If dour, R-rated superhero stories aren’t your thing, Stargirl is a great alternative. But it doesn’t lose what makes it one of DC’s best shows, which is its heart.Įven as she grows and matures, Courtney never loses her optimism and belief in people, which is part of what makes her heroism so refreshing. All Rights Reserved.ĭC’s brightest show turned to the darkness for its sophomore season, taking its cues from horror movies rather than the blockbuster family fare of Season 1. Stargirl (The CW)ĭC’s Stargirl - “Summer School: Chapter Three” - Photo: Bob Mahoney/The CW - © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. Sometimes we cannot explain the tragedies of the world. Its ambiguous endings are part of what makes it so frightening. Like The X-Files, Eviltends to create more questions than answers as the team investigates cases of demonic possession. The question of “will they or won’t they?” also hangs over the season, as Kristen and David’s chemistry persists not since Fleabag has there been this much sexual tension with a priest.
Katja Herbers gives one of the best performances on TV as Kristen grapples with her guilt over murdering Orson LeRoux while still protecting her family. Leland’s demonic plot involving the sigils keeps fans guessing, but Kristen’s mental breakdown is the real draw of the season. No longer restricted by network standards, the show pushes its boundaries further than before.
All Rights Reserved.įor a show called Evil, fans sure were blessed when the series moved to Paramount+ for its second season. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2021 Paramount+ Inc. Pictured (L-R): Mike Colter as David Acosta and Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard of the Paramount+ series EVIL. So here’s hoping he gets a Season 2 cameo. I think we can all agree there is one character fans fell in love with even more than the Darkling, and that was Milo the Goat. From “Malina” to “Kanej” there is plenty of romance to feed fans who are looking for their next ship to obsess over. It always helps when your fantasy story has a couple or two to root for. In addition to seeing their favorite moments on screen, fans also enjoy new storylines developed specifically for the show. The epic fantasy world created by Leigh Bardugo translates beautifully on screen as the series blends the Shadow and Bone trilogy with characters from the Six of Crows duology.Ĭasting can make or break an adaptation, but this cast proves they are the right choices with fantastic chemistry (the Crows especially). Whether you were a fan of the books or were asking yourself, “What the heck is a Grisha?” Netflix’s new hit Shadow and Bone will draw you in.
SHADOW AND BONE (L to R) BEN BARNES as THE DARKLING / GENERAL KIRIGAN and JESSIE MEI LI as ALINA STARKOV in SHADOW AND BONE Cr.