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Z Nation, Ep. 1.08, “Zunami”: Plot predictability leads to weak instalment

There is always room to play with clichés in zombie features. If the choice is deliberate, using clichés can act as a good-humoured nod between the filmmakers and the audience, because there is an understanding that what is occurring is passé or predictable and instead of trying to pass it off as original, the film or series celebrates the fact that it is overused and has some fun with it. With that being said, there is a very fine line between using a cliché as a clever and knowing jab, and tired and lazy writing that lacks self-awareness. The latter unfortunately occurs in Z Nation’s latest installment, “Zunami”, which is even more disappointing, because the show is otherwise laden with originality.

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Z Nation, Ep. 1.02, “Fracking Zombies” gives bites of big action

When it comes to zombie fiction in the recent couple of years, there has been a tendency for projects to bite off more than they can chew. With so many heavy themes being interwoven, such as morality in a society broken down to its core, the shows or films can become hyper-serious to the point of self parody and lose any sort of palatability. Z Nation still presents serious themes, such as the stress of the scenario making characters consider death as a viable solution, but due to its simultaneous reliance on mindless action, it is an enjoyable piece of mental chewing gum.

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Legit, Ep 1.07: “Health” continues to develop Ramona, while contrasting Jim’s personal life with his professional one

Legit, Season 1, Episode 7: “Health” Written by Peter O’Fallon, Jim Jefferies, and Rick Cleveland Directed by Peter O’Fallon Airs Thursdays at 10:30pm (ET) on FX The contrast between Jim’s personal and professional life, the former of which soars as the latter stagnates, is an aspect of Jim Jefferies that Legit has explored only in …

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Legit, Ep 1.06: “Family” explores how a comic gets started, while providing glimpses into Jim and Steve’s past

Legit, Season 1, Episode 6: “Family” Written by Peter O’Fallon, Jim Jefferies, and Rick Cleveland Directed by Peter O’Fallon Airs Thursdays at 10:30pm (ET) on FX A running theme in Legit has been how, despite the initial off-putting impression Jim Jefferies puts out, those who get to know him mostly tend to like him in …

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Legit, Ep 1.05: “Justice” manages to find the humour in an otherwise terrifying situation

Legit, Season 1, Episode 5: “Justice” Written by Peter O’Fallon, Jim Jefferies, and Rick Cleveland Directed by Peter O’Fallon Airs Thursdays at 10:30pm (ET) on FX While Jim, Steve and Billy have, on occasion ventured out, Legit has yet to have outsiders enter the personal space of the trio for any length of time. Rodney, …

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Legit, Ep 1.04: “Anger” puts Jim and Steve out in the world again, with hilarious results

Legit, Season 1, Episode 4: “Anger” Written by Peter O’Fallon, Jim Jefferies, and Rick Cleveland Directed by Peter O’Fallon Airs Thursdays at 10:30pm (ET) on FX Through its short run, Legit hasn’t separated Jim, Steve, and Billy for long periods of time, focusing instead on building the relationship between the three. The opening minutes of …

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Legit, Ep 1.03: “Love” contrasts Jim and Billy’s approach to women, while giving Steve his time in the spotlight

Legit, Season 1, Episode 3: “Love” Written by Peter O’Fallon, Jim Jefferies, and Rick Cleveland Directed by Peter O’Fallon Airs Thursdays at 10:30pm (ET) on FX The third episode is perhaps the funniest the show has been to date, while still allowing for forward progression of the characters. While the idea of Jim teaching Steve …

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Legit, Ep 1.02: “Dreams” puts more of the show’s strengths forward, balancing humour with heartfelt moments

Legit, Season 1, Episode 2: “Dreams” Written by Peter O’Fallon, Jim Jefferies, and Rick Cleveland Directed by Peter O’Fallon Airs Thursdays at 10:30pm (ET) on FX The second episode continues the sure footing the show displayed in its first week. While the early joke with the dog was somewhat predictable, it still landed effectively. It’s …

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Legit, Ep 1.01: “Pilot” is a very promising start for a show that seems to be sure of what it wants to be

Legit, Season 1, Episode 1: “Pilot” Written by Peter O’Fallon and Jim Jefferies Directed by Peter O’Fallon Airs Thursdays at 10:30pm (ET) on FX The series kicks off with a very promising pilot, one of the better ones in recent memory. A lot of the show depends on the charm of the cast, particularly Jefferies’, …

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Supernatural, Ep 8.06: “Southern Comfort” sees an unexpected figure pick up where Bobby left off

Supernatural, Season 8, Episode 6: “Southern Comfort” Written by Adam Glass Directed by Tim Andrew Airs Wednesdays at 9pm (ET) on CW The universe of hunters that Supernatural has created was certainly an impressive one, with a slew of allies helping Dean and Sam with varying degrees of capability, and even the inexperienced ones such …

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Supernatural, Ep. 7.18, “Party on, Garth”: Fun fluff balanced with a late-episode wallop

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 18: “Party on, Garth” Written by Adam Glass Directed by Phil Sgriccia Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Garth likes hot tubs, Sam likes self-delusion, and Dean likes microbrews. When the ever-reliable DJ Qualls showed up for an earlier episode this season as Garth, …

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Supernatural, Ep. 7.08, “Season 7, Time for a Wedding!”: Doomed by lack of commitment

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 8: “Season Seven, Time for a Wedding!” Written by Andrew Dabb & Daniel Loflin Directed by Tim Andrew Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Sam gets married and Crowley pays a visit Supernatural this week is a bit of an odd one. It’s not …

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