Summarizations and recapitulations of television series
With all the reminders of how things on Earth are still screwed up we may forget that nearly every major race has been dealing with some kind of disaster since the Shadow War had started. We have mostly dealt with … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…-“Atonement”
Having lived with cheerful propaganda news stations for most of my adult life, this episode does not hit as hard as it may have when Fox News was in it’s infancy, and right wing media still had the seedy reputation … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…”The Illusion of Truth”
In which Jeff becomes a man… Jeff has been around since the beginning of the show. He’s capable of carrying an episode (see Lost in Space, one of the show’s best). But if he’s going to be more than a … Continue reading American Dad! Season 22, Episode 9, “Where the Wild Boars Are”
The Shadow War is over. One of the largest plots, and certainly one of the longest story arcs beginning all the way back in Season One is over. Add to that the Centauri plot is mostly over. Another arc that … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…-“Epiphanies”
In which Klaus tries to bond with Snot… On this Mother’s Day, this American Dad! is going to focus on its great mother character Francine Smith Mrs. Snot’s Mom Lonstein. What? Ok, so that’s not the case. However, it is … Continue reading American Dad! Season 22, Episode 8, “Dude, You’re Getting a Del”
We have arrived at the climax of the Shadow War plot and instead of a great big Death Star style confrontation, it ends up being won by ideas and the sharing of information. As far as sticking to the themes … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…- “Into the Fire”
In which Hayley and Klaus chase Eu-Fear-ia… Welcome to American Dad’s favorite holiday Halloween… Wait. In May… Wait. Ok, so the scheduling of this may have thrown off things a bit. On the other hand, American Dad! never shied away … Continue reading American Dad! Season 22, Episode 7, “Reaper Madness”
After the breakneck pace that was set getting all the pieces in place for the Shadow War story arc, we get a bit of a pause before the last big push. It makes sense in a way. The last few … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…”The Long Night”
In which the Smiths treasure hunt… We had a quick one week break and we are back again, Dadders. And Mah Mah and Bah Bah are back too (they didn’t die). Written originally to show off Stan’s ignorance and show … Continue reading American Dad! Season 22, Episode 6, “The Treasure of Old Chinatown”
Another jam packed episode is here, with the central question being “What the hell is apotheosis?” A thankfully seldom used word, it means elevation to godhood, and on the surface it pegs Cartagia’s madness, but it also has a meaning … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…- “Falling Toward Apotheosis”
We have been burning through plot at break neck speed and this episode keeps up the tempo. More big revelations in the Shadow War, as well as increasing desperation on the Centauri side of things make for a quick episode, … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…- “The Summoning”
In which Steve tries to expose his bully for what he is and ends up way more miserable After a three week hiatus, American Dad! returns with an episode that doesn’t quite push the boundaries of the show that I … Continue reading American Dad! Season 22, Episode 5, “Idol Threat”
After re-establishing the status quo last episode we dive right into trying to solve some of the new mysteries that were left over from last season. In the process we also get developments in Londo’s plight back on Centauri Prime. … Continue reading The Last Best Hope… -“Whatever Happened to Mr.Garibaldi?”
And so begins season 4, a season that I think is pretty great even if it does not reach the heights that season 3 managed. It will be a recurring theme for me for the next 22 weeks, but I … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…”The Hour of the Wolf”
We have arrived at the end of season 3 and it has been a doozy. Major story arcs got activated after operating in the background, a major character was killed off, status quos were upended and everyone even got new … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…”Z’Ha’Dum”
“Shadow Dancing” is the great big battle climax to the slowly building tension with the Shadows. A force that has been moving against the heroes since the middle of the first season finally gets confronted. The battle itself is a … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…- “Shadow Dancing”
In which Stan auditions for reality TV Going to the “Stan is an asshole” well is baked into the show’s DNA, because he’s the titular role. However, these days it has to be done with care, only because this show … Continue reading American Dad! Season 22, Episode 4, “Camera Stan”
Walkabout and Grey 17 were about shuffling things around and getting back on track, whereas “And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place” is about moving us forward again. I really like this one, not only for the sense of … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…-“And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place”
In which Stan tries to fight through a cold and then the family has to fight Stan Something that’s been commented on in these recaps is that the neo-Fox era of American Dad! has been remixing plots from earlier episodes. … Continue reading American Dad! Season 22, Episode 3, “Powering Through”
This episode deals with some of the lingering plots that Sinclair’s exit left behind, and it brings back one of my favorite recurring antagonists in Neroon of the Warrior Caste. It is a pretty good showcase for Marcus, Delenn and … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…- “Grey 17 is Missing”
In which Stan and Francine work through some things on a Log Flume We’ve been here before haven’t we? Not just on American Dad! but almost every sitcom. One partner is incredibly selfish and if this were anything but a … Continue reading American Dad! Season 22, Episode 2, “The Flume Flume Room”
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