On the Unique Joys and Upcoming Trials & Tribulations of Saint Ted Lasso

Posted by Melanie on November 22, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Like the buoyancy of its titular character, the exact vibe of Ted Lasso is hard to pin down.       It’s a family comedy with sex and swears, a deceptively simple drama about people trying real hard, dotted with very American jokes and thoroughly English sensibilities. It’s the weird characters and team-microcosm-within-a-specific-organisation-within-a-specific-town of Parks … Continue reading →

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Lost Girl: Season Two Overview, PI Tamsin, and Your Questions Wanted

Posted by Melanie on October 3, 2013 · 21 Comments 

The original plan was to have a Lost Girl recap post at the end of the Season 2, where I talked about writers and directors and stylistic choices and the like. I feel, however, I’ve spread out a lot of what I wanted to say over the episode reviews. Thus, I’d like to open this … Continue reading →

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