mrnblk Reviews

Bull (2016–2022)

Idealistic in a cynical world

[8/10 · 21 July 2021]

''Bull'' doesn't reflect the cynical, violent vibe we usually get in 2010s shows. By its spirit, it belongs to early 00s or late 90s. With the shows of that era, it shares both its strenghts and its weaknesses.

The strenghts are idealism, friendship, romance and heartwarming optimism. And the weaknesses are its overly formulaic episodes and rather simple solutions to complicated problems.

I would say that the strenghts overcome weaknesses. It is a contemporary blast from the past, but one that makes you feel good and think about morality and humanity.

The Good Place (2016–2020)

Heartwarming

[9/10 · 10 February 2021]

There were times when the plot was going in the direction I didn't want it to go, but it would always come back to answer the questions I was curious about. Sure, there are some inconsistencies, but they're easy to forgive. The show is wonderfully unpretentious, given that it deals with the question of all questions. The characters are relatable, and you root for them while they learn and become better. At some point, you become more aware of your suroundings and want to become better yourself.