TV REVIEW: Archive 81 (Season 1)
Tim MatassaCults, compounds, and seances cause lots of creepy vibes, Kaelego is scarier in the static than coming to life, and the Vos Society comes in way too late to matter. Plus, what’s the deal with Dan’s ex-gf?
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TV REVIEW: Archive 81 (Season 1, Episode 8) – What Lies Beneath
The season wraps up with ritualistic murder, a major identity reveal, a harrowing trip to another dimension, and one of the most awkward bro hugs ever filmed.
TV REVIEW: Archive 81 (Season 1, Episode 7) – The Ferryman
We flash back to the 1920’s for the history of the Vos Society, the cult, and the woman in the paintings. Plus, Dan is out of the compound, Annabelle might NOT be out of her mind, and who knows if Kalego ever really came out of the computer screen.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 1)
The first season is in the books, and there’s a lot more to like than not. Compelling kid actors, a terrifying location that hits way too close to home, and two exciting teases for next season…
But man, what happened to Hopper? And can we please deal with the fact that our superpowered hero is a traumatized child with a body count a mile long?
TV REVIEW: Archive 81 (Season 1, Episode 6) – The Circle
The mold is everywhere, The Circle is cursed, and the face that was in the screen… well, it’s not just in the screen anymore. Things are getting really weird.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 1, Episode 8) – Chapter Eight: The Upside Down
As Season One closes, we finally get a good long look at the Upside Down. Plus, Hopper makes a questionable deal, Steve walks into a crazy scene, Eleven faces her fears, and Dustin finds the secret stash of chocolate pudding.
TV REVIEW: Archive 81 (Season 1, Episode 5) – Through the Looking Glass
The mystery starts to unravel – and so does Annabelle. Plus, Melody confronts Samuel, Dan confronts Virgil, and a new friend confronts the sidewalk at a very high speed.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 1, Episode 7) – The Bathtub
El takes a bath, we have a full team working together, and the “bad men” are coming. Plus, the fate of one of my favorite characters is finally revealed.
TV REVIEW: Archive 81 (Season 1, Episode 4) – Spirit Receivers
We’ve got a good old-fashioned séance! Plus, Dan and Melody can’t stay away from one other, Mark gets an unwanted visitor, Annabelle’s painting goes awry, and marble notebooks are creepy.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 1, Episode 6) – The Monster
Nancy’s in the Upside Down, Steve gets what’s coming to him, Mike and Lucas can’t get along, Dustin has a moment, and El shoplifts a LOT of waffles 🧇