Category: TV
For the discussion of television shows including episodic reviews of both current and classic programs
The Simpsons, Season Nine, Episode Twenty, “The Trouble With Trillions”
I’m finishing these reviews with the end of season nine (after which I will follow up with an essay that both finishes off The Simpsons as a whole and analyses the pilot of Futurama), but when I announced that, people … Continue reading The Simpsons, Season Nine, Episode Twenty, “The Trouble With Trillions”
Animation Time
Not quite Adventure Time, but with a comment section not much less off-topic than the AV Club review ones. It’s Animation Time! What animated things have you been into lately? What’s a recent episode of something you saw that lacks a dedicated review … Continue reading Animation Time
Doctor Who Review: Main Range #16: Storm Warning
As of this writing Storm Warning is currently up for free on Spotify and as a result I will be giving this review a big Spoiler warning and a mini spoiler free review in this first paragraph in case one … Continue reading Doctor Who Review: Main Range #16: Storm Warning
Saturday Night Live: Season 46 Episode 2
Tonight Saturday Night Live is hosted by Bill Burr with musical guest Morgan Wallen! Or, it was until Wallen was seen on Instagram attending parties in breach of SNL’s Covid protocol! Instead, Jack White will be filling his place. This … Continue reading Saturday Night Live: Season 46 Episode 2
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Oct. 9
Introducing today’s contestants: Sabreena, a sportswriter from Los Angeles, California, collects snow globes, unrelated to “Citizen Kane”; Brian, an associate producer originally from Armonk, New York, would like Alex to be on the podcast he co-hosts with Louis Virtel; and … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Oct. 9
Re-Avatar State: “Beginnings”
Part One I don’t think there’s a cure all solution to fix this season of television. The production was too distraught and the resulting story too messy to find a panacea for the myriad of issues that plagues the screen, … Continue reading Re-Avatar State: “Beginnings”
Spoiler Space: The Boys S02E08 “What I Know”
Becca shows up on Butcher’s doorstep and begs for his help. The Boys agree to back Butcher, and together with Starlight, they finally face off against Homelander and Stormfront. But things go very bad, very fast. Continue reading Spoiler Space: The Boys S02E08 “What I Know”
Supernatural Returns! – S15E14 – Last Holiday
Com live-chat as our wayward sons carry on tonight in Last Holiday! Continue reading Supernatural Returns! – S15E14 – Last Holiday
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Oct. 8
Today’s contestants are: Amy, an attorney originally from Quakertown, Pennsylvania, was a professional sword swallower; Kevin, a story analyst originally from Williamstown, New Jersey, got a diploma from Steven Spielberg; and Garrett, a software engineer from Santa Monica, California, wants … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Oct. 8
Best Treehouse of Horror Segment – Tournament: Round 1
Hey all, you know what we don’t have enough of here on the Avocado? Tournaments, Halloween-themed posts, and discussions about The Simpsons. Well, I’m here to fix all that, with a tournament to decide once and for all the best … Continue reading Best Treehouse of Horror Segment – Tournament: Round 1
You Spooky Trek to Me? – “Empok Nor”
Attention on heck! Don’t try to adjust your viewscreens, person-hell and boo-tenants! What you’re seeing isn’t a creepy clone, a hellish hologram, or a strangely specific alternate universe! For the month of October, we’ll be taking a spine-chilling stroll through … Continue reading You Spooky Trek to Me? – “Empok Nor”
Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
Welcome to the weekly TV thread! As I’ve long said going back to the earliest days online doing this, one cannot live on anime alone. And compared to twenty years ago, there’s so much more content out there now and … Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
Drag Race Holland Season 1: Episode 4 Discussion Thread
Hey, kitty girls! Welcome to this week’s episode of Drag Race Holland! Tonight, the library is open as the remaining queens take part in the perennial reading challenge, then compete in a vogue-off. Will they impress guest judge, Amber Vineyard, founder … Continue reading Drag Race Holland Season 1: Episode 4 Discussion Thread
Walken: The Finals
We have made new history here at The Avocado. This could be the moment most remembered from the year 2020…. A non movie has made it to the Finals. FatBoy Slim can take the crown, possibly, as “Weapon of Choice” … Continue reading Walken: The Finals
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Oct. 7
Let’s meet today’s contestants (note: due to technical problems, there will be no summary of the interview portion): Holly, a marketing research analyst; Sheldon, a commercial senior property manager; and Garrett, a software engineer, who is a two-day champ with … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Oct. 7
Masters of Horror: S2E11 “The Black Cat”
In 2005, Showtime debuted the anthology horror series Masters of Horror. Each hour long episode is an original horror film from an acclaimed or emerging horror director. A few directors came back for a second episode in season two, exploring … Continue reading Masters of Horror: S2E11 “The Black Cat”
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Oct. 6
Please welcome today’s contestants: Mandy, a project specialist, tried out for the show with her dad some time ago; Claire-Marie, a film advertising executive, watched Jeopardy! with her grandmother; and Garrett, a software engineer, is a dedicated mountain climber. Garrett … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Oct. 6
Re-Avatar State: “Peacekeepers” & “The Sting”
Peacekeepers Throughout the entire Avatar franchise the show has hewn pretty closely to a few basic rules to keep its characters looking consistent with one another. There’s the general art design put forward by Bryan, but there’s other things as … Continue reading Re-Avatar State: “Peacekeepers” & “The Sting”
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Oct. 5
Here are today’s contestants: Melissa, a retired history teacher, took 25 years to get her B.A.; Garrett, a software engineer, solves big jigsaw puzzles; and Phillip, a naval officer, plays games over the internet. Phillip is a two-day champ with … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Oct. 5
Bob’s Burgers S11E02: “Worms of In-Rear-Ment”
Episode Grade: A- Fair warning upfront: this is going to be a rather bare-bones Bob’s Burgers review. I wanted to get something up so those who wanted to talk about tonight’s episode have a place to do so, but real-life … Continue reading Bob’s Burgers S11E02: “Worms of In-Rear-Ment”
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