What started off as a pretty funny adult animated show turned into a flanderized piece of garbage by its 10th season...and its now in its 20th season. The first 4 or 5 seasons are good, but after that it is a slow and painful fall downwards for this series. Great gags in int first few seasons, but by the 10th season it starts trying to be edgy and delivers some despicable messages about spousal abuse, emotional abuse, and womanizing behavior.
(+) A very solid first 5 seasons with memorable gags
(=) No real continuity besides "some" characters deaths, generally due to main voice actor passing away
(=) Not the best looking animation, and many characters are stiff in presentation
(-) Absolutely terrible messages in some episodes
(-) Some very boring material at times, and the show starts to get monotonous and dull
(-) Characters become flanderized versions of themselves very quickly, and the only semi-enjoyable one by Season 10 is Stewie
(-) The show becomes a vessel for Seth Macfarlane to annoyingly brandish his political/religious beliefs nonstop
Final Verdict: 3/10 (Poor)
A legendary sports documentary about one of the greatest athletes who ever lived. Less focused on the basketball itself and more on the surrounding drama, it takes a look at the stresses and turmoil that a world-renowned athlete at the top of his game faces. Some great archival footage paired with excellent interviews give this one a lot of room to entertain. Surprisingly emotional as well to top it all off!
(+) Great archival + interview footage
(+) Good pacing and storyline jumping between different moments of various athletes' careers
(+) Informative and insightful look at Michael Jordan & Co.'s career arcs
(+) Emotional and dramatic at all of the right times - impressive for a show based on real events
(+) Solid soundtrack that captures the essence of the 80's and 90's
Final Verdict: 10/10 (Masterpiece)
A solid sketch comedy show. Has its share of ups and downs, but is pretty consistent between all of its seasons. A few top-tier sketches in each season, but a lot of dry ones along the way as well. Par for the course for this type of show, but still something to be aware of. Both comedians play a wide range of characters, which is pretty entertaining in and of itself.
(+) Smart, funny sketches that can be really goofy at times
(+) Solid flow for sketch and stand-up material
(+) Creative, wide range of sketch material
(=) Repetitive structures of jokes, specifically referring to race (blacks vs. whites)
(-) Some really terrible sketches that felt more like filler
(-) Episodes can at times drag on for too long
Final Verdict: 7/10 (Good)
An okay superhero/family drama that stumbles a lot in getting its plot rolling along. The characters are a very mixed bag of writing, with the best being decently watchable and the worst being cardboard cutouts on the screen. The soundtrack and action sequences are generally good (despite some noticeably weak CGI at times), but it's not very funny despite its attempts to be lighthearted. It’s a confusing yet interesting mess for most of its run. Season 2 is better than Season 1, but Season 3 kind of proves that the show is done evolving and is settling on its established tropes, paradoxes, and writing contrivances too often. I've frankly given up trying with this one at this point, as I don't have an attachment to the characters or plot and find that the action scenes and overall production value has dropped too much for my tastes.
(+) Good soundtrack paired with solid action segments
(=) Hit-or-miss CGI scenes
(=) Plot plays around with unbelievable story arcs, but no real ramifications seem to exist
(-) Predictable plot arcs in Season 1, slightly fixed in Season 2 (albeit still having a believability issue), general random chaos in Season 3
(-) Very weak characters overall
Final Verdict: 5.09/10 (Average)
A period drama that explores everyday situations in the life of a 13-year-old Anne of Green Gables. An okay cast, but some really strange deliveries at times. The plot isn't the most engaging, though its a stripped back story that is unlike many on modern television. I personally didn't find it too interesting, but it seems like a solid program so I can't bash it "too" much.
(+) Good costume, set design
(+) Solid performances from younger cast
(=) Not too much of a plot from episode to episode
(-) Slow pacing, sometimes dragging to a stop
(-) Characters are a bit one-note at times, many making illogical decisions
Final Verdict: 4/10 (Below Average)
Really strong show all the way up to an ending that just killed its momentum. It's pretty funny, has a simple but engaging enough plot, and the acting is fairly good. However, the dynamic between the leads can get a bit dry, and by the end it sort of ran out of ideas in a pathetic way. The episodes are sometimes shot in a very pretentious way, and it's a lot more style compared to substance. Yet I kept watching to the end, since Steven Yuen and Ali Wong played such great antiheros. Glad it was released, yet I hope there isn't a second season since I really hated the ending.
(+) Strong acting from cast, with dynamic range presented
(+) A good looking show, shot well enough and containing some good stages
(+) Funny, with multiple styles of humor showcased
(=) Premise is not too original, and gets old after a while
(-) Awful, pretentious ending
Final Verdict: 8/10 (Great)
Final Verdict: 6.96 (Above Average)
This one aimed to be a family drama/comedy revolving around the growing pains of an autistic teenager, but instead it devolved into a more generic family drama with the same old tropes of teenage/marriage drama. The main character acted fairly well, but the same cannot be said for the otherwise weak cast of one-trick characters and jesters that he engages with. The family dynamic is portrayed as toxic but loving, yet in such an immature way the lines between both are blurred. Characters feel like they are being flanderized by the mid-section of the second season, and while the topics explored are interesting through the lens of a neurodivergent and their personal views of the world, the show gets obsessed with the frustratingly repetitive tropes of his younger, bicurious, renegade sister. While I would have liked to finish this story, it became too poor of an experience by the end of the third season. I would recommend the first season, maybe the second as well, but beyond that the show loses its touch with its own meaning and starts to trade its message for the universal archetype of the “teen family drama”.
(+) Good acting from the main character’s actor, who portrays an autistic person fairly well (though much better after Season 1)
(=) Representation of real autistic actors/actresses, though occurs after the first season and in small roles
(=) At times solid chemistry between characters, though the writing forces these relationships into peril
(=) Mixed production quality with solid camerawork at some times, horribly cringe soundtrack and reused music tracks at other times
(-) Horrible characters that serve as terrible examples of people, yet are constantly preaching their perspectives despite never backing up their moral stances (Elsa, Casey, Doug, Zahid)
(-) A constant need to have characters grow only for them to make irrational decisions in order to stem the growth cycle again, rinse-repeat
(-) Questionable lessons on managing relationships, especially those that are familial and with significant others
Final Verdict: 5.32/10 (Average)
A pretty poor parody of reality television shows. Lots of cliche characters and predictable story arcs, and the humor is really just not there for me. The animation isn't very good, and it just feels like something straight out of the 2000s in the worst of ways.
(=) Okay first season with a few moments of fun and comedy
(-) Poor animation style that feels very jerky and weird
(-) Predictable plot
(-) Cliche characters that don't have a lot of depth
Final Verdict: 3/10 (Poor)
An incredible animated show with a gripping plot, amazing characters, and a great mix of humor and drama. It's a show where you really feel like you grow with the cast, and the numerous themes and huge amount of lore make this a rich and fulfilling ride. Great action and animation are just a cherry on top at this point, and it all culminates in a show that is near-perfect in every possible way.
(+) Amazing cast of characters with great performances all around
(+) A spectacle of action, with great animation to boot
(+) Engaging plot filled with equal parts humor, action, and drama
(+) Rich worldbuilding and lore that fleshes out the universe even further
(+) An emotional story of friendship, love, responsibility, sacrifice, and destiny
(+) Incredible assortment of themes covered, all with a delicate touch
Final Verdict: 9.97/10 (Masterpiece)
A tense and dramatic show where individuals compete to the death for a lifetime of riches. Some nice characters, dramatic moments, and worldbuilding. However, the last few episodes take a bit of the wind from the shows' sails. Still, an intriguing ride, one that will make you feel all sorts of emotions.
(+) Great characters, drama, and action
(+) Cool set design
(+) Great lore with some focus on South Korean culture
(+) Unpredictable plot and some great pacing keeps the viewer engaged from start to finish
(=) A weaker batch of final episodes, though nothing certainly "bad"
(-) Some plot moments are a bit frustrating with their lack of effective conclusion
Final Verdict: 8/10 (Great)
A fine show that explores the lies, deception, and mistrust that can be sowed between two families coming into a cultural conflict. A neat exploration of race, economic status, and sexuality for various characters. However, can really be held back by some frustrating writing and some "meh" performances at times by the main characters.
(+) Explores race, economic status, sexuality
(+) Dramatic story filled with betrayal, intrigue, deception
(=) Unlikeable characters all around, though fits into plot
(=) Very preachy on its subject matter
(-) Frustrating writing which extends conflict in unrealistic ways
(-) Strange line deliveries and facial expressions from main characters really take away from the drama
Final Verdict: 6/10 (Above Average)
A show ruined by poor writing, trendy topics, and an ungodly amount of cliche material shoved into its premise. The first season is solid, but the second season is some of the worst television I've ever seen. Some creative moments of crime-solving, but has pretty much the same structure for every episode making it painfully obvious who committed each crime.
(+) Solid performances from Tom Payne and Michael Sheen
(+) Interesting/creative murders
(=) Formulaic plot which takes away from the suspense/intrigue of a lot of episodes
(-) Preaches far too often about serial killers, murder, motives, etc.
(-) Annoying side characters who generally spit out repetitive lines of dialogue
(-) Insane amount of current event material shoved into the plot, and some forced humor that is cringe-inducing to say the least
Final Verdict: 3/10 (Poor)
Final Verdict: 4.88/10 (Average)
Final Verdict: 6.69/10 (Good)
Final Verdict: 8.00/10 (Great)
Final Verdict: 7.67/10 (Great)
Final Verdict: 5.43/10 (Average)
Final Verdict: 5.10/10 (Average)
Final Verdict: 9.27/10 (Excellent)
Final Verdict: 8.86/10 (Excellent)
Final Verdict: 7.17/10 (Good)
Final Verdict: 8.42/10 (Great)
I really wanted to give this one a fair shot, but it just turned out to be too unfunny, too immature, too dated, and too boring. "Friends" tops many people's lists of best sitcoms ever, but it really just boils down to really dated 90's humor, cliche love triangles, nonsensical and poorly paced plotlines, and incessant stereotypical humor. The entire cast struggles with likeability, with the only real exception being Matthew Perry's "Chandler" due to his ability to actually have comic timing. The rest of the characters are just too cliche or too unlikeable (Rachel and Ross are easily the worst TV couple of all time). Unlike "Seinfeld", nothing about "Friends" stuck out to me during its first two seasons, and instead I felt like I was watching a bunch of people in their late 20's act like they were 17. The worst parts are the horrible "lesbian couple" jokes or the strange fascination with focusing alienating people of other races, which made a show that lacked cast diversity that much more uninteresting and unenjoyable. Off-putting, unfunny, overly dragged out - that was my experience with this show.
Final Verdict: 5.44/10 (Average)
Don't let my rating fool you - this is pretty much a review of the first three seasons, since the fourth season (and I'm assuming the other seasons) was one of the worst TV viewing experiences I could have imagined. "Rick and Morty" was a fun experiment in creativity, slight edginess, and wacky animation for adults, but over the years it has clearly lost what made it so charming in the beginning. This isn't necessarily a funny show, which is wild because it clearly tries to make jokes and lay out humorous situations. If you watch it for its crazy animation and creative situations, you'll get a lot out of this show. However, it has started to devolve into the "random" humor territory that "Uncle Grandpa" exists in, and that's exactly the last thing that I wanted this show to become. It can be stupid fun for a bit, but the more you watch, the more you realize that it's just...stupid. This reason alone has killed any interest I had in the series and its future.
(+) Wacky, creative animation
(+) First three seasons contain a nice amount of charm, pop culture callbacks, and original scripting
(=) Original writing that unfortunately utilizes far too many random plot devices in later seasons
(=) Loads of vocal talent, but the character writing makes "South Park" look like an esteemed drama
(-) Not a very funny show
Final Verdict: 7.83/10 (Great)
Predictable, bland, and full of military cliches, jargon, and propaganda. Was recommended to watch this, and actually laughed out loud when I found out that the main producer was Michael Bay. Everything here lacks quality and feels so cheap. The story is horribly cliche and vague with all of its plot devices. There are numerous instances where a foreign country/ethnicity is the villain while Americans "save the day". The cinematography feels like a soap opera with all of its overly smooth scenes and lack of real shot editing quality. The only semi-decent portion is the action, but Michael Bay's style is always too frantic and rushed to actually appreciate some of the practical effects taking place. Just a bland, forgettable military show.
(=) Occasionally impressive action, though covered up by horrible editing
(=) Decent acting, but countered by extremely weak writing
(-) Full of stereotypes and American military propaganda
(-) No real tension, stakes, or consequences for a large cast of characters that you end up caring little about
Final Verdict: 4.29/10 (Below Average)
The first two seasons of this show are not too bad, and I could recommend them, with some great emotion and energy in the first season especially. However, it is horribly paced and lacks a team that understands proper adaptation scripting. The third season is very generic on top of having the most extreme cases of this garbage, and I had to stop watching then because I would just rather read the manga to get a better experience and understanding of the story. It doesn't look too bad, though it progressively looks worse and worse as the series goes on. It also comes off as pretentious with its openers following the excellent one in Season 1, which is a weird thing since the creators must have known how much of the plot they had cut out in order to shove these seasons out quickly. Such a shame, but won't be revisiting for that reason.
(+) Strong first season and solid second season
(+) Likeable characters (at least for the first half of the show)
(=) Some seasons adapt main parts of series, but still cuts out far too much to be remotely understood at times
(=) Weird pacing that feels rushed and lacking in detail, likely due to lazy manga adaptation
(=) Weirdly censored, so some elements of show lack the brutality and shock that the manga contains
(-) Weak third season that kills momentum
Final Verdict: 6.79/10 (Good)
A fairly fresh and innovative sitcom from the early-mid 2000's, with humor that still works well today. The first three seasons are very good, if not classics outright. The casting is superb and the constant jokes and puns make each episode fairly rich and complex. The storylines are generally enjoyable, with a few exceptions. Unfortunately, this show was cancelled at its peak and never quite recovered with its revival seasons, losing its humor, grace, and clever wit in the process. I couldn't keep watching a version of the show that was obviously forced and of lower quality, but the first run will live on in my memory as worthwhile, premium comedy.
(+) Great cast with diverse character writing
(+) Very creatively funny, with crazy scenarios and awesome joke deliveries and continuity
(+) Shot fairly well despite being 20+ years old, and smart editing ups the humor potential
(=) Solid mix of storylines, though not all of them excel
(-) Bad revival of series with boring story, lazy jokes, and low quality
Final Verdict: 7.52/10 (Great)
Just one of those annoying and stupid kids programs that somehow found its way on Cartoon Network in the early 2010's. There's no real substance here, and much of the humor is relied on randomness or crude animation. The characters are really unlikeable and the voice acting is poor, and the episodes are just stupid simplistic stories that "sort-of" deliver a message to kids, I guess. It's just overall pretty bad, and I wouldn't recommend watching it nor showing it for your kids.
(=) Occasionally stupid enough to get a laugh, though I was likely generous
(=) Fairly creative with animation, but totally reliant on randomness
(-) Unlikeable characters that are one-note
(-) No real plots or messages in episodes, loses steam almost instantly
(-) Weak voice acting
Final Verdict: 2.88/10 (Poor)
Final Verdict: 7.49/10 (Good)
