Television
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Ranking the Marvel Netflix Shows So Far
To date, Marvel has launched five original shows on Netflix, all of which have been renewed for multiple seasons. The shows explore a more grounded corner in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, depicting more mature stories and more realistic heroes. Many of the shows have been critically acclaimed, while some have had more lukewarm reception. With Jessica Jones recently premiering its second season, we rank all of the Marvel Netflix seasons so far… #8: Iron Fist Season 1 I’m sure we can all agree on this one. Iron Fist is without a doubt Marvel’s first Netflix misfire. While not completely terrible (for the most part), the season just feels very generic…
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Review: BLACK PANTHER THE SERIES
With Black Panther coming to theaters in just a matter of days, we thought now would be a good time to talk about his time on the small screen, with Black Panther the series. For those who don’t know, Black Panther had a short-lived animated series (six episodes) on BET in 2010. Is the series worth checking out or is it a complete waste of time? Well, let’s find out! The story is quite simple, T’Challa (Djimon Hounsou) has to take the throne after his father’s assassination. The royal court is jealous because they were leading Wakanda until T’Challa came of age. Meanwhile, Klaw (Stephen Stanton), the man who killed…
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FEATURE: 5 Reasons to Get Excited for METROPOLIS
Just a short three months ago, I wrote a feature for our 14 Days of Justice League arguing why Lois Lane deserved a solo film. I stand by that piece, which is why I was positively JAZZED yesterday when DC announced a prequel television series titled Metropolis, centered on the characters of Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. It’s coming from the producers of Gotham, so you can count out Amy Adams or Jesse Eisenberg. But there’s still great reason to be excited for this venture. Here’s my top five reasons to get excited for Metropolis… #5 – The Premise Here’s how DC pitches the series: Set in the wondrous and awe-inspiring City…
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Review: AGENTS OF SHIELD 5×09: "Best Laid Plans"
“Ass kickin’ has just begun.”– Mack Awww, BABY! HECK YEAH, AGENTS OF SHIELD!!! What a MARVELOUS episode this one was. Let’s just jump right in… [Warning: The Following Contains SPOILERS for Agents of SHIELD 5×09.] When last we left our Agents, Robin had died, but now they know they’re in a timeloop and can use that knowledge to problem solve their way out of it. May reveals Robin’s final vision: with Flint’s Inhuman abilities, they’ll be able to reconstruct the monolith using the fragment they found in the last episode. As the Agents get to work on fixing the Zephyr, Fitz & Simmons find evidence of their time looping shenanigans,…
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Review: AGENTS OF SHIELD 5×08: "The Last Day"
*whew* What a loopy episode. *whew* What a loopy episode. *whe-WAIT a sec… [Warning: The Following Contains SPOILERS for Agents of SHIELD 5×08.] FINALLY!!!! FINALLY!!! The B-plot is FINALLY good, and Coulson FINALLY has something to do. HECK YEA! We pick up from the last episode, with May & Enoch in the company of Robin, Coulson & co. crashing on the fragment of Earth, and Mack, Yo-Yo, & Flint camping out at the Lighthouse. Coulson and the gang crash their ride and are rescued by the Human resistance, lead by Samuel Voss. Turns out Zephyr One survived after Earth’s destruction, and has become something of a survival bunker for these…
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Director Nicole Kassell Tapped for WATCHMEN Pilot
While news for Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen series has been few and far between, more is beginning to drip as the show speeds into production. Deadline reports that director Nicole Kassell has been tapped to helm the Pilot episode. Kassell has an impressive resume, having directed episodes of Lindelof’s The Leftovers, along with episodes of Better Call Saul, The Americans, and the upcoming Castle Rock series at Hulu. All of these shows are shot in a raw and dramatic way, so we can expect Watchmen to have a similar tone. Watchmen is produced by Lindelof’s White Rabbit in association with Warner Bros. Television. The show is expected to air on HBO in 2018.…
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Katrina Law Returning to ARROW This Season
The Daughter of the Demon is returning to Arrow for episode sixteen this season, titled “The Thanatos Guild,” according to Variety. The episode is said to be one that will change Arrow forever, as Nyssa (played by Katrina Law) will come to Star City with news of an impending danger that will affect everyone on the show. When we last saw Nyssa al Ghul on Arrow, she aligned herself with Oliver Queen and others to defeat Adrian Chase (and her sister Talia) on Lian Yu in the season five finale. She, along with (almost) everyone else, escaped the island’s destruction, but we haven’t seen her since. Stay tuned for more…
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Marvel Entertainment: 2017 In Review – Part 2 [Television]
To say the least, 2017 has been yet another huge year for Marvel Entertainment, whether it’s in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or elsewhere. Several movies hit theaters, with many more still in development. The television shows keep going strong. And we’ve had news on the animation and video game compartments. In this first installment of our annual reflection, we look back at the biggest news, announcements, and more surrounding Marvel’s movies. For Marvel’s biggest moments at San Diego Comic-Con 2017, click HERE. It’s been an exciting year for Marvel TV! From Mutants to Inhumans, Defenders to Dinos, and every high and low in between, Marvel Television swung for the fences with…
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AGENTS OF SHIELD Season 5 Has A Premiere Date
Rejoice, Agents of SHIELD fans! ABC has announced that the show will return to the air on December 1st at 8 PM EST for a special two-hour premiere. Starting December 8th, the show will move to its new regular time of Fridays at 9 PM EST. In a press release, Channing Dungey, president of ABC Entertainment said, “We’re so proud of the way that ‘Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD’ has grown creatively every season. The series is a top performer for us especially in delayed viewing where we see almost triple-digit increases. Season five is their strongest season yet, and we can’t wait for the fans to see it. We feel…
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Review: INHUMANS Episode 3: "Divide and Conquer"
It can only get better from here, folks. Right? Someone please tell me I’m right…Hello? Is that you, Existential Void? Don’t just hover there, SAY SOMETHING! “Divide and Conquer” picks up where Episode 2 left off. The royal family is still divided, Maximus is still making power grabs, and Lockjaw is *still* asleep. Oh, boy. The lack of any movement or development between Episodes 2 and 3 is striking. As it turns out, Gorgon’s surfer bro pals are ex-military, and the crew decide to stage an ambush for Maximus’ lackeys. Medusa continues her search for Black Bolt by shouting at an ATM to give her money, which eventually leads her to steal…
