Episodic Review: 'Loki' S2 Is Entertaining, But Stuck In A Narrative Time Loop

“It’s not that this is uninteresting - Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson’s effortless banter never gets old - but, at times, it feels like the show is repeating story beats to avoid committing to the consequences promised.”

EpisodicEthan DaytonOctober 3, 2023loki, loki S2, loki season 2, 6 out of 12, 2.5 stars, tom hiddleston, owen wilson, sophia di martino, jonathan majorsComment

EPISODIC REVIEW: "The Resort" Episodes 1-4; Beware the Yellow Snake

The first episode drags a tad, but as Emma becomes enthralled in uncovering secrets, the true hijinks that ensues becomes more and more riveting.

Episodic, Marty MillmanMarty MillmanAugust 19, 2022the resort, andy siara, cristin milioti, william jackson harper, skyler gisondo, nina bloomgarden, nick offerman, debby ryan, dylan baker, 10 out of 12, 4 starsComment

EPISODIC REVIEW: "The Bear" Is On the Line and Ready To Serve

“The series is intense and highly stressful, but easy to watch and binge-worthy.”

EpisodicMarty MillmanJuly 17, 2022the bear, episodic review, 12 out of 12, 5 stars, jeremy allen white, ebon moss-bachrach, ayo edebiri, christopher storer, huluComment

EPISODIC REVIEW: "Loot" Redefines the Workplace Comedy

“No matter the story or situation, [Maya Rudolph] generates a joyous and hysterical presence…”

EpisodicMarty MillmanJuly 17, 2022episodic review, maya rudolph, adam scott, matt hubbard, alan yang, nat faxon, mj rodriguez, joel kim booster, jennifer barak, kerri drootin, charlie haggard, 11 out of 12, 5 starsComment

EPISODIC REVIEW: "Queer as Folk" Is Bolder, Prouder, and More Inclusive Than Ever

“Queer as Folk is groundbreakingly fresh.”

Episodic, Marty MillmanMarty MillmanJune 19, 2022queer as folk, episodic review, 12 out of 12, 5 stars, devin way, jesse james keitel, CG, stephen dunn, jaclyn moore, ryan o'connell, fin argus, kim cattrall, johnny sibilly, peacock, prideComment

EPISODIC REVIEW: "Irma Vep", Episodes 1: Haunted By the Echos of the Past

“It’s awe inspiring to see the expansion of Irma Vep. No longer hindered by time constraints that impeded the 1996 film, Assayas is able to fully indulge himself in the full potential of the narrative.”

EpisodicMarty MillmanJune 11, 2022irma vep, olivier assayas, alicia vikander, rene vidal, adria arjona, maggie cheung, hbo maxComment

EPISODIC REVIEW: "The Boys" Season 3 Continues To Be Outrageous and Explosive

“The amount of blood and guts goes to new extremes this season.”

EpisodicMarty MillmanJune 3, 2022the boys, season 3, aya cash, claudia doumit, jack quaid, karl urban, anthony starr, eric kripke, dominique mcelligott, erin moriarty, nathan mitchell, karen fukuharaComment

EPISODIC REVIEW: "Hacks" Season, Episodes 1 & 2; All Aboard The Funny Train

“Hacks parallels its bombastic comedic side and this heart-breaking emotional character story to create something that feels entirely new and necessary at this point in time.”