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Gen V Episode 6 Review

Marie, Andre, and Jordan are trapped in Cate's memories, can they find a way out? Read our quick review of Gen V Episode 6 starring Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, Derek Luh, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway and Maddie Phillips.

Thanks to episode 5 of “Gen V,” we all now know who was meddling with everyone’s memories and causing them to forget things – Cate Dunlap. With the cat out of the bag, everybody despises Cate (Maddie Phillips). However, before they can confront her about why she was manipulating their minds, Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), Jordan Li (London Thor/Derek Luh), and Andre (Chance Perdomo) find themselves…

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maggie & rei🌟

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you will never win b1tch

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Scattered thoughts after watching the finale of GEN V

Spoilers Ahead

i forgot how ANGRY homelander makes me. like i haven’t seen that awful mf in my screen in a minute but the candle full of rage i hold for this man is clearly not snuffed out. mr. how to ruin everything in 45 seconds or less. fvck homelander

lord, and the RACISM of this whole thing just has me so fvcking heated, because of course the two pretty cis white kids are the heroes (even though one of them supposed to be dead according to public records, and the other ones boyfriend killed the mf principal) and not the top ranked kids in school, three of which are poc and queer (possibly all queer, emma gives off a vibe). like emma, marie, jordan, and andre are arguably 4 of the most decent students on this campus. the only thing marie has done is fucking exist, and the world has just delivered nothing but awfulness to her. gtfo of here, im so upset.

if the term “morally gray” was a universe it would be this one. cause fuck indira but fuucccckkkkk homelander.

if they don’t do right by andre, im going to be so pissed. the fact that this episode showcased the most of him we’ve seen as a character and it was still half-assed?? i want moreeee

bruh, i know in the battle between action/drama and romance, that the former has to take precedence in this type of story, but even emma and sam got a fucking conversation. are you so serious? limoreau didn’t have time for a 2 minute discussion about their relationship??? the writers could have added a couple more minutes to this 30 minute episode? it’s been CRICKETS y’all, and i demand reparations. i mean we’re not gonna see them again for another, what… 2 years??The jordan and marie moments are so cute, don’t get me wrong, but they are minuscule after episode 5. I be having to run to fan fiction just to satisfy my need for emotional closure. do better

CATE. now ms. gorl, we were rooting for you. and you went and made a mess of things. and quite frankly, trying to get to jordan destroyed my last string of patience for her ass, and it was already fraying the minute she messed with sam. i am officially un-identifying as a cate apologist. if we bein honest, marie should have gone for the other hand too.

bruh, lowkey loved sam’s arch this episode, i don’t know. his character intrigues me, and he’s been through so much stuff, i just wanna give him a hug. When he said “I hate myself.” i felt like crying. homelander needs to keep his greasy no good, bloody mf hands off of him, i swear

Ok this is getting lengthy

i love this show and it’s characters, for the record, in case that wasn’t clear lol

8.5/10

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are you a compsci major :0

✦゜ANSWERED: I wish I had the brains and dedication for that ^^; If anything, Ren would be the compsci major (if he chose to go to university with you)!! As for me though?? I'm currently double majoring in digital media and social working ;v;

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me after subjecting myself to the boys ep 4x06:

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The Boys season 4 couldn’t come at a more timely manner, aligning with our current events. What is currently fantasy could potentially become a reality in some form. This is a sort of wake-up call in a digestible format, helping you question the empathy and morality of those around you while also questioning yourself at the same time.

This is quite a risk in today’s environment with cancel culture and hate spreading on the internet more rapidly each day. Positivity, however, is rarely heard about, so we don’t go searching for it anymore. It encapsulates both sides of the story, hoping that you can align in the middle somewhere and understand. This is done by contrasting what we see with Starlight and Homelander fighting about the trial’s verdict versus Butcher, finally being able to show empathy towards Hughie as a result of Hughie’s father’s stroke and hospitalization.

So many parallels from The Boys in real-life history and thinking of possible outcomes for the future. Ryan is in a state of determining who he wants to be. With his parents being absolute opposites—his mom ever so empathetic and his narcissistic father—he has quite the battle of morality ahead of him.

This battle is something that’s common throughout storytelling. Take Tony Stark, for instance, the playboy billionaire turned full philanthropist, who had the same question when he was at his lowest.

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What I did on my summer vacation

As you've no doubt gathered by now, for the last two years I've been playing various old games with my wife. I often used to post about that adventure here, and then I kinda stopped. I feel bad about that, especially when it comes to the two excellent, free indie games I had fully intended to spotlight. So here's a quick rundown!

Celeste, OJONMRAG, Double Cross

Three great indies I got in the same bundle. Celeste needs no introduction, and I've spoken about it before. I don't know if I ever mentioned Oh Jeez Oh No My Rabbits Are Gone!!!, but it's a fun puzzle game with cute visuals and surprisingly catchy music. And speaking of those two things, Double Cross is a hidden gem of a game. We really enjoyed its eclectic cast, and still sometimes quote the zany catgirl in particular. ("All cats are tyrants, Zahra.")

Manic Miners

Lego Rock Raiders was a toy line in the 1990s, which earned its own video game tie-in. I remember it fondly... as did one absolute hero, who remastered the dang thing as a non-profit passion project. Manic Miners is available via Itch for free - because it's a fan game! He had to ask very nicely to do this at all! - and it completely revitalizes what was an engaging but flawed fuzzy memory from my childhood. As well as adding several quality of life improvements to make the game flow better, cut content is restored and entirely new features are added in, such as a character creator. If you want an accessible game that can provide the sweet, sweet satisfaction of collecting every scrap of resources from a initially messy environment, I highly recommend this.

inFamous 2: Festival of Blood

An important thing to know about me is that I hate vampires. I don't like 'em and I don't like looking at 'em, so I usually avoid and and all vampiric media, even if they're getting slaughtered. For that reason, despite loving inFamous 2, I never checked out its DLC side-adventure Festival of Blood... until now. (Making a new purchase on the PS3 digital store was hard, but not impossible. Thanks for complaining every time they try to shut it down, everybody!) It's a short experience, but a lot of fun, thanks to the wise decision to let Zeke narrate the whole bullshit stor- I mean, thrilling tale of true heroism. I found Bloody Mary to be an entertainingly nasty villain, despite my biases.

Psychonauts 2

Psychonauts is one of the video games ever, no question. Expectations were lofty for its much-delayed sequel. If anything, I think I prefer this one! The core (the gameplay, visuals, hilarious writing, and Peter McConnell's consistently excellent music) all remain unchanged, with new mechanics, some quality of life improvements, and an impressive voice cast all added on top. Jack Black and Elijah Wood are both in this game, and they're both great!

Pokémon White

this one kinda sucked ngl

Halo: Combat Evolved

Mostly, I'm showing my wife a game and not the other way around. There was one major franchise that I had almost entirely missed, however - aside from a few free-form skirmishes at parties - that she fondly remembers. This summer, we both experienced the first Halo together, and in short: yeah, I can see why this changed the course of the industry singlehandedly. It still feels great to play, even with my wife assuring me that the sequel is a big improvement from these already solid bones. I frankly don't relish slaughtering the fleeing, crying Grunts, since we as a society have moved on considerably when it comes to the rights of funny little guys. But it feels great to shoot aleins and Cortana is my friend. Exactly as advertised.

Jak II: Renegade

this one definitely sucked, holy shit. I remember this being a good game. I remembered incorrectly.

Shantae (2002)

I've played two of the more recent Shantae games, and I found them charming. But how does the original hold up? Pretty well, honestly! It's far from perfect - the day and night cycle really adds nothing beyond referencing Castlevania - but the music and visuals are truly impressive for the original GameBoy. I'm gonna be thinking about Shantae's cute little 8-bit dances for a while.

Undertale Yellow

Like anyone who listens to a lot of Toby Fox's music over YouTube, I've seen my fair share of dubious OCs and "epic fights" floating at the corner of my vision. With that in mind, I went into UY with managed expectations, despite the positive buzz. Could a fangame really match the unique energy and charm of one of the greatest independent games of our generation?

Uh... yeah! I'm as surprised as anyone else, but everything from the music to the gameplay to the writing was really bang-on. It's not a flawless experience - the El Bailador fight needed reworking, it was WAY harder than other, more impactful fights - but the eight years of passion very much shine through. If you're a fan of UT/DR and need something to tide you over as we all wait for Chapters 3+, I fully recommend this. It's free!!!!

Spyro the Dragon (1998)

Finished this just yesterday! I got the remaster when it came out, but - no offense - nothing beats the blocky low-poly charm of the original. This was my first time replaying it in several years, and for the first time, it felt small. Levels I remember struggling with posed no challenge any more. But I think that only speaks to how many times I replayed this lovely little adventure. Also, did you know that of the, like, four voice actors in this game, one of them is Clancy goddamn Brown? He plays like 30 of these polygonal dragons!

...I would normally try to end a post this long on a more climactic note, but, uh... yeah.

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My Top 15 Best Series 2023 (part II)

10. Platonic

An excellent "non-romantic" comedy in which its protagonists have a great time rediscovering their lost friendship. Very sharp humor, somewhat far-fetched plots, and an exploration of adult friendship that fully embraces the "buddy" subgenre to give us a great time.

9. Bodies- Cadavers

Dark is one of Netflix's most iconic and influential series, and Cadavers is its most faithful and interesting approach. Inspired by a DC comic book, it tells the threat experienced by several investigators when they discover the body of the same man murdered in different decades.

8. Nolly

With Davies' usual style, it is a festive, benevolent, and emotional vindication of his figure, with Bonham Carter absolutely spectacular in her performance.

7. One Piece

Much was feared about the adaptation of the most popular manga of all time, but One Piece, on Netflix, has conquered both fans and critics, and has also become one of the biggest audience phenomenons of the year.

6. Gen V

A great and enjoyable expansion of Ennis and Robertson's despicable heroes universe... this time with a college and dark twist. The spin-off of 'The Boys' delivers exactly what it promises. And what is promised and delivered is exactly what we want.

5. Mrs. Davis

If someone had told me before its premiere that this crazy series would be among the best of what has been released this year, I wouldn't have believed it. And it is precisely that campy factor that makes us enjoy jumping from one crazy twist to another, exploring inevitability.

4. Blue Lights

Undoubtedly, this is one of the best police series of recent years. An exploration of the streets of Belfast that fantastically handles the intensity in building danger moments in the lives of these recruitments in the probation period.

3. 30 Monedas (30 Coins)

The series sponsored by HBO Max is a crazed role-playing game where anything can happen. There are no limits to imagination or narrative constraints; plot twists prevail, surprises abound, and delirium ensues in pursuit of entertainment. Along the way, inevitably, a large number of enemies must be eliminated to reach the final villain, including unpredictable monsters and creatures. The whole package also includes extraterrestrial technology in a mind-boggling climax that sets the bar very high for the continuation of the tribulations of the brave Father Vergara and the troubled inhabitants of Pedraza.

2. Succession

The most remarkable thing about Succession is that, although the children are almost as detestable as the father, each viewer has their favorite: the characters have such complex psychological depth that the series manages to make the progress of any of them be celebrated as if it were a football match. And that's why the definition in the last episode was a masterstroke that left no one indifferent.

1. The Last of Us

The worldwide phenomenon of 2023 is the excellent adaptation of the video game of the same name. Although it is inevitable to think of other post-apocalyptic television dramas like 'The Walking Dead', with which it shares certain themes, the journey of Joel and Ellie is absolutely awe-inspiring.

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The way I can't even sip my mint tea from silly huge cup-mug during this scene.

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Gen V Episode 5 Review

"Gen V" superheroes don't remember what they were investigating! Read our review of Gen V episode 5 starring Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, Derek Luh, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway and Maddie Phillips.

So, Gen V episode 4 ended on a pretty ‘WTF’ note. All the superhero kids are close to solving the mystery behind ‘The Woods,’ a secret facility that nobody is supposed to know about. However, during a key confrontational moment, the scene suddenly switches to them all waking up somewhere else. Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) is with Jordan Li (London Thor/Derek Luh); Andre (Chance Perdomo) is…

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Favourite TV Shows 2023

My Favourite Television Shows of 2023

It’s that time of year to reflect on the year and having already discussed my favourite theatre shows and my favourite films, it’s now time to reflect on another year of television and 2023 is a year in which there were some fantastic new shows, as well as returning series. I’m also going to write about my favourite television episodes this year in a separate post, so look out for that later. As…

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Superhero Burnout

Superhero burnout has been huge for me recently and it sucks. Growing up, I loved Marvel and DC. I used to watch stuff like Adam West, Lynda Carter, etc. I had (and still do) a huge collection of comics, figurines, posters, etc. My favorite show was Justice League, I could recite the Green Lantern mantra by heart blah blah blah. I was a huge hero dork. But being a superhero nerd still wasn’t super popular so I couldn’t often connect with my friends or classmates on my interests. When Marvel and DC started to get their feet planted on the ground more, I was overjoyed. Superheroes were once again part of the mainstream media and I could die happy. But then they started to run things into the ground.

Any new hero films were stuck with the same formula, some storylines weren’t developed as well as they good have been and were instead rushed, super powerful and interesting villains were pushed to the side as one off characters. Content after content was pumped out without anything new being added to the table. Sure it was enjoyable, but it was getting old- and much faster than our capitalist Hollywood industry would have preferred.

Then came the wave of the dark storylines. In an effort to stand out and add something new to the conversation, we were given grittier and darker hero content. A look at a more realistic view of what the world would ACTUALLY be like if people had powers, or just darker storylines overall. DC put a gray filter on their heroes, making them all act like their most successful hero- Batman. We also got stuff like Marvel’s Zombies and Werewolf at Night. Non-mainstream media got to enter the spotlight too with Brightburn, The Boys universe and Invincible coming to play. IMO, The Boys was probably the most entertaining out of these and brought an interesting perspective to the table. It was harsh, but probably the most realistic portrayal of the genre in a long time. Gen V is also such a fun addition and I will be doing its own well deserved appreciation post soon.

Now one thing I do appreciate in this hero dump of content is the opportunity for more representation. I adore Ms. Marvel, Black Panther, Shang Chi, Blue Beetle and Gen V. They intertwine their respective cultures or identities into the hero storyline in an unapologetic way. They don’t shy away from showing the struggle of day to day life people of color or queer folks have to go through or showing the generational trauma that comes from historical and modern abuse and I really appreciate that. But although these do this, often times they are still not bringing something new to the genre overall. It still falls back on overused tropes and I just know that it can be even better than what it is. I wish these big hero movie conglomerates would focus on the quality of their products instead of the quantity. But that’s capitalism for you 🤷‍♀️

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Gen V (prod. Craig Rosenberg).

Amazon's college-centric The Boys spin-off does a fine job of paralleling the same satirically violent streak of gruesomely subversive superhero depravity transplanted to the sex and party-fuelled environment of a university campus. It's an altogether fun extension of this surreal vision of a twisted comic book television universe, with its queer satire firmly planted in debaucherous behaviour on the part of its complex characters, not totally unlike something like Riverdale. Gen V impresses through its tonal consistency while fitting nicely in an established existing world.