The Pursuit of William Abbey
{4.5/5} “I have witnessed sunrise in the frozen steppes of Asia: symphonies of azures and silvers, punched through with snowy whiteness as if the sun was sending sharpened heralds to announce its progress. I have watched dawn on the China Sea, the water a mirror of slippery gold that burns the sky to puffy white. […]
Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 6)
{5/5} “Looks like Sheriff Worf’s here to arrest me.” Star Trek: The Next Generation season 6, aired in 1992-93 When the Enterprise encounters a Dyson Sphere, and a ship that crashed on it, they find someone who has been stuck in the transporter for 75 years — Montgomery Scott. When Amanda Rogers comes aboard she […]
Good Omens (season 1)
{5/5} “Don’t think of it as dying. Think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush.” Good Omens season 1, aired in 2019 The Antichrist has been born and will bring about Armageddon in 11 years. Aziraphale is an angel and Crowley is a demon — they’ve both been on Earth for a long […]
This Is How You Lose the Time War
{4.5/5} “It occurs to me to dwell on what a microcosm we are of the war as a whole, you and I. The physics of us. An action and an equal and opposite reaction. My viney-hivey elfworld, as you say, versus your techy-mechy dystopia.” This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar […]
Modern Family (season 11)
{4.5/5} “For a family of generally lovely people, we sure have a lot of rivals.” Modern Family season 11, aired in 2019-20 Haley is following a book on parenting rather than listening to her parents. Alex is in Antarctica but really wants to come home. Phil wants Gloria to join him in his real estate […]
Manifest (season 2)
{4.5/5} “‘It doesn’t make any sense.’ ‘I feel like we say that a lot.’” Manifest season 2, aired in 2020 Michaela is accidentally shot by Zeke, who had been struggling with Jared over the weapon. When they calculate that Griffin was alive the same amount of time as he was gone, they realize that the […]
Kim’s Convenience (season 4)
{4.5/5} “Why you read this book? I already on page 20 and there’s still no murder.” — Mr. Kim Kim’s Convenience season 4, aired in 2020 Raj cancelled his wedding because he’s in love with Janet, and now Janet’s not sure what she wants. Jung and Kimchee have a burst pipe emergency in their apartment, […]
Star Trek: TNG — Dragon’s Honor
{4/5} “‘We have no desire to disturb your sacred traditions,’ Kakkh assured him. ‘Fear instead the wiles of the Federation, and strike now before they corrupt your Empire as they have contaminated so many other worlds before you. You must take action — for honor’s sake.’” Star Trek: The Next Generation — Dragon’s Honor by […]
Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 5)
{5/5} “I understand your concerns… Request denied.” — Acting Captain Data Star Trek: The Next Generation season 5, aired in 1991-92 Ensign Ro Laren joins the crew but people aren’t sure about her since she’s been in prison. When Ambassador Spock is spotted on Romulus, Captain Picard receives orders to find out what he’s doing […]
Vivarium
{4.5/5} “You’re a mystery and I’m going to solve you.” Vivarium, released in 2019 Gemma and Tom are looking to buy a house. When they go to the real estate office, a guy named Martin tells them all about a new subdivision called Yonder. They aren’t expecting to buy a house there but they take […]