Classic Coverage looks back on the episodes of past shows from a modern perspective.
Hello all! Welcome back to my weekly reviews of Infinity Train. Last week we approached the endgame of Book 3 with ‘The Canyon of the Golden Winged Snakes Car’ and ‘The Hey Ho Whoa Car’. This week we finish off … Continue reading This is Your Conductor Speaking: Infinity Train – “The Origami Car” + “The New Apex”
The mystery of the teddy bear in the swimming pool is finally resolved – for better or worse.
Wizard | Aired: May 10, 2010 | Reviewed by Josephus Brown One of my favorite aspects of Adventure Time is the vaguely warped morality it has. The start of this episode is a perfect example. Finn and Jake stroll across … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “Wizard” and “Evicted!”
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 6, Episode 3 Star Trek‘s characters almost always have a fraught relationship with their families, and offspring are no exception (although to be fair, two of the main characters of Deep Space Nine … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Sons and Daughters”
If Andor were to end with “Rix Road” I would be satisfied, at least as far as Cassian Andor’s story goes. Everything I need to know about Cassian has been answered over the course of the series, and “Kill me…or … Continue reading Andor S1E12: Rix Road
Hello all! Welcome back to my weekly reviews of Infinity Train. Last week we reached the halfway point of Book 3 with ‘The Color Clock Car’ and ‘The Campfire Car’. This week we barrel onwards with ‘The Canyon of the … Continue reading This is Your Conductor Speaking: Infinity Train – “The Canyon of the Golden Winged Snakes Car” + “The Hey Ho Whoa Car”
We’re already destroyed, Aeryn—it’s just that some of us don’t know it yet. There were only ever two serious contenders for the pull quote for this episode. I went with the one that I did because I feel that “Goodbye, … Continue reading The Wonders I’ve Seen: 3×04/3×05, “Self-Inflicted Wounds”
Original airdate: May 3, 2010 Director: Larry Leichliter Written and storyboarded by: Pen Ward and Kent Osborne My Two Favorite People brings some focus to Jake, specifically his relationships with both Lady and Finn. We open with Finn and Jake … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “My Two Favorite People” and “Memories of Boom Boom Mountain”
The writing on Andor is tight enough that you can never say that an episode is “wasted” or treading water. Things advance in each one, some more coherently and compellingly than others. But I think “Daughter of Ferrix” feels like … Continue reading Andor S1E11: Daughter of Ferrix
***Content Warning: Suicide*** Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 6, Episode 2 In keeping with its full commitment to depicting an all-out interstellar war, Deep Space Nine seemed to use the granddaddy of all wars as its metaphorical template … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Rocks and Shoals”
Hello all! Welcome back to my weekly reviews of Infinity Train. Last week we made some progress on Book 3 with ‘The Debutante Ball Car’ and ‘Le Chat Chalet Car’. This week we reach the halfway point with ‘The Color … Continue reading This is Your Conductor Speaking: Infinity Train – “The Color Clock Car” + “The Campfire Car”
Are you ready to die in the cleansing apocalypse? When “Suns and Lovers” is about suns, it’s really boring. When it’s about lovers, it’s mildly irritating at worst, and gripping at best. In its defense, the episode knows that—it expends … Continue reading The Wonders I’ve Seen: 3×02, “Suns and Lovers”
Ricardio the Heart GuyAir Date April 26, 2010Written & Storyboarded By: Bert Youn and Sean JimenezReview by Katie Ricardio the Heart Guy is in many ways a representative season 1 episode. We cold open on Finn and Jake fighting Ice … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “Ricardio the Heart Guy” and “Business Time”
Hello all! Welcome back to my weekly reviews of Infinity Train. Last week we got started on Book 3 with ‘The Musical Car’ and ‘The Jungle Car’. This week we continue onward with ‘The Debutante Ball Car’ and ‘Le Chat … Continue reading This is Your Conductor Speaking: Infinity Train – “The Debutante Ball Car” + “Le Chat Chalet Car”
As Jesse and Jane’s heroin addiction spirals out of control, Walt decides to intervene – with tragic consequences.
Can I get a HELL YEAH? In my review of “Die Me, Dichotomy”—written two years ago, oops—I remarked that the season two finale was able to focus entirely on ramping up dread and despair by pushing the solutions to all … Continue reading The Wonders I’ve Seen: 3×01, “Season of Death”
The Enchiridion!Air Date: April 19, 2010Coverage: Prestidigititis Folks, I’m so happy we’re doing this. That I get to be a part of this deep dive of a show that I love so much. And I’m so lucky that this is … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “The Enchiridion!” and “The Jiggler”
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 6, Episode 1 War is a subject very near and dear to Star Trek, and a topic featured heavily throughout all its series. Humanity’s own wars (both before and after the creation of … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “A Time to Stand”
Hello all! Welcome back to my weekly reviews of Infinity Train. Last week we finished up Book 2 with ‘The Tape Car’ and ‘The Number Car’. This week we get started on the third season – officially known as Book … Continue reading This is Your Conductor Speaking: Infinity Train – “The Musical Car” + “The Jungle Car”
I get to do two back-to-back episodes this week, which rules! And I noticed a couple themes that bounce around a bit in both episodes. One is the relationship between age and wisdom. Another is that bonkers people sometimes need … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “Prisoners of Love” and “Tree Trunks”
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 5, Episode 26 The teased-out possibility of war with the Dominion had been brewing since the end of Season 2, and grew in intensity with each passing season. It’s a credit to the … Continue reading You Talking Season 5 DS9 to Me? – “Call to Arms”
