caigyboo-23826 Reviews

Star Wars: Rebels (2014–2018)

What A Pleasant Surprise!

[9/10 · 2 May 2023]

As big a Star Wars fan as I am, it can take me quite a bit of time to get around to watching the animated stuff. Especially as The Clone Wars seemed to be so drawn out, with a lot of unnecessary, and pointless filler episodes. Sometimes 3 or 4 on the bounce.

So, naturally, I went into Rebels with a certain degree of scepticism, not really expecting too much from it to be honest. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised!

I instantly took to all the main characters, Ezra, Kanan, Hera, Sabine, Zeb and even Chopper. The humour and camaraderie between our hero's was fantastic, with great animation, SFX and story arcs.

The biggest compliment I could probably give it, was that the level of canon over the 4 seasons was perfectly balanced, and took nothing away from the journey of Ezra in particular.

I'll definitely watch it again. Would've made on hell of a trilogy on the big screen also...

The Office (2005–2013)

Simply Timeless

[10/10 · 24 March 2023]

Currently rewatching it for the 3rd time. This is just TV Gold! Engaging characters, cast perfectly, jokes on point, cringey funny, hilarious funny, and at times tugs on your heart strings.

My biggest regret is not having watched it at the time, but then, there are actually people out there who STILL haven't watched it at all! Come on people, you're missing out!

So sad, that in today's society, such tremendous humour probably wouldn't be Green-lit. I can't pinpoint a favourite character, episode, story arc, joke, scenario...it's all just GOLD!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get back on it (that's what she said).

The Umbrella Academy (2019–2024)

Keep'm Coming!

[10/10 · 30 June 2022]

TV doesn't get much better imo. The Umbrella Academy hasn't lost it's pace set since season one, and that speaks for itself. The storyline's are well written and engaging, and the characters are all extremely endearing in their own unique way.

My one downside was the whole in your face TRANS scenario in season 3 which felt very unnecessary and out of kilt with the storyline. The fact the writers wrote it in to accommodate the actors real life felt like a PR stunt. Akin to Disney.

But then, that's my opinion, and one I'm sure I'll be told is "wrong" even though it's mine.....strange that.

But I digress, this is absolutely top notch TV, so get on it! Supe-fan or not, you won't be disappointed.