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Ever since I was a kid I loved watching police procedural shows. I guess I’ve always been fascinated with how the criminal justice system works. Or someone living in a less than ideal world, these shows are the next best thing. I watched the show in Amazon Prime but I started with season 14. The older seasons were no longer available in my country. It was no bid deal since some of the older episodes are available (albeit illegally) for streaming in Facebook and other sites. Some of the wpisodes I remember watching when I was a kid. Imagine that…😅 Anyway, the premise f the show is a good one. It was nice how the show was able to bring sex crimes to light. It showed people just how sex crimes run rampant and why it’s so undereported. I know that the way things are done in the show is probably not how real life police handle such cases. But still, a girl can hope. Getting happy ever afters are hard, more so for victms of crimes. But at least in the show, some people get justice. If only things would be the same in real.

Ouran is one of my favorite animes and mangas. I watched the series first when it was recommended by a friend. After finishing the series, I turned to the manga because the anime felt bitin. There were still so many unanswered questions. Ouran is a wonderful coming of age anime. It dealt with some heavy issues concerning family and relationships in a very light manner. Despite the comedic take of the series with some pretty heavy issues, the heart of the matter was not undermined. It was tackled with great artistry. I’m a big fan of Haruhi and Tamaki. That’s why I wasn’t satisfied with how the anime ended. True, the anime stuck true to the manga but there were still a lot of stuff going on after the ani e finished. Tamaki’s back story was discussed in detail in the manga, as well as his blooming romance with Haruhi. But despite all that, I will still rewatch Ouran from time to time, especially when I need to take my mind of things. It is definitely something that you should keep in your to watch list.

I think this was the first action Korean drama I watched. An action drama that is quite realistic. Sweet Home was another action filled series but that was more on the supernatural side. Vagabond is closer to reality. 😁 Anyway, this show marks the first time I watched Lee Seung Gi and Bae Suzy act. I know both of them from other Korean shows but I never had the pleasure of seeing any pf their works. I didn’t set the bar too high for fear that I might get disappointed. Good thing I didn’t because the series blew me away! I love the plot of the show. It was so unique and how the events connected with each other just got me going through the series in a few days. The twists were all so amazing. Try as I might to figure out what will happen next, I just can’t. Some new development will happen and things will be as mysterious as before. The cinematography was excellent. It was like watching a movie. It had the same feels as Sweet Home. It really showed the edge of an internationally produced show. The production was top class. Not only that, the actors seemed made for the roles. I was wondering if Suzy would make a good fit for the role. But she was perfect. And to hear her speak in Arabic and English was a pleasant surprise. The ending was such a cliffhanger, though. But I heard that a second season is inthe works. I wonder how they will continue with the story? I can’t wait to watch the next season. Hopefully it will be every bit as good as the first.

This is the second time I read this book. The reason why I started reading the Septimus Heap series again is because I cannot remember it that clearly anymore. I still remember the major plots but the the twists and turns of the stories, I can’t. And just like with Magyk, Flyte has a lot of stuff going on it was so hard to believe it all happened in one book. But the major theme of the book is acceptance. In this book, Septimus showed just how fiercely loyal he is to his newfound family. He will go through any means necessary to save Jenna. I love the bond he has with Nicko and Beetle and Aunt Zelda. It’s so nice to see him grow and mature into the talented wizard he is. Even the end where Simon finally accepted him was a bit touching. It made me forget all the nasty things Simon did out of selfishness for a minute. But only for a minute. This is one book worth reading to your kids at night. It’s action packed and will keep them wanting more. 😉

This is the second time I read this book and it is still as magical as it was the first time I remembered it. I’m a full grown adult and yet I always find myself drawn to children’s books. Some books are just really good that they appeal to an older audience. Anyway, Magyk is an action-packed booked. It connected past and present events in a magical way. I loved how the concept of the seventh son of a seventh son is brought to life here. In The Alchemyst, it was the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter. And Because i haven’t gotten over my fangirling over The Achemyst series, Magyk was a nice follow up book to read. One bad thing I found, though, was there was a lot of events jammed into this one book. I know that the beginning of a series holds the key and whether a series make or breaks it will depend a lot on the first book. So I get that there were a lot of happenings here. But the events were just really dragging. Like several weeks to months have passed before something relatively important happens once again. And a lot of the characters, like most of the Heap boys were all pushed aside as nothing more than mere mentions in narrations. There were also a lot of foreshadowing involved, which is good. It makes you curious for the next book. Oh and another thing…the story sort of lingers in your mind. Even after you finished reading it, some of the more memorable scenes will find its way back into your mind. But judging from the reviews here, it doesn’t have that effect on most people. Maybe it’s because I’ve read this book before and liked it. 😁

This is one of my favorite movies when I was kid. The idea of a normal girl developing psychic powers really got my imagination going back then. I mean, what kid wouldn’t want the ability to move things with their mind? Anyway, this is a classic film through and through. It has the right amount of comedy, darkness, fantasy and a little bit of violence. Not too much, though. Just eneough to keep this film kid-friendly. I love how the actors portrayed the characters. Mara Wilson was the perfect choice to play Matilda. Miss Honey is just so delicate. Miss Trunchbull really got me annoyed and irritated, and Danny DeVito is a genius, as always. I really love how the film was able to show a lot of sensitive issues. Matilda’s family life, for example. Her neglect and abuse was shown in a subtle way. It’s not that offensive but it was really clear. Her school life as well was shown in such a way that was not too offensive but portrays a clear message. These are just a couple of things I noticed, but throughout the film, certain issues were shown. The movie really did justice to the book. Roald Dahl’s style was still prominent and the larger issues at hand was still depicted. Matilda was made into a musical before the pandemic. I had the chance to see it live on stage. It was magical. The kids were brilliant and I love how the play stayed true to the book, just like the movie. It was a bit challenging at first because the English accents of the actors were too strong. But I got used to it. Again, this is another highly recommended movie to watch. It’s perfect for family night. The kids will surely love it.

I never got the chance to watch the original Prince of Tennis anime. Back then I was pretty much saturated with sports anime. So I did not watch it when it first aired. But I have heard good things about it. Anyway, the Chinese live action was in my To Watch list. I was hesitant at first because live actions always disappoint. But I was wrong with this one. 😁 Doing a live action of a beloved anime is always a high risk gamble. There are just too many expectations. But this series was so spot on. I was really amazed! 😁 I love everything about the series. The actors got the personalities of the characters on point. As in really on point. It was like watching the anime but with real people. The actors even looked like the characters! Lu Xia really looked Ryoma! And the special tennis moves? They were shown in such a cool way. I did not even cringe! The acting was not exagerrated unlike some of the live action series I saw in Japanese. This version stayed true to the story and it was really great at how close it was to the original. Two more things I love about this series is that all of the actors really know their stuff. They really played tennis and it wasn’t just for show. And they all have great singing voices. They sang the opening song themselves! I know it’s pretty common for Asian actors to be trained in all aspects of the industry but this was just wow. They have such great singing voices. It made me wonder if they started out as singers first then pursued acting. Anyway, this is a highly recommended series to watch. You won’t get disappointed.