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Feb. 16th, 2020 09:02 pm1. Netflix is oddly addictive. In attempting to find and then watch the internet favorite "Bojack Horseman" - I ended up getting sucked into Locke & Key instead. The appeal of Bojack Horseman is completely lost on me by the way. Not that this is at all surprising, since a) I don't like cartoons, and b) I don't like most mean sitcoms. I couldn't get into Fleabag, Louis CK, or Better Things either. The anit-hero sitcom doesn't appear to work for me. I don't know why. But I've tried with critical and social media favorites Bojack and Fleabag three times now, and it's just not happening. I can't get through the first episode of Bojack, and I couldn't make it past episode Three of Fleabag. Sorry, folks,this is just not my cuppa. It tasted sweet to some, to me its too sour to be born.
Locke & Key -- however was rather fun. It's about the Lock family who after their father's tragic death, moves into his ancestral home in New England. Only to discover that within the house are keys that unlock various gateways. The keys are linked to why their father was killed, and what he left behind in the past, of which he never spoke.
It's sort of a puzzle-box. Disappointing in places -- the villain is a bit hooky at times, but also rather interesting. I felt the villain was also a bit reminiscent of the villain in Stranger Things, Sabrina, and various other series.
The keys, which are also weapons, are rather fascinating however. One can unlock your mind, another can take you anywhere you wish to go, a third can take your spirit from your body.
At times it felt a bit like the Goonies mets IT, but overall sort of a fun effort. Not that violent or gory, it is scary in places, but if you can handle Doctor Who, the X-files, Supernatural or Buffy - you'll be fine.
2. Started watching the Norwegian series Ragnarok which is a modern take on the Norse legend of Thor (not the Marvel version but the Norwegian Norse God version). It's filmed in Norway, with Norwegian actors. I'm guessing dubbed in English, since the titles are in Norwegian with English subtitles, but also English dubbing. I'm not sure what to make of it. Saw the first episode, where Magna and his brother Lauratis move back to Ragnarok. Their father had died of Cancer. Magna (aka Thor) meets a girl who is trying to save the environment. Isolde. There's not romance, she's a lesbian, who is in love with another girl. Isolde dies in the first episode, and this triggers Magna to get his powers back. I'm thinking his brother may be the Trickster Loki.
And the bad guys are the Giants, who are hiding in human form.
It has a heavy environmental message.
3. Stumptown
This episode was better than last week's. Although I did see the mystery of the week twist a mile a way, but I always do. TV writers aren't good at writing mysteries. Also we finally got a hot male guest star, he was last seen on Game of Thrones. Irish actor. I really like that actor -- I want to see more of him. ( spoilers )
4. Been relaxing a lot this weekend. Not doing all that much. Just chilling. I think I needed a bit of mental health break.
Locke & Key -- however was rather fun. It's about the Lock family who after their father's tragic death, moves into his ancestral home in New England. Only to discover that within the house are keys that unlock various gateways. The keys are linked to why their father was killed, and what he left behind in the past, of which he never spoke.
It's sort of a puzzle-box. Disappointing in places -- the villain is a bit hooky at times, but also rather interesting. I felt the villain was also a bit reminiscent of the villain in Stranger Things, Sabrina, and various other series.
The keys, which are also weapons, are rather fascinating however. One can unlock your mind, another can take you anywhere you wish to go, a third can take your spirit from your body.
At times it felt a bit like the Goonies mets IT, but overall sort of a fun effort. Not that violent or gory, it is scary in places, but if you can handle Doctor Who, the X-files, Supernatural or Buffy - you'll be fine.
2. Started watching the Norwegian series Ragnarok which is a modern take on the Norse legend of Thor (not the Marvel version but the Norwegian Norse God version). It's filmed in Norway, with Norwegian actors. I'm guessing dubbed in English, since the titles are in Norwegian with English subtitles, but also English dubbing. I'm not sure what to make of it. Saw the first episode, where Magna and his brother Lauratis move back to Ragnarok. Their father had died of Cancer. Magna (aka Thor) meets a girl who is trying to save the environment. Isolde. There's not romance, she's a lesbian, who is in love with another girl. Isolde dies in the first episode, and this triggers Magna to get his powers back. I'm thinking his brother may be the Trickster Loki.
And the bad guys are the Giants, who are hiding in human form.
It has a heavy environmental message.
3. Stumptown
This episode was better than last week's. Although I did see the mystery of the week twist a mile a way, but I always do. TV writers aren't good at writing mysteries. Also we finally got a hot male guest star, he was last seen on Game of Thrones. Irish actor. I really like that actor -- I want to see more of him. ( spoilers )
4. Been relaxing a lot this weekend. Not doing all that much. Just chilling. I think I needed a bit of mental health break.