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Westworld: The Riddle of the Sphinx (2018)
It's fascinating how they have so much to surprise you
Straight off the bat, this is one of the best episodes Westworld has had yet and arguably one of the most well-thought out 70 minutes of television in a very long time.
Every thing from the new developments, brilliant writing, excellent character dynamics, to payoffs taunted as back as the first couple of episodes of the series. And Gosh! What a gem of a director Lisa Joy will turn out to be in the future. From the score to editing, the astounding production design and the breath-taking cinematography; the rainfall sequence, setting sun and one involving Mr. Delos (which I am not gonna spoil for you). 'Riddle of the Sphinx' proves why the wait for almost a year and a half was well worth.
Man in Black's ark is turning out to be one of the most fleshed out aspect of the series and it would really be interesting to explore his conflicts in the coming episodes. Mr. Delos was played to perfection by Peter Mullan in a performance that will remind you somewhat of what you might have felt when the first season started. And his conversations with William, Priceless!
So many payoffs all at once (even the ones we never knew we wanted). It feels good as a viewer when a show looks like it has a definite plan going forward, they set up things to pay it off down the line and the makers want to indulge the audience, than to simply make a buck load of money. 'Breaking Bad' did so and so has 'Rick and Morty'. And it looks like 'Westworld' might just turn out to be considered amongst the Must-Watch in the years to come.
Kudos!
Legion (2017)
Just keeps getting Better
It has been quite a damn while since MARVEL has put their hands on something and it hasn't been turned to GOLD that very moment. I thought this might just be the point where that bubble finally bursts.
And boy.. Was I ever so wrong.. The pilot didn't really stand out for me and I was about to leave the series then itself. But I decided to give it an episode or two more without jumping to any conclusions. And, as the season is progressing, I can see that patience paying off (Big Time).
3 episodes into the premier season, and it has already set up quite some benchmarks in terms story telling and cinematography. The level of suspense has been kept intact and with every passing moment, you want to explore more of what lies beneath. There are many unanswered questions and honestly, a whole lot of plot points just bounces off your head. But hopefully, this might just be another WESTWORLD, where many a scenes were wisely placed foreshadowing for what's to come next and a second viewing might just be what the makers are eyeing for which makes it even better once the season wraps up.
The mutant-verse in the X Men saga has always been shown from quite some distance up until this effort. It gives a closer look at the deeper more personal side of these 'Angels in a Demon's disguise' and makes them feel more human.
If you're someone who has the least bit of interest in the superhero genre, whether you're a DC or MARVEL fanboy (Or neither) or whether you love when a story takes you off you feet with stunning visuals, you're in for a treat.