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IR TV Review: STAR TREK - DISCOVERY - EPISODE 7 (“…But To Connect”) [Paramount+-S4]
The trevails of Episode 6 of "Star Trek: Discovery" actually introduced a different motif to the universe which actually comes about as a right turn in many ways to the ideals that were initially being discussed.
IR TV Review: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT - EPISODE 1 (“Stranger In A Strange Land”) [Lucasfilm/Disney+]
The intention of path references maybe a second chance. The essence of "The Book Of Boba Fett" even in the first episode "Stranger In A Strange Land" goes right to the core of what fans want to know right off the bat.
IR TV Review: STAR TREK - DISCOVERY - EPISODE 6 (“Stormy Weather”) [Paramount+-S4]
The aspect of sacrifice often resounds in the nature of protection. While the 4th season of “Star Trek: Discovery” hasn't been as episodic as one would like, it does play into a certain aspect of the unknown depending on what lore one subscribes to.
IR TV Review: HAWKEYE - EPISODES 1 & 2 [Marvel/Disney+]
The crux of "Hawkeye" rests in the context of guilt and repercussion. While Episodes 1 & 2 simply set up the texture of what the fate of Clint Burton is or might be, it only infers at what might befall his track.
IR TV Review: STAR TREK - PRODIGY - EPISODE 5 (“Terra Firma”) [Paramount+]
The influence of betrayal versus acceptance becomes a more distinct pressure in Episode 5 of "Star Trek: Prodigy" entitled "Terra Firma" with the character of Gwyn coming face-to-face to a decision she needs to make.
IR TV Review: CREEPSHOW - EPISODE 5 (“Time Out/The Things In Oakwood’s Past”) [Shudder-S3]
The balance of parables of sensibilities versus roads better not taken are at the crossroads are key in the two stories of “Creepshow” Season 3 Episode 3 with "Time Out" and "The Things In Oakwood's Past".
IR TV Review: STAR TREK - LOWER DECKS - EPISODE 10 (“First First Contact”) [Paramount+-S2]
In concluding the 2nd season of "Lower Decks", Creator Mike McMahan brings the show full circle because he embraces the cliffhanger aspect while giving a bit of scope.
IR TV Review: WHAT IF - EPISODE 9 (“…The Watcher Broke His Oath?”) [Disney+]
By breaking the 4th wall and also integrating Doctor Strange (which likely makes everything more complicated), the storyline line flitters with a possibility that is both intense story-wise but very delicate to pull off.