Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 74
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How Dan Harmon’s Story Circle Made Community Brilliant
If you've ever wondered why Community felt simultaneously familiar and revolutionary, congratulations—you've stumbled onto one of television's most fascinating storytelling experiments. Dan Harmon, the show's creator and the man who somehow convinced NBC to air five out of six seasons of increasingly meta television, had a secret weapon: an eight-step storytelling formula he called the … Continue reading How Dan Harmon’s Story Circle Made Community Brilliant
A Chronological Journey Through TV’s Greatest Christmas Episodes
Day 3 of Blogmas 2025! For those just tuning in, Blogmas is my annual tradition of posting holiday-themed content every day from December 1st through Christmas Day. It's like an advent calendar, except instead of chocolate, you get my opinions about things. This year, I've outsourced my creative prompts to AI because apparently, I enjoy … Continue reading A Chronological Journey Through TV’s Greatest Christmas Episodes
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 73
Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 73
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 72
Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 72
The Powers That Be: The Cosmic Entities in Angel
When Angel premiered in 1999 as a spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, viewers knew they were signing up for vampires, demons, and supernatural noir in the City of Angels. What they probably didn't expect was a cosmic bureaucracy so ineffective it would make the DMV look efficient. Enter the Powers That Be—the mysterious higher … Continue reading The Powers That Be: The Cosmic Entities in Angel
The Trio Behind Friends: How Three Writers Created TV Magic
Picture this: It's 1993, and three television writers are sitting around trying to figure out how to capture the anxiety of being a twenty-something in Manhattan without enough money, clear life direction, or functional romantic relationships. Their solution? Create a show about six people who somehow afford enormous apartments while working as a waitress, a … Continue reading The Trio Behind Friends: How Three Writers Created TV Magic
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 71
Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 71
The Cultural Significance of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for 90s Kids
Picture this: It's a Tuesday night in 1992. You've just finished your homework (or you're pretending you have), and you settle in front of the family television. The opening beats of that unmistakable theme song start playing, and suddenly everyone in the room—regardless of age, race, or musical preference—is singing along. Because let's be honest, … Continue reading The Cultural Significance of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for 90s Kids
New Girl: Why Jess Is the Worst
When New Girl premiered on Fox in 2011, it arrived with the tagline "Simply Adorkable" and positioned Zooey Deschanel's Jessica Day as the quirky, lovable protagonist we were all supposed to root for. With her vintage dresses, ukulele serenades, and tendency to break into spontaneous song, Jess was marketed as the ultimate manic pixie dream … Continue reading New Girl: Why Jess Is the Worst
The Confusing Middle 