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Thankfully, after giving it some time and getting a better sense of how to best integrate it into my workday, my skepticism was proven wrong. Image: Flexispot Screencap In my review of the standing desk, I mentioned how sitting down to write in a chair that's too comfortable – especially at 5 am – can suck the[...]

In Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E18: "First-Class Mage Exam," we arrive at the City of Magic, Äußerst, for the First-Class Mage exam.

Marvel Studios' Echo is more compelling as a crime drama than a superhero series, but felt too much like a Daredevil: Born Again prequel.

Netflix's Pokémon Concierge is a fantastic, all-too-brief little show that brings a new twist and a fresh feel to the popular franchise.

Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E17: "Take Care" sees the paths start separating - and someone needs to decide which way to go.

Marvel Studios' What If ...? closes out Season 2 with a bang as Captain Carter, Kahhori & Strange collide in an epic animated season finale.

Hayley Atwell's Captain Carter lands in a very different "renaissance" in What If ...? S02E08: "What If…The Avengers Assembled in 1602?"

Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 finale "Shibuya Incident – Gate, Close" left our heroes in a very tough position moving forward.

Hayley Atwell shines in Season 2 Ep. 5, "What If...Captain Carter fought the HYDRA Stomper?" offering a twist on 2014's "The Winter Soldier."

What If... S02E04 has Iron Man going to Sakaar instead of Thor mixing Jeff Goldblum's The Grandmaster with "Death Race" in mindless fun.

Crunchyroll's Spy x Family S02E12: "Part of the Family" was a very sweet episode in which Bond is reassured about his position as a Forger.

Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E16: "Long-Lived Friends" was a sweet episode that reminds viewers of the weight of memories.

Normally, my review route skews more towards "The Walking Dead" universe, Rick and Morty, American Horror Story, and other parts of the television/streaming landscape But with director Mark Tonderai & showrunner/writer Russell T Davies offering us the first full adventure of Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor and an introduction to Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday, I found[...]

Crunchyroll's Spy x Family S02E11 "Berlint in Love" & "Nightfall's Daily Life" pits Becky against Yor in her wacky quest to win Loid's heart.

This week's episode of Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen, S02E22: "Metamorphosis, Part 2," begins revealing the true nature of Fake Geto.

But with Adult Swim running a Season 7 marathon tonight, I thought I'd pass along the behind-the-scenes feature for each, followed by a link to my reviews and a quick one-liner takeaway from the episode: Rick and Morty S07E01 Review: Hugh Jackman, Predators & Friendship: Rick learns that being a good friend means sometimes being the[...]

Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E15: "Smells Like Trouble" puts two of our heroes into a bit of an uncomfortable situation.

Crunchyroll anime Jujutsu Kaisen S02E21: "Metamorphosis" highlights the great realization and self-discovery of Mahito and Yuji.

Spy x Family S02E10: "Enjoy the Resort to the Fullest"/"Bragging About Vacation" was all about the Forgers enjoying their time together.

Adult Swim's Rick and Morty S07E10: "Fear No Mort" found the dimension-hopping duo facing their fears - with the series being better for it.

Host Kate McKinnon, musical guest Billie Eilish & the SNL team ended the year on a high note with a holiday episode overflowing with cheer.

Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E14: "Privilege of the Young," showed the vulnerable side of Fern in a number of ways.

Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen S02E20: "Right and Wrong, Part 3" shows the fragility of Yuji's current mental state - between grief and guilt.

Faith, religion, Bigfoot & Pokemon are just some of the factors that come into play in Adult Swim's Rick and Morty S07E09 "Mort: Ragnarick."

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E13: "Aversion to One's Own Kind" was a lovely episode that shows the importance of following your dreams.

Crunchyroll's Spy x Family S02E09: "The Hand That Connects to the Future" shows Yor & Twilight committing to the family without realizing it. 

This weekend's Adam Driver-hosted edition of NBC's Saturday Night Live (with Olivia Rodrigo) was definitely not SNL's holiday episode...

Wonka might have some missteps along the way, but most of it doesn't really matter once you're caught up in the candy-coated whimsey of the film.

Godzilla Minus One discovers a new, gripping path to success in what could be considered the best entry of the franchise.

Adult Swim's Rick and Morty, S07E08: "Rise of the Numbericons: The Movie" was a fun & refreshing break that worked on a number of levels.