TV Review: Shadowhunters Season 3 Episode 1 "On Infernal Ground" [Emz]

So,, the latest Season on Shadowhunters has begun on Freeform (America) and Netflix (UK). This series will be based roughly on the 4th book (City Of Fallen Angels) and possibly the 5th book (City Of Lost Souls).

Here is the Synopsis:

Secrets abound as the Shadowhunters and Downworlders attempt to return to normal following Valentine's death; Clary struggles with keeping her secret about Raziel's wish; Lilith sets a plan in motion as Simon spends time in the Seelie Court.

Brief Explanation of The Episode

This episode kicks off a little while after the Death of Valentine and Cary using the Angel Raziel to bring Jace back to life (unbeknownst to everyone else.) We start with Cary officially becoming a Shadowhunter after ridding the world of Valentine.

Alec is, of course, suspicious following the disappearance and reappearance of his Parabatai rune. Clary tells Jace she wants to tell him what is going on, but Jace says they can't

Luke's Police Partner Ollie finds out about the Shadow world after figuring out that he is a Werewolf and pushes Luke until he stops denying and admits it.

Simon is being held in the Seelie Court and is very confused as to why. Eventually after being pushed she lets him go but only after working him... without telling him what it's all about.

Clary finds her signature Weapon, Double blades she later learns from Luke that the Blades belonged to her mother and father.

We meet Lilith (but not yet by name) who through Possession control a man to kill his wife and then whilst, being searched for by the Shadowhunters after Luke noticing that it was no ordinary murder, Ollie (Luke's Police Partner) tries to arrest him and is knocked out Luke tries to attack also but is knocked away also. The demon climbs out of the human and attacks Clary she is eventually able to kill it using her Anglic Rune, of course, Luke chirps up mentioning that perhaps the blades are not her signature weapons.

Alec learns that Magnus is no longer the High Warlock of Brooklyn following his alliance with the Seelies that fell apart.

Jace is having nightmares of Jonathan trying to kill Clary or telling Jace to kill her. 

Review:

This was a brilliant return for this series, I have been so excited everytime that it gets renewed for another series after the failed movie.

I enjoyed seeing Clary being.. I think the right phrase is 'Badass' during her fight with the demon.

I also laughed at Isabelle's frustration with the Vending Machine and the flirting with a Doctor who helped her get the candy out of the Machine.

After knowing what happens in the books with Jace after his resurrection, I am intrigued to see if Jonathan is in his nightmares or if there is more to it.

Finally, I believe that we haven't seen the last of Lilith, what happened in this episode was just the tip of the iceberg.

I can't wait for the next episode.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Jessica Jones Season 2 Episode 1 "AKA Start At The Beginning" [Emz]

So here we are with a new review for a different series.

Season 2 of Jessica Jones Premiered on Netflix on the 8th March 2018.

I loved the first season of this show and I have just watched the first episode of Season 2 and am looking forward to more episodes.

Here is the Synopsis:

While Jessica deals with a rival PI and a paranoid would-be client, Trish digs up a medical file that could unlock the mystery of Jessica's powers.

Review:

I felt like this was a great first episode. 

#i enjoyed that fact that everything that happened last season and The defenders is hanging over her head like a luminous sign - Super Vigilante for Hire.

But this season is bringing along it's own issues for Jessica. We find out that Trish dressed up as Patsy and sang at a kids birthday party to get information from a hospital about Jessica from when she was brought in following the Car accident that killed her Brother and Parents. Apparently she is missing a chunk of days between arriving at the hospital and getting a bed.

Jessica is having issues with another P.I who has been sent to absorb Jessica into his business by Jeri Hogarth.

We also meet Whizzer. He was experimented on by IGH along with Jessica.  He wants to hire Jessica as he belives someone is out to kill him. He can run really fast when scared. To begin with Jessica just thinks that he is crazy, but realises too late that he was genuinely in need of her help. 

After his death, This makes Jessica rethink Trish's look into her past and she goes investigating. Thre episodes ends where her powers began.

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and can't wait to watch the next one.

Till then

Emz x

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TV Review: Black Lightning Series 1 Episode 1 "The Resurrection" - Series Premiere [Emz]

So this is the latest TV show to come from the DC TV universe, following after Arrow, The Flash, Legends Of Tomorrow and Supergirl.

The show is currently airing on The CW in america and unlike the other DC shows which air on Sky One in the UK, it is currently airing weekly on Netflix.

The first episode was released on the 23rd January on Nexflix.

The show stars Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce/ Black Lighting, China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce, Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce, Christine Adams as Lynn Stewart, Marvin "Krondon" Jones III as Tobias Whale, Damon Gupton as Billy Henderson and James Remar as Peter Gambi.

Here is the Synopsis

A former superhero with the power to control and harness lightning, Jefferson Pierce, otherwise known as Black Lightning, unrolls the secrets of his past to protect his city and his family.

Review:

So there are a couple of familiar faces in this show. Cress Williams has previously starred in Hart Of Dixie, China Anne McClain has starred in ANT Farm on Disney Channel and most recently portrayed Uma in Disney's Descendants 2. Finally I recognized the actress who plays Jefferson's ex-wife Lynn Stewart, She is portrayed by Christine Adams, I remember her from an episode of Doctor Who in 2005 called The Long Game, her characters name was Cathica.

Anyway, I have currently watched 3 out of 4 episodes that have been released on Netflix ( I will watch the latest one tonight.)

So I find the themes of this show interesting, Gang Violence, Racism, drugs and alcohol to name but a few. 

Racism is shown when Jefferson gets pulled over by Police and is handcuffed before he is identified as not being the culprit behind a robbery. Drugs and Alcohol are shown when Jefferson's youngest daughter Jennifer, goes to a club and uses drugs and drinks alcohol, Gang Violence is shown when Jefferson's daughters are kidnapped by a member of the 100 gang and are to be used as prostitutes.

So When the show first airs we are treated to flashbacks of Jefferson as Black Lightning almost dying after trying to kill Tobias Whale and he tell Lynn (his then wife) that he is going to give it all up. (Jefferson has the ability to harness and control lightning). So when we return to present day, he hasn't masqueraded as Black Lightning in quite some time. In his retirement he has become the Principal of Garfield High School.

Jefferson bring Black Lightning out of retirement to save his daughters lives, his tailor, Peter Gambi is behind the Black Lightning outfit and has given him an upgrade.

Following Jefferson reusing his powers to save his daughters, we are treated to a clip of Anissa having a panic attack and breaking the bathroom sink, this could be a sign of things to come as in the comics both Jefferson's daughters are superhero's also.

I will be posting about the following episodes soon.

Till then

Emz x

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TV Review: Doctor Who Series 2 Episode 1 "New Earth" [Emz]

So I have now reached Series 2. We have a new Doctor (David Tennant) and new adventures.

So we start with the first episode "New Earth."

This episode only has Rose (Billie Piper) and The Doctor (David Tennant) as main cast members. This episode Originally aired on BBC One on the 15th April 2006.

We do have a returning foe though. It isn't a Dalek but it is Cassandra. She was last seen in the Series 1 episode "The End Of The World."

Here is the Synopsis:

In the distant future, an order of cat-nuns cure all illnesses, but the Tenth Doctor is suspicious of their methods. He must uncover the truth and save Rose from the vengeance of his old enemy, the Lady Cassandra.

Review:

So this episode is set after The Christmas Invasion. It was definitely an interesting episode. From Rose being possessed by Lady Cassandra who we previously met in The End Of The World (Series 1 episode 2), The doctor rambling on about the hospital doesn't have a shop. 

We had a Cassandra-Possessed Rose snogging the doctor, I have to admit I found the Doctor's reaction was quite funny - "Still got it."

We find out that the Cat Nuns who run the place are using people as lab rats to test if the cures work before using them on the patients.

The Doctor finds out that Cassandra has possessed Rose and then we have the constant body switch between Rose and The Doctor - "Oh Baby I'm beating out a Samba!" 

The doctor meets and old friend with happens to be The Face Of Boe.

The episode ends with The Doctor curing all the sick people and Cassandra transfers herself into her assistant Chips body, they take her to a time when she was fully human and she dies in front of herself.

I enjoyed this episode and I have watched it many time over. With this being David Tennant's Series debut (1 episode of the series but 2nd episodes overall) i always enjoy it.

It's a full episode debut for his suit though as he spent the majority of The Christmas Special in Pajamas.

Next up is the episode Tooth and Claw. Another favorite of mine.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Salvation Season 1 Episode 1 "Pilot" - Series Premiere [Emz]

Finally a new post! So I have been taking a break from here but that doesn't mean I've stopped watching shows.

I have completed watching all episodes of  The Librarians so there will be no more posts on that but I have started watched a new series called Salvation. It aired of CBS in America and all episodes are currently on Netflix UK

I spotted this series on Netflix earlier this month. It stars Santiago Cabrera as Darius Tanz. Santiago is best known for portraying Isaac Mendez in Heroes and Lancelot in Merlin.

Here is the Synopsis from IMDB:

When MIT grad student Liam Cole (Charlie Rowe) discovers an asteroid is set to collide with Earth in 186 days, he joins forces with tech billionaire Darius Tanz (Santiago Cabrera) and the U.S. government to try and stop it - and together they stumble onto the greatest conspiracy never told.

Review:

I enjoyed this episode. So we start with MIT student Liam oversleeping due to him working on his algorithms all night. He is due to attend Darius Tanz's lecture and when he shows up he is barefoot - his shoes are in his backpack (which makes an impression on Darius and other students), this part really made me laugh as it happens again later in the series and it is seemingly memorable. Following this he spots a girl at a bar whilst he is with friends, that he recognizes from Darius lecture, her name is Jillian and it turns out she is not a student but a big fan of Darius.

After spending the night with Jillian,  Liam finds that one of his algorithms has works and learns there is an asteroid on a collision with earth in 186 days. Liam informs his Professor in the early hours of the morning, only to be dismissed as it is so early, he mentions he will talk about it the next day after class. The Professor is seen to be calling someone after he leaves. 

After class the next day Liam goes to find his Professor as he doesn't show up for class, ok... so little unusual, He find his professors house ransacked and notices that he had left his glasses behind, which to Liam screamed trouble. He is then chased by someone and Lima manages to avoid them but ends up in an Elevator with Darius Tanz. 

This is where it gets interesting, Liam informs Daruis of everything from discovering the algorithm to being chased after his professor disappears. Of course Darius recognizes him as the "shoe-less guy" 

The story gets interesting from here and after going to the Pentagon and after they originally play dumb and act like they had no idea about the Asteroid, they cave in and inform Darius that they already knew about the said Asteroid. They have modified one of Darius older rockets and are soon to be testing.

Darius later shares with Liam about his Ark to save the human race if all else fails. It currently will only take 160 people (this gave me a The 100 kind of vibe, only I know it's a bit different) and eventually take them to live on Mars. 

Grace Burrows (Jennifer Finnigan) the PA to the Deputy Secretary of Defense Harris Edwards becomes Darius' "inside man" after a little persuading and an emotional Valedictorian speech from her daughter.

Harris tests the modified rocket, which he informs Grace of it being a huge success, turns out to be a big failure after she asks one of the tech guys to show her the footage, he later ends up dead..

So it's all kicking off! whatever happens next it's bound to get more interesting by the minute.

Thats all for now 

Till next time

Emz 

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TV Review: The Magicians Season 1 Episode 1 "Unauthorized Magic" [Emz]

So I first attempted to watch this series a little while ago but never finished the first episode.

So this series is based around the books of the same name by Lev Grossman.

I have seen at least one familiar face in this episode and she is playing a main character. Her name is Stella Maeve and she used to star in Chicago P.D.as Nadia.

Here is the synopsis:

Best friends Quentin and Julia are recruited for an entrance exam to Brakebills University, a secret institution for magical pedagogy.

Review:

I quite liked this episode.. I'm not one for believing in magic or anything like that but the storyline interests me.

So we have two best friends Quentin and Julia. He never feels like he belongs and she seems to be good at everything. Quentin goes for what he thinks is an interview for Yale, which goes horribly wrong when the person they think is the interviewer is dead. 

Their trips home get suspended when they end up at Brakebills University and sit an exam. This exam they both later learn is a test to see if the have any magic ability. Quentin goes sailing through after being shocked into performng magic he didn't know he possessed. Julia on the other hand is sent home and has her memory wiped.. or so we think.

Things dont appear to be as they seam at the University as Quentin thinks he s dreaming a character for a kids book about magic he kept reading. This leads to him and some other students attempting to reach the other side and releasing The Beast.

Julia on the other hand remembers all about Brakebills University and end up joining a magic underworld, who will help her to learn how to use the magic he harnesses.

It was definitely an interesting first episode. Bring on the next one.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Stitchers Season 1 Episode 1 "A Stitch In Time" [Emz]

Now I have never seen this show before but I had been interested in it for a while.

The only ast member I had heard of was Alison Scagliotti as she used to star in Warehouse 13.

The first episode is called "A Stitch In Time." 

Here is the Synopsis:

ABC Family's first procedural drama, "Stitchers," follows Kirsten, a young woman recruited into a covert government agency to be 'stitched' into the minds of the recently deceased, using their memories to investigate murders and decipher mysteries that otherwise would have gone to the grave. Working alongside Kirsten is Cameron, a brilliant neuroscientist whose passion for the program is evident in his work. The secret program is headed by Maggie, a skilled veteran of covert operations, and includes Linus, a socially immature bio-electrical engineer and communications technician. Kirsten's roommate, Camille, a gifted computer science grad student, is also recruited to use her skills to assist Kirsten in her new role as a 'stitcher'.

Review:

I quite enjoyed this episode. It is a little different from what i'm used to watching. So Kirsten is stitched into the minds of a eseaced person and has to work out what the memories mean. Usually the search is for something npartcular.

In this case a man blew himself up but has left 2 other bombs it different places and they have to try to decipher them to work out where the other bombs are.

Kirsten is thrown in at the deep end with this one but manages to gather Intel from the memories. She goes rogue though to try and work out where these places are and where the bombs are.

I like the tone of the show it was quite good. I look forward to watching more.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: The Gifted Season 1 Episode 1 "eXposed" [Emz]

So I had originally thought that The gifted had already aired in America, for a complete season, but it has only just started as of the 2nd October.

It is definitely not what I expected, but that's a good thing.

So The Gifted stars Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker and Jamie Chung.

Here is the synopsis for this episode:

Set in the “X-Men” universe, family adventure series THE GIFTED tells the emotional story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their teenage children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family seeks help from an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive.

Review:

This episode was brilliant. I like the way the whole story is set in an alternate timeline where the Xmen disappear and the humans take back control and start rounding up the Mutants, especially if they used their powers.

So we meet Reed Strucker (Stephen Moyer) who is a District attorney, he has dealt with Mutant cases in the past and is in the middle of a case when he discovers that both his children are mutants.

Of course as these cases go, The Sentinal Services try to take the kids away but they manage to escape.

Things don't really go to plan but with the help of an underground Mutant organisation they manage to escape, but Reed get taken away. 

The episode was quick paced but it was very good and didn't lack on the details of two hormonal teenagers and that if they didn't get the children away, no one knows what would happen.

I look forward to seeing where this story will progress next.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 1 "Pilot'' [Emz]

I discovered this Series on Netflix last year, I haven't quite finished it so I decided to re-watch from the beginning.

The series stars Keifer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn & Italia Ricci.

Here is a synopsis:

A low-level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.

Review:

I found this episode quite gripping. What seem like a normal day in the characters lives, turns around in an instant. The whole change happens in the blink of an eye as the whole cabinet including the President is killing in a bombing at the Capital. 

With Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland) being the Designated Survivor, he is suddenly launched into a world he is not used to. It also comes a huge shock for his family.

I like the way no one is sure what to make of him to begin with and at the end of the episode we are not sure that the people behind the attack are finished and everyone seems to be a suspect.

I look forward to remembering how this season progresses and continuing to watch.

Episode 2 coming soon.

Till then

Emz x 

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TV Review: The Inhumans Season 1 Episode 1 "Behold... The Inhumans" [Emz]

Now I have just watched the first episode of this. I finally found a way.

There are a few familar faces in this show. Iwan Rheon (Misfits, Game of Thrones) and Serinda Swan (Chicago Fire.)

Here is the synopsis for this episode:

The royal family -- stranded in Hawaii after a military coup -- faces internal strife, which they must overcome in order to return home before their way of life is destroyed forever.

Review:

This episode was interesting. It seems it might be a slow burner. It takes alot of getting used to. i have been a little confused.

As time goes on in the episode I got a little more used to what was going on. Hopefully that will continue.

So we have Black Bolt, Medusa, Maximus, Crystal, Gorgon and Karnak as the Inhuman Royal Family.

Maximus overthrows the King and Queen and Crystal uses Lockjaw to send them and Karnak to Earth.

Once on earth they all have trouble blending in. Black Bolt the most as he ends up getting arrested.

It seems a good series but I will see as time goes on.

Till next time.

Emz x

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TV Review: The Flash Season 3 Episode 1 "Flashpoint" [Emz]

So here we are with another TV series!

I have watched Season 1 and 2 of The Flash but it is easier to start with Season 3.

This episode first aired on the 11th October 2016 on The CW.

Here is the synopsis:

Barry is living his dream life – his parents are alive, he's asked Iris West on a date and he can finally be a normal guy as Central City has another speedster, Kid Flash, running around saving the city. When Barry starts forgetting parts of his old life, the Reverse-Flash taunts his nemesis and tells him that there will be serious repercussions for Barry and the ones he loves if he continues to live in this alternate universe. In addition to losing his memories, his powers will also start to fade. When disaster strikes, Barry must decide if he wants to continue to live in this world as Barry Allen or return to his universe as The Flash.

Review:

So at the end of Season 2, Barry loses his father and also defeats Zoom. He goes back in time and stops his mother from being killed. He ends up trying to help stop anther speedster (The Rival) and trying to meet people that he knew in his previous timeline.

In the process he starts to lose his memories so he enlists the Reverse Flash to help put the timeline back to the way it was before. He is informed after he is put back to the point where he left that things will be different.

The first sign that we see of this is Iris and her father are not talking to each other.

I enjoyed this episode, but still not sure if the whole Flashpoint storyline was worth it as it caused so many changes to the characters family and friendships.

Thats all for now.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Beyond Season 1 Premiere "Pilot" [Emz]

So I have just started watching this show. I kept seeing it advertised when following Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments.

Here is the Premise for the first episode:

Holden Matthews miraculously wakes up from a devastating coma to the wonderment of his parents Tom and Diane and younger brother Luke. But the world has changed since Holden went to sleep, and he now has to navigate being an adult when all he remembers is being a child. At the same time, Holden is experiencing abilities and memories he can't explain, and a mysterious woman named Willa warns him not to trust those around him. When a sinister stranger attacks Holden and claims he knows about his new powers, Holden is faced with uncovering just what happened to him while he was in a coma.

Review:

Well this was certainly different. Its still sci-fi and fantasy but at least it's not time travel or people would think I was obsessed. 

Anyway, I quite liked this. The fact that he is trying to catch up with what he has missed whilst he was in a coma, but not knowing why everyone seems to be out to get him. It's a little different from your usual coma stories. 

After being given a message on not being able to trust anyone and then a stranger saves him, but doesn't remember them. That makes for an interesting story-line. Having amnesia from a coma is one thing but in this case having amnesia from what happened while he was in the coma is very different.

I look forward to seeing whats to come.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Doctor Who Series 1 Episode 1 "Rose" [Emz]

Being a big Doctor Who fan i'm surprised it's taken me this long to review anything Doctor who related.

This is the episode that started it all for me, prior to this I was either too young (1998 movie) or wasn't born (classic series.)

The episode first premiered on BBC One on the 26th March 2005.

Here is the Premise to the episode: 

When Rose Tyler meets a mysterious stranger called the Doctor, her life will never be the same again. Soon she realises that the whole of planet Earth is in danger.

Review:

As I stated above this is the episode that got me hooked on Doctor Who. I was 14 years old when it was first released... 

The way we meet Rose before the Doctor feels like we are seeing things from her point of view, also as a new viewer you are going through the motions with her, like who is this man and what is he doing.

The whole living plastic/ nestine consciousness thing was quite cool. Special effects were still developing in 2004/ 2005 but it was still effective. 

Anyway thats all for now.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: 12 Monkeys Series Premiere: "Splinter" [Emz]

So I just watched the very first episode on Netflix. I'm not sure what I expected but it was certainly different to what I had in mind.

For those of you who haven't seen is here is the series premise:

 A man from the post-apocalyptic future, Cole uses a dangerous, untested method of time travel to get from 2043 to the present day. He is on a mission to locate and rid the world of the source of the plague that will eventually annihilate the human race. Assisting him is Dr. Cassandra Railly, a virologist who must decide whether to do harm in order to save the world -- regardless of the fact that she has taken the Hippocratic oath. The sci-fi series is based on Terry Gilliam's 1995 film, which starred Bruce Willis as Cole.

Review:

So, I haven't seen the original movie that this series is based on, but this episode was completely Sci-fi all the way through. I loved the way the characters connected with past, present and future, from comments thrown out there to thing we and the characters are yet to explore to the way time travel affects them.

The title of the episode refers to the type of time travel depicted in this series.

Amanda Schull who plays Dr. Cassandra Railly, is not stranger to playing complicated characters as she played Sara Evans / Katie Ryan in One Tree Hill and for those of you who have watched the series well she is definitely not a wallflower of a character.

There are currently 2 seasons on Netflix, with the third season hopefully coming soon after ending in the US in May.

I will review episode 2 soon.

Till Then

Emz x

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DVD Reviews: The Librarians Season 1 Premiere "And the Crown of King Arthur" [Emz]

So I have watched the series before, but not for a while. I was given the complete first season on DVD for my birthday so it's time to watch again.

Here is the Synopsis:

Someone is killing off potential Librarians and it's up to Flynn Carsen and his new Guardian, Colonel Eve Baird, to save the three that are left.

So *Spoilers* from here on out if you haven't seen this TV show.

So this TV series is a Spin-off from the original 3 films. The Series airs on the SyFy channel in the UK and TNT in the USA.

Review:

So we have a NATO anti-terrorist agent who ends up getting roped into working for a Librarian who works to keep magic out of the wrong hands. Collecting artefacts and storing them in the library.

The shows basic idea reminds me a little of Warehouse 13 (I miss that show) 

So this is the first time I have seen Rebecca Romjin in something, since she played Mystique in the original X-men trilogy. She plays Eve Bird she was a NATO agent and was chosen by the Library to become the Guardian.

I like the whole idea of this show. Someone is killing people who were sent invitations to become the Librarian. The whole story is based around finding the crown of King Arthur.

The show has a comedic tone to it also. 

of course the first episode end of a cliffhanger leaving you waiting till the next episode.

I like fantasy and sci-fi Shows, it always gives you little bit extra which you know is not real but is still awesome all the same.

This is a show I would recommend.

Thats it for my review.

Till next time

Emz x

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