Sean Nash

Just finished watching Nobody Wants This on Netflix, and I absolutely loved it! The comedy and romance were spot-on, with the kind of dry humor that keeps you laughing. Joanne’s relationship with her sister was hilarious—so sharp and funny, you can’t help but be entertained by their dynamic. One of the standout parts of the series for me was seeing how Joanne and Noah come from such different backgrounds. The show dives into how religion and culture impact so many parts of their relationship, and watching them work through this huge hurdle felt authentic and really meaningful. I’m already looking forward to the next season! 10 episodes just weren’t enough!

As someone who’s been a Tomb Raider fan since I was seven, it’s tough to see the changes the franchise has gone through. Lara Croft has always been an iconic character for me—strong, independent, and resilient. She inspired a sense of confidence and adventure. However, in recent iterations, she doesn’t feel like the same character I grew up with. It seems like she’s become more reliant on others, which feels like a departure from the fierce, self-reliant Lara we used to know. I appreciate the need to evolve and reach new audiences, but some of the changes, like the redesign of Zip, felt a bit forced. I’m all for diversity and inclusion, but sometimes it feels like characters are being altered in ways that don’t really serve the story. It left me a little confused about the direction they’re trying to take. What I’ve always loved about Tomb Raider was the perfect balance of fun gameplay, challenging puzzles, and an empowered heroine at the center of it all. Lately, it feels like the series has lost that balance. It’s hard to watch a franchise that meant so much to me move in a direction that doesn’t resonate as much anymore. That said, I have to give credit where it’s due—Hayley Atwell’s voice performance was excellent, especially in the moments where Lara’s wit and sass came through. I’d love to hear her voice more of Lara’s classic era moments if that ever happens. For long-time fans like myself, though, the franchise feels like it’s straying a bit too far from its roots.