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2021-2022 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 10

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This week featured a conclusion to quite a fun story. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021-2022 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 09

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This week featured an old foe and people seen in new light. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021-2022 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 08

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This week featured a lot of familiar faces, and one broken soul. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021-2022 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 07

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This week featured women changing history, a shocking reveal, and a 2 stepsisters bonding in sinister ways. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021-2022 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 06

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This week featured a new beginning, a familiar face, and a new foe. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021-2022 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 05

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This week featured a story ending, a family affair gone wrong, and the origin of time travel. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021-2022 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 04

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This week featured a final showdown, a brutal death, social justice, and a familial showdown. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021-2022 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 03

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This week featured a team reforming, old faces helping out, an unlikely love story, and a cold villain. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021-2022 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 02

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This week featured impersonations, reintroductions, daring rescues, and family drama. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021-2022 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 01

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This week featured new beginnings, return of the Legends, a dire fate, and parenting faux pas. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 34

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This week featured more trials, weird feelings, and flashbacks to the golden age. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 33

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  This week featured witches, trials, and anger issues. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 32

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This week featured a painful confession and the birth of a new hero. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 32

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  This week featured the rise of a villain, and an unlikely ally coming to the heroes' aid. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Review

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Marvel's first brand new hero in Phase 4 came in at an uncertain time for movies, but the Marvel brand and the charisma of star Simu Liu proved to be enough. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is one of the MCU's strongest origin stories, and gives us a plethora of new characters and possibilities for the future of this shared universe.

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 31

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This week featured the end of a couple journeys for some beloved characters, a different solution to a common problem, and a villain coming to light. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 30

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This week featured a family temptation, answers to the past, and recruitment for a new team. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 29

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This week featured the return of Supergirl, a Bishop's gambit, and a genie in a ball point pen. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 28

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This week featured the return of a Lantern, a murder mystery, and a surprise visitor. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 28

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This week featured the return of an Earth-2 Hero, a set up for a final showdown, and the most important cosmic bowling tournament in history. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 27

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This week featured a family-centric finale, an existential crisis that resulted in desperate measures, and a daring and dangerous escape of a villain. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 26

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This week featured the last stop of John Diggle in his Arrowverse tour, a crazy sitcom adventure, and a family battle that spans time. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

Black Widow - Review

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Marvel's first female Avenger finally got her due in a solo project. After meeting her demise in Avengers: Endgame , it seemed like Natasha Romanoff's journey was at an end. But Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios make prequels also, so we were able to jump into a very personal journey for Scarlet Johansson's Black Widow.

Loki - Episode 1.05 - Journey Into Mystery - Review

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It was a long week to wait for a payoff to that post credit scene, but man did it deliver. We got even more answers, and Loki and Sylvie got ever closer to getting the answers that they want.

Loki - Episode 1.04 - The Nexus Event - Review

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After the cliffhanger of episode 3, this episode wasted no time in picking up where it left off. Loki creating his own Nexus event is what got him rescued, which was quite clever. I thought there would be temp pad tricks, but this was much more straightforward.

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 25

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This week featured a supporting character coming to the front, a classic origin story, and a different point of view Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 24

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This week featured a finale, a misused actor, and an explosive cliffhanger. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

Movie Midterm - My Favorite Movies of the First Half of 2021

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The first half of 2021 was still feeling that COVID lag of 2020. There wasn't a regular slate of movies in the last 6 months, but there were still some gems hidden in there. Below are 3 honorable mentions and then my top 10 favorite films of the year so far.

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 23

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This week featured a supporting character coming to the front, a classic origin story, and a different point of view Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

Loki - Episode 1.03 - Lamentis - Review

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The third episode of Loki was a departure from the first 2, but it was a necessary episode in order to flesh out the characters, and even revealed some information that will be important later on.

Loki - Episode 1.02 - The Variant - Review

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Episode 2 hit the ground running and didn't look back. After an exposition-laden premiere, "The Variant" was finally able to get down to business! This episode provided answers, but also more questions, and possibilities for the MCU down the line.

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 22

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This week featured a shocking villain, the return of a familiar face, and unknowing clone having an existential crisis. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

Loki - Episode 1.01 - Glorious Purpose - Review

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The third Marvel series to premiere belongs to that of the God of Mischief. And right off the bat, the story felt like it was going to have major implications in the larger MCU. The first episode established a lot of rules, but was also allowed to have fun as well.

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 21

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This week featured the end of a journey, a shocking revelation and a crisis averted (just like two weeks ago). Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 20

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  This week featured another adventure in Smallville. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 19

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This week featured the end of a journey, a shocking revelation and a crisis averted. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 18

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This week featured cliffhangers galore! Almost all of them ended on some sort of grand action that needs to be resolved next time. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 17

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This week featured more time travel, identity reveals, power moves and more! Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 16

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This week featured time travel, past relationships, loyalties being tested and the return of the Legends! Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 15

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This week featured a supporting character move to the forefront, a bunch of trauma being dealt with, and someone coming to peace with their past. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate!

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 14

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This week featured false allegations, street racing, and trust issues. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate! Batwoman - Episode 2.11 - Arrive Alive Fast and Furious: Gotham City was a pretty fun episode of Batwoman . There was a lot at play here and each story had its merit. There were a lot of big character developments wrapped up in the story too. Alice's journey is all over the place. She really is going through a lot, but at this point she is treading water for the end game. There is no way she is going to forget Kate, but what is the point of this journey? Sophie figuring out the identity of Batwoman is huge. It is probably the biggest thing that has

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episodes 5 & 6 - Review

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The end of this series stuck the landing for the most part. It was a bit muddled, but gave us exactly what it was supposed to - we have a new Captain America! Sam Wilson is officially Cap, and his suit looks amazing. (Life is very hectic at the moment, so there will be only a quick rundown below)

2021 Arrowverse Roundup - Week 13

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This week featured a supporting character move to the forefront, a bunch of trauma being dealt with, and someone coming to peace with their past. Below is a breakdown of all of the Arrowverse stuff that aired this week. It is part review, part speculation, part analysis, and part rambling. It is organized in the order they aired throughout the week, so feel free to scroll down to whatever ones you watch. If you want to get caught up, you can use my Arrowverse Viewing Order guide to help you navigate! Batwoman - Episode 2.10 - Time Off For Good Behavior This episode dealt with a lot of past trauma. Jacob dealt with it. Alice dealt with it. Even Julia did, to a certain extent. And it was all wrapped around "Snakebite" and a doctor who could make people forget things.   While Kate is no longer a main player on the show, her impact is driving many stories of the characters. Jacob, Sophie, Alice, and Julia, are all doing what they are doing because of Kate. I wasn't