Mystery, Magic, Misery, Moodiness, and Mirth. How will they survive?
Lovecraft Country | 2020 -
Blurb
LCC starts out as a vintage feeling episodic in the 50’s, showing our troubled past, then odd things happen. Unexplainable things. The writing, acting chops, costumes, sets, camera work, VFX, and creepiness all deliver. If you can follow along with the jumping storylines you will thoroughly be entertained. You may think you know where this show will go...but you don’t! Make some martinis + surf and turf.
Tagline
Mystery, Magic, Misery, Moodiness, and Mirth. How will they survive?
Production Value
High
Creator (Writer/s)
Misha Green (created by)
Matt Ruff (novel)
Acting
Great cast! Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors, Wunmi Mosaku, and Jordan Patrick Smith. Their webs of chemistry and depth of emotions will draw you in and keep you watching.
Where
HBOMax
6 ½ siblings. An Apocalypse. 1 Super Hero Power Each. Will they work together to save the world? Twice?
The Umbrella Academy | 2019-
Blurb
Season one is good, you’ll be thinking about where the story is going and what will happen to the leads. Solid acting, writing, wardrobe, and production value. Season two doubles up on the goodness to make it great television. Try creating your own cocktail for UA!
Tagline
6 ½ siblings. An Apocalypse. 1 Super Hero Power Each. Will they work together to save the world? Twice?
Production Value
High
Great VFX
Great Soundtrack
Creator (Writer/s)
Steve Blackman (created for tv)
Jeremy Slater (developed by for tv)
Gerard Way (created comic book)
Acting
The UA is cast well and all the lead’s chemistry makes you believe they are family. Aidan Gallagher and Robert Sheehan really pop in season two.
Where
Netflix
An Angel's Halo, A Dead Orphan, Demons & Warrior Nuns. What the What?
Warrior Nun | 2020-
Blurb
Warrior Nuns. The title alone grabs you and says ‘give us a try’. Fresh ideas, a cast that you haven’t seen in everything, locations that are new. This show is a fun ride!
Tagline
An Angel’s Halo, A Dead Orphan, Demons & Warrior Nuns. What the What?
Production Value
Medium High
Creator (Writer/s)
Simon Barry (creator)
Ben Dunn (comic)
Acting
The four female leads are really interesting to watch. The casting director did great with this show.
Where
Netflix
Stacks, Sleeves, Skipping Death. Would you want to keep going?
Altered Carbon | 2018-2020
Blurb
The contrast and parallels between season one & season two are interesting. Not only did the showrunner change in season two but also most of the cast. I usually lose interest when big shifts happen but not in this show. Both seasons have great production value, VFX, wardrobe, and Sets. The story follows Takeshi Kovacs through a dark future and a myriad of plot twisty turns. Is he a good guy or bad guy? Maybe both! Bummer Netflix did not pick up Altered Carbon for another season.
Tagline
Stacks, Sleeves, Skipping Death. Would you want to keep going?
Production Value
High
Creator (Writer/s)
Laeta Kalogridis (created by)
Richard K. Morgan (novel)
Acting
Joel Kinnaman & Anthony Mackie both play the lead with intense believability. Dichen Lachman & James Purefoy are always a good addition for a project. Both seasons are cast well!
Where
Netflix
Dark & Twisty Victorian London. Vampires, Demons, Witches, and a Werewolf. Who will win?
Penny Dreadful | 2014-2016
Blurb
Three seasons of an intriguing ride. PD is a great show to watch at night with good red wine. It weaves literatures dark characters together with stunning visuals and enchanting chemistry. Binge if you can!
Tagline
Dark & Twisty Victorian London. Vampires, Demons, Witches, and a Werewolf. Who will win?
Production Value
High
Solid VFX
Creator (Writer/s)
John Logan (creator)
Acting
Eva Green brings it in every episode. The interactions between Eva and the group (Reeve Carney, Timothy Dalton, Harry Treadaway, and Josh Hartnett) keep you involved.
Where
Netflix
Solving Murders, Baking Pies, Not Touching Your Soulmate. Will their love thrive?
Pushing Daisies | 2007-2009
Blurb
It was sad when this series was canceled. Pushing Daisies is full of energy, the writing, production design, costumes, and cast make the magical world jump out and enthral you. You’ll want pie on hand for this!
Tagline
Solving Murders, Baking Pies, Not Touching Your Soulmate. Will their love thrive?
Production Value
High
Creator (Writer/s)
Bryan Fuller (creator)
Acting
Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Kristen Chenowith, and Lee Pace draw you into the story with ease and delight. Add Missi Pyle for the win!
Where
Prime Video, CW Seed