Following the last two weeks of build up we finally delve into some action and whilst elements of the plot are resolved new questions arise. The episode had me on the edge of the seat, the knowledge that the showrunners are willing run fast and loose with the canon means that literally anything can happy.... Continue Reading →

Juno Rising is one of a series of books written by Patty Jansen set in the geopolitical world of the ISF and Allion. The setting is the not too far future and mankind has colonised the solar system but there have been clashes between corporate interests and the world military. This particular book is the... Continue Reading →

Sometimes you take a chance on a book and are rewarded with a absolute gem, Death's Detective is one such hidden gem. The book is a collection of 4 short stories part of what is called The Malykant Mysteries. Charlotte creates a fascinating world where Death is a god and has a set of rules,... Continue Reading →

At last the identity of the Red Angel is revealed and it was absolutely no one we had guessed. This turnabout is great as to have the Red Angel be one of the female cast currently known felt instinctively wrong. The episode as whole however fell into the common trap of most Season 2 episodes... Continue Reading →

We have hit episode 9 and things are starting to come together plot wise and whilst this was a great episode the producers missed the mark on a few points. The episode focuses on Airiam and her subversion by the computer program. Lets just take a moment to assess this. Airiam is an enhanced human... Continue Reading →

Marvel rules the superhero genre on the big screen and has been making great strides on the small one too. DC as a brand is lagging behind but this is changing and whilst Netflix has kicked Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Daredevil and Ironfist to the kerb it has supported the production of Teen Titans. Most... Continue Reading →

Well where do I start with this homage to the very first Trek ever produced. I think this is perhaps this is the first time in Discovery in which the existing canon is so clearly referenced and shown. The opening with a Last time on Star Trek was great and by having the original footage... Continue Reading →

So far I have to confess that I have been severely underwhelmed by this season of The Orville. The humour seems more miss than hit and the writers seem to be working their way through a checklist of topical moral and social problems which are tackled without originality. Don't get me wrong the show is... Continue Reading →