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Warhammer 40k or Mass Effect: which Amazon Prime sci-fi game adaptation is more exciting?
I think both of these series have enormous potential for sci-fi on television, but I'm personally looking forward to Warhammer a bit more right now just due to the involvement of Henry Cavill. There are some talented people working on Mass Effect, and the world-building in that series looks fascinating to me, but I feel a lesser degree of personal excitement.
Is The Wheel of Time season 4's definitive update after Prime Video's cancellation disappointing?
When The Wheel of Time was canceled by Prime Video after season 3, fans still hoped the show could be shopped around to another streamer. However, a new update has confirmed that the fantasy series is dead, with no plans to try to get it on another streaming service. I feel like that is a disappointing development, as The Wheel of Time seemed to get better with every season.
I've got some big problems with Shogun's changes.
Shogun is a world-famous novel, had a great miniseries in the '80s, but I don't get why they remade it. Some of it I liked, as the earthquake scene was awesome, and there were some little changes I was okay with, but they made too many big changes. Killing off Toranaga's son, watering down the romance, and killing Hiromatsu are all unacceptable! You can't make great better by trying to rewrite it. I'm finding it hard to keep watching, and hopefully the ninjas make up for this in future seasons. But really, why change great? You dishonor your subject.
It's been one week since Billie Piper's unexpected return to Doctor Who, but when will the show confirm season 16?
Regardless of whether Billie Piper is the new Doctor or not, I need Doctor Who to announce something about the next season. The fate of the show is up in the air, which is a strange experience, considering Doctor Who has regularly carried on since it returned to screens in 2005. I'm concerned about the show's future, honestly, and I really hope that there will be some sort of confirmation soon, especially after that shock of a cliffhanger.
What's an underrated sitcom barely anyone talks about?
I'm a big fan of sitcoms and comedy TV shows in general, but I'm always surprised about how many are unknown to others. For example, I thought Superstore was a huge hit, but it turns out that not many people have heard of it, weirdly. One sitcom I love recommending to others that is completely underrated is the Matt Berry show Toasts of London. It's a British sitcom from the early 2010s (but it feels older). If you ever get the chance to watch it, you should.
Which TV show will change your life?
Broadcast media is a funny thing, and it's interesting which TV shows stick with us and which don't. Of course, everyone is different, and not every TV show will have the same impact on all of us. For example, Fleabag also taught me a huge amount about mental health. Doctor Who changed my life as a child, and it's what made me want to become a writer. While I might not agree with other people's choices, I'd love to know which TV shows changed your life, and why.
Which rewatchable and binge-worthy sitcoms should always be started from a different episode, other than the pilot?
I will happily binge my favorite sitcoms over and over again, but there are some that I'll skip the first episode of, and start rewatching from another point. For me, there are two core shows I always do this with. For It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, I always start rewatching from when Frank Reynolds s, and with Parks and Recreation, I do the same, but from when Ben and Chris arrive. I often skip the first few episodes of The Office, too, just as season 1 is so similar to the UK version, and I've seen it so many times.
Should Daemon Targaryen be the Three-Eyed Raven in House of the Dragon?
This is a fun theory, but I think it should stay just that. Beyond the Bloodraven stuff, which could be circumvented if the TV adaptation really wanted, it just doesn't feel like an interesting ending for Daemon, who's had one of the most internal stories in the show. The Three-Eyed Raven isn't part of this story, and it would feel contrived to add this into his ending.
Is Station Eleven worth streaming on HBO Max?
HBO Max's Station Eleven might just be one season, but it is a complete series that tells an intriguing and exciting post-apocalyptic story. To say that I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish is not an exaggeration. It tells the story of several survivors of a devastating flu, spanning multiple timelines, but is easy to follow and understand. If you somehow missed this amazing Sci-Fi series, I cannot recommend it enough.
Am I the only one who misses Ridley Scott's Raised By Wolves series?
Ridley Scott's Raised By Wolves has a high Rotten Tomatoes score for a reason. I was a big fan of the show while it was on and was devastated when it was canceled. I love a good Science Fiction that is able to offer a unique take on things and that is exactly what this series does. Even though you are likely to fall in love with it and get annoyed that there is not more, I cannot recommend streaming the first two seasons on HBO Max enough. You will thank me!
Which action series is better - Reacher or Tracker?
Reacher and Tracker are similar in many ways. However, I love both of them for their slightly different approaches to the loner action genre, with Reacher being a more action-first kind of series and Tracker more character-driven. Both live up to their premises well, with plenty of thrills each season. That said, between the two, I have to take Alan Ritchson's Reacher over Justin Hartley's Tracker. Reacher's action is more impactful, with bigger set pieces, and Ritchson's "flat" line delivery adds nice shades of comedy that make the show quite entertaining.
Has Apple TV+ released the perfect Ted Lasso replacement?
Owen Wilson's Stick on Apple TV+ feels like the perfect replacement for Ted Lasso. It has the same feel-good tone and laughs as the soccer series, making it an entertaining and heartwarming "comfort" show. Since the golf series revolves around a player and his coach, I could see Stick having more seasons than Ted Lasso, even if the hit series is set to come back for more, as focusing on a full team brings along some issues that Stick does not have to face.
Should Lisa Kudrow's cult classic, The Comeback, return for season 3?
The Comeback is a fascinating study of reality TV and an all-round hilarious TV show starring Lisa Kudrow that debuted in 2005 and ran for only two seasons. However, in recent years, more and more people have discovered the show. Variety recently asked Kudrow about the possibility of The Comeback season 3, and she said that there is often discussion between her and the show's creator about doing it. I think the show could be a lot more successful nowadays, but at the same time, I never need a justification for more Lisa Kudrow on my screen.
Richard Kind is everywhere, but what is your favorite role of his?
I read an article from Variety today about how Richard Kind has starred in what feels like every project known to man, and funnily enough, I happened to be watching one of the episodes of Scrubs he was in last night. The actor has appeared in everything, from Curb Your Enthusiasm to the recent Everybody's Live with John Mulaney. I personally love him as the voice of Marty Glouberman in Big Mouth, and funnily enough, his character is the father of John Mulaney's, too.
Should Alien: Earth cross over with Predator?
Audiences have been speculating about a Predator crossover in Alien: Earth, with the new FX series' trailer hinting at a Yautja appearing on the show. I'm open to this if the Predator is just a minor one-off villain, as these worlds have already connected before. My main hope is that it wouldn't be too distracting, as I'd like the show to prioritize the Alien universe world-building.
How does the first full trailer for Alien: Earth look?
I have nothing but positive things to say about Noah Hawley as a television creator, and I've long maintained that his Alien show will be excellent. The first full trailer appears to be evidence of this. The production value looks outstanding, the cast all look fantastic, and the CG for the Xenomorphs and other species looks like movie quality. I can't wait for the show to be released in August.
Which TV show was saved by its series finale?
There are some shows that, regardless of whether their decline in quality happened gradually or very suddenly towards the end, are ultimately saved by their series finale. For example, many believe Parks and Recreation's finale saved it. I thought the show was stellar from start to finish, personally, but I agree that the finale is absolutely brilliant. I like the later seasons of The Office, but I agree they weren't as strong as the earlier installments, but the finale is undoubtedly one of the best sitcom episodes ever.
So is Billie Piper the 16th Doctor, the Bad Wolf, or someone else in Doctor Who?
It's hard to ignore the fact that in the credits of Doctor Who's "The Reality War," it just says "Introducing Billie Piper," and doesn't explicitly state who she's playing. While it seems obvious she is the Doctor, considering one minute Ncuti Gatwa was standing there and the next Billie Piper appeared, there's a good chance she could be the Bad Wolf again. Perhaps she's even the Moment, like in the 50th anniversary special, instead. I hope there's more to it than her just being the Doctor, though.
Netflix's Sirens is made better by how different Milly Alcock's Simone is from House of the Dragon's Rhaenyra Targaryen.
I recently watched Netflix's new hit miniseries, Sirens. Milly Alcock was perfect in the show, and I loved just how different her role as Simone was from her breakout Rhaenyra Targaryen performance in House of the Dragon. Instead of being the rebellious leader she was seen in the HBO series, Alcock's new character was a pile of insecurities. However, to the outside world, she projected the same fierce exterior as Rhaenyra to others, so it allowed Alcock to tap into her most famous role while also exploring a completely new side of her acting skills.
Is Ritchie Akingbola a persona of the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who and Belinda doesn't realize?
At the end of "The Reality War," Belinda tells the Doctor that Poppy's father is her ex-boyfriend, Ritchie Akingbola. The Doctor confirms Poppy is 100% human, but Doctor Who doesn't imply that she is no longer his daughter, either, so I'm a bit confused. I'm wondering if Ritchie is a human alter ego of the Doctor's, like John Smith, and the memory of him has been blurred in Belinda's mind, so she doesn't realize they're the same person. I really hope Russell T Davies eventually clarifies this, but I have a feeling he won't.