hiozufacik Reviews

Extraordinary (2023– )

A nice first season, great second season, the cruelest cliffhanger

[9/10 · 13 March 2024]

I quite enjoyed the first season, but it was a season with flaws. It seemed like too many creative ideas were crammed into a short period and few episodes. Some characters were likable but didn't inspire enough admiration (Carrie), some you knew neither to love nor hate (Jen), some were outright disturbing (Kash), and the most beloved character appeared only in the last episodes of the season (Jizzlord).

However, it's evident that lessons were learned from the first season, and a splendid second season returned without being rushed. I started watching without high expectations, but each episode was incredibly funny. I watched some characters with admiration (Carrie), genuinely liked some (Jen), and even the character I found irritating throughout the series (Kash) found its axis with an incredible storyline. And the most likable character of the series, Jizzlord, shone throughout the second season.

Every character entering the second season was fantastic, contributing greatly to the story.

Friendship, loss, grieving, family, parental issues, sexual identity crises... the second season touched upon many things in its own extraordinary way, occasionally bursting with strong laughter, delivering a well-balanced and beautiful second season.

But where they left off in the second season was truly ruthless. We've learned that the producers are heartless people. You can't leave us waiting for the third season like this. Hopefully, the third season will come soon.

Shadow and Bone (2021–2023)

It wasn't the best in the TV but definitely deserved to continue.. Shame you Netflix

[10/10 · 16 December 2023]

I think after the success of Game of Thrones, every channel and streaming service wanted to get a slice of that pie, diving into adaptations of fantasy-themed books from all directions. Some rushed into it, while others tried to do a good job. Just as you can't replicate Friends in every comedy series, you can't replicate Game of Thrones in every fantasy series.

Shadow and Bone especially caught our interest with its first season, having a solid story, enjoyable and relatable characters, and it gained a good viewership. If I remember correctly, in the year it was released, it became one of Netflix's top-performing series. Although its second season, which seemed a bit rushed with an insufficient advertising campaign, may not match the first season, it continued by building on the story.

I firmly believe it's a series that doesn't deserve to be canceled. Netflix, with the potential to sustain series for 8 seasons that a handful of people watch, series that could bring in new customers as long as they stay in the library, I don't understand why it would give up after just one bad season. Yes, maybe the production of the series is more expensive compared to many others, but giving the chance to close the story with at least 3 seasons would show respect to its subscribers. Netflix has done this with many series like OA and Sense8. Especially in the science fiction or fantasy genres, we can see that Netflix struggles to maintain its quality and continuity.

Then, what difference does it make from Fox TV in the eyes of users? I haven't started watching Fox series for years because you never know when they will end and when they will leave the audience hanging. I feel the same for Netflix. I no longer start watching a series unless it has reached its final season, which significantly limits my options. I think Netflix's credibility is starting to run out for me. I can't even remember the last time I opened and enjoyed something I've been watching for a long time. Keep going like this, let's see if you can save your declining viewership with the two or three series you heavily depend on.

The Peripheral (2022)

it is shame that the show cancelled

[8/10 · 21 October 2023]

Sometimes a series could not be a hit until the real story started to fold out. However, streaming services or channels should have enough vision to keep that show on air because some shows could make them proud to be in their collection.

Like Breaking Bad, until the third season finale, it was not a hit but when season 4 came, everyone was talking about breaking bad and that show give amc a lot of credit for their future work for viewers.

The peripheral was a good series, with very interesting story line, good visuals and with their cliffhangers.

Prime would be wise not to cancel this show since their collection is not strong, they do not have very big hits or more than a few critically acclaimed series. But they chose to cancel the show after one season. Of course the series was not perfect but still was better than most of the series that airing now.

Netflix also keeps making this mistake for sense 8, the oa.. etc.

As viewers, we are losing our trust in this streamer services to connect with any series, because we do not know if they will come back with a new season or it will be canceled with too many questions and unfinished mysteries.

I hope prime will not do that for the wheel of time.

Succession (2018–2023)

A masterful farewell

[10/10 · 2 June 2023]

It bid farewell with a finale that I couldn't even imagine, making it one of the best series ever made.

Not a single second of the 80-minute finale episode was wasted, and I found myself rewinding and rewatching certain scenes.

Within a single episode, they managed to tie up all the chaos and complexity, the narrative arc built over four seasons, and conclude it with a satisfying episode that most people would find fulfilling. It's a feat that can only be accomplished by the likes of a show like Succession. The producers, writers, actors, and technical team... this kind of chemistry is truly rare to find.

I am already eagerly anticipating their next project, as we have witnessed a flawless series created by the most successful team in the TV industry. Throughout the final season, I kept wondering how a series could get any better.

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A few years ago, I was thinking that none of the three siblings fully fit the role, but I didn't want to see anyone else in their place.

The reason why I loved the finale so much is probably because it managed to please everyone who thinks like me.

Shiv has been my favorite character since the beginning of the series, I think. Excluding Greg and Tom, she was closely followed by Roman, and Ken occasionally took the lead in certain seasons while being less prominent in others.

To be honest, I think Shiv made the right choice by playing Samy's game and making her decision.

Every scene with the three siblings together in the final episode was golden, especially those scenes, and I enjoyed every moment of the last episode, much like 90% of the previous episodes of the series.

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I don't know when we will see a series of this caliber, this captivating, and this intelligent again, but I'm sure if it does happen, it will come from HBO once again.

They consistently produce the best in every genre, and only they manage to surpass their own standards.

Five Dances (2013)

Good dance movie

[6/10 · 31 July 2022]

It is a more a dance movie than an lgbt story. I liked that the film centered on dance and the rest of the relations was floating in the background such as life.

But i am also feeling a little bit disappointed that the story didn't flourish enough around the dances. Choreography is great and I would like to see it serve the film better. Especially through to the end of the movie, the scenes were warm.

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Drag Race Gives Back Variety Extravaganza (2022) Season 7, Episode 11

Please be fair

[9/10 · 22 July 2022]

Come on you cannot be unfair while accusing the show is unfair. Shea's song and dance was so on point and she is rightfull winner of this episode. Overall Jaida and Shea have EQUAL amount of wins. I adore Jaida this season but i am not sad for her. I am only feel sorry for the Vivienne actually. She was funny, talented and crush the game in all episodes (except a few moments that she was bitter to Jinx).

Everyone was awaiting a twist on stars on the last episodes of the season. I was thinking they will give double star on last two or three episode or get a chance steal star from each other. But definitely there would be a twist. We were all know it.

If there were two star given instead of three and 4. Spot were filling up with a small game or lipsync it would be better but it is what it is.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World (2022– )

Really? With all this potential, is this what we have?

[4/10 · 8 March 2022]

I haven't watched the entire franchise, but this is the worst season I ever watched in dragrace herstory.

By the announcement, i thought finally something was coming and it would be good but episode by episode my hopes diminished more.

Especially while watching the last 2-3 episodes, i thought maybe I am boring watching a million seasons of drag race in 1 year but no, US season 14 is keeping my interest alive by every week. This one was bad. With these drag race stars, putting on that show really needs talent.

Man in an Orange Shirt (2017)

A missed oppurtinity

[6/10 · 20 July 2020]

I am sad how this good story has been spent like this, bad acting, immature script,scenes with no thrill. They could go deeper between the characters but everything was superficial. characters were like cardboards. there was so much potential as story, as cast but director could not get use them properly. It was not waste of time but just it could be so much better, the chemistry between Oliver Jackson-Cohen and James McArdle was so good though. The scenes they were intogether were the best minutes of the movie.

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020–2021)

One of the best thing I ever watched for a long time!

[9/10 · 7 May 2020]

It is a perfect harmony of comedy, drama, reality, and fiction. It feels so real and also not it has a charm that you can believe everything could happen in that fictional world. I watched all 12 episodes, and I am hungry for more. I hope the tv channel will not ruin this perfect idea, cast, and crew for dumb traditional rating rates. I know it will gonna a big hit on stream world by time.