#saving me

That is far etched deep into my core,

Ressucitating every dead feeling that was buried,

Bringing every suppressed emotion back to the surface,

The air around me no longer feels as thick,

An act of the simplest touch,

Causing a long lasting impression,

That makes me curious for more,

Needing to satiate the desire,

That lingers in my heart,

As you breathe life back into me...

©️fallencalliope

Some fanart for the Bramble Duo from Saving Me.

Saving Me 

Saving Me is about a lonely old guy who invents a time machine so he can go back to his child self and fix all his past mistakes. I learned about this show from this video titled Watch THIS instead of Hailey's On It by M!n!mal M!ss Art. Despite this video, I was still very excited to watch Hailey's On It. It seemed like a story with a cool premise and cute art style (and ultimately I do really like the show) But Hailey's On It wasn't gonna be out for weeks when I came across this video and this video really sold me on giving Saving Me a try. I never would have even heard of this show without that youtube video which would have been a real shame because Saving Me is fantastic! I hope this show reaches more people and I'm dying for a season 3!!!!!

House of Anubis

Mystery is my favorite genre and House of Anubis is chuck full of it. I used to be obsessed with this show back in high school. I had so much fun coming up with theories and live-blogging my thoughts and opinions about each new episode. Some of the acting & dialogue could be a little cringe sometimes but the story is just so good that it doesn't matter. I've heard that Het Huis Anubis (the Dutch version of the show that House of Anubis is based on) is even better, though I haven't gotten around to watching it yet.

Over the Garden Wall

Those of us who have seen Over the Garden Wall seem to agree that this show is amazing! Which makes it feel a little weird to call it underrated. But it seems like so few people have actually seen it. Maybe because it was a mini series, it couldn't reach the same level of popularity as other shows of similar quality. If you like Gravity Falls, you'll likely enjoy Over the Garden Wall as well. (Wirt is even voiced by the same guy who voiced Dipper!) I would highly recommend anyone that hasn't seen it already.

Dead End: Paranormal Park

I feel like it's pretty rare for animated series to exist in the horror genre for some reason. It truly is an untapped market. But if you love horror and animation, Dead End is the show for you! (Of course it's kid friendly horror since the target audience is children) The two main characters, Barney and Norma get jobs at a haunted park and work together to fight ghosts and demons. Dead End has a super cute animation style, in my opinion, and a very diverse set of characters. I encourage everyone to watch it!

Just Add Magic

Just Add Magic is based on a children's book by the same name. It's a show about three girls who love to cook and basically discover that they can use cooking to do magic. It's a pretty interesting take on how magic works in their universe. It's very fun to watch. All of the actors are also so talented! And one of those actors is Zach Callison (the voice of Steven Universe)!

The friendship between the trio is awe-inspiring! They have so much chemistry. It's a pretty fun watch.

The Last Kids On Earth

Based on a comic of the same name, this show is about a group of kids who have to survive on their own when a zombie apocalypse breaks out. And other various creatures start to threaten them (or even become their allies) It's basically a cute found family story. The premise is pretty simplistic but that's what I love about it. The animation style of The Last Kids On Earth is so beautiful as well!

I'm still waiting for a season 3!!!!!

Code Lyoko

I remember as a kid being aware of this show and thinking it looked kind of interesting (and I always loved the theme song!!) but I never ended up watching it back then because I let peer pressure get the better of me. I remember I met someone who brought up how much they loved the show. When I heard them express that interest, I was at first excited to ask them more but before I had the chance, everyone else started making fun of him for liking Code Lyoko.

I guess it was like the nerd show or something? I don't really know why it was considered cringe to like Code Lyoko but upon seeing my peers act this way, I decided I can't like Code Lyoko if I want to fit in. So, I avoided watching it. But earlier this year, when I was flipping through channels, they were showing old episodes of Code Lyoko! I was intrigued since I remembered it from childhood and thought I'd actually give it a chance this time. And it's actually a pretty good show! It can be slow at times but overall I enjoy it.

If you're like me and avoided watching this back then due to peer pressure, I highly recommend leaving that in the past and just letting yourself enjoy this show!!

Slugterra

Slugterra is honestly pretty similar to Pokemon, except it's slugs! And the entire series takes place underground. Basically, there's a whole underground world called Slugterra, home to slugs, trolls, moles, etc. And all the slugs have cool powers so the people collect & befriend slugs so they can use them as weapons ("slugslinging"). If you like Pokemon, you're sure to like Slugterra!

Detentionaire

I discovered Detentionaire randomly while I was searching through Amazon's library of cartoons. I was looking for a new show to watch and just stumbled upon this one. It looked pretty interesting and I was surprised to see it was a show from 2011. I don't know how I missed this show back then. Idk if maybe it only aired in Canada or something? (cuz it's a Canadian show) But anyways, Detentionaire is such an intriguing show where the main character, Lee, discovers some grand conspiracy and has to try to expose it to prove his innocence so he can get out of detention. It's such an interesting concept. And, as I mentioned earlier, mystery is my favor genre, so I had a lot of fun with this one.

The only problem though is, of course, it ends on a cliffhanger. The show got canceled before they had the chance to conclude the story in a satisfying way (or any type of way) so watch at your own risk.

Catscratch

Weiss: ARC!

The Rusted Knight: I spoke too soon.

Jaune: Uh, h-hey, Weiss. Is something wrong?

Weiss: Yes! Professor Port made us partners in Grimm Studies!

Jaune: Is that so bad?

Weiss: Yes! You got a C+ on your last exam, so I can't afford a partner who can't pull his weight! How will I get in as an Atlas Specialist now?

Jaune: Uh, your dad or your sister could let you in?

Weiss: Exactly! It'll look like nepotism! So help me, Jaune Arc, if you get less than A+ on the rest of your assignments, I will toss your frozen carcass to the Beowolves! (Huffs, Storms off)

Jaune: ...Any chance we figure out Weiss in the future?

The Rusted Knight: None.

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The Rusted Knight: Odd... I don't remember the Relic of Memory having a time limit... Or having this rug right in front of it...

The Rusted Knight: (Reading decoration) "Bless This Mess"? What the fu- AGH!

The Ice Empress: Hey, sweetie~!

The Rusted Knight: Weiss?! How did you find me here?!

The Ice Empress: I used my keys, sweetheart. Duh~! Everything go okay on patrol?

The Rusted Knight: ...Key? Sweetheart? (Follows her, Finds wedding and graduation photos) Holy... By altering my past, I've altered my future! (Squints) Huh... Really thought I'd go for a black tux instead of blue.

The Ice Empress: (Distant) Can you set the table, dear~? I really wanna try this new all-green diet with you~!

The Rusted Knight: All green?! I gotta get outta here!

The Ice Empress: (Grabs him) Oh no you don't! You promised to read to me~!

The Rusted Knight: (Reads title) "Fruit of the Beast of Blood"?! Is that some kinda romance novel?! What kind of a world have I come into?!

The Ice Empress I want to say it's Pre-Color War Vale, but the leading woman is a vampire.

The Rusted Knight: ...Vampires? Really? Didn't see that coming.

The Ice Empress: C'mon~! Ren taught me a recipe for all-green smoothies~!

Saving Me!

Saving Me is a sci-fi comedy show about Bennett Bramble, a jaded, disgruntled old inventor who travels back in time to help his younger self to be a better person, and thus prevent a horrible future.

Yes, it is produced by BYUtv, and thus, the mormons, but! This show is not preachy about religion at all! It is targeted towards younger audiences, and thus tries to send morals, but not even the morals are that preachy, despite the fact the show is about a guy going back in time to help his younger self be a better person. That sci fi premise and lore of the show takes premise above all, imo. The only references to mormonism I could pick up on are cultural things, (i.e, family board games and talent shows, and a brief shot of a degree from Brigham Young University on the wall of their house).

I believe the show is criminally underrated. It’s funny, fun to watch, and has some nice emotional beats. You get to watch the dynamic between younger Bennett and his family improve over the course of the show and it's really sweet. There is a secret plot that unfolds throughout the series, and I don’t want to spoil it, but it is very interesting, and has some intriguing implications for the worldbuilding/future.

I am holding out for a season 3! I am not entirely sure if there will be a season 3 however- I’ve seen claims that the show is canceled but haven’t seen confirmation from BYUtv on that. It could be canceled on the account that BYUtv hasn’t made any updates about the show in a year, but I’m hoping despite all odds lol. They ended season 2 on a cliffhangerrrr rrrahhh

Some other fun things I’ve learned about the show:

-It got described as a “child friendly version of Rick and Morty”, which can say a lot about its sci fi, or it's writing, or both, or however you wish :)

-The family lives in California which surprised me

It is produced by Sphere Animation, known for their work on the last 6 seasons of Arthur

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