iZombie

Last episode, Stacey Boss made a great comeback, and this time the creators brought back the Dragon's Lair and "vampire" Steve, which was a treat. They missed an opportunity by not fully exploring the rapper brain, as it had a lot of potential. Thankfully, Blaine's scheme to promote the drug saved the day. (2018.10.14)

I had no major issues with this episode — it delivered exactly the kind of lighthearted fun I expect from this show. Liv on detective brain was a blast (the salmon attack was hilarious), and Ravi playing the mother hen was a funny bonus. (2018.10.14)

I hate wake-up calls like this. I was enjoying the episode — great humor, a well-paced story — when suddenly the creators decided to remind me that CW primarily targets young women and highly emotional viewers. They ruined the ending with a tearjerker that left a bad taste in my mouth. (2018.10.14)

Thankfully, there weren't any unpleasant surprises like in the last episode. I could comfortably return to my usual four-star rating. Despite a few less fortunate moments, the story was interesting, had a good pace, and had some decent humor sprinkled in. So, why not? (2018.10.14)

The season finale started off well. However, the turning point came with Angus's followers attacking the barricades, and from then on, the episode leaned heavily into melodrama. Major Lillywhite got an unexpected career boost, but the hardest blow was the wedding. WTF? It's rare to see something as painfully obvious as that wedding gift. I often say I like that this show doesn't require too much thinking, but this was just too much. (2018.10.14)

The final season was a success. Well, a success... There were episodes that were rather dull, and I even had to turn the other blind eye so as not to rate them with just two stars. On the plus side, there were also episodes that I greatly enjoyed which improved my overall impression. (2020.03.24)

A pleasant surprise. While I noticed a slight dialing back of the humor from the creators, it didn't detract from my enjoyment one bit. The narrative flowed beautifully, weaving a plot that surpassed my expectations. Sure, there were a few hiccups along the way, but only minor ones. (2020.03.21)

The second episode carries on the momentum from the first, delving deeper into the tension between the two camps. Against this backdrop, the creators shed light on another form of fanaticism — some kneel before a crucified athlete, some pound their heads against the ground, others tap their veins. Different rituals, same old nonsense. (2020.03.21)

While the third episode seems to have struck a chord with many viewers, it oddly didn't quite hit the mark for me. Perhaps it's because I kept wondering why Ravi didn't fully delve into the dancer's skull content. Moreover, the episode felt overly emotional at times, even melodramatic, with humor that felt a bit too forced. (2020.03.21)

Well, the case of the dead visionary didn't exactly grab my attention, but what really caught me off guard was how the creators weaved in the tense atmosphere between the rival factions. Instead of leaning on humor, they leaned into the drama, and it was surprisingly watchable. (2020.03.21)

This time around, the creators really got me with their humor, and I walked away much happier compared to the third episode. Blaine's hilarious "courtship dance" and the sneaky Alzheimer attack had me in stitches. Plus, they kept ramping up the tension, and I'm up for that. (2020.03.22)

The episode left much to be desired. Blaine's storyline didn't capture my attention; it felt like a series of different interest groups talking about how to get/save money. It didn't engage me either as a comedy or as a drama. The only bright spot was Mr. Boss. (2020.03.22)

In contrast to the previous episode where I found the events lacking, this time around, I had no complaints. The seventh episode was action-packed and had a well-intertwined plot. While the humor may have been a bit weak, overall, I had a good time. (2020.03.22)

There was certainly no shortage of events, including a debate about Seattle's future. However, despite this, I found myself less entertained. The episode lacked excitement, and the storyline involving the discovered father seemed to slow down the overall pace of the narrative. (2020.03.23)

Despite the apparent importance of the events, I found little to enjoy. Much of it felt underwhelming, and the family gathering at Liv's was the final straw for me. It was just too much to bear. (2020.03.23)

The only saving grace that prevented me from rating this lower was the film noir ambiance, a genre I'm rather partial to. However, I'm baffled by what's happened to the creators this season. The first half left a much stronger impression on me. Now, the plot feels sluggish and uninspired, with contrived twists that weigh it down. I'm apprehensive about what the last three episodes have in store. (2020.03.23)

As for the murder investigation subplot, it failed to captivate me. Thankfully, the rest of the storyline was decent. (2020.03.24)

Episode twelve was an absolute blast from start to finish. The creators nailed the variation on Ocean's Eleven, balancing humor and drama with finesse. As far as I'm concerned, this was the best episode of the entire fifth season. (2020.03.24)

The season finale, and in fact, the entire series, wasn't without its flaws. But honestly, I braced myself for a much worse ending. The creators didn't drown it in melodrama, and wrapped things up fairly gracefully, all things considered. (2020.03.24)