MARVEL'S INHUMANS

The story focuses on super powered characters secretly living in a city on the moon “Attilan” on the verge of being discovered by humans. The city is ruled by King Black Bolt who doesn’t talk because he has a lethal “quasi-sonic” voice, and Queen Medusa whose long red tentacle hair can be a deadly weapon.

Black Bolt’s non-mutant brother/rival, Maximus (Iwan Rheon, “Game of Thrones”) stages a coup to dethrone his brother, forcing members of the royal family to flee to Earth using the family’s pet, Lock Jaw: a giant computer generating imagery dog.

I was eager and really looking forward to this show for 3 reasons:
•Iwan Rheon
•Super powered characters
•It’s Marvel

But, to be honest, I wasn’t impressed and the show didn’t make sense at some point.

Maximus ( the guy who thinks they should all return to earth before the humans finds them) is seen as the villain, his goal is to free the royal family’s legion of slaves (the non-mutants or the humans whose super powers are yet to be revealed). Meanwhile, Black Bolt and Medusa “the good guys” wants to rule Attilan forever as the non-mutants slave away in the mine.
I don’t understand, it doesn’t make sense to me. The “good guys” use the non mutants as slaves just because they don’t have super powers? I don’t see what’s 'good' about that. Is the show promoting slavery?

I will say “Marvel’s Inhumans” isn’t a great show, its not bad but its not great either and I think it’s predictable. There is no suspense, and its not compelling.




THE GIFTED

After displaying their mutant powers at the school’s dance, two mutant teenagers alongside their non mutant parents run from the Government with the help of an underground network of mutant.

The show sets in the “X-men” universe as it makes reference to those more famous mutants having gone missing. It has a promising start with mutant abilities like telekinesis, teleportation, fire rays (manipulating photons), the ability to be super athletic and super aware.

The show is enjoyable, compelling, definitely worth the wait and worth watching. I just hope FOX doesn’t mess up by canceling the show like they did PITCH and SLEEPY HOLLOW.

I feel its going to be a great show and will say it is better than “Marvel’s Inhumans”.




THE BRAVE

The military drama tells the story of a highly trained military special ops squad who put themselves in harms way to save hostages and executes missions in some of the world’s most dangerous places.

The squad leader, Commander Michael Dalton (Mike Vogel) and his team receives order from Anne Heche who plays a hard-driven intelligence agency lead. There is also an appearance by a “Quantico” cast member that makes things peculiarly familiar.

“The Brave” also features a dog (a war dog, I guess) who does nothing but bark, I hope it gets an opportunity to do something other than that.
So far, the show has centered only on the professional lives of the teammates, i will love to see both their professional and personal lives in subsequent episodes.

There is no hype to the show, nothing compelling about it.
Meanwhile, i will make a review on the upcoming CW’s military series “Valor” and hopefully it will be better than this show.

This show isn’t bad, so feel free to watch if you are a lover of Military based movies/TV shows.




THE GOOD DOCTOR

Dr. Shaun Murphy is an autistic surgeon looking for a new start at San Jose's St. Bonaventure Hospital. Shaun has a brilliant mind (like a memory booster), visual aid, he remembers things and sees what no one else can see.
He is smart with exceptional talents but his disorder makes it hard for him to find a job.

Luckily, Dr. Aaron Glassman (Richard Schiff) who has known Shaun for years makes a passionate case for hiring Shaun as the Hospital’s board feels skeptical about hiring him.

This show also examines the challenges Shaun faces as he tries to work alongside his peers including his arrogant team leader as they all find it difficult to understand his behavior. He also has memories involving bullying and family abuse as a child.
Shaun may be bad at relating with people but he is definitely good with medicine.

Despite all he has to go through at the hospital because of his condition, I don’t think Shaun is getting fired because without him there wouldn’t be a show.

And Yea, I’m watching this show because after seeing “Chicago Med”, I got interested in medical related TV shows and I will say “The Good Doctor” is a good show.





THE DEUCE

Using “ Game of Thrones” as an example, I will say HBO has a history of using sex to sell its show.

“The Deuce” focuses on the rise of the porn industry in the city of New York during the 1970s through the eyes of Vincent and Frankie Martino ( both played by James Franco) alongside a cast of barkeeps, prostitutes, pimps, police, nightlife seekers and a reporter looking to understand the lives these prostitutes lead.
Vincent becomes the lead character because most of the series storylines revolves around his bar.

So far, the nudity is not as much as what is seen in the first season of “Game of Thrones” or “Power”. But, it chronicles the mainstreaming of adult entertainment and has an unusual amount of sexual content. Its not the kind of show you want to see in a public space.

The story has a build up as it focuses on how the women react to the changing times, potential to make more money, getting off the streets and into the studios. Some people are trying to change the game while some are working hard to make sure it doesn’t change.

This show is a good one, well written , good acting, and of course, has two James Franco.❤

Have you seen any of these series?
Are there new series you feel should be on the list?

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