degrauwemaxwell Reviews

Skull Island (2023– )

When it's good, it's good

[7/10 · 28 June 2023]

I have to say, Skull Island is a good show, especially towards the end. The fights are good and shocking sometimes. The monster designs, even Kong's, fit greatly with what we've seen in the monsterverse and "Kong: Skull Island." The main monster villian, which I won't spoil, has a cool design that shows us that it's menacing. Despite that, I do have complaints.

Most of the episodes in the first half, excluding the first episode, are just monster chase scenes. I wish there were more character focused moments in this, which developed them further. Due to most of the episodes being about monster fights, it feels like we don't know much about the characters, besides their basic personalities. However, it's fixed for the most part in episode 6, which is why it's one of my favorite episodes.

In conclusion, the series is good when it is. I hope there'll be more of this show, because it does end on a cliffhanger. Because of it's flaws, I'll give it a 7/10.

The Blacklist: Marvin Gerard (No. 80): Conclusion Pt. 1 (2022) Season 9, Episode 21

The Blacklist at it's peak

[10/10 · 21 June 2023]

The Blacklist has had an intriguing ride these past 9 seasons. Many people, like Elizabeth Keen and Samar Navabi, have come and gone throughout. There have been good and bad episodes in a show I consider one of the best. For this episode, it's a 10/10 for sure.

The twist that Marvin was the traitor and main antagonist of season 9 was brilliant. His motivation made sense for his character and story. Fisher Steven's performance in this episode and the next is great and deserved the award nomination. Everyone else's acting is great, especially Harry Lennix (Harold Cooper) and James Spader (Red).

I can't wait for what this show has in store for the rest of its run.

The Blacklist: Konets (2021) Season 8, Episode 22

A Fantastic Send Off For Liz

[9/10 · 4 June 2023]

The Blacklist season 8 is a mixed bag. The season suffers from its plot and ideas. Yet, the show triumphs again when Megan Boone returns. This episode is perfect for her finale. While not the most action-packed, it's one of the most somber and highly intriguing episodes of this season. As for the season finale, it's great. The ending itself makes the episode more perfect. It's evidence of how the season finale of a show can better the rest of it. Can't wait for the rest of The Blacklist, espiecally season 9 and 10. I'll miss Megan Boone as Elizabeth 'Liz' Keen, but the show still has much potential. 9/10.