The cop procedural is one of the longest standing genres of TV dramas with its real world, local conflicts and grounded characters. So it can be assumed that sometimes these shows can feel a bit repetitive. Thankfully, The Rookie manages to avoid this pitfall with a refreshing breath for this formula. Before checking out my season review, be sure to read our season one episode reviews here.
And so ends the second season of Star Trek: Discovery. While it is slightly shorter than its predecessor, it manages to do a lot more with this time thanks to a newfound focus on its uniquely Star Trek elements. Before checking out my season review, be sure to read my individual episode reviews here as well as my recap and review of season one. Let’s hit it.
While film is a medium focused on stories, television is one of characters. The audience tunes in every week to see how these people they have invested potentially years of time into will deal with their current issues. The dramas of television still rely on their storytelling like a film would, but sitcoms hinge entirely on the personas and charisma of their ensembles. Unfortunately, as most sitcoms show, it can take more than a season...
Ricky Gervais is the king of morbid comedy so it was expected that he would eventually tackle the topic of death. However, the result is quite surprising.
With the huge success of the religious and philosophical satire “The Good Place“many networks hope to recreate that formula. Can TBS find a similar rhythm with its surprisingly recognizable cast?