Reviews
Every written review began life as a video. Same verdict, same receipts, now in text.
Every written review began life as a video, same verdict, same receipts, now in text with the video embedded.
8/10 Lanterns Why This Show Doesn't Work Any Other Way
The HBO Max premiere had to make Green Lantern believable before it made him spectacular, and Episode 1 understands that completely. A sourced production breakdown.
August 16, 2026 →
7.5/10 X-Men '97 The Real Problem Isn't That It Was Rushed
All nine episodes, receipts on the table. Season 2 of X-Men '97 wasn't rushed, it was paid for twice, and we got the half they'd already bought.
August 14, 2026 →
6/10 X-Men '97 Why "Survival of the Fittest" Won't Get Away With This
In July I let X-Men '97 get away with a big swing. The season 2 finale isn't swinging, it's hoping you won't look. A sourced breakdown of where it was built wrong.
August 11, 2026 →
7/10 Strange New Worlds The Hangover in Space Has an Empty Chair Problem
The jokes land, Foley's great, Pike's tattoo is a gift, so why does SNW's comedy episode still feel like it's wrestling the show it lives in? A craft read on season 4, episode 3.
August 5, 2026 →
9.5/10 X-Men '97 Every Hero Got Dealt a Losing Winner
Rogue finally touches Gambit and it's the most horrifying moment of the episode. Season 2, episode 8 is six people being handed exactly what they wanted, in a shape they can't use.
August 4, 2026 →