Apple TV’s ‘Murderbot’ Trailer: Looks Great But Too Cheerful?
The trailer for Murderbot just came out, and it looks pretty awesome. I wrote about how great All Systems Red was a couple of years ago. Martha Wells’s whole Murderbot … Read More
Category: Tv shows
What’s hot in the awesome worlds of sci-fi and fantasy?
I asked ChatGPT what was hot and trending in SFF. It turns out I’m out of touch – or it is wrong. I have taken the ‘What is hot?” bit … Read More
Skeleton Crew Delivers Nostalgia in a Star Wars World
I finished Star Wars: Skeleton Crew last night, and it was all I hoped it would be. I remember watching the trailer when it first came out, and my initial … Read More
What We Do In The Shadows is peak Vampire TV
The mythical vampire has always been cool. Cloaks, eternal youth, the ability to brood while still looking attractive. Enter What We Do in the Shadows—a show that, instead of making vampires … Read More
The Acolyte cancellation reflects a deeper Star Wars problem
The Acolyte has been cancelled by Disney+, and it reflects a deeper issue for the franchise and its shows. The Force is sad. I have seen every Star Wars film … Read More
House of the Dragon Season 2 Episodes 1 to 4
I had been putting off watching House of the Dragon until a few episodes had been released. I love a good binge. And it turns out episodes 1 to 4 … Read More
The Acolyte: Jedi, Sith, cool helmets, and Great Fights!
The Acolyte episodes 3 to 6 recap and thoughts. Things get all feisty! I’m enjoying the Acolyte. It’s fun and has lots of Jedis fighting, other force users, and general … Read More
Is the Fallout show worth watching? A gamer’s perspective
I finished the Fallout series recently. I am a huge fan of the games and have literally spent hours wandering around the post-apocalyptic wasteland, shooting mutants and crazed humans in … Read More
The Acolyte episodes 1 & 2 – Lost / Found, Revenge / Justice
I watched the first two episodes of The Acolyte last night – the shiny new Star Wars extravaganza. If you are reading this, you’ve either watched it and are wondering … Read More
Is ‘The Three-Body Problem’ on Netflix worth a watch?
I’d always meant to read The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu. It has been much lauded, after all, and I like that about a book. But I had also heard … Read More