ladyterukiThen came that time of the month again, when we talk about the first episode of shows who didn't get to have their own review. And, in some cases, don't deserve to. Admittedly we also had that during the festival, but those five are extra.
Take Five Trois - ladyteruki
Je vous l’accorde, on a déjà parlé de beaucoup de premiers épisodes de série ce mois-ci, festival oblige. Et pourtant, ya du rab, je vous le mets ? Cette troisième édition de Take Five inclut en majorité des formats assez courts (une demi-heure environ), parce que, ma foi, ça a été ma priorité ce mois-ci. [&hellip
🇯🇵 For our first article since we switched to Ko-fi, I had to pick the right show. Naturally I decided to discuss an "appetite drama", #NagatantoAoto. Don't watch it on an empty stomach !
🇪🇬 There are all kinds of series during the Ramadan, I thought it'd be nice to talk about a fantasy series for the whole family, inspired by a love of books. More specifically, Egyptian series #GatSaleema seems inspired by fairy tales.
🇯🇵 Sometimes all a show has to do is to tell the stories that happen while you have a cat. They're not impressive stories, they're not surprising stories, they're not complex stories. They're the #GuGuDatteNekodeAru stories.
https://ko-fi.com/post/Life-is-what-happens-next-to-a-cat-F1F5KETCY
❔ As you all know, April has been a difficult month for me on a personal level, but I didn't want it to end without discussing Arab-speaking shows, for several reasons. Which shows ? Clicking is the only way to find out !
🇿🇦 Adulting is hard. Following the lives of four friends, the first episode of South African drama #Adulting starts as fun but slowly uncovers a lot of nuance. Honestly ? You need to see this.
https://ko-fi.com/post/No-one-told-you-life-was-gonna-be-this-way-B0B5L0JS8
🇪🇬 There was A LOT going on in the first episode of Egyptian series #GaafarElOmda, but lodged in its very uneven setup is a story rarely told of fatherhood and pain.
🇦🇷 On paper, Argentine series #Planners seems innocuous enough : the world of party planners is not exactly the darkest setting out there. And yet, its first episode is gloomier than anticipated... with a hint of (annoying) hope.
https://ko-fi.com/post/This-my-party-I-can-cry-when-I-want-to-R5R0L3G9Y
🇳🇴 The future depicted by Norwegian dystopia #Arkitekten is one where people have mostly underpaid internships or demeaning jobs (if you're lucky enough to work), and as such can't pay rent. If that terrifies you, GOOD, it should.
🇲🇽 If you like to see women struggle against patriarchal oppression, there's basically an entire subgenre of period dramas for that now. Mexican drama #LasPelotaris1926 is one of them, and this time, it's about sport !
🇦🇺 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 It's finally back. Huzzah ! #TheGreat returned for a third season in May, which gave me an excuse to talk about it again. Despite seeing it many times in the past year, I hadn't reviewed season 2 yet, so let's remedy that.
https://ko-fi.com/post/Whats-your-blood-type-Im-blue-N4N0L84XY
🇺🇸 It's always a pleasure to spend time with the friends of #GrandCrew, the sweetest comedy you're not watching. Or maybe you are, in which case you should talk about it more. See ? Like this !
🇫🇷 Lately everyone seemed to be saying : "try #LesRandonneuses, it's really good for a French series on TFHein". And you know what ? They were EXACTLY right...
https://ko-fi.com/post/Im-gonna-take-that-mountain-C0C7LH73N
🇩🇪 German series #DerGreif attempts something a lot of genre television has explored in the past few years, rooted in both fantasy and nostalgia. But it explores it with adult eyes... and a unique questioning of mental health.
🇮🇩 Exams are a lot of stress when you're a student ; the pressure around academic results is not discussed much in most of European or North American TV shows, but much more often in Asian teen dramas, like Indonesian series #APlus.
https://ko-fi.com/post/Ton-seul-soucis-cest-lecole-R5R4LOFEK
🇳🇴 Sometimes bad things happen to good people. And sometimes scary things happen to incredible people. In the first episode of Norwegian drama #Etterglød, Ester learns that she has a cancer. But it's not really a show about cancer...
🇰🇷 Earlier this spring, sci-fi teen war drama (?!) #BanggwaHooJeonjaengHwalong, aka #DutyAfterSchool, tried to discuss... well, a lot of things, as you can see. Some of it quite timely. Here is my series-wide review.
❔ You know how it works : I offer five quick reviews, but I don't tell you in advance what shows they are about. The only way to know is to read them !
🇨🇦 In the latest French Canadian series for young viewers, #PremierTrio, Chloé must make a big decision about her future as a hockey player. And that's where this first episode shines : in the decision.
In a world where there is so much to see, isn't it nice when a completely forgettable show starts, and you really don't need to add it to your to-watch list ? Anyway, I reviewed the first episode of Swedish series #BarracudaQueens.
🇺🇦 I wanted to write less often this year, so I could write articles like this : through two different Ukrainian series, #IaNadiya and #Mama, I discussed (and questioned) the role that fiction plays in the ongoing war.
🇳🇿 Let me warn you that in today's impromptu publication, you're going to see something very much out of the ordinary : I'm gonna say something positive about a show heavily relying on romance, #DoubleParked !
🇩🇪 🇰🇪 Make sure you don't risk missing out on a golden opportunity to see an African show. Indeed in June, arte started airing German-Kenyan series #CountryQueen...
🇯🇵 Fun fact : this review was written because of a video of a certain President drinking beer, which somehow made me decide to watch #WakakoZake. But I'm not explaining why in the review, actually. Instead I talk about alcohol.
https://ko-fi.com/post/A-consommer-avec-moderation-C0C6MJL2O
🇨🇦 That day I didn't have much to offer, except a quick review of the first episode of Canadian series #AlterBoys. A tough watch, set in a conversion camp for young gay men.
🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇫🇷 🇯🇵 🇸🇪 🇨🇭 What's up with orcas these days ? Why is a billionaire getting involved ? Why are so many people dying in our waters ? I'm actually talking about #DerSchwarm / #TheSwarm, as this is my season-wide review.
https://ko-fi.com/post/Fuck-you-but-thanks-for-all-the-fish-F1F0MML54
❔ You know the rules : I give you a quick review of the first episode of 5 different shows... but I don't tell you which shows they are until you're reading the article. Roll the dice, see what happens !
🇺🇸 This might just be my longest review this year yet ! I discuss the first season of American series #Silo... Don't worry, I've made sure you won't run into spoilers. You should never run down the stairs anyway.
🇿🇦 It's getting hot in here... and the fault probably lies with the latest South African thriller premiering on Netflix, #FatalSeduction. It should feel familiar to you !
https://ko-fi.com/post/How-to-get-away-with-Adultery-A0A8MZL11
🇵🇭 The latest Amazon Prime original in the Philippines (and yes, I did say "latest", there is more than one !) is a charming story set in the world of fashion. #FitCheck might not be very original or even expensive to produce, but good luck resisting its charm.
🇦🇷 🇲🇽 If you're sad that multicam sitcoms just aren't as common as they used to be, well, good news : Disney+ has launched a new series just for you. The Mexican/Argentinian comedy #CHUECO is very old school... for better or for worse.
🇧🇷 Let's talk about Kpop, but also about a Brazilian series. And it's... for younger viewers ? Is #AlémdoGuardaRoupa just an opportunistic series trying to exploit a trend ?! Or...
🇦🇺 The new comedy #GoldDiggers, set during the Australian gold rush, is not going to let you get a word in edgewise ! But that's exactly the reason why its energy and its two lead female characters have really struck gold.
🇮🇹 Just like in the previous article, I discuss a period drama set in the 19th century with a female character at its core. But this time, it's Italian series #LaLeggeDiLidiaPoët, a legal drama about being a woman in an unjust world.
🇿🇦 When a new medical drama produced in South Africa brings up all kinds of complex and interesting topics, you can guess that this review is about #Hartklop.
🇮🇳 This is probably going to be my favorite Indian drama this year. This is probably going to be my favorite drama this year, in fact. #SweetKaaramCoffee is the kind of show I love to love. And it's also a road trip about choices.
🇯🇵 In this review we're heading for Japan, and in particular for a southern village by the sea. In the new dramedy #Barakamon, a professional calligrapher struggles with self-doubt and finds enthusiasm thanks to a little girl...
🇰🇪 Growing up poor means making early choices : soccer life or gang life ? Unless maybe they're made for you... The first episode of Kenyan series #Pepeta is a terrifying and inexorable watch.
🇧🇷 Have you ever dreamed about the possibility of, oh I don't know, going through the screen and living in a TV show ? This is what happens to screenwriter Isabel, in the first episode of Brazilian series #Novela !
❔ Every month, I select the first episode of 5 TV shows I haven't written about, and surprise you with a "multi" review ! What's in July's batch ? Some good discoveries and... the other kind.
🇯🇵 Are high school students so rough now, that being harsh with them is the only solution to "teach" them ? That's more or less what the first episode of #SaikounoKyoushi implies, behind its time travel story.
🇫🇷 As if launching a restaurant wasn't stressful enough, now chef Adriana Soukho has to deal with unplanned events. Timing really is everything, in #Cuisineinterne and in telephagy in general.
🇯🇵 For the first time in probably forever, I decided today to review the first episode of an anime ! I just couldn't get #TengokuDaimakyou out of my head, so... I stopped trying.
🇰🇷 Because I am weak... because I've ALWAYS been weak, in multiple ways... I finally gave a try to South Korean revenge drama #TheGlory. I regret everything.
🇮🇱 What started like a heated debate between a civics teacher and a high school student is about to snowball into a much bigger conflict, in the first episode of Israeli series #ShatEfes.
🇯🇵 Craving a TV show and craving food are sort of the same thing. Sometimes, you want something you can consume easily at home ; it won't be a masterpiece, but what matters is to be satisfied ! A lesson learned once again with Japanese "appetite drama" #MentsuyuHitoriMeshi today.
❔ What are the 5 shows discussed in this month's Take Five review ? I could tell you, but it's way more fun for you to find out by yourself ! Risk a discovery every once in a while...
❔ Good luck trying to guess what the 5 shows of this month's Take Five are, considering there is no way of narrowing it down. Well, I guess you're gonna have to click and see what the reviews are about for yourself...
I wanted to thank everyone for the support on Ko-fi, even when I'm not writing as has been the case this entire month of September.
Ko-fi helps me survive, and when I'm unable to write, for instance for mental health reasons, it makes things even worse to worry about my income. So a big thank you to the people who stand by me regardless, especially during those trying times. I know times are tough for everyone, and trust me, I don't take this help for granted.
Thank you 💜
Ko-fi helps me survive, and when I'm unable to write, for instance for mental health reasons, it makes things even worse to worry about my income. So a big thank you to the people who stand by me regardless, especially during those trying times. I know times are tough for everyone, and trust me, I don't take this help for granted.
Thank you 💜
(and as usual, if you can't or don't want to contribute to my Ko-fi... a boost on Mastodon, a comment under a review, or a recommendation to your TV-inclined friends, also help)
Wow, I'm super thankful that people have been making an effort to write comments under the latest publication. I did not expect it to have such visible effects on my morale but it truly is... I'm actually writing a review right now. Not sure when it'll be ready to publish but still, what a difference it makes on my mood.
Keep 'em coming ? 👉 👈
Keep 'em coming ? 👉 👈
🇨🇦 Bringing chaos into a life that was not in order, Maggie reappears after 10 years into Max's life. She's pregnant, and soon, so is he ! Well, sort of. The setting of Canadian dramedy #WombEnvy is hard to explain actually.
I'm really thankful for the comments of the past few days. They were very motivating and helped me publish this review :)
If you read it, leave me a word ! Let's make this a virtuous cycle...
If you read it, leave me a word ! Let's make this a virtuous cycle...
🇰🇷 I mentioned it in a comment earlier this week, so I thought I'd write quickly about my latest romcom disappointment, the first episode of South Korean series #KingTheLand. Let's be honest, I didn't expect a miracle, given my long-standing issues with the genre.
Hopefully we can keep the positive energy flowing, with more comments boosting my confidence :) I'm already thankful for those posted this week. It almost looks like a website people read !
🇫🇷 Is the French daily teen drama #Déter the show I wanted to see about rural life ? Not exactly. But first of all, that show was not made with me in mind. And second of all, it doesn't mean it's devoid of ambition.
It's really incredible to see comments under reviews again. Reminds me of years ago when people were used to doing that (as opposed to commenting on social media... where things are hard to find AND disappear).
Anyway, just a quick note to say : I'm now up to date replying to comments. But feel free to add even more !
Anyway, just a quick note to say : I'm now up to date replying to comments. But feel free to add even more !
🇰🇪 As the African platform Showmax gets ready to soon become unavailable to European viewers (why T_T), I discuss today Kenyan series #Faithless. Only a few weeks left for you to check it out, and get acquainted with its moral dilemma !
🇯🇵 Serufu is a clumsy teenager who has never held a hammer in her life (maybe that's for the best...) who takes an interest in building. Japanese series #DIY is simple, but sincere and joyful. Tell me you couldn't use some of that.
🇵🇰 All year I discuss shows from all over the world like it's the most natural thing. It is not. Sometimes it can be complicated, and I chose Pakistani series #JhokSarkar to have a conversation about it.
https://ko-fi.com/post/La-misere-nest-mere-de-personne-V7V4Q1BKG
I don't know if you're perceiving how motivating it has been to get comments on the Dotcom again.
I know I have 💜
I know I have 💜
Neea@ladyteruki Ooooh, ça a l'air très sympa !
Artax@ladyteruki oh hi!
@ladyteruki \o/ indeed :)