Well-made but ultimately heavy-handed show set in a steampunk universe with fae and other creatures. Political intrigue and a police detective investigating a series of murders in a world with both dirigibles and fairies. The problem is that the show has a Message (prejudice against immigrants is Bad) that is a subtle as an anvil, …
In a world where there are superheroes, absolute power corrupts absolutely and behind the shiny façade, some of the superheroes are sociopathic assholes. This show follows a group of ordinary men who band together to expose the myth of the superhero. Great story, but wildly (beyond the anything) graphic violence.
Fun romp about the battle between good and evil with a demon (played with delicious glee by David Tennant) and an angel, (Michael Sheen). It’s all good fun, pitting Heaven and Hell and the Horsemen of the Apocalypse against one another, but very light.
Full disclosure, unlike many others, I did not particularly like Deborah Harkness’ book that this show is based on. The book (and show) are about the relationship between a vampire and a witch and the political machinations of witches, vampires and demons revolving around a mysterious book. I liked the show better than the novel, …
Based on a Terry Pratchett story, this bit of fluff has more promise than fulfillment. Although there are interesting characters and clever set ups, there is a strong tendency for the plot to take the path of getting the actors into silly costumes and musical pieces rather than telling a compelling story. Everyone is hamming …
A LOTR-type fantasy, with five young people leaving their tiny village under the protection of a powerful sorceress (who is an Aes Sedai) and her loyal fighting companion. One of the young people may be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy the world. Many changes were made from the books, which annoyed …