Format: Live Action Applicable Settings: Modern Applicable Genre: Slice of life, Romantic, Drama

Hit or Skip:  Hit! We finally get to see a little bit more positivity from Mickey and see how Gus deals with a more promising future. General: Fill Aesthetics:  85 We get a lot of the same characters in different fun situations, and travel around quite a bit.  There a lot less extragavent drama situations the way we've seen the past seasons, but Gus's movie provides some particular interesting scenes as well as the family reunion. Storyline:  90 For the most part, this season seems to be very much about positivity bleeding into the ladies' lives and the male counterparts seem to be on the rollercoaster this time: despite Gus pursuing his movie.  While their subtle about it, these storylines are really good, but I'm just hoping they set up for more than just seeing what married life is like. Character Development:  90 This is both great and sad: we see Randy hit rock bottom and bounce up to rock middle.  Gus gets as ambitious with work as he has with his love life, but buckles under the pressue.  Bertie breaks out of character and betters her love life.  The biggest thing is Mickey and Gus realizing what the reality of their relationship and getting married. Compulsion:  88 I honestly didn't enjoy Gus struggling with the movie as his problem set as its something he create for himself and just didn't think it through.  Part of what makes the show good is dealing with their natural afflictions: being too nice, being an alcholic, being needy. Final Score:  88.25 -Kamurai

References: IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4061080/?ref_=nv_sr_7 Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80026506

Format: Live Action Applicable Settings: Pre-Modern, 1970s Applicable Genre: Slice of Life, Drama

Hit or Skip:  Hit! Take this trip back to the 1970s peek behind the curtain of one of the greatest late night talk shows. General: I honestly never would expected to tell you to watch a show about a show from the 1970s, back when it was commonplace to smoke, not only indoors, but on set, on camera: it had to have been ruining that equipment.  This is a very clever show and worth the watch. Aesthetics:  90 They really nail the supposed vibe of the 1970s, from fashion to cars, they even dropped Pong into an episode.  We get some views of sex, racial, and sexual orientation discrimination and even a little reversal with Joy being Andy's boss, essentially.  The way the show is cut together between old clips, faceless angles, and recreations is interesting and if you're paying attention could be a point of nostalgia or general interest.  They also know when and how to shoot overly dramatic or situationally comedic scenes. Storyline:  92 This show has a ridiculous premise that explodes into an entertaining adventure.  Andy basically lucks his way into the company because he's handsome and just likable enough in his naivity, but once he's there he is chasing a dream and finding his way.  I'll admit, with a few exceptions, the large part of the show is a backdrop for Andy Clavin's clamamity of an adventure.  The best part is that they kept the season short, with only one filler episode, the story doesn't overstay its welcome. Character Development:  88 For as little that actually happens in the show, we learn alot about the different characters, and as invested I was or how interesting they were, I'm still not sure it goes anywhere other than to say, "I'm ___ and I'm here."  In a world of rich white men, our core cast are outliers: young, female, gay, black.  This implies that this is more of a show about surviving the situation than actually progessing, this makes Andy's new assignment actually meaningful. Compulsion:  90 The show is funny and fun through and through.  We get introduced to one character as gay when he's paying a guy to kick his ass first.  Andy's virtuously enjoyable and Jane Levy did such a good job with her character that I thought she was Jillian Jacobs until I rewatched it.  The timing in the show is amazing: dropping drama at the height of a character's joy, upticking comedy unexpectedly, and throwing curve balls all the time to keep conflicted stirring. Final Score:  90 A fun show, if nothing else, then its short and worth the time to try. -Kamurai

References: IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6483198/ Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/theres-johnny

Format: Live Action Applicable Settings: Modern Applicable Genre: Slice of Life, Coming of Age, Austim, Romantic, Drama

Hit or Skip:  Hit! While I definitely think this is a good show, not everyone is going to relate to or see the value in a story based in autism. General: From an academic, cinematic challenge, or psychological basis, this show is fantastic.  Its good to have a show that tries to bridge the gap of understanding between the neurotypical (mainstream) and a niche group (such as those affected by autism).  In doing so they present a new and fresh character story and subject matter to injest.  While we have coming of age shows based on being gay (The Real O'Neils), and handicap (Speechless), its good to see one on autism.  Other psychological disorder stories focus on more violent or dangerous aspects, its good to see one set in a more grounded story: he's just a guy trying to do what he can. Aesthetics:  92 The show does a great job of putting your focus where it needs to be.  Either we get a view from Sam's perspective with distorions applied or a view where we get nothing but Sam's face and a blur of things happening behind him.  Not all the great visuals are so serious though, as we get unique scenes such as a girl being put in a closet and happy to deal with it.  Sam's condition allows for many odd scenes that add a lot of humor, or possible drama to the situation that we may not expect as the audience is not expected to think as Sam does. Storyline:  94 Unltimately this is a romance show, be it comedic or dramatic, its about Sam as he dives into the dating world, a social world, as someone with a social disorder.  He really takes the hero's journey on this, and the added factor of Julia being a romantic link, given she's the most consistent non-family female in his life, really creates a rollercoaster of emotion and social adventure for any character.  While he only has focuses on what is going on in his pursuits, everyone focusing on him creates a fun storyline dependency in the show.  There is a LOT that happens in a very short amount of time. Character Development:  94 Sam develops a monumental amount in just one season of this show.  It seems almost every character is in the middle of a life changing event, if not more than one.  Even dad, who is just trying to connect with his kids while he does what he can for the family, has to deal with the events happening in each of the other family members' lives.  He's learning to deal almost as much as the audience.  For each character that isn't just some random from the high school, I feel heavily invested early on.  Its easy to see value in characters by the end of a story, but feeling the importance of a character after just a scene or two is impressive to do for the audience. Compulsion:  94 I have a good time watching this.  The characters are funny and lovable when they're supposed to be, even mom is enjoyable in her support of her family even if her affair feels distracting at best.  I love Paige as a character, I would be happy to watch this from her perspective.  Not only does she stir up conflict while providing progress in the story, her pep, passion and eagerness counter Sam's stubborness and social awkwardness.  Not only do they seem to make a good pair bonding, but the writing has them playing off one another beautifully. Final Score:  94 I get that Austism may not be intriguing to you, but if you can be open to an new experience, this is a great watch. -Kamurai

References: IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5770786/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/70296765

Format: Live Action Applicable Settings: Pre-Modern, 1980s Applicable Genre: Slice of Life, Wrestling, Drama

Hit or Skip:  Hit! Definitely worth the watch, and you don't even have to be a wrestling fan. General:

Aesthetics:  92 They absolutely nailed the 1980s look, and they did wonders on personal details of the characters.  The transformation on Alison Brie is amazing, and, mostly because its a show about wrestling, the shots are fantastic.  The make sure to capture all the action possible, from the best angle possible. Storyline:  94 Every story in this is good.  This is a prime examlpe of how to write 19 different stories as one story without being distracting and without losing investment.  Even for the characters we don't like, I felt invested and each story supported the others. Character Development:  94 Because its a show about wrestling and actors finding their characters, it is natural the the stories are consitently building the characters.  Especially Ruth, each character comes out the other end of this adventure as new, accomplished characters. Compulsion:  94 I don't care if you like drama, comedy, action, history: this show has a little to a lot of all of it for you.  You can laugh, you can cry, love, hate all in this show and its a good time.  I'll admit a little bias as a once active wrestling fan, but I don't think its necessary. Final Score:  94 I think anyone can get something out of this, you just have to give it a chance. -Kamurai

References: IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5770786/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/70296765

Format: Live Action Applicable Settings: Modern Applicable Genre: Slice of life, Romantic, Drama

Hit or Skip:  Hit! Just as good as the first season, and even a little self aware. General: Jumping off from Mickey's decision to start fixing herself, we're seeing Gus try to maintain / survive romantically and professionally while Mickey struggles internally and deal with her separation anxiety. Aesthetics:  90 This season is also well shot, with a wide variety of different settings, showing a bigger picture than just our two characters even when its just them.  Even when they're not together, the show does a great job of visually showing how close the characters are, or how emotionally sound the relationship is. Storyline:  90 With the two characters decidedly together, however amicable, we're sort of taken on this adventure of a united front through / against the world.  Where the first season was "If they can get together" then this season would be "If they can stay together" and with every challenge in the book happening, I'm sure there are few surprises left in the next season. Character Development:  88 Despite introducing some new characters, the character development happening in this season feels like it is a lot less about individual characters and more about couples: Berti and Randy, Mickey and her dad, Arya's parents, Gus and various work relationships.  While good, it feels that the characters individually take lateral steps. Compulsion:  89 The characters are fun, and its good to see them sort of stop chasing and combating one another and get on the same page.  Them adventuring as a couple, with or against other couples revitalizes the show in a way I honestly didn't expect. Final Score:  89.25 -Kamurai

References: IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4061080/?ref_=nv_sr_7 Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80026506

Format: Live Action Applicable Settings: Modern Applicable Genre: Slice of life, Romantic, Drama

Hit or Skip:  Hit! The show oscillates from sweet to intense.  One of the most bi-polar shows I've ever seen. General: This is a show about the ups and down of relationships and personality afflictions. Aesthetics:  90 While there isn't much big action sequences / spectacles persay, but the show is very well shot.  Jillian Jacobs is super expressive and the drama amongst the characters tends to manifest itself physically though not violently. Storyline:  91 This is a romantic storyline, and to keep it interesting, the characters have to inflict conflict on themselves which they do wonderfully.  The characters work extremely well together and keep things in a vague enough state that there is always more so the story feels like its moving forward without being close to a resolution. Character Development:  88 It feels like every scene adds something to the overall character so each episode they start as almost a new character with independent experiences.  This all feels very natural.  What feels less natural, while I understand it, is that the personality issues of the characters sometimes feel like they suddenly and arbitrarily reset to a different character. Compulsion:  88 The character keep you guessing, the family style interactions are fun and possibly tragic.  Mickey has wonderfully destructive habits that spur the story along and Gus is sweet enough of a character that we get to see him deal with the challenges of this relationship and balancing work. Final Score:  89.25 -Kamurai

References: IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4061080/?ref_=nv_sr_7 Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80026506

Format: Live Action Applicable Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Magic

Hit or Skip:  Hit! Fantastic to see the first season's story arc wrap up in the first 3 episodes and see where it goes.

General: Aesthetics:  92 With everything that we got in the first season, we get Fillory, its gods, invisible monsters and faeries.  The spellwork improves and as the drama of the story escalates the visuals do as well without nearly as much viscera as the first season. Storyline:  88 Okay, being honest, the story structure gets a little weird here: the first 3 episodes feel more like a prologue to a first season they didn't think they'd get to finish.  With the involvement of Fillory and the main cast splitting (again, this happened throughout the first season) its a little distracting as the cast is bouncing between worlds and dealing with multiple lead villains in additon to personal drama. Character Development:  80 I would imagine that a new season would reset the characters for development, but instead the characters are suddenly and dramatically changed in personality sporatically as they lose their "shade" or magic, or some other traumatic event occurs.  It would feel more satisfying if it felt like we were building on the same characters we knew, but it feels like those get thrown away to revitalize the story. Compulsion:  90 With all the weird and goofy things happening in this show, it shows the range available to the story, cast and production.  Even rewatching it, I was surprised at the progressiveness and innovation fo the show. Final Score:  87.5 -Kamurai

References: IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4254242/?ref_=ttep_ep_tt Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80092801

Format: Live Action Applicable Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Magic

Hit or Skip:  Hit! If you can brave some trigger potential intense subject matters in this season, then this is a magically intricate show.

General: Imagine Hogwarts for college students, I know many wizard rock songs that suggest there are plenty of people that have this as a personal fantasy.  Of course we have to lose the the childlike wonder of the boy that lived and instead embrace that our first character's magical ability nearly drives him insane. Aesthetics:  90 While we've got all the pretty people, time period accurate set and attire for time travel scenes, plenty of fantasical settings, the most intricate thing is that all the actors had to essentially learn a very specific very of sign language for spell casting.  Aside for a couple special effects and some horrific scenes, there special effects aren't the magic of this show. Storyline:  92 At least for this first season, we get the fantasy of getting into magic school, being rejected from magic school, being reject from the people rejected from magic school, battling with gods and god-like entities.  "The Beast" is a great villain all the way to the end of the season. Character Development:  88 Part of the fun of the show is that some of the characters are a little bit contentious, okay they're jerks, but they have to get along.  So that process, which involves loving and tolerating and fighting one another, gets a little tedious from time to time, but ultimately shows opportunity for discussions of various moralities. Compulsion:  90 Whether you want to laugh at the almost a family infighting, nerdiness, cry at the drama or be in awe of the action, this show has all of it in spades along with a latent horror vibe kiting you along to see what's next. Final Score:  90 -Kamurai

References: IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4254242/?ref_=ttep_ep_tt Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80092801