly, Mary, Mrs. Hudson, and Sally).

I would recommend this for 13-14 + (though, word of warning, there is a dominatrix in the first episode of season 2, which might bother some people; personally, I found her to be a creeper).


Favorite episodes
The Reichenbach Fall
The Hounds of Baskerville
A Study in Pink
The Great Game
His Last Vow



Fruits Basket

Fruits Basket was the first anime TV series(except for the little Pokemon I'd seen) I ever watched and I finally finished the entire story by reading the rest of the manga earlier this year(and it was perfect! Very happy with it).
While the anime doesn't show the entire story from the manga, we are still treated to a well-done, accurate, story(for the most part on accuracy *cough*Akito*cough*).

An interesting/fun mixture of fantasy and slice of life, Fruits Basket is almost its own little niche in the anime genres(which shows Clannad also belong to). The plot is about a young high school girl named Tohru Honda whose mother has died and because of that, she is living at a tent in the woods(since she doesn't want to trouble her extended family). It is here where she meets the Sohma family, a large group of  people who hide away and live amongst themselves by order of their leader(the mysterious Akito) because of a curse that affects 13 members of the family with animals of the Chinese zodiac(and the cat). The cursed individuals are human but will turn into an animal if hugged(or have someone fall on them) by someone of the opposite sex or if they are frightened/angry/very upset. This whole problem leads to some hilariousness and some sadness for the members of the family cursed and leads to a unique, enjoyable tale which I think pretty much anyone could enjoy.

While Tohru interacts with all of the zodiac members, the one she is the closest to are Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure(who she lives with when they find out she's living in their forest). Yuki is the rat, Shigure the dog, and Kyo is the cat(who is an outcast and treated with disdain by many in the family, since the cat missed the banquet in the old story of the zodiac animals). Each character in this story is well developed and have different personalities that make the show even more exciting and thrilling to watch. Of course, a lot of this development comes to full fruition in the later parts of the manga that the anime doesn't get to, but what we do see is perfectly sufficient and closes on a good note. Also, the show is a good one to watch after having watched a bunch of dark stuff- it does have its fair share of darkness, but it's more uplifting than disturbing/upsetting.

I would recommend this for ages 12 + (there are some inappropriate things said, but it's pretty mild).

Favorite episodes

Let's Go Home
True Form
The Curse of the Cat
Don't Cry, For the Snow Shall Surely Melt
If We've Three Then We Don't Need to Fear Jason
There are No Memories it's Okay to Forget
Ayame's Secret Life
A Solitary New Year
A Plum on the Back

I would recommend reading the manga after watching the anime. It really does end the story and it has a great sense of closure.



Spice and Wolf

Unique stories set in the middle ages with a twist are among my favorite fictional stories to watch/read.
When I started Spice and Wolf, I was searching for a fun, lighthearted, short series and the show delivered on all fronts. It's a witty, exciting fantastical story, gave an interesting take on the time period(showing the lives of merchants in the middle ages, which I appreciated, since it's not something we get too often), and has an excellent duo who are lovable and hilarious(Holo and Lawrence! XD).

The story revolves around a young merchant named Lawrence who comes across a young girl with wolf ears/tail named Holo. She had come from the north a long time ago, being treated like a god for years in the village where she'd settled down, and she now wants to return home. Lawrence promises to take her to the north(she has to pay though) and through their travels, they teach each other things and grow to be good friends. Even though their relationship turns into a romance, I did like how it gradually went there, and showed them being good friends as well(since those are the best kinds of romances, in my opinion).
The show also revolves around the life of merchants, bartering, etc. While I was a tad confused at times(since I'm not an expert on medieval currency), I understood everything for the most part and it was interesting to learn about(I love the middle ages time-period).

This is definitely something I'd recommend for people interested in middle ages fiction(with elements of fantasy), fans of humor, and even those who have an interest in finances/money.

I'd recommend this show for 14+. The show has some inappropriate mentions in it, but they are pretty mild. Also, Holo is naked a few times(since her clothes rip when she turns into a wolf and when she becomes human again, they're gone), but it's done in a way that doesn't sexualize her(and she looks nothing like an actual naked human). The money/battering portions might confuse younger viewers, so that's another thing to think about.




Star-Crossed season 1(since it hasn't been renewed or picked up by another station yet)

Sadly, it looks like this show won't be getting a second season and, especially after that fantastic finale, that is a shame since I was really wanting more! The show had a lot going for it- it had Matt Lanter as a co-star(who I talked with at CVI! :D), it had some great things to say about social injustices(I really liked how the plight of the Atrians resembled that of African-Americans and other minorities during the 60s) which led to some really insightful conversations(and ones that I wanted more of), it has a good amount of minorities in the cast(yay! Representation!) and it has-for the most part- unstereotypical characters that really do grow on you. Roman, Julia, Drake, and Sophia, and Lukas were probably my favorite, but everyone was interesting and I felt like we could have learned more about them the more the show went on.

Another really cool thing about this show is its usage of science fiction and aliens- unlike most stories where the aliens come to invade, that's not so much what happens here. Instead of the aliens abusing the humans, it's the other way around which makes for some fantastic delves into how every individual needs to be treated with care and kindness regardless of what gender/race/sexual or gender orientation/etc(well, except for rapists and murderers, they deserve terrible treatment).

As I mentioned above, the characters are all very intriguing and I wish we could have gotten to have known them better. One that I was especially impressed with was Taylor- when we first meet her she comes across as a stereotypical popular girl. However, she ends up becoming one of the more interesting characters and her romance with Drake actually turns out to be really nice(they aren't confessing their love to each other, though it's obvious they care about each other- in fact, all Taylor says is that she "really likes Drake"; it's so refreshing to see a high school age relationship like that!).
Oh, and of course, having Matt Lanter as one of the leads didn't hurt XD

I'd recommend this for ages 16/17 +, due to some inappropriate scenes.

Fate/Zero

Basically, SABER IS AMAZING AND THAT'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW! And so are Waver and Rider! Iri and Maiya were cool as well.

Sorry about that. Anyway, this show is an amazing, unique fantasy/horror show that really impressed me at times. While there were a couple of problematic things that popped up- the way the two other kings were talking to Saber, who is also a king, came off a little belittling, like they thought a woman shouldn't have been king; now, I wouldn't have minded so much since they were from a long time ago , but Saber listening to them just felt a little wrong; also, Kiritigu killing his father also felt off- why would he do that? I get that he was disgusted with his father, but for a child to coldly shoot their own parent like that? That was a bit disturbing(since, in real life, even children from abusive homes often-times can't hurt their parents, plus, most kids don't have the mental capability to commit murder unless forced to by another adult). Oh yeah, Caster is a creep and I'm so glad that he and his master were killed!

Anyway, this show- while disturbing at times(it's one of the few shows to actually show kids being killed and the way Kariya strangled the women he supposedly love was just a bit sick)- is so amazing! It has one of the most different and unique plots I've come across and all of the characters are interesting. Saber was my favorite and her awesomeness made me happy- she's a character we very rarely get with a woman(one who is knightly and chivalrous and a bit boyish and very good with a weapon) and that's something I really appreciated and something I really want more of! She was definitely a badass and I only wish she hadn't gotten injured so we could have seen her at full power the entire time! Her being King Arthur(but a girl!) was just perfect since I love the Arthurian legends. My other two favorite characters in the show were Waver and his servant Rider(Alexander the Great). Waver, I found, was one of the most human(and kind) male characters on the show and, while he wasn't the strongest physically, he was still a badass all the same and his growth of character was one of the highlights of the series for me. His friendship with Rider was very well done as well and, even though Rider is insensitive at times, he does a lot to help boost Waver's self-esteem. The ending scene between them was really poignant and got the emotion just right(especially when Archer came over to talk to Waver, loved that moment!).
The whole plot behind the story- the war for the Holy Grail and what the grail turns out to be- were fantastic and very imaginative. Everything was intricately woven together and somehow balanced the various characters and plot lines effortlessly. Of course, the ending was a pretty big letdown after all the coolness :P But beyond that, this is a show I'd definitely recommend those who can handle to the more disturbing aspects of it.

The show also has awesome opening and closing songs!

I'd recommend this for ages 18 +. This show has a lot of creepiness and gore, so keep that in mind before watching.





Clannad + After Story

I finally finished Clannad and After Story last night. And, boy, was I impressed! Very few shows can create such hilarious humor and such realistic sadness(it was just as evocative as such books as Speak, The Bridge to Terabithia, and Harry Potter: The Half-Blood Prince, which are also stories that made me sad and made it all feel real). The depressing stuff in the show doesn't come until After Story, but that doesn't mean Clannad's first season isn't good- in fact, it's really great! Filled with hilarity and well developed characters, both seasons of the show are a must for anyone who likes contemporary fiction, a good romance, or a good tragedy. Now, THIS, is how you write tragedy(in comparison to the not-sad-at-all novel of "The Fault in Our Stars" and the musical "The Phantom of the Opera").
This show also gets the romance right. Unlike most shows which show far too much, this one doesn't show us anything beyond holding hands(there's even no kissing- YES!). As someone who has never liked  kissing/sex scenes being so overt in fiction(seriously, that stuff is private- I don't need to see it), I liked this approach better. This way, we were able to see the emotional connection between both Tomoya and Nagisa and better appreciate their relationship better, then if the show focused on the more physical aspects of their relationship. And since the connection and interactions are the reason I like shipping in the first place, this was so amazing to see. Tomoya and Nagisa were also a perfect match and I loved seeing them together.

The characters are also very well developed. While Tomoya and Nagisa are arguably the best drawn out, the other characters in the series get their chance in the spot-light. Besides the two leads, some of my specific favorites were Tomoyo and Kyou. Both were badass, but had different personalities, which I enjoyed. Also, it was nice to have their fighting ability stay consistent throughout the series(and they somehow didn't have to get rescued by a guy). Fuko was another  favorite- she was adorable, hilarious, and really reminded me of myself as a younger child(I don't act like her now, of course). And while I don't like him as a person(since he's a sexist little punk, and little boys like that are so annoying to be around), the character of Sunohara was HILARIOUS! As was Tomoya. The pranks and the interactions between those two and everyone else were perfect XD "Do you want to play basketball?" Nagisa's parents were hilarity-inducing as well.

While Clannad is a great series, the show really digs deep during it's second season, Clannad: After Story. This part of the series shows what happens after high school and the adult troubles that come with leaving childhood behind. One part of the show that really resonated with me was when Tomoya graduated and got a job- since I'm starting college in the fall and will soon be stepping into the adult world, I especially related to Tomoya. Which leads me into my next thought- both Tomoya and Nagisa are such good characters and people! In fact, Tomoya is now one of my favorite male anime characters and his development is phenomenal. Since we have known him since high school, and have grown to like him as a person, when terrible things start happening to him you care. You care about his relationship with Nagisa, you care when he loses those he cares about, and you care when happy moments happen. Another arc in After Story that really made an impact was when he started bonding with his daughter- it was perfect and their relationship was just so sweet and realistic.

The ending is good and, while it might be considered a cop-out, I think it worked for the most part. Oh yes, and the DANGO song!! :D This anime certainly has a good soundtrack.

I'd recommend this for ages 13+. Though, my brother who is 8(almost 9) watched it and loved it just fine(though, I did have to skip a few things for him, since they were a bit inappropriate).

Favorite T.V Shows post

I've been thinking about my favorite t.v shows a lot lately and I thought it would be fun to do a post about them.
Hope you enjoy :)


Star Wars: The Clone Wars

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Why I like it: Well, it's Star Wars, so duh, I'm going to like it. Besides, it has some really exciting plots and episode arcs; not to mention it can be completely hilarious XD. Plus, it has some of my favorite character from the films in it(as well as some new characters). I know it's a cartoon, but I still really enjoy the series(even if it does frustrate me at times). :) I really need to finish volume one of Star Wars: Clone Wars :D (I've watched the first little bit).

Favorite season: Season 1 had the strongest gather of good episodes; there was actually no horrible episodes in this season. Though I have favorite episodes from all of the seasons, so all are good :)

Season 1, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- Mystery of a Thousand Moons, The Gungan General, Innocents of Ryloth, Destroy Malevolence, Trespass, Blue Shadow Virus, Dooku Captured, Cloak of Darkness, Duel of the Droids, Defenders of Peace, Jedi Crash, and Liberty on Ryloth. Least favorites- I don't really hate any episode in this season, but I wasn't that big a fan of Hostage Crises or Rising Malevolence.

Season 2, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- Legacy of Terror, Brain Invaders, Weapons Factory, The Holocron Heist, Children of the Force, The Zillo Beast, The Zillo Beast Strikes Back, R2 Come Home, Lethal Trackdown, and Cat and Mouse.
Least favorites- the uncanon Mandalore arc was my main dislike of the season. I wasn't all too keen on Landing at Point Rain either.

Season 3, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- The Mortis Trilogy, The Citadel Trilogy, ARC Troopers, Padawan Lost, Wookie Hunt, and Sphere of Influence. Least favorite- Corruption and Evil Plans were kind of boring(well, the majority of the middle-section of the season was) and when I first watched it, The Hunt for Ziro bothered me(it doesn't so much anymore).


Season 4, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- Friends and Enemies, Escape from Kadavo, The Box, Deception, Carnage of Krell, Plan of Dissent, Prisoners, and Crises on Naboo. Least favorites- Kidnapped, Revenge, and Brothers.

Favorite characters: Obi-Wan Kenobi(of course), Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Luminara Unduli, Barriss Offee, Shaak Ti, Kit Fisto, Plo Koon, Ryo Chuchi, Padme Amidala, Yoda, Mace Windu, Rex, Waxer, Boil, Hevy, Echo, Fives, Bail Organa, Ki-Adi Mundi, and Aayla Secura.

Least favorite characters: Satine

Avatar: The Last Airbender

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Why I like it Well, for starters, it is absolutely amazing! The story flows from one season to the next and while it can be a little kiddy at times, it can hold the attention of people with any age with it's mature plots, depth-filled characters, and great action sequences. It is also completely hilarious which is just perfect.

Favorite season Season 3, of course. It had the best action, the darkest, most mature plot, and the most fantastic finale. Season 2 comes in as a close second, however.

Season 1, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- Siege of the North Part 1 and 2, The Great Divide, The Storm, The Spirit World, Avatar Roku, The Warriors of Kyoshi, Imprisoned, The Blue Spirit, Jet, and The Fortuneteller. Least favorites- Bato of the Water Tribe, I guess. I didn't really dislike any episode in this season.

Season 2, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- The Crossroads of Destiny, The Cave of Two Lovers(what, it was really funny :p), The Library, Zuko Alone, The Blind Bandit, City of Walls and Secrets, Lake Laogai, The Drill, The Serpent's Pass, and The Desert. I didn't really have a least favorite episode in this season.

Season 3, favorites and least favorite episodes: Avatar Aang, Into the Inferno, The Old Masters, The Phoenix King, The Ember Island Players, The Boiling Rock part 1 and 2, The Southern Raiders, The Firebending Masters, The Western Air Temple, The Day of Black Sun part 1 and 2, The Puppet Master, The Runaway, The Avatar and The Firelord, Sokka's Master, The Awakening, The Beach, The Headband, and The Painted Lady. Least favorite- Nightmares and Day Dreams(was a little too goofy, even though there were some funny parts).

Favorite characters: Katara, Zuko, Toph, Aang, Uncle Iroh, Sokka, Suki, Roku, Mai, Ty-Lee, Appa, Momo, and Azula. I love a lot of the smaller parts too that appear for a few episodes.

Least favorite characters: Ozai, of course. I also didn't like Zhao :p

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

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All of the season openings :)


Theme song (good quality) Which was done by Nerf Herder ;)

Why I like it I love Buffy the Vampire Slayer because it's exciting, as really good characters and acting; besides, it's about a girl who slays vampires and demons, what's not to love? Buffy is a great character and I love getting to see a girl hero(Chosen One) who can take care of herself and save the day. Plus, it is really funny at times, so that is a bonus. Just a warning, there is some inappropriate content in this show(not so much in season 1, but there is more in later seasons). P.S. I haven't finished this t.v show just yet; I'm currently half-way through the fifth season. "In every generation, there is a Chosen One. Only she can defeat the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer." Also, I love that this story came out back before the vampire craze; here, the vampires are evil and can be defeated with the normal methods used in fiction(wooden stakes, holy water, sunlight, crosses) and when the vampires are good, their is a logical reason for it. :)

Favorite season Two and three, definitely; they had the right amount of action, drama, and character study. Plus, the 'Big Bad' in season 2 had a lot more of a personal connection to our Heroine and it was really exciting and sad. Season 3 had Faith and the Big Bad in this season was uber-great as well. Season 1 was also pretty good, even if did have pretty bad effects.
I guess you could say I prefer the ones where they are in High School.

Season 1, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- Prophecy Girl, Nightmares, Out of Sight Out of Mind, Witch, The Puppet Show, Never Kill a Boy on the First Date, and I Robot...you Jane. Least favorite- I didn't really have a least favorite of this season.

Season 2, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- Becoming Part 1 and 2, Innocence, Passion, What's My Line part 1 and 2, Surprises, Lie to Me, Halloween, Killed by Death, I Only Have Eyes for You, Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered, School Hard, Phases, Bad Eggs, The Dark Age, and Ted. Least favorites- I don't really have a least favorite, though Go Fish wasn't my favorite.

Season 3, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- Graduation Day part 2 and 1, Earshot, Helpless, Gingerbread, Lovers Walk, The Wish, Amends, Band Candy, Anne, Homecoming, Dead Man's Party, Beauty and the Beasts, Doppleganged, The Zeppo, and Enemies. Least favorites- I didn't really have a least favorite this season

Season 4, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- Primeval, Restless, Hush, The Yoko Factor, Pangs, This Year's Girl, Who are You, Living Conditions, The Harsh Light of Day, Fear Itself, The Freshman, A New Man, Wild at Heart, Something Blue, The Initiative, and New Moon Rising. I didn't really care for Where the Wild Things Are and I have a sort of hate-love relationship with Wild at Heart.

Season 5, favorite and least favorite episodes: I'm half-way through this show, so I don't have a complete assessment of the season, but here goes. Favorites- Listening to Fear, Fool for Love, No Place Like Home, Real Me, Out of My Mind, Family, Buffy v.s Dracula, Blood Ties, Crush, and I'm most likely going to like the finale episodes. I haven't disliked any episodes this season, though this season, like the previous one, hasn't been as good as the first three.

Favorite characters: Buffy Anne Summers, Angel, Rupert Giles, Alexander Xander LaVelle Harris, Willow Rosenberg, Daniel Oz Osbourne, Spike, Cordelia Chase, Joyce Summers, Jenny Calender, Faith, Kendra, Tara Maclay, Anya, Riley(before the whole vampire crack house thing :p), Dawn Summers, and random characters that appear for several episodes.

Least favorite characters: Drusilla, she was just CREEPY. Parker because he was a total JERK!; I was glad when Buffy hit him with a stick and when Riley punched him in the face. Professor Walsh because...well, that would be telling wouldn't it? Glory, she's the big bad this season and she can be really annoying*SMACK*.

Angel

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A mix of all the seasons' cast opening (the theme song is the same)

Why I like it Angel is a spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and revolves around the en-souled vampire Angel. The reason I like this show is because of the dark tone, the characters, the plots for the episodes, and the setting of Los Angeles. I enjoy the connections is makes with it's counter-part series and how the two tie together. With a smaller cast, you get more time to the characters, which I greatly appreciate. :)

Favorite season I've seen the entire first season and the first two episodes of season 2 so, so far, I don't have a real good way for judging just yet.

Season 1, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- Hero, I've Got You Under My Skin, Five by Five, Sanctuary, Rm w/a Vu, In the Dark, City Of, Lonely Hearts, I Fall to Pieces, Sense and Sensitivity, The Prodigal, The Ring, Somnambulist, Expecting, Eternity, and To Shansu in L.A. Least favorites- She and Bachelor Party

Favorite characters: Angel, Cordelia Chase, Allen Francis Doyle, Wesley Wyndam-Pryce, and Kate Lockely.

Least favorite characters: Members of Wolfram & Hart





North and South



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Why I like it: I have seen several miniseries' and this one if definitely my favorite. The story takes place before, during, and after the Civil War and revolves around two best friends: one from the south and one from the north.
I really enjoyed the story and it's characters(some of the best I've seen in fiction). You really get to care about the people in the show. I also love how they show that there were good and bad people on both sides in the war(the sad thing was that, during the Civil War, a lot of people fighting for the south were against slavery). It really shows the Civil War perfectly and gives the viewer a very good image of the times and how everything went. I would definitely recommend watching this when learning about the Civil War, it will definitely help you envision the various battles and places. Warning, there is quite a lot of inappropriate content in the miniseries.

Favorite season The first two most definitely, they were amazing. The third was just okay(the first episode in the third part was just horrendous; I mean, "Live goes on at Mount Royal"? AHHH).

Favorite characters: Orry Main, George Hazard, Brett Main, and Constance.

Least favorite characters: Justin(I HATE him :p), Ashton, Elkanah Bent, Salem Jones, and Madeleine

Once Upon A Time



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Why I like it BECAUSE IT'S AWESOME!!(sorry, this show is my one of my new fandom obsessions). The plot is very exciting with lots of twists that keep you guessing; the idea of taking well known fairy tales and making them new is a very intriguing idea that the creators of the show deliver very well. The characters are also really well done; the bad guys are not pure evil and they keep you guessing on their motives. I appreciated the fact that the show has strong female and male characters; both genders are well presented with heroes and villains of both that are complex and do not fall into gender stereotypes(yay!). The acting is very, very good in this show, even the kids, which is very impressive. :)
Season 1 finished it's run awhile back, so I'll only be talking about season (season 2 starts in October)

Season 1, favorite and least favorite episodes: Favorites- Skin Deep is hands down my favorite of the season. It was so fantastic! When I first started watching the episode, I thought it was going to be an average episode but instead, it completely blew me away and had me thinking of it several days afterwards. Other episodes I loved were Desperate Souls, The Stranger, That Small Still Voice, Heart of Darkness, The Return, 7:15 A.M., A Land Without Magic, Fruit of the Poisonous Tree, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, True North, Red-Handed, Dreamy, The Stable Boy, and Hat Trick. Least favorites- What Happened to Fredrick and The Pilot.

Favorite characters: Emma Swan, Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle, Snow White, Prince Charming, Archie/Jiminy Cricket, August, Baelfire, Henry, Regina, Red Riding Hood/Ruby, Sheriff Graham, Gretel, Hansel, Hatter/Jefferson, Grace, the Mirror/Genie, Cinderella, Grumpy, Astrid/Nova, and Henry(Regina's father).

Least favorite characters: Cora and King George







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Why I like it I enjoyed the characters, the humor, the science fiction/mystery plot, how you sometimes had to guess who was good and bad, and the whole idea behind the t.v show. The show has a very good set up and the core character of Kyle is well-rounded and interesting(as well as well-acted). I loved how I looked forward to each episode while watching since it's rare to find a t.v show that does that. The only problem I had was that it was cancelled when they left the third season with a cliff-hangar.

Favorite season I liked all three seasons, but I think I remember liking seasons 2 or 3 the best.

Favorite episodes:(since I don't have any least favorites, I wont be posting about those). Season 1- Endgame, Overheard, Diving In, Blame it on the Rain, Memory Serves, This is Not a Test, and The Pilot. Season 2- Leap of Faith, Ghost in the Machine, The Prophet, The Homecoming, Come To Your Senses, To C.I.R. with Love, Grey Matters, Primary Colors, Grounded, and First Cut is the Deepest. Season 3- Life Support, Bringing Down the House, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?, In the Company of Men, and It Happened One Night.

Favorite characters: Kyle XY Trager, Jessi XX, Tom Foss, Adam Baylin, Lori Trager, Josh Trager, Andy Jensen, Declan, Amanda, Stephen Trager, and Nicole Trager.


Doctor Who



Theme song


All the opening songs for all of the seasons


This is really cool! It's a Doctor Who opening using the Buffy the Vampire Slayer style and song :D.


And here's one in the Angel style(sorry, but I just thought these two were really cool and well done).

Why I like it I love the entire concept of space and the traveling in it, so once I started watching it and getting to see all of these different places and aliens, I became a fan of the show. Another big reason(and without it the show wouldn't be half as good) were the characters and the acting. The Doctor is a really well done character and both actors I have seen portraying him so far have been excellent. I also really enjoyed the character of Rose Tyler as well as Martha Jones, Donna Noble, and Captain Jack. I really enjoy the plots and the action and the detail the writers put into their episodes, they are very good. Plus it's got time travel, which is another thing I really like.

Favorite season I've seen the first four series' of the newer version and so far, my favorites are the first two; I've enjoyed them all and they all have had wonderful episodes, but the first two had my favorite companion, Rose, so that's most likely the reason.

Season 1, favorite and least favorite episodes Favorites- The Parting of the Ways, Bad Wolf, The Doctor Dances, The Empty Child, Father's Day, The Long Game, Dalek, The Unquiet Dead, The End of the World, World War III, Aliens of London, Boom Town, and Rose(wait...I think that was all of them..oh well.)

Season 2, favorite and least favorite episodes Favorites- Doomsday(probably my top favorite episode in the show so far), The Satan Pit, The Impossible Planet, Army of Ghosts, Rise of the Cyberman, The Age of Steel, New Earth, The Christmas Invasion, School Reunion, and Tooth and Claw. Least favorites- The Girl in the Fire Place and Love & Monsters.

Season 3, favorite and least favorite episodes Favorites- Last of the Time Lords, The Sound of Drums, Utopia, 42, Smith and Jones, The Runaway Bride, Gridlock, and Blink. Least favorites- Human Nature and The Family of Blood

Season 4, favorite and least favorite episodes Favorites- Journey's End, The Stolen Earth, Midnight, Turn Left, Planet of the Ood, Partners in Crime, The Sontaran Stratagem, The Poison Sky, The Doctor's Daughter, The Unicorn and the Wasp, and Forest of the Dead.

Favorite characters: The Ninth and Tenth regeneration of the Doctor, Rose Tyler, Martha Jones, Donna Noble, Captain Jack Harkness, Mickey Smith, Jackie Tyler, and a variety of people that people meet during their travels.

Other T.V shows I like