TV Overviews - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Thu, 08 Aug 2024 01:00:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 TV Overviews - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Strange New Worlds SE3 EP4 is an affair to remember https://comicsxf.com/2023/07/10/strange-new-worlds-se3-ep4-is-an-affair-to-remember/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45943 Pike, La’an and M’Benga visit Rigel VII, the site of a previous disastrous mission, but when they start losing their memories, the Enterprise crew find disaster “Among The Lotus Eaters” in Strange New Worlds SE3 EP4 written by Kirsten Beyer & Davy Perez, directed by Eduardo Sánchez. Mark Turetsky:  Will, imagine for a moment that...

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]]> 45943 Timelines Tumble in Strange New Worlds SE2 EP3 https://comicsxf.com/2023/07/03/timelines-tumble-in-strange-new-worlds-se2-ep3/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45888 La’an gets sucked into a time travel adventure with an unfamiliar Captain Kirk. With the future of the Earth at stake, can they save “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow?” Strange New Worlds SE2 EP3 written by David Reed, directed by Amanda Row Mark Turetsky: Hey Will, so glad that we could meet up again, despite...

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]]> 45888 It’s the trial of Una Chin-Riley in Strange New Worlds SE2 EP2! https://comicsxf.com/2023/06/26/its-the-trial-of-una-chin-riley-in-strange-new-worlds-se2-ep2/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45829 Number One stands trial for concealing her augmentation from Starfleet while Captain Pike and the crew do all they can to help in “Ad Astra per Aspera“, Strange New Worlds SE2 EP2 written by Dana Horgan and directed by Valerie Weiss. Mark Turetsky: Hi Will! You’re a lawyer, right? What if I set up a...

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]]> 45829 While Captain Daddy’s away, Spock will play in Strange New Worlds SE2 EP1! https://comicsxf.com/2023/06/16/while-captain-daddys-away-spock-will-play-in-strange-new-worlds-se2-ep1/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45736 Captain Pike is away helping Number One, leaving Spock to deal with “The Broken Circle” of the ship’s crew. Witness the very first time Spock steals the Enterprise to avert a war with the Klingons in Strange New Worlds SE2 EP1! Written by Henry Alonso Myers & Akiva Goldsman, directed by Chris Fisher. Mark Turetsky:...

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]]> 45736 All good things come to an end in Picard Season 3 Episode 10! https://comicsxf.com/2023/04/24/all-good-things-come-to-an-end-in-picard-season-3-episode-10/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45309 With everything on the line, the crew of the Enterprise make a desperate attempt to rescue Jack from the Borg cube while Seven, Raffi and the other grown ups take back the Titan. Will they succeed, or will they be “The Last Generation” of humanity? Picard season 3 episode 10 written and directed by Terry...

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]]> 45309 Chekhov’s Frontier Day begins in Picard Season 3 Episode 9 https://comicsxf.com/2023/04/18/its-time-for-chekhovs-frontier-day-in-picard-season-3-episode-9/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45251 Things go from bad to worse when Jack runs off and turns himself over to the enemy. Can Starfleet’s Frontier Day celebration survive the wrath of “Võx?” in Picard Season 3 episode 9, written by Sean Tretta & Kiley Rossetter, directed by Terry Matalas. Mark Turetsky: Hi Will! It looks like it’s all been coming...

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]]> 45251 Pieces come together (and fall apart) in Picard Season 3 Episode 8 https://comicsxf.com/2023/04/11/pieces-come-together-and-fall-apart-in-picard-season-3-episode-8/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45186 With the Titan captured by Vadic, Picard and the gang make desperate, life and death choices. But will they prevail or must they “Surrender?” Picard Season 3 episode 8 written by Matt Okumura, directed by Deborah Kampmeier. Mark Turetsky: Will! I had the most horrible dream! I dreamt ComicsXF, and all of our thoughtful* discussions...

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]]> 45186 The villains have their day in Picard Season 3 Episode 7 https://comicsxf.com/2023/04/07/the-villains-have-their-day-in-picard-season-3-episode-7/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45170 With time running out before Frontier Day, Picard and the gang hatch a plan to capture Captain Vadic. But with a rogue android aboard, will chaos hold “Dominion” over the ship in Picard season 3 episode 7, written by Jane Maggs, directed by Deborah Kampmeier. Mark Turetsky: Hey Will, glad to have you back for...

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]]> 45170 Family ties are tested in Picard Season 3 Episode 6 https://comicsxf.com/2023/04/06/family-ties-are-tested-in-picard-season-3-episode-6/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45160 With all of Starfleet hot on their trail, the renegade crew of The USS Titan attempt to break into Daystrom while they seek help from Commodore Geordi La Forge. But is “The Bounty” on their head so big that their old friend won’t help them out in Picard season 3 episode 6 written by Christopher...

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]]> 45160 Picard Season 3 Episode 5 is filled with familiar faces & imposters both! https://comicsxf.com/2023/03/20/its-imposters-familiar-faces-galore-in-picard-season-3-episode-5/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45069 Having escaped the deadly nebula, the crew of the Titan rendezvous with another Starfleet ship, but there are “Imposters” everywhere in Picard Season 3 Episode 5, written by Cindy Appel & Chris Derrick, directed by Dan Liu. Mark Turetsky: Well, the Titan has escaped the Shrike, none of the good guys died. Time to warp...

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]]> 45069 Pour one out for a claustrophobic Picard Season 3 Episode 4! https://comicsxf.com/2023/03/15/pour-one-out-for-a-claustrophobic-picard-season-3-episode-4/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45034 With the crew of the disabled USS Titan falling into the gravity well of the nebula, our characters each react in their own way to a “No Win Scenario” in Picard Season 3 episode 4 written by Terry Matalas & Sean Tretta, directed by Jonathan Tiberius Frakes. Mark Turetsky: Well, Will. We’ve made it to...

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]]> 45034 Picard Season 3 Episode 3 Puts on a New Face https://comicsxf.com/2023/03/07/picard-season-3-episode-3-puts-on-a-new-face/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=44975 The deadly cat and mouse game between the Titan and the Shrike continues in the nebula, while Raffi and Worf uncover a conspiracy that could destroy the Federation. Picard learns how much one’s life could change in a mere “Seventeen Seconds”; Picard Season 3 episode 3 written by Jane Maggs & Cindy Appel, directed by...

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]]> 44975 Jack’s Crushing It, Son, in Picard Season 3 Episode 2! https://comicsxf.com/2023/02/24/jacks-crushing-it-son-in-picard-season-3-episode-2/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=44894 The mysterious Captain Vadic gives Picard and the crew of the Titan an ultimatum: turn over Jack Crusher or die. Meanwhile, Raffi can’t “Disengage” from her obsessions in Picard Season 3 episode 2, written by Christopher Monfette & Sean Tretta and directed by Doug Aarniokoski. Will Nevin: Hey, Mark, lemme ask you this: Let’s say...

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]]> 44894 Picard Season 3 Episode 01 Brings the Band Back Together! https://comicsxf.com/2023/02/17/picard-season-3-episode-01-is-bringing-the-band-back-together/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=44797 A coded distress call from Dr. Beverly Crusher leads Admiral Picard and Captain Riker to attempt to steal a starship, while Raffi tries to prevent a terrorist attack. Picard and Riker meet “The Next Generation” in Picard Season 3 Episode 01 written by Terry Matalas, directed by Doug Aarniokoski. Mark Turetsky: Hey Will! It’s been...

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]]> 44797 Andor Episode #12 Concludes the Season with a Fiery Call To Action! https://comicsxf.com/2022/12/20/andor-episode-12-concludes-the-season-with-a-fiery-call-to-action/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=44268 Nearly everyone comes to Ferrix for Maarva’s funeral and to hear her stirring call-to-action from beyond the grave in Andor episode #12, “Rix Road”! Austin Gorton: Since everyone is coming to Ferrix in this episode, and this season finale marks the completion of a stirring season of television, we thought it would be prudent to...

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]]> 44268 Andor Episode #11 Downshifts A Bit Ahead of the Finale https://comicsxf.com/2022/12/16/andor-episode-11-downshifts-a-bit-ahead-of-the-finale/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=44241 Cassian is free, there’s going to be a funeral on Ferrix, and things don’t look great for Anto Kreegyr as the pieces move into place for the finale in Andor episode #11, “Daughter of Ferrix”! Austin Gorton: Welcome, Adam, to the penultimate episode of Andor Season1! Following up the previous episode — one of the...

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]]> 44241 In Andor Episode #10, There’s Only One Way Out https://comicsxf.com/2022/12/16/in-andor-episode-10-theres-only-one-way-out/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=44238 It’s prison break time, as Cassian and Kino Loy get to work liberating Narkina 5 in Andor episode 10, “One Way Out”! Armaan Babu: Rogue One told us that rebellions are built on hope. Sometimes, though, rebellions are built on the lack of it. Empires dangle hope like a carrot in front of you, keeping...

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]]> 44238 ComicsXF celebrates 30 Years of Batman: The Animated Series! https://comicsxf.com/2022/09/23/comicsxf-celebrates-30-years-of-batman-the-animated-series/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=43088 Batman: The Animated Series just turned 30 (soon it’ll be buying a motorcyle and growing a ponytail)! To celebrate, we asked our staff to share their thoughts about their favorite episode of the groundbreaking, fan-favorite series! “Joker’s Favor” by Matt Lazorwitz There’s a particular type of episode of Batman: The Animated Series that I love....

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]]> 43088 Is House of the Dragon Going to Westeros Street? https://comicsxf.com/2022/09/15/westeros-street-how-house-of-the-dragon-could-help-replace-sesame-street/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=42901 With the advent of a new Game of Thrones television series, fan spaces quickly filled with questions about which characters from the source material will or will not appear on screen. George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire book series is rife with memorable, well-drawn characters that sadly, for one reason or another, never...

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]]> 42901 Getting to the Bottom of Things in WandaVision Episode 7 https://comicsxf.com/2021/02/25/getting-to-the-bottom-of-things-in-wandavision-episode-7/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=21836 Mikey Zee: You know, I thought it would be a good idea to do this week’s WandaVision recap “on location,” from the basement of this cool old house. I had this idea that being surrounded by stone, subflooring, and centuries-old root vegetables might give me some inspiration. I know they always say not to go...

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]]> 21836 Exploring Maximoff Family Ties in WandaVision Episode 5 https://comicsxf.com/2021/02/08/exploring-maximoff-family-ties-in-wandavision-episode-5/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=14841 Mikey Zee: Picture for me, if you will, two ComicsXF writers, smiling, outlined in pencil. First, we paint in one Mikey Zee with watercolors… going through family photos and seeing him grow from being but a wee babe to the adult he is now–wait! Austin! Not yet, they haven’t finished painting me in yet! Oh,...

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