Amidst the visual effects and the mythological plot and the thematic symbolism, Starz’s American Gods stands out as a unique series in this golden age of television. If you’ve read the book and seen the series, you probably think that you’re well versed in Neil Gaiman’s fictional America that mixes magic and […]
Casting the American Gods
For long time fans of the American Gods novel, fancasting the characters comes with a territory. Everyone has their own image of who they think would be perfect for Shadow, for Mr. Wednesday, for Technical Boy. When it came to casting for American Gods, each role presented its own challenges. For a story […]
The 100: Wanheda – Part One Recap
Synopsis: Clarke continues to hide from those hunting her. Bellamy, Monty, and Kane venture into new territory in an attempt to find Clarke. Jaha makes an effort to bring Murphy into his fray. Rating: ★★★★☆ The 100 returns with a bang and doesn’t disappoint, but some viewers, like myself, are left wishing they had […]
The 100 Returns to San Diego Comic-Con To Tease Season 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-4Yu7DbEiU Undoubtedly one of my favorite shows on the network right now, I was thrilled that the cast of the CW’s hit futuristic survival drama were returning to San Diego Comic-Con again this year. Unfortunately, we were unable to speak with Bob Morley or Lindsey Morgan due to time constraints. Season […]
The 100: Blood Must Have Blood, Part One Recap
Synopsis of 2×15: Clarke and Lexa prepare for battle, while Raven and Wick experience a major setback. Meanwhile, Octavia and Lincoln are each forced to make a difficult decision. At Mount Weather, Jasper and Maya witness a horrible act, Bellamy follows through on a promise and Cage goes public with powerful information […]
The 100: Rubicon Recap
Synopsis of 2×12: Tension mounts between Abby and Clarke; Murphy and Jaha have an encounter with a mysterious stranger; Octavia is willing to fight for someone important to her. Rating: ★★★★★ How have things gone so wrong, so quickly? This week shows us just how much Clarke has changed since she’s come to […]
The 100: Survival of the Fittest Recap
Synopsis of 2×10: A new enemy puts lives in danger; Lincoln and Bellamy decide to break into Mount Weather together; Octavia receives an irresistible offer. Rating: ★★★☆☆ So, after the events of last week, the grounders and Camp Jaha have formed a tentative alliance, with Indra and Kane training the soldiers and Clarke […]
The 100: Human Trials Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Oynox96l0] The 100: Human Trials (2×05) Synopsis: While Kane leads a mission to make peace with the Grounders, Jasper agrees to participate in a risky experiment, and Finn’s search for Clarke takes a violent turn. Rating: ★★★★½☆ I think it’s safe to say, that this episode ended as darkly as season 1’s ‘Twilight’s […]
The 100: I Am Become Death Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hMwiEOUAm4] The 100: I Am Become Death (1×10) Synopsis: Murphy returns to the camp, claiming he was tortured by the Grounders. Meanwhile a mysterious fever hits the camp, causing horrible effects. Rating: ★★★★☆ I feel like I shouldn’t preface this recap with this statement, because it seems outlandish even to me, but… […]