Necrotongue

Finally, an episode that kept me hooked! It had me entertained right from the start, even before the opening credits. It kept up the vibe throughout, and for once, I didn't keep checking how much time was left till the end. The sneezing course had me cracking up, and if it weren't for the dramatic, moral lesson moment, I'd probably be slapping a four-star rating on it. / Lesson learned: Seize the day!

The second episode seemed like it would be better than the last one, but then Señor Chang's monologue hit and annoyed the hell out of me. The humor feels a bit retarded (sorry, Abed), so I'm not having a blast just yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it picks up. / Lesson learned: Don't try to be empathetic just to impress others. It'll blow back on you.

Gotta admit I was way more into the pilot episode back in the day. Today, it didn't leave as great an impression, mainly because the humor wasn't hitting it out of the park. It feels like a slow start, introducing the characters and the setting. / Lesson learned: Don't push it.

The last episode of the season didn't exactly bring the laughs, even though humor made its subtler appearance. This time, it was more about the dramatic storyline. But you know what? Maybe the drama wasn't the main thing; it was all about that heartwarming humanity, and I was all about it. Also, I just gotta give a shoutout to the star of the cast — Anti gave a brilliant performance in both seasons, and I'm betting she'll keep slaying in the third. / Lesson learned: You should say goodbye with dignity.

It was a step up from the previous episode, but I'm really missing that cynical edge in Tony's personality. As usual, most of the humor came from the brilliantly written secondary characters. I'm getting an urge to take a shower, after Matt's every visit to the psychologist. The dramatic storyline was on point this time, just a smidge away from being perfect. / Lesson learned: Not every cultural event has to be cultural. 4*+

I no longer remembered the plot, so watching it again today wasn't so much a rewatch as a renewed premiere. I don’t think the passage of time has had any effect on my original rating. I’m usually into comedies nicely blended with drama, it's just that the romance in this film smacked too much of trashy romance novels, which isn’t exactly my kind of thing. The characters were well-portrayed. Given the relatively small space, they were nicely fleshed out and had depth, so I wasn't so much drawn in by the story itself but by the characters. I also loved the idea of a nursing home for writers. I imagine that meeting so many artists is something that I’d find a little overwhelming. Gemma Arterton made me add one star to my rating. / Lesson learned: The country is full of dangerous flora and fauna.

I only had a general idea of what the series was about. The first episode threw me into the vibe of the sixties, and the creators introduced me to a bunch of famous personalities, not just from the world of film. While I'm pretty sure they took inspiration from real events with some creative freedom, they nailed it right from the get-go, and I had a blast. The biggest surprise for me was Giovanni Ribisi, usually the guy representing small, repressed guys. Quite an interesting change. / Lesson learned: Don't attack cultural icons with a fork or any other utensil. Actually, don't attack them, period.

The last episode hit all the right notes for me, but man, the fourth one let me down. Sure, there were a couple of moments that tugged at my softer side, but Tony's character really grated on me this time. I get the whole suffering internally while putting on a front for others, but watching someone go around and spill their sad tale to everyone got on my nerves. Thankfully, the supporting characters held it down once again. / Lesson learned: Don't spread negativity. Those you've annoyed by it will end up annoying you back.

I honestly didn't think I'd be giving any episode from the second season five stars, considering Tony's character changed in a way that didn't sit well with me. But in the third episode, his new personality resonated with me a few times (one instance pretty prominently). The other characters held it down and I liked the overall vibe of the episode, so five stars it is. / Lesson learned: Sometimes you find understanding where you least expect it.

Season 1 didn’t start off very fast - the episodes really could have done with a quicker pace. From the third episode on, my satisfaction started growing; I assumed that the creators were preparing the viewers for a spectacular finale but I ended up just staring blankly at the screen like a little boy who’s had his toy taken away by another kid on the playground. My disappointment wasn’t so much about the series itself but about the ending, or rather non-ending. / Lesson learned: If feminists really care about women's rights, they should start fighting for them in Japan or Iran.