Watchmen has hit a little under the halfway point, the pins are being set up and knocked down at the bat of an eye, and it just keeps getting more and more clever every week.
Raising Dion enlivens the superhero genre by offering a fresh tone and concept, and it also has some subtle messages that resonate with personal growth and sociopolitical challenges still being faced today.
As we head into the final two episodes, we have relationships on the verge of collapse, secrets to be exposed and a target on the Boys’ backs. Whatever happens next, it’s sure to be bloody.
Coming off the heels of an episode that re-shaped The Boys’ narrative for the better, “The Female of the Species” is another strong hour of television.
After some false starts, The Boys’ “Get Some” solidifies the mission statement of the show, pushes our established characters in new directions and broadens the scope of the world.
With so many new stories to tell in the wake of the climactic Endgame, it’s more important than ever for Marvel to consider who those stories are about.
The MCU is undoubtedly a success, both with fans and critics alike, yet there is one major flaw running through many of them: a rushed pace and overblown action.