(TV SERIES) Avatar: The Last Airbender - An Entertaining Action Adventure Fantasy Series Based on the Popular Animated Series from Nickelodeon

I was so looking forward to this series that when it was released on last Thursday, I immediately started watching it. Amazingly I could finish it on the following day which was quite a feat considering it was on weekdays. Anyway let us get on with it then.

Brief Story Line

Story was set in the world where people could utilize the four elements of air, water, fire and earth (called "bending") for various purposes. Historically, only an Avatar who could bend all four elements and also the person who would maintain the peace. The fire nation had been trying to rule the world by eliminating the next Avatar said to be an airbender. Aang (Gordon Cormier - The Stand mini series), a 12 year old boy from air nation only wanted to be a regular kid but had to resume the responsibility of the Avatar.

(TV SERIES) A Shop for Killers Season 1 - An Entertaining Action Series with Unique Premise Based on Popular Novel

After its finale was released more than a week ago, I decided to give this series a try yesterday. It was a bit late as usually I would start new series once the final episode was released. But since there were so many new shows, movies and continuing other series that I had been watching for a while, it was kind of challenging to find the time to do so. Anyway, here's more on the series.

Brief Story Line

Jeong Ji-an (Kim Hye-jun - Connect TV series, Another Child etc) was an orphan who had been living with her uncle Jeong Jinman (Lee Dong-wook - A Year-End Medley, Bad and Crazy TV series etc) since her childhood years till she went to college. When Jin-man unexpectedly died, Ji-an returned home to handle the funeral arrangements where she met her old school friend Bae Jeong-min (Park Ji-bin - Children of Heaven, The Killer’s Shopping List TV series etc) who comforted and helped her in the difficult time.

Madame Web - Might be Better Off as TV Pilot but Despite its Shortcomings Still Quite Enjoyable

It had been few months since my wife and I saw a superhero movie in the theater. So when the film was released this week, both of us decided to see it in the weekend when we have the opportunity. All right then, I'll dive into it.

Brief Story Line

Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson - Bad Times at the El Royale, How to be Single etc) was a paramedic in Manhattan working with her partner Ben (Adam Scott - Little Evil, Severance TV series etc).  After an incident during her work, Cassie started to have visions of future which totally confused her. When she saw glimpses of a mysterious person later revealed to be Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim - The Mauritanian, The Serpent etc) trying to kill three teenagers, Cassie decided to save them.

(TV SERIES) House of Ninjas Season 1 - A Fun and Interesting Series about Family of Ninja

I was not aware about this series until it was shown on the Coming Next Week section in Netflix. And once I read the brief synopsis, I was immediately intrigued and could not wait to watch it. So when it was released two days ago, I gave it a try and watched the first half & finish the remaining last night. Well how was it then? Let's find out more, shall we?

Brief Story Line

From the outside, Haru Tawara (Kento Kaku - Tokyo MER: The Movie etc) seemed like a common young man and had a crush on a woman he always saw in a restaurant, later revealed to be journalist Karen Ito (Riho Yoshioka - Gannibal TV series etc). Secretly though, Haru was from a family of Ninjas or Shinobis that consisted of his parents Soichi (Yosuke Eguchi - Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning etc) & Yoko (Tae Kimura - 24 Japan TV series etc), his younger sister Nagi (Aju Makita - True Mothers etc) and their grandmother Taki (Nobuko Miyamoto - A Taxing Woman etc). Except for the youngest Riku (Tenta Banka) who was not aware of his family real identity.

Sleep Call - Not Bad for a Psychological Thriller Even Though it Might be a bit Predictable

When this movie was released a week ago on Prime Video, I was still continuing other series and also busy with other matters. Last night I finally made up my mind to watch it as I was intrigued with the premise. So here's more on the movie.

Brief Story Line

Dina (Laura Basuki - Berbalas Kejam, The Returning etc) was a young woman caught in the debt trap after having to finance the medication of her mother (Jenny Zhang - Sri Asih, Bidadari Mencari Sayap etc). She had no choice but to work with the online loan company where she owed to, under the supervision of Bayu (Kristo Immanuel - The Big 4 etc) and their boss Tommy (Bront Palarae - Pengabdi Setan 2: Communion, My Stupid Boss etc). Dina also work with other colleagues including her best friend Bella (Della Dartyan - The Day Before the Wedding etc).

(TV SERIES) Tira Season 1 - A So So First Indonesian Superhero Series in BCU

I heard the news about this series few months ago and thought it would be interesting, especially since it was set in the Bumi Langit Cinematic Universe (BCU). After seeing all the previous 3 movies, I was curious in finding out the latest superhero to be introduced here. The final episode was just released on Disney+ last week so I began watching it then and finished it last night. OK, I will get to it now.

Brief Story Line

Suci Larasati (Chelsea Islan - Headshot, Sebelum Iblis Menjemput etc) was a young woman aspiring to become a great stunt person like her father Rama (Mathias Muchus - Hangout, Toba Dreams etc). She got scholarship to study in Jakarta and was living together with her best friend Maudy (Agnes Naomi - One Night Stand etc) and her mother Bu Wenny (Asri Welas - Cek Toko Sebelah 2 etc). Her part time gig though, took a lot of time resulting the need to take remedial class led by assistant lecturer Ben (Bhisma Mulia - Sobat Ambyar etc). 

(TV SERIES) Mr. & Mrs. Smith - An Action-Comedy Drama Series Inspired by the Successful 2005 Movie

I was quite surprised when I found out that this new series had all of its episodes released on the same day. Usually Prime Video would release two episodes on its first week and the rest would be shown every week after. So I immediately gave it a try during the weekend and managed to finish it easily. All right, I'll get more to it then.

Brief Story Line

Two strangers who would use the pseudonym of John Smith (Donald Glover - Solo: A Star Wars Story, Spider-man: Homecoming etc) and Jane (Maya Erskine - PEN15 TV series, Blue Eye Samurai animated series etc) were recruited by unknown organization to work on various covert assignments from simple deliveries to dangerous stuff like protecting high value target. For their cover, they lived together as husband and wife.

Argylle - Fun Enough Action Comedy but not as Impressive as Other Movies of this Genre

This was the movie that I was aiming to see during the weekend, but I only managed to do so on Sunday after failing to get proper seats the day before. My wife and I went to the cinema that was a bit further than our favorite place, but we were confident it would have plenty of seats that we like. And indeed it was. So how was the movie then? Let's find out more, shall we?

Brief Story Line

Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard - Jurassic World Dominion, Pete's Dragon etc) was a successful author of best selling spy novels which focused on the character Agent Argylle (Henry Cavill - Enola Holmes 2, The Man from U.N.C.L.E etc) and his partner Wyatt (John Cena - Peacemaker TV series, Doolittle etc). As she was finalizing her latest book, Elly decided to visit her mother Ruth (Catherine O'hara - Elemental, Beetlejuice etc) for brain storming. But during her trip, she was getting hunted by people said to be agents from a dirty spy organization led by Ritter (Bryan Cranston - Power Rangers, Breaking Bad TV series etc), and she was saved by a rogue agent named Wilde (Sam Rockwell - See How They Run, Trolls World Tour etc).

No Way Up - A Suspenseful Enough Survival Thriller Drama

Yesterday my wife and I were planning to see the latest Hollywood movie released in the cinemas. But it was not playing in that many theaters and by the time we finally reached the place where we want to see it, the studio was already filled so we decided to see another one instead. All right then, let us find out more on this movie.

Brief Story Line

Ava (Sophia McIntosh - Brave New World TV series etc) with her boyfriend Jed (Jeremias Amoore - Zero Chill TV series etc) and their best friend Kyle (Will Attenborough - The Outpost etc) were planning on a holiday trip. As the child of governor, Ava was accompanied by her bodyguard Brandon (Colm Meaney - Star Trek: The Next Generation, Hell of Wheels TV series etc). 

(TV SERIES) Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1 - A Nice Adaptation of the Percy Jackson Book Series

As a fan of fantasy & adventure stories, I was quite interested in finding out this series that was released on Disney+ since few weeks ago. I started watching it on Monday as I knew the finale would be available on Wednesday. So I managed to finish the first season two nights ago. OK, I'll get right to it now.

Brief Story Line

Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell - The Adam Project etc) was a twelve year old boy who was suffering from dyslexia and seemed to have vivid imagination. As such he had difficulties in fitting in school and only had one best friend Grover (Aryan Simhadri - Cheaper by the Dozen 2022 version etc). It was found out later that he was actually a half blood, the child of a Greek God and a human. When he was being chased by some monsters, Percy's mother Sally (Virginia Kull - NOS4A2 TV series etc) decided to bring him to the Camp so he would be safe and could train together with other Half-bloods including Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries - Beast etc).