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matt_zimmerAlso reviews for the latest episodes of Krypton, Swamp Thing, Teen Titans Go!, DC Super Hero Girls Super Shorts, Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., Legion, Mickey Mouse, Muppet Babies Play Date, Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and American Dad!, and the first two episodes of the Scream reboot.
Scooby Doo And Guess Who? "Revenge Of The Swamp Monster"
I have a feeling this is going to be very well-received. Not just by Scooby Doo fans, but by cynical people like me who disliked the original series so strongly. I personally loved Be Cool, Scooby Doo, but it was no doubt divisive. This is the bigger achievement, even if none of the characters are as memorable or as break-out as Daphne was on that show. But this is both a satire and a loving tribute to the original series. And the corny jokes are all told ironically, so it's as if Mike Tyson Mysteries were G-rated, and didn't star a convicted rapist, so you could actually enjoy it.
Where to begin? The designs shown online made people happy because they looked pretty old-school and traditional. What I didn't expect is that the show itself would be that way. The musical cues and score are very retro, and the animation, at least compared to modern Warner Animation is stiff, and a bit stilted, making it look very 70's. But unlike Be Cool, Scooby Doo, another modern Scooby project with underwhelming animation, I think they actually had to put in a lot of work for this. The animation actually looks WORSE than Be Cool Scooby Doo. But it would not surprise me in the least if it were actually more expensive. Usually when recent cartoons have tried retro animation in spoofs (Futurama is most notable for this) the animation is too nice to actually be authentic to the time period they are making fun of. But animation techniques have improved enough that it's possible to make a cartoon look like it did in the 1970's without having to spend a mint.
But let me clear, the reason I like the show isn't because it feels like the original series. I just admitted I hated that show as a kid, and I still do. What's the cool thing is that this series is what would have happened had they done the original show right. If the corny plot turns and jokes were actually a LITTLE funny at least, and the low-budget cel animation bright, instead of muddy and repetitive. I don't like the show because it's like the old show. I like it because it's like the old show if it were actually decent.
I think had Cartoon Network or Boomerang promoted this better, it could have been loved by kids. But even if that's true, I don't think they would ever be able to fully appreciate it. I missed out on the highly praised Mystery Inc, and am kicking myself in hindsight, but this is the first Scooby project I've seen that I think adults who grew up with the series will enjoy more than their kids. And I'm one of them. This is Scooby Doo done right for once. Kids today have it VERY good. *****.
Krypton “Danger Close”
At first I was like "Seg is playing a VERY dangerous game in the Lion's Den." Then I see he still has some Brainiac in him. He'll be fine.
Missed Cam. He was so funny with Adam. Glad the weapon didn't work.
Speaking of which, THAT sort of stuff is the precise reason I never trusted Jax-Ur.
It turns out Lyta's sins are 100% not her fault. I'm not sure how I feel about that, or if it makes the series better or worse. I suppose we'll see in the near-future.
That was a pretty dark ending and episode. ***1/2.
Swamp Thing “The Price You Pay”
Honestly? Not my favorite episode. The last moment was quite excellent, but the rest of the episode involved both Woodrue and Avery spiraling out of control. Because I dislike both characters, this episode was not enjoyable at all. And honestly? I think most television SHOULD be enjoyable. And I enjoyed the past few weeks. Not this one.
It seems to me both Lucilia and Matt are dirty and crooked because each now has no choice. What's interesting about Matt being angry at her disgust is him pointing out she's actually sleeping with the creep who is blackmailing him. And it is to Lucilia's eternal damnation in my mind that she moves to slap him instead of apologizing like a halfway decent person and mother would do. Maybe him saying that was harsh and tactless. But not only was it true, but she needed to hear it in the context of the mess her son was forced to wade into.
I expect week will be enjoyable again. The last few seconds hinted that at any rate. **1/2.
Teen Titans Go! "Royal Jelly"
Negative impression, mostly because everything fell apart at the end. But to be truthful, it's not like the episode had a ton to love to begin with. It's essentially gross-out stink and puke jokes.
I think this show has the cutest designed bees of any cartoon on the air.
I had never heard of royal jelly before. Part of me suspects the idea is bogus.
That's just a nasty week. *1/2.
DC Super Hero Girls Super Shorts “Dye Harder”
To be blunt, episodes where the girls get their hair done or have makeovers do not interest me. To be blunter, that doesn’t actually matter, and will not negatively effect the final grade. Why? Because this is a show for little girls! Do you know what kind of adult male superhero fan would demand everything in this show cater to their specific tastes? A selfish one. One who can be ignored. One who does not have the franchise’s best interests at heart. These are the kind of hijinks little girls love, and all things considered, they were pretty successful hijinx. I don’t know how likely it is a hairdressing salon would be to stock dynamite, but I appreciated the gag, especially since I could immediately see the problem coming that did out of the idea of giving Kara a haircut.
This episode was not my cup of tea. But it was great anyways. Not everything is about me. *****.
Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. “Collision Course, Part 1”
Excellent climax and great groundwork laid for the next episode. THIS is the proper way to do a set-up episode. Very well done.
I am very happy with the identity of the Beast. It's always something with Fitzsimmons, isn't it? But after all of those red flags they ignored, I suspect the Universe puts them through what it does because they both have it coming.
Really cool that Ennoch did NOT take a leave of absence from the show after all. Although just based on that ending, I agree that he's reckless. I think he is going to find out the hard way that his is a species of bungholes. Like Fitzsimmons he ignores all of the red flags.
What I love about the world ending scenario posited in this episode is that unlike last year's cr*ppy season, it isn't hopeless. There are several ways present to save the Earth. The conflict is over what is the correct solution is, and what is worth the actual sacrifice Earth will have to make. I have to say this, but if the Shrikes ARE as deadly and devastating as Sarge describes (and I think he's probably right, despite what propaganda the Beast is filling Fitzsimmons' head with) then I think his plan needs to actually be given due consideration. The alternative is unthinkable.
I like that Gemma stopped Leo from blabbing everything about the monoliths. Frankly, she should not need to do that. It's smart, but since Fitz isn't a dummy, he should know not to do it himself. Why would Fitz think for a second it would be wise to give an unknown alien insider information about the status of Earth? She doesn't even need to be Queen Shrike for that to be a bad and dumb idea. And I feel like Fitzsimmons are again creating their own problems. And most of them start and end with Fitz.
That was a great episode right there. I am very impressed. ****1/2.
Legion "Chapter 22"
I did not like that one bit.
I'm glad Charles came back at the end. Because his behavior was otherwise unforgivable. And that's partly where my anger at the episode and the series comes from.
I have accepted and even admired the idea that the show has revealed that the central hero is actually a villain, and has been the entire time. That is a perfectly fascinating and acceptable plot turn. I don't accept the same thing for Charles Freaking Xavier. Not only is the idea that he forced a soldier to kill himself counter to every ideal Xavier should stand for, it's a retcon. And as cool as the series is, it's JUST a series. It should not be considered important enough to make that kind of storytelling decision about a character that big. It's taking liberties with the canon it has no right taking. It's like if an episode of The Inhumans revealed in flashback that Uncle Ben used to be a serial killer. Technically, it's allowed to do that. But I'd be angry for the exact same reasons. I think as a good rule of thumb, crossover franchises need to mind their own dang businesses. This is exactly what got Star Trek: Discovery in such hot narrative water.
And the other live-action X-Verse thing that bugs the poop out of me is I can't figure out when the series is set. The real-world chronology of the movies is already fudged up beyond belief. But David's mother is a Holocaust survivor? Then why is there a song from the 60's playing as her and Charles leave the asylum? Have they been in there over twenty years? And like James McAvoy, they haven't aged a day? Or is that artistic license? I ask because it's always been hinted to me that the hippie dippy stuff the series engages in is a narrative flourish. If an Oliver who has been trapped in times for decades is NOT from the 1970's then when is he actually from? When is the series set? The decor is definitely of the 1960's and 70's. But none of the timelines of either the show or movies line up. I do not mind things being kept ambiguous. This is the Twin Peaks of the Marvel Universe after all. I expect some ambiguity. The problem is that despite the fact that David Lynch kept things ambiguous, he also kept them consistent. That was what made all of the Twin Peaks guesses and theories so much fun. There's an answer, it's just up for debate. As far as the timelines of this show is concerned, it DOESN'T actually line up, and ISN'T consistent, and is NOT simply a great mystery with the last page ripped out. It's actually gotten sloppy in its chronology and mythology.
Speaking of the asylum and artistic liberties, there was nothing credible about David's parents' commitments there. They basically has free reign of the place, which not only not true today, but hospitals back then were a LOT more brutal and regressive. This is treated as a vacation. In reality, it was a torturous, living hell in that era.
The was the second episode of the season to be rated TV-MA despite no bad language or sex whatsoever. Unlike the season premiere, there was no gore either, so the idea that something this mild gets slapped with the same rating as Game of Thrones or soft-core cable porn shows why ratings are arbitrary and completely unhelpful to parents. FX wants to be an edgy, adult-oriented network. Therefore it rates an episode that would get a soft TV-14 on a broadcast network TV-MA. Networks and movie studios tend to use ratings as marketing tools rather than as guides for parents. It's one of the reasons I think ratings are so messed up.
Truthfully, despite what I said at the beginning of the review, I DID like something in the episode, but it was admittedly in the series' wheelhouse, even if it's been awhile. The horror movie stuff was great. Just in case you don't think David is bad enough, we learn he tortured his mother to madness. Whether as a baby or an adult messing with the past is left up for debate, but the truth is he absolutely destroyed that woman, whether he wanted to or not. Which is another thing to say he was a villain all along. But yeah, the horror of the episode was very effective, if not gory or TV-MA at all.
Not a happy camper this week. *.
Mickey Mouse “Gone To Pieces”
Mickey and Donald's real-world problems with Goofy are unusual. ***1/2.
Muppet Babies Play Date “Nursery Rhyme Theater”
Do you know what I love? One of the kids has Down Syndrome and they don’t make a big to-do about it. He’s treated as normal. Because he is. I love that. ****1/2.
Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "The Purple Game"
The color purple only leads to bad things on this show.
Greg Cipes as New Donnie? Nice!
The design of the mecha was cool, and the animation in the battle was pretty boss. Plus, there were some excellent musical cues for the classic TMNT theme song.
Good week. ****.
American Dad! "Mom Sauce"
There were definitely a lot of funny jokes, but I think the tapeworm becoming a runway model and being in Vogue ruined the ep a little. It was TOO ridiculous.
I love the kindergarten teacher dragging on Snot, and doing it again years later as a pizza waitress.
Speaking of aging badly, the series dragged Lindsey Lohan pretty harshly too.
I love Barry questioning the logic of Steve bucks.
Jeff Fisher is in every episode and every B plot now. I'm cool with that, although I think the actor of the same name deserves to be promoted to a series regular.
I think the B plot got a little too off-kilter. And since it ended the episode, it weakened it greatly. ***.
Scream "The Deadfast Club"
When the show starts off with the murder of a little kid in the flashback, things in this franchise are less fun than they should be.
I kind of feel Keke Palmer is too old to play a high-schooler. She played a college student a few years ago on Scream Queens. And yet, her faced isn't lined yet or anything, so I guess she can still get away with it. But I'm very aware that is a woman and not a teenage girl.
I really like the detention teacher. He's not only a jerk. He's legitimately funny.
This isn't just the first Scream project with a mostly black cast. It's also the first Scream project with a male lead. Frankly, I think the second thing that is the actual thing that differentiates it from the movies and first series.
"I thought you were different" is the proper jealous psycho ex-boyfriend line. But it takes on an entirely different subtext when the guy is white and the woman is black. I have a feeling that specific use of that cliche was deliberate, but I definitely cringed.
It's very cool that the show says right off the bat the black people are usually the first people killed off in horror films. It sets up the stakes immediately, especially with the black leads.
This is a much better iteration of the franchise than the first two seasons. ****.
Scream "Devil's Night"
I like that Get Out is going to be an influence. That's frankly my favorite horror movie of all time, simply because the hero IS proactive, and sticks up for himself and survives. Kim is right that Jordan Peele rewrote the genre. There's no reason they have to play by white people horror movie rules.
I've very curious about how hard and fast the rules of twintuition are. Can one truly sense if the other has died? That strikes me as a little bit freaky.
Liv's cop father is super creepy.
I can see why they cast Keke Palmer. She is still REALLY good at the horror movie stuff.
The best thing about Ghostface is that he's human. He can be hurt or killed.
But one of the problems of Kim using Get Out for the horror movie model is the guy was successful because he was actually willing to kill the bad guys. Maybe a Get Out ending isn't possible if the heroes are too soft to actually take the killer out.
That needle in the eye made me shudder. Yikes.
When the nerd tells Beth his parents raised him a certain way, I can't tell if he's rejecting her because he's religious, or because she's white. I hope it's the first thing. Because not only is she hot, but that a pretty despicable reason to reject someone.
This season is solid. ****.
Scooby Doo And Guess Who? "Revenge Of The Swamp Monster"
I have a feeling this is going to be very well-received. Not just by Scooby Doo fans, but by cynical people like me who disliked the original series so strongly. I personally loved Be Cool, Scooby Doo, but it was no doubt divisive. This is the bigger achievement, even if none of the characters are as memorable or as break-out as Daphne was on that show. But this is both a satire and a loving tribute to the original series. And the corny jokes are all told ironically, so it's as if Mike Tyson Mysteries were G-rated, and didn't star a convicted rapist, so you could actually enjoy it.
Where to begin? The designs shown online made people happy because they looked pretty old-school and traditional. What I didn't expect is that the show itself would be that way. The musical cues and score are very retro, and the animation, at least compared to modern Warner Animation is stiff, and a bit stilted, making it look very 70's. But unlike Be Cool, Scooby Doo, another modern Scooby project with underwhelming animation, I think they actually had to put in a lot of work for this. The animation actually looks WORSE than Be Cool Scooby Doo. But it would not surprise me in the least if it were actually more expensive. Usually when recent cartoons have tried retro animation in spoofs (Futurama is most notable for this) the animation is too nice to actually be authentic to the time period they are making fun of. But animation techniques have improved enough that it's possible to make a cartoon look like it did in the 1970's without having to spend a mint.
But let me clear, the reason I like the show isn't because it feels like the original series. I just admitted I hated that show as a kid, and I still do. What's the cool thing is that this series is what would have happened had they done the original show right. If the corny plot turns and jokes were actually a LITTLE funny at least, and the low-budget cel animation bright, instead of muddy and repetitive. I don't like the show because it's like the old show. I like it because it's like the old show if it were actually decent.
I think had Cartoon Network or Boomerang promoted this better, it could have been loved by kids. But even if that's true, I don't think they would ever be able to fully appreciate it. I missed out on the highly praised Mystery Inc, and am kicking myself in hindsight, but this is the first Scooby project I've seen that I think adults who grew up with the series will enjoy more than their kids. And I'm one of them. This is Scooby Doo done right for once. Kids today have it VERY good. *****.
Krypton “Danger Close”
At first I was like "Seg is playing a VERY dangerous game in the Lion's Den." Then I see he still has some Brainiac in him. He'll be fine.
Missed Cam. He was so funny with Adam. Glad the weapon didn't work.
Speaking of which, THAT sort of stuff is the precise reason I never trusted Jax-Ur.
It turns out Lyta's sins are 100% not her fault. I'm not sure how I feel about that, or if it makes the series better or worse. I suppose we'll see in the near-future.
That was a pretty dark ending and episode. ***1/2.
Swamp Thing “The Price You Pay”
Honestly? Not my favorite episode. The last moment was quite excellent, but the rest of the episode involved both Woodrue and Avery spiraling out of control. Because I dislike both characters, this episode was not enjoyable at all. And honestly? I think most television SHOULD be enjoyable. And I enjoyed the past few weeks. Not this one.
It seems to me both Lucilia and Matt are dirty and crooked because each now has no choice. What's interesting about Matt being angry at her disgust is him pointing out she's actually sleeping with the creep who is blackmailing him. And it is to Lucilia's eternal damnation in my mind that she moves to slap him instead of apologizing like a halfway decent person and mother would do. Maybe him saying that was harsh and tactless. But not only was it true, but she needed to hear it in the context of the mess her son was forced to wade into.
I expect week will be enjoyable again. The last few seconds hinted that at any rate. **1/2.
Teen Titans Go! "Royal Jelly"
Negative impression, mostly because everything fell apart at the end. But to be truthful, it's not like the episode had a ton to love to begin with. It's essentially gross-out stink and puke jokes.
I think this show has the cutest designed bees of any cartoon on the air.
I had never heard of royal jelly before. Part of me suspects the idea is bogus.
That's just a nasty week. *1/2.
DC Super Hero Girls Super Shorts “Dye Harder”
To be blunt, episodes where the girls get their hair done or have makeovers do not interest me. To be blunter, that doesn’t actually matter, and will not negatively effect the final grade. Why? Because this is a show for little girls! Do you know what kind of adult male superhero fan would demand everything in this show cater to their specific tastes? A selfish one. One who can be ignored. One who does not have the franchise’s best interests at heart. These are the kind of hijinks little girls love, and all things considered, they were pretty successful hijinx. I don’t know how likely it is a hairdressing salon would be to stock dynamite, but I appreciated the gag, especially since I could immediately see the problem coming that did out of the idea of giving Kara a haircut.
This episode was not my cup of tea. But it was great anyways. Not everything is about me. *****.
Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. “Collision Course, Part 1”
Excellent climax and great groundwork laid for the next episode. THIS is the proper way to do a set-up episode. Very well done.
I am very happy with the identity of the Beast. It's always something with Fitzsimmons, isn't it? But after all of those red flags they ignored, I suspect the Universe puts them through what it does because they both have it coming.
Really cool that Ennoch did NOT take a leave of absence from the show after all. Although just based on that ending, I agree that he's reckless. I think he is going to find out the hard way that his is a species of bungholes. Like Fitzsimmons he ignores all of the red flags.
What I love about the world ending scenario posited in this episode is that unlike last year's cr*ppy season, it isn't hopeless. There are several ways present to save the Earth. The conflict is over what is the correct solution is, and what is worth the actual sacrifice Earth will have to make. I have to say this, but if the Shrikes ARE as deadly and devastating as Sarge describes (and I think he's probably right, despite what propaganda the Beast is filling Fitzsimmons' head with) then I think his plan needs to actually be given due consideration. The alternative is unthinkable.
I like that Gemma stopped Leo from blabbing everything about the monoliths. Frankly, she should not need to do that. It's smart, but since Fitz isn't a dummy, he should know not to do it himself. Why would Fitz think for a second it would be wise to give an unknown alien insider information about the status of Earth? She doesn't even need to be Queen Shrike for that to be a bad and dumb idea. And I feel like Fitzsimmons are again creating their own problems. And most of them start and end with Fitz.
That was a great episode right there. I am very impressed. ****1/2.
Legion "Chapter 22"
I did not like that one bit.
I'm glad Charles came back at the end. Because his behavior was otherwise unforgivable. And that's partly where my anger at the episode and the series comes from.
I have accepted and even admired the idea that the show has revealed that the central hero is actually a villain, and has been the entire time. That is a perfectly fascinating and acceptable plot turn. I don't accept the same thing for Charles Freaking Xavier. Not only is the idea that he forced a soldier to kill himself counter to every ideal Xavier should stand for, it's a retcon. And as cool as the series is, it's JUST a series. It should not be considered important enough to make that kind of storytelling decision about a character that big. It's taking liberties with the canon it has no right taking. It's like if an episode of The Inhumans revealed in flashback that Uncle Ben used to be a serial killer. Technically, it's allowed to do that. But I'd be angry for the exact same reasons. I think as a good rule of thumb, crossover franchises need to mind their own dang businesses. This is exactly what got Star Trek: Discovery in such hot narrative water.
And the other live-action X-Verse thing that bugs the poop out of me is I can't figure out when the series is set. The real-world chronology of the movies is already fudged up beyond belief. But David's mother is a Holocaust survivor? Then why is there a song from the 60's playing as her and Charles leave the asylum? Have they been in there over twenty years? And like James McAvoy, they haven't aged a day? Or is that artistic license? I ask because it's always been hinted to me that the hippie dippy stuff the series engages in is a narrative flourish. If an Oliver who has been trapped in times for decades is NOT from the 1970's then when is he actually from? When is the series set? The decor is definitely of the 1960's and 70's. But none of the timelines of either the show or movies line up. I do not mind things being kept ambiguous. This is the Twin Peaks of the Marvel Universe after all. I expect some ambiguity. The problem is that despite the fact that David Lynch kept things ambiguous, he also kept them consistent. That was what made all of the Twin Peaks guesses and theories so much fun. There's an answer, it's just up for debate. As far as the timelines of this show is concerned, it DOESN'T actually line up, and ISN'T consistent, and is NOT simply a great mystery with the last page ripped out. It's actually gotten sloppy in its chronology and mythology.
Speaking of the asylum and artistic liberties, there was nothing credible about David's parents' commitments there. They basically has free reign of the place, which not only not true today, but hospitals back then were a LOT more brutal and regressive. This is treated as a vacation. In reality, it was a torturous, living hell in that era.
The was the second episode of the season to be rated TV-MA despite no bad language or sex whatsoever. Unlike the season premiere, there was no gore either, so the idea that something this mild gets slapped with the same rating as Game of Thrones or soft-core cable porn shows why ratings are arbitrary and completely unhelpful to parents. FX wants to be an edgy, adult-oriented network. Therefore it rates an episode that would get a soft TV-14 on a broadcast network TV-MA. Networks and movie studios tend to use ratings as marketing tools rather than as guides for parents. It's one of the reasons I think ratings are so messed up.
Truthfully, despite what I said at the beginning of the review, I DID like something in the episode, but it was admittedly in the series' wheelhouse, even if it's been awhile. The horror movie stuff was great. Just in case you don't think David is bad enough, we learn he tortured his mother to madness. Whether as a baby or an adult messing with the past is left up for debate, but the truth is he absolutely destroyed that woman, whether he wanted to or not. Which is another thing to say he was a villain all along. But yeah, the horror of the episode was very effective, if not gory or TV-MA at all.
Not a happy camper this week. *.
Mickey Mouse “Gone To Pieces”
Mickey and Donald's real-world problems with Goofy are unusual. ***1/2.
Muppet Babies Play Date “Nursery Rhyme Theater”
Do you know what I love? One of the kids has Down Syndrome and they don’t make a big to-do about it. He’s treated as normal. Because he is. I love that. ****1/2.
Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "The Purple Game"
The color purple only leads to bad things on this show.
Greg Cipes as New Donnie? Nice!
The design of the mecha was cool, and the animation in the battle was pretty boss. Plus, there were some excellent musical cues for the classic TMNT theme song.
Good week. ****.
American Dad! "Mom Sauce"
There were definitely a lot of funny jokes, but I think the tapeworm becoming a runway model and being in Vogue ruined the ep a little. It was TOO ridiculous.
I love the kindergarten teacher dragging on Snot, and doing it again years later as a pizza waitress.
Speaking of aging badly, the series dragged Lindsey Lohan pretty harshly too.
I love Barry questioning the logic of Steve bucks.
Jeff Fisher is in every episode and every B plot now. I'm cool with that, although I think the actor of the same name deserves to be promoted to a series regular.
I think the B plot got a little too off-kilter. And since it ended the episode, it weakened it greatly. ***.
Scream "The Deadfast Club"
When the show starts off with the murder of a little kid in the flashback, things in this franchise are less fun than they should be.
I kind of feel Keke Palmer is too old to play a high-schooler. She played a college student a few years ago on Scream Queens. And yet, her faced isn't lined yet or anything, so I guess she can still get away with it. But I'm very aware that is a woman and not a teenage girl.
I really like the detention teacher. He's not only a jerk. He's legitimately funny.
This isn't just the first Scream project with a mostly black cast. It's also the first Scream project with a male lead. Frankly, I think the second thing that is the actual thing that differentiates it from the movies and first series.
"I thought you were different" is the proper jealous psycho ex-boyfriend line. But it takes on an entirely different subtext when the guy is white and the woman is black. I have a feeling that specific use of that cliche was deliberate, but I definitely cringed.
It's very cool that the show says right off the bat the black people are usually the first people killed off in horror films. It sets up the stakes immediately, especially with the black leads.
This is a much better iteration of the franchise than the first two seasons. ****.
Scream "Devil's Night"
I like that Get Out is going to be an influence. That's frankly my favorite horror movie of all time, simply because the hero IS proactive, and sticks up for himself and survives. Kim is right that Jordan Peele rewrote the genre. There's no reason they have to play by white people horror movie rules.
I've very curious about how hard and fast the rules of twintuition are. Can one truly sense if the other has died? That strikes me as a little bit freaky.
Liv's cop father is super creepy.
I can see why they cast Keke Palmer. She is still REALLY good at the horror movie stuff.
The best thing about Ghostface is that he's human. He can be hurt or killed.
But one of the problems of Kim using Get Out for the horror movie model is the guy was successful because he was actually willing to kill the bad guys. Maybe a Get Out ending isn't possible if the heroes are too soft to actually take the killer out.
That needle in the eye made me shudder. Yikes.
When the nerd tells Beth his parents raised him a certain way, I can't tell if he's rejecting her because he's religious, or because she's white. I hope it's the first thing. Because not only is she hot, but that a pretty despicable reason to reject someone.
This season is solid. ****.
