Television Reviews of both new release and older television series, seasons, or episodes.
Reviews of both new release and older television series, seasons, or episodes.
Aug 04 2026
“Nyanpire” Is the Perfect Anime for Celebrating Halloween All Year Round
In my opinion, it’s never too early to start thinking about Halloween. After all, who doesn’t love an entire day dedicated to candy and costumes? Even if you’re not the type to plan a whole party, it’s fun to put together a watch list full of spooky shows and movies, even if it’s…
Jun 13 2026
Nicholas Cage Swings Through 1930s New York in the Spectacular “Spider-Noir”
When I was a teenager, Nicholas Cage felt like a joke. Thanks to behind-the-scenes money troubles, he’d seemingly do anything for the right price, and it led him to some notoriously bad projects. There’s even an episode of Community about it, in which Abed takes a class called “Nicholas Cage:…
Jun 04 2026
“For All Mankind” Goes Full Science Fiction in Its Fifth Season
Ronald D. Moore is one of Star Trek’s most prolific writers. He worked on more than 90 episodes across Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, as well as the screenplays for Generations and First Contact. Then he cemented his status as one of the genre’s most important voices when he created the…
May 03 2026
7 Spring 2026 Anime Releases I’m Excited For
Is it just me, or does the spring season come with the most exciting anime-related news?
Some big names have reentered the spotlight, alongside some very promising newcomers, all of which will bring their own flavor of entertainment to the table. But which titles am I most looking forward to? This season’s…
Mar 12 2026
4 Horse Anime That Aren’t “Umamusume”
2026 marks the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, and with Umamusume: Pretty Derby becoming a worldwide phenomenon, it feels like the planets have aligned to bring anime lovers something truly special. Since the series first debuted in 2018, and especially after its mobile game counterpart released…
Mar 04 2026
Did Season 1 of “Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation” Live Up to the Hype?
In my experience, hype is one of the biggest double-edged swords in the entertainment industry. If a piece of media is given an abundance of publicity before its release and it doesn’t meet the general public’s expectations, the results can be disastrous, and vice versa. Marketing teams…
Feb 04 2026
“Sentenced to Be a Hero” Is a Fresh, Fast-Paced Dark Fantasy
When you hear the word hero, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do you imagine the fantastical figures of Marvel or DC Comics, saving the world with extraordinary superpowers while wearing flashy costumes? Or do you think of the real-life people such as doctors, firefighters, soldiers, and…
Jan 08 2026
Twin Cities Geek Writers’ Favorite Media of 2025
As 2025 came to an end, I asked my fellow Twin Cities Geek contributors to name their favorite media from the past year of any format or genre—from movies to books to artisanal gift baskets. Here’s what they came up with.
Heated Rivalry
Television Series Created by Jacob Tierney
Recommended by:…
Dec 04 2025
“Heated Rivalry” Delivers on Both Romance and Hockey
The surprise hit of this week—a surprise to everyone who hadn’t read the books, at least—is Heated Rivalry, a brand-new show on Crave in Canada. Picked up by HBO Max in the US and a couple other countries, it’s a spicy hockey romance based on an incredibly popular novel, and the show delivers on the…
Oct 25 2025
Revisiting a Spooky Modern “Simpsons” Classic
Since 1990, The Simpsons has delighted and frightened viewers with its annual Halloween specials, and the episode from 2022 is one of their best. “Treehouse of Horror XXXIII” was written by Carolyn Omine, Ryan Koh, and Matt Selman, and was directed by Rob Oliver.
The first segment is “The Pookadook,”…