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nerdietalk) wrote2018-12-31 10:37 pm
nerdietalk) wrote2018-12-31 10:37 pmFiction of 2019
Hell yeah, a new and improved obsessive list
nerdietalk) wrote2018-12-31 10:37 pm
May
I love this show a lot. Its a great bunch of fun. Its also really gay and its characters are all so compelling. This season was much shorter but it still had interesting developments in understanding Hordak and Shadow Weaver. I'm hoping other characters get the limelight soon too because they're all great.
Moominvalley (Season 1)
I've been rocking that Moomin life for a bit now. This 2019 season takes a different approach to some characters: Moomin's a bit of a moody teen trying to be cool, Snufkin's aloofness is more attached to social anxiety. But these changes generally work? Its telling a modern version of these philosophical tales and it kinda comes together really nice. I probably prefer the soft comfort of the 90s show over this one's zany antics, but its still really compelling in what they decide to do with it all.
Leverage (Season 1)
Its very "early 00s USA network show" but sometimes I need that in my life. Rob the rich, give to the poor, inject those anticap themes into my veins.
Doom Patrol (Season 1)
My favorite superhero show. Its so GREAT and BONKERS and never loses its humanity in the middle of all the wacky shit it does. Every character shines and how they move past or succumb to their faults is always absolutely fascinating to watch unfold. I'm never mad when the scene shifts to another character because I care about every character. Even the side characters are total delights. Give me more Flex Mentallo, give me more Danny, and give me more Joshua, and definitely give me this Kate character, she sounds GREAT.
One of the plot points episode is that a rat and a cockroach make out in a sentient street thanks to a beard fetishist. Its perfect.
Leverage (Season 2)
Oh, loads better than season one. The camera direction is actually superb in this show in general, with really creative and energetic shots to keep the pace exciting. The lead up to the season finale is well-paced as you just know characters are going down a bad path that will spell disaster, but there's just no avoiding it. Its exhilirating and a fun ride along the way.