Adventure Time

Okay, so for the past few weeks I have been posting about really freaking awesome television shows, and now what I want to do.. is continue that trend. Now what I really want everyone to check out is 'Adventure Time'. To all of you that don't know what Adventure Time is, it's a cartoon. AND to everyone that does know what Adventure Time is, yes I am very much aware that it is a cartoon. It is great, that's why I'm recommending it.

Now Adventure Time is a long running television show on the Cartoon Network. It has amassed a huge and dedicated fan base that is loyal to the hilarity and randomness that is the show.

Now here are some reasons why you should check it out on Netflix:

It's Completely Insane -

The entire basis of the show is a display of endless imaginativeness. The story and the thought process of the whole plot is twisted and takes turns that have you stopping and having to re-watch just how the characters reached such conclusions. The best way to describe the show would be a really lucid dream. It's one that you wake up from calling your friend to try and ask if a monacle wearing waffle proposed to you on the moon before riding off into the sunset on sea horses.

The show shouldn't make any sense at all from Candy Kingdoms to a pie making elephant.

Here's just a taste:

You Find Yourself Learning a Life Lesson -

No matter the ridiculousness of the show, you come out better for it. The show is written to confuse you, but also make you go 'oooh, shit'. The amount of epiphanies I have had when watching this show have been too many for me to actually count. The show devolves into the complexities of love, family, and friendship. Much of the show may not make much sense, but coming away from the show you come out feeling better off for the world.

It's A Pick Me Up -

No matter your mood, no matter how shitty I feel, and how done I am with everything going on around me, this show. Adventure Time knows just what to do to make me smile, the comedy, the stupidity, the ridiculousness, the loudness, the characters, the story, everything about it makes me smile. This show is one that makes you feel like something's worth it. It really does.

If you don't mind a bit of randomness and surrealistic cartoons, then this is definitely the show for you. As the seasons progress so does the comedy and the message. The show is worth it. it deals with real issues that allow you to connect with the characters, and you will come off the show with a brighter smile and maybe a better outlook for your day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doctor Who

The television show Doctor Who is an ancient one at best, one my grandmother used to watch when she was younger. Yes it is that old, but luckily it is split into two parts, and for the sake of this post becoming a monster, I think I will stick to the current series of Doctor Who. Sorry Classic Who, you are just 18 seasons to long for me today. Now Doctor Who has had it day in the sun twice now, and it is a reoccurring beauty that should never be forgot. Currently there are only 7 seasons posted to Netflix with an 8th in the making over on BBC. The show is something that you must watch at least once in your life.

Now WHY you must see it at least once in your life.

EVERYONE KNOWS DOCTOR WHO (or has at least heard of it)

There are the good old television shows that your grandparents watched, and that you have only heard of because why do you want to watch something in blank and white or with a grainy filter? The beauty of Doctor Who is that it connects you to the past without you really having to go back and watch the first 18 seasons before it was cancelled in the 60's.



Oh yes it is brilliant David Tennant who is playing the 10th Doctor. Absolutely brilliant. Because now instead of having to be stuck in a room sitting in awkward silence with your grandparents, you now have something to talk about. Common ground some would say.

ALIEN'S, TIME MACHINES, ADVENTURE, oh my!--
Doctor who basically the story of a mad man with a blue box. Though there are some other bits thrown in to make the story a bit more flavorful. The fact that The Doctor is an alien was a bit surprising to me when I first watched, I thought he was a supernatural entity when I first going to watch it. Woops. The Doctor is from Gallifrey, the planet of the Timelords that was destroyed by an evil genocide happy race of aliens known as the Daleks. They look funny, but don't let the plunger fool you. They are terrifying.

Also as mentioned before, The Doctor is a Timelord. This basically means that if you see a giant blue police box you better be sprinting towards it because you are about to have an adventure of your life. The T.A.R.D.I.S (Time And Relative Dimensions In Space) is an old fashioned blue police box used to hold criminals while people waited on the cops. That's definetly not the case here, locking up a criminal would be a big NO-NO on this space craft. Also the Doctor would probably come after with his Sonic Screwdriver, the nastiest of all workmen tools.





Different Lead Actors --

Doctor Who may seem off putting once you figure out that the Doctor (who the main dude of the show) doesn't stick around for more than 1-3ish seasons. The back story of the Doctor is that he can regenerate, he's a timelord for pete's sake. Because of this it is hard to get attached, or to actually stay interested once you favorite doctor has passed. The Doctor can only regenerate all of 13 times, and currently we are up to numero 12.

But that's not actually all that bad, it's not that the actors get progressively worse, or that the story line begins to tank. Actually its the opposite, with each new Doctor are you given a new story line and the chance to fall in love with the main character all over again. It is a great topsy tervy roller coaster that you never want to leave.

You have the Ninth Doctor = Christopher Eccleston
             This was when you first meet the doctor, and this is when you are first introduced to the hilarity and randomness that is Doctor Who. Eccleston is brilliant and brings back the title of Doctor Who. He only lasts for a season, but what a great and remarkable season it is.




You have the Tenth Doctor (and my personal favorite) - David Tennant
     Tennant literally became an actor with the hopes of the Doctor Who series being revived when he was older. He aspired to play the doctor, and to me, he is everything that the doctor is and always will be. Tennant was born for this role and he brings a quirky and fun character versus Ecclestons darker and war hardened doctor. The possible romance between him and companion Rose Tyler also likened many to him. He was an adorable puppy that physically hurts to watch when in pain.




You also have the Eleventh Doctor - Matt Smith
      This man. This man is so... Dear lord oh my. Matt Smith is hilarious, his arch and his love for his T.A.R.D.I.S (read: baby) is so beautiful and pure you may weep wishing you had a relationship so perfect. To his fans, Matt is known as the Drunken Giraffe, and the iconic moment he put on a fez will live forever in infamy. Matt is the doctor on crack, and it is one of the greatest things to watch transpire.

Matt's doctor will forever be the doctor that will have us laughing as we snot ourselves to death from the way to soon loss of the 10th Doctor.




You have to watch it. Seriously you will not regret a single moment of it. The story, the characters.. Everything. Hell, maybe by the end of you you'll decide to undertake the monster that is Classic Who.

Sherlock BBC

When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first penned the Sherlock Holmes series, I am sure he didn't see his stories still affecting millions currently. The tale of the Consulting Detective Sherlock Holmes and his always constant side kick Dr. John Watson have seen many different interpretations of their adventures. Although there have been many renditions of the series, but there is one that stands out against the rest. Sherlock BBC is a quirky dark television show that places the 19th century stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the 20th century and it is a refreshing and stunning take on the age old tales. Now here are reasons why you have to watch it:

Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes

Benedict Cumberbatch is an amazing man. His performance of the detective is refreshing and hilarious. Benedict encompasses everything that makes the detective quirky and well loved. Benedict creates a larger than life and enigmatic character that draws the audience in and is a world wind sensation to watch.

Not only has Benedict created a very unique and appealing version of Sherlock Holmes, he has also won an emmy for his role as the great detective. He has a bloody delicious accent and the man is just overall amazing in general. Plus when I refer to Bumblebuns Cumbercrumbs you still know who I'm talking about.

Here is just a taste of Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock - (x)

The Villian - James Moriarty

What to say, what to say about Jim Moriarty? The man is a genius for certain, the ying to Sherlock's yang. Moriarty is witty, ostentatious, wild, and dangerous. He is the villain that a great anti heroic character like Sherlock needs, and the audience is horrifyingly intrigued by. Andrew Scott plays the large and at times difficult role that is Moriarty. To put together a character that can so easily transform right before your very eyes as a jovial sometimes horrifyingly happy Moriarty into a dangerous and feral unleashed animal.



The cunning and the terror that a man as adorable as Andrew Scott can put into his character is chilling. The role of Moriarty has boosted Scott's career, creating a great credibility in his range of acting. Scott's rendition of Moriarty is powerful and it leaves a lasting impact that may be hard for future villains to fill.

if you don't believe me just watch this amazing first scene with Moriarty and Sherlock - (x)


The Seasons

In all honesty if you haven't watched Sherlock BBC you really don't have any excuse to not. In total there are three seasons with each episode lasting up to an hour and thirty minutes each. It's basically like a movie per episode and it is so packed full of awesome you don't even realize how much time has passed by.

Now some people may be thinking 'three seasons with episodes that are more than an average 45 minutes is ridiculous. I don't have that kind of time." Now here is where you are wrong. There are only 3 episodes per season. Seriously. Nine episodes in total. I shit you not. It is great if you are wanting a quick show to watch over the weekend. There really isn't a reason why you should not watch the show.





Yes, listen to Sherlock. Watch the telly. You won't regret it. Plus all 3 seasons are on Netflix so is there really any reason you shouldn't watch it?