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  • I’ve watched it and it’s somewhere in-between.

    First off, it’s not a “reboot”, it’s a four part TV special, more like a movie. I doubt we get any more after this and that’s fine.

    It’s fun to see our familiar characters again, many of whom haven’t really changed or matured. The show leans heavily into Hal, but Bryan Cranston is hilarious so it’s a win. Some new characters are introduced and probably get more screen time than some people want, but I thought they were nice additions and fit well.

    To be more specific without spoiling plot points,

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    The character of Dewey is weirdly put into the story. It’s clear they thought they might get the original actor at one point and gave him an easy and tiny cameo role. However once he was out they expanded the role a bit, but it feels off.

    The character of Jamie is basically absent. To be fair as an audience he was a baby in the last few seasons so not much of a character, more of a prop.

    The finale teased another baby, and that character has a bigger role in this series. I think they’re a fun character, but the cast is already so big, we probably didn’t actually need them in this story.

    Also overall in terms of acting, many of the actors in this we haven’t seen act since they were on the original series,and it shows. They’re not terrible, but a lot of them are wooden.

    Overall I think if you enjoying the original series, this is a fun watch.









  • It’s been a busy week.

    • Shrinking had their season 4 finale and it really felt like a series finale. Supposedly it was originally planned as such but they decided to do one more season.
    • Invincible came in hot this week after a huge episode last week. Quality is just so good.
    • The Boys is back for its final season and it kicked off a strong two episode premiere.
    • Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord premiered and is off to a good start. Lots of potential and things to set up, but I like where we’re going.
    • The Testaments, a follow up to The Handmaid’s Tale also just premiered. I don’t quite know what story they’re telling this time around, but I like the characters so I’ll stick around.
    • The Pitt, as always, is great. This week (today) we get the penultimate episode. Feels like we just started the season, but so much has happened.
    • Daredevil: Born Again had an amazing opening scene this week. I feel like we’re still building, but I’m intrigued.