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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.

I am not going to lie, I struggled writing this Jujutsu Kaisen review I knew this would come at some point, but my heart hurt for a bit So far this arc was even more horrific and harder to watch play out than it was to read it Between the battle with Mahoraga and Sukuna,[...]

NBC's Saturday Night Live host Emma Stone proved why she needs to make room for a "Ten-Timers" jacket while Noah Kahan owned the stage.

Crunchyroll's Spy x Family S02E08: "The Symphony Upon the Ship" and "Sis's Herb Tea" was a fun two-parter that spotlights Yor's deadliness.

Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen S02E18: "Right and Wrong" pits Yuji against Mahito in a battle that's more action than words.

Rick and Morty S07E07: "Wet Kuat Amortican Summer" sees the ultimate Morty & Summer "team-up" and a major shift in their sibling dynamic.

Crunchyroll's Spy x Family Season 2 Episode 7: "Who Is This Mission For?" delves a bit deeper into Yor's continuing internal dilemmas.

Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E11: "Winter in the Northern Lands" brings adventures as trekking continues northbound.

Napoleon is a film that was made with the intention of being seen on the biggest screen possible, which is why it's all the more ironic that it might be worth waiting for it to hit AppleTV so you can watch the battle scenes and then turn it off.

Wish feels like Disney didn't start with wanting to tell a story about wishing on a star; it feels like they started wondering how they could organically cram as many "legacy nods" to previous films.

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Jujutsu Kaisen S02E17: "Thunderclap, Part 2" highlights Megumi's potential and shines a spotlight on Sukuna and his magnificent power.