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Manifest: Final Boarding (2023) Season 4, Episode 20

Great ending

[9/10 · 4 September 2023]

When we first started watching Manifest recently, I came here to check the rating of the final series to make sure it was worth watching. 8.8 seemed a strong enough score and I'm glad we persevered.

This episode was a great way to wrap up the storyline and gave us some beautiful (very cliche) moments. Just like the series in general, there were some obvious plot holes or skimming over details. I also felt that the way they convinced the Grim Reaper style shadow on the plane to let them go was almost too basic.

It became comical to me that the Stones always seemed to have exactly what they needed to solve problems - for example the photographs to decipher the wording carved into the rock and just happening to pack tents in case they couldn't get the ark piece.

As soon as we knew we were waiting for an ark to arise I predicted the ending. The plane had to be the ark and was bound to take them back to where it all began as there was never going to be any salvation for them in the new world they had created. Even though I predicted it, I still felt emotional watching them reunite with loved ones who had passed. The empathetic side of me couldn't help but consider what this must be like. I was even on team Zeke in the end... so this tied up great.

I had a few questions. Were Daley and Fiona included in the 11 missing passengers? What happens to the Callings - are all those incidents still going to happen now that we've gone back in time? Or did they only happen as a direct result of the plane?

Overall, I think this was the best way they could have ended it and (allowing a little leeway for some of the amateur elements) it was an enjoyable series.

Manifest (2018–2023)

Worth a watch

[8/10 · 4 September 2023]

I really love the concept of this show. There's an awful lot of lazy writing and definitely feels a bit like a Soap for a lot of the time, however I wanted to keep watching. The characters are (for the most part) likeable, storylines are your typical clue hunting/ save the victim/ catch the bad guy type. A lot of it was quite predictable but in a way that makes you feel excited when you guess right - which I think was probably the writers' intention!

There were lots of moments throughout that felt emotional and poignant - though often accompanied by some cliche dialogue. It's somehow lighthearted whilst also exploring some deeper themes.

Overall, it's worth a watch and the ending is one of the best I've seen of this type of series. You just need to overlook some of the more amateur aspects of its production.

13 Reasons Why: Let the Dead Bury the Dead (2019) Season 3, Episode 13

Not quite a justified 'killer'

[7/10 · 29 August 2019]

I've enjoyed this series, it felt like it had a few more key messages than series two from what I can remember. It's very busy with different heartbreaking storylines but I feel this is a great way to raise awareness of the issues faced in real life. Unfortunately, for me, the murder of Bryce didn't feel justified. It came down to a snap decision from a character that hadn't had any real issues with Bryce this series. It would have made more sense if Monty or even Clay had killed him. I was also very divided by the fact that we were being forced to feel sorry for Bryce. There should never be justification for someone who has raped another person. However, I fully understood this idea of redemption and someone committed to facing their mistakes and attempting to put things right.

Black Mirror: Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too (2019) Season 5, Episode 3

Listen to the message

[7/10 · 6 June 2019]

It's not the best episode of the series and certainly not of the whole show, but the message is still there as it is in every other BM episode. Stop basing ourselves off what we see in the media, it's not all rosy! I can't help but notice the people giving less than 5 stars can't spell... read into that what you will.

The OA (2016–2019)

Best series I have ever watched!

[10/10 · 24 March 2019]

I've just finished season 2, and my jaw was on the floor for most episodes. This is fantastically written with a storyline that you really can't predict. Season one was great, but season two has blown my mind entirely to the point where I feel like I need to lie down. Please, please watch this!!

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)

Way too excited about this!

[10/10 · 28 December 2018]

This is exciting, mind-blowing and a little scary! Definitely a turning point in TV and Film, watch it now! EDIT: I've gone through it again and the way the characters react to different choices and repeating the same choice and even knowing if it's the second time you've done things is genius! It seems different narratives unlock different options and therefore different endings. This is so clever!

Roma (2018)

Beautiful

[10/10 · 16 December 2018]

Wow, what a beautiful film. From the opening scene right until the end credits, every shot could be a photograph that would carry its own story. There was something hypnotising about this film and the people within it. It's not action packed and full of forced drama - it's just life. Please watch!

Doctor Who: Rosa (2018) Season 11, Episode 3

Quite emotional

[8/10 · 21 October 2018]

I've been watching Doctor Who since the reboot and I've always enjoyed it for its ease of watching and frequently changing storylines. Yes, it can be quite frivolous at times and it's not perfect - but what it does is something clever. This episode takes a part of history that unfortunately still resonates today, and let's us relive it with the usual mishaps that come with the Doctor. A predictable outcome of 'saving the day' doesn't matter when we all sign up for a feel good show. On top of that, we are educating a younger audience on parts of history they might not know about. Quite powerful!