There are a hundred better ways to open a story than with a bunch of expository text on screen. Some nonsense about the Jade Emperor ruling the Heavenly Realm, a Bull Demon, an Iron Staff, and a Monkey King. None […]
So, after destroying the world by giving Mencken (Trump but somehow worse) the position of Commander-in-Chief, what does this show do next? It’s time to have a rich bastard’s funeral while the world burns. it’s time to bury Logan Roy […]
After the emotional catharsis of last week’s episode, everyone’s relaxed and having a good time at Deerfest. Trina’s posing for goofy photos with her parents, Jacob’s cheering on Beau as he rides a mechanical bull, and Mayor Izzy’s in her […]
“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the […]
“I thought these people would be very complicated, but they’re not. It’s basically just money and gossip.” Lukas Mattson is the epitome of an awful human being — arguably the Musk of the show — but as that quote reminds […]
It hasn’t always been clear what kind of show The Big Door Prize wants to be, as it can whiplash between very silly shenanigans and deep philosophical drama. But this penultimate episode really nails the tone, as several characters have […]
“Roy Kent is the voice of reason. What a world!” It’s another very special Ted Lasso™ and I’m here for it. First off, as unique as this show’s format is, the show is a student of the history of television. […]
We open where the previous episode ended, with a bat-wielding Izzy about to smash the Morpho machine, and Jacob intercepting her. But Jacob has his own issues with the machine. At work late to avoid going home to his dad, […]
Before we get into this loopy episode in which the Roy boys spiral out impressively, we need to have a chat about Cousin Greg. A lot of ink has been spilled in the last four years about the lankily absurd […]
Seven episodes in, and it’s still hard to know what to make of The Big Door Prize. Is it a deeply philosophical show about paths not taken and life’s regrets? Or is it a silly comedy about broad characters acting […]
