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‘The Crown’ Season 3 First Impressions

I think I can safely say that The Crown is one of the most intriguing pieces of television of our time. If you don’t already know, it’s a historical-drama series that chronicles the lives of the current British royal family. The concept of showcasing the life of the presently living monarch Queen Elizabeth II – who is also the longest reigning monarch of British history – is ballsy, for lack of a better word. The Crown is currently on its third season, with no sign of slowing down, as a fourth season has already been confirmed. Since I’m only halfway…

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Reflections

“Daredevil” Season 3 First Impressions

Warning: some spoilers for Daredevil and The Defenders ahead! With the recent release of Daredevil Season 3, I was immediately interested to see what was to come of what used to be a favourite show of mine. Unfortunately, Season 2 was quite a disappointment. Aside from the introduction of Frank Castle, who went on to have his own show The Punisher, Season 2 left much to be desired. The heavy reliance on the mysticism of the Hand gave the season a totally different, campier tone from its predecessor, which was more gritty and realistic. It was precisely the grit, coupled…

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TV Shows

First Impressions: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Welcome to the first installment of a brand new series on the blog! First Impressions is where we watch the pilot episode of a show or read the first chapter of a book and let you know our first impressions on whether we would continue so you don’t have to! This first post is on the series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel which came to screens almost exactly a year ago in March 2017. The pilot episode introduces the show by showing what happens to a perfectionist, Type A, Jewish house wife with a pep in her step, from the Upper…

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