The current season of The Expanse comes to a powerful but uncertain conclusion– rescues, mutinies, an unexpected death, an inspirational speech, a Rocinante reunion, a new role for the protomolecule, and… whatever happened to that Martian ship.
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The Expanse Review: “Lake Winnipesaukee”
As the end of the current season approaches, The Expanse gives us one of its strongest episodes to date. We have a definite Hugo candidate for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form.
The Expanse Review: “Hard Vacuum”
As worlds fall apart, our characters move closer to each other.
Bureau’s Breakroom’s Television Table – Week beginning 2021 January 17
The wait is over, as the shows start rushing back! First, we start by watching The Watch seek a sword. Then, Batwoman offers us multiple Batwomen and a Bruce Wayne that leaves even the synopsis skeptical. In American Gods, we see that even when Shadow thinks he can get out, they pull him back in. The Good Doctor sees if you actually can buy eternal life, while David and Michael turn their guest stars into therapists, and we learn the final choice for their roles on Staged. Zoey dreams big, and The Expanse really, really cleans their carpets. The “Teens” on Riverdale return for their fifth year of highschool. Wanda and Vision doesn’t give us a synopsis, but so far each episode has been a sitcom from a previous decade, and it looks like we just made it to colorization and the seventies. On The Blacklist, we see Elizabeth Keen turn on Reddington.
[All synopses (and titles) from Trakt.tv below the cut, except when there really aren’t any. (If a show’s synopsis is a spoiler to you, do not click Continue reading →)]
The Expanse Review: “Oyedeng”
We have a shorter review than usual this week, but much to discuss, as two small ships ponder taking on a navy, and a couple of characters bid “oyedeng.”
Bureau’s Breakroom’s Television Table – Week beginning 2021 January 10
Having caught up on all of what my wife calls “Drop Shows” (shows that drop the whole season at a time) we can all get ready for the return of the worlds most expensive series, the MCU! Season Phase 4 starts off with WandaVision at the end of this week. If Marvel comics aren’t your thing, Dark Horse’s American Gods comes back for season three, also. The Watch plans a heist, and The Good Doctor continues to be one of the only shows to exist in a universe where COVID has had an effect. Well, The Good Doctor and Staged, as David and Michael continue to process the fact that their show is going to America without them. Zoey gives us a new character, and The Expanse doesn’t give us a description.
[All synopses (and titles) from Trakt.tv below the cut, except when there really aren’t any. (If a show’s synopsis is a spoiler to you, do not click Continue reading →)]
Star Trek Discovery Review: “Su’Kal,” “There is a Tide…” “That Hope is You, Part 2”
A three-episode arc brings Season Three to a conclusion. Discovery has changed its premise each year, resulting in very distinct seasons. These episodes bring us to a new equilibrium, a new premise, and new uniforms.
The Expanse Review: “Tribes”
The show has taken some dark turns, and this week’s episodes handle these with extraordinary acting, writing, and visuals.
Even in the darkest times, people can find hope.
Bureau’s Breakroom’s Television Table – Week beginning 2021 January 3
2021 Annual Premier!
The schedule looks different this week, but Discovery has the actual season finale this week, and Expanse keeps us out in space a bit more. If that makes you feel a bit agoraphobic and want to enjoy the cramped, locked up feeling, there’s good news as David Tennant and Michael Sheen return for season 2 of Staged. If you just have a song in your heart, Zoey also returns. I’m still in hell with Sabrina, and then I intend to get a kick out of Cobra Kai.
Edited to add: The Watch starts, and per visionary_coward‘s recommendation, it is added below.
[All synopses (and titles) from Trakt.tv below the cut, except when there really aren’t any. (If a show’s synopsis is a spoiler to you, do not click Continue reading →)]