Review: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is TWD at its finest
The Walking Dead is bigger, badder, and better than ever in new spinoff series Daryl Dixon.
Michael Patterson
Michael Patterson is an entertainment journalist and the Editor of Bam Smack Pow. A lifelong movie and TV fan, you can probably find him rewatching his favorite superhero movie and it may or may not be about a man who dresses like a bat. You can find his work at Bam Smack Pow, WhatCulture, Netflix Life, Hidden Remote and ScreenRant.
Riverdale season 7 episode 20 review: Goodbye, Riverdale
Riverdale trades in its wild ambitions for a quieter, heartfelt finale that rightly places the focus on its characters and their beautiful friendships.
Review: Heartstopper season 2 is TV at its most joyous
Heartstopper season 2 is a thoughtful exploration of love, acceptance, and joy that reminds us all why the wholesome Netflix series earned itself a place in so many of our hearts.
Review: Superman and Lois season 3 is a compelling triumph
Superman and Lois season 3 is just the most recent example of why the DC TV series remains the best superhero show on television.
Gotham Knights spoiler-free pilot review: The series has potential
Gotham Knights is about to make its premiere on The CW. Having seen the first episode, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens share their thoughts on The CW's most recent DC TV pilot, what fans can expect from the Batman story, and discuss whether it will exceed expectations.
Ant-Man 3 review: Jonathan Majors and Michelle Pfeiffer steal the show
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is Marvel’s most recent foray onto cinema screens, but is the movie worth your time?
There used to be a time where a Marvel Studios movie garnered instant acclaim upon its release, but it hasn’t been quite as smooth-sailing for the cinematic juggernaut since its Infinity Saga wrapped up. Yes, every project the studio releases still finds itself among the biggest movies or TV shows of their respective years, but there just seems to be more division among audienc
There used to be a time where a Marvel Studios movie garnered instant acclaim upon its release, but it hasn’t been quite as smooth-sailing for the cinematic juggernaut since its Infinity Saga wrapped up. Yes, every project the studio releases still finds itself among the biggest movies or TV shows of their respective years, but there just seems to be more division among audienc
The Flash Season 9 SPOILER-FREE premiere review (9x01): Back to Basics
The Flash season 9 is almost upon us and we have seen the season premiere. Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson tell Reed Gaudens all about their initial thoughts on the premiere and if they are excited to see where the final season goes.
Do Barry and Iris West-Allen have moments? Will this season be a big one? What's in store in the season 9 premiere?
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Do Barry and Iris West-Allen have moments? Will this season be a big one? What's in store in the season 9 premiere?
Full pod episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdhSk4HYKqM&t=1212s
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nE1m5qpYjJGvW6UXshxGz
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Review: The Last of Us episode 3 finds beauty in the apocalypse
The Last of Us shines brighter than ever in its exquisite third episode that dares to tell a story the video game did not.
When it was announced that The Last of Us would be getting a TV adaptation on HBO Max, viewers were anticipating a gritty, frightening, and compelling adaptation of the video game series that boasted all of those qualities.
That’s pretty much what we have gotten so far, as the first two episodes were a character study of the show’s primary characters, while the second of t
When it was announced that The Last of Us would be getting a TV adaptation on HBO Max, viewers were anticipating a gritty, frightening, and compelling adaptation of the video game series that boasted all of those qualities.
That’s pretty much what we have gotten so far, as the first two episodes were a character study of the show’s primary characters, while the second of t
The Last of Us episode 2 review: Infected
The Last of Us follows Joel’s origins with a character study on both Tess and Ellie, making episode 2 an impactful one.
The Last of Us premiered strong with a compelling hour-long character study of our protagonist Joel that set the standard for video game adaptations going forward. It wasn’t just good, it was excellent. But even in being so, it still feels like it only scratched the surface of what it was capable of.
That’s where the sophomore installment comes in. The Last of Us episode 2 ta
The Last of Us premiered strong with a compelling hour-long character study of our protagonist Joel that set the standard for video game adaptations going forward. It wasn’t just good, it was excellent. But even in being so, it still feels like it only scratched the surface of what it was capable of.
That’s where the sophomore installment comes in. The Last of Us episode 2 ta
Review: Titans season 4 slows things down for a dark, compelling thrill-ride
Titans season 4 takes the show back to its darker roots but it also makes time for some refreshing character development.
Walker Independence review: A big swing for The CW
Walker: Independence is coming to The CW this season and we have seen the premiere episode. Is the Walker spin-off/prequel a show you should watch in the fall TV season? Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens give their thoughts on the pilot and tease fans with what they can expect from the Katherine McNamara-led series.
Full pod episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5uh751eyqU
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nE1m5qpYjJGvW6UXshxGz
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The Winchesters pilot spoiler-free review: Damn good television
The Winchesters is coming to The CW in fall 2022 and we have seen the first episode of the show. Does the #Supernatural prequel live up to the hype? Are John and Mary Winchester's origins going to be your new TV obsession? Is the series a worthy successor to the network's longest-running series?
Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson and Reed Gaudens break down why #TheWinchesters is "damn good television" and so much more.
Full pod episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxuPHfR3dbY
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nE1m5qpYjJGvW6UXshxGz
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Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson and Reed Gaudens break down why #TheWinchesters is "damn good television" and so much more.
Full pod episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxuPHfR3dbY
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nE1m5qpYjJGvW6UXshxGz
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cw-spiral/id1611395577
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Review: Stargirl season 3 may be the DC TV show’s best season yet
DC’s Stargirl season 3 kicks off this week but does it have the same charm as the previous seasons?
DC’s Stargirl is perhaps the most underrated show on television. Without question one of the highest-quality shows you will find across all of TV and streaming, it returns to screens for its third season this week and, after seeing the season premiere, it’s safe to say that viewers are in for a good time.
Originally part of the DC Universe streaming service, Stargirl got a second life on The CW
DC’s Stargirl is perhaps the most underrated show on television. Without question one of the highest-quality shows you will find across all of TV and streaming, it returns to screens for its third season this week and, after seeing the season premiere, it’s safe to say that viewers are in for a good time.
Originally part of the DC Universe streaming service, Stargirl got a second life on The CW
Thor: Love and Thunder review: Is Thor 4 good?
Thor: Love and Thunder brings back the God of Thunder for a fourth offering, but is it an adventure worth his – or your – time?
It’s been some time since the God of Thunder has headlined his own Marvel Studios movie. Five years, to be exact, but the wait is over as Chris Hemsworth brings Thor, the Mighty Hammer, and even a few familiar faces back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Thor: Love and Thunder.
The 29th installment in the MCU, it focuses on Thor, now a Space Viking united with the G
It’s been some time since the God of Thunder has headlined his own Marvel Studios movie. Five years, to be exact, but the wait is over as Chris Hemsworth brings Thor, the Mighty Hammer, and even a few familiar faces back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Thor: Love and Thunder.
The 29th installment in the MCU, it focuses on Thor, now a Space Viking united with the G
Stranger Things season 4 part 1 review
Stranger Things season 4 is a darker turn for the Netflix series but does it live up to expectations?
It’s been a long time coming but the return of Stranger Things is almost upon us. The show’s fourth season has easily found itself among the most-anticipated TV installments
It’s been a long time coming but the return of Stranger Things is almost upon us. The show’s fourth season has easily found itself among the most-anticipated TV installments
Review: Doctor Strange 2 is good, but Elizabeth Olsen is better
Get ready for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness with these new Funko Pop! figurines you can now pre-order
Get ready for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness with these new Funko Pop! figurines you can now pre-order by Elaine Selna
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has arrived but does it live up to the hype?
Fresh off its successful return to the forefront of cinematic and television media last year, the Marvel Studios train has rolled on into 2022 looking to make a
Get ready for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness with these new Funko Pop! figurines you can now pre-order by Elaine Selna
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has arrived but does it live up to the hype?
Fresh off its successful return to the forefront of cinematic and television media last year, the Marvel Studios train has rolled on into 2022 looking to make a
Heartstopper review: The most joyous, powerful and important TV series of 2022
Heartstopper delivers a story every bit as endearing as it is powerful, making it one of Netflix’s best original shows ever.
How does one describe the experience of watching Heartstopper? Is it a discussion about the grounded and authentic manner in which it handles complex character arcs? Is it through an analysis of how the characters and stories of Alice Oseman’s comic effortlessly come to life on-screen? Or perhaps it’s with a comment about how a light-hearted and positive LGBTQ+ story like
How does one describe the experience of watching Heartstopper? Is it a discussion about the grounded and authentic manner in which it handles complex character arcs? Is it through an analysis of how the characters and stories of Alice Oseman’s comic effortlessly come to life on-screen? Or perhaps it’s with a comment about how a light-hearted and positive LGBTQ+ story like
Riverdale season 6, episode 6 review: Unbelievable
Riverdale -- “Chapter One Hundred and One: Unbelievable” -- Image Number: RVD606b_0557r -- Pictured (L-R): Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper and KJ Apa as Archie Andrews -- Photo: Michael Courtney/The CW -- © 2022 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Riverdale season 6 officially kicks off, but the aftermath of “Rivervale” ensures that we’re in for a completely different era for the show.
Riverdale has made an explosive comeback to screens. Pardon the pun becaus
Riverdale season 6 officially kicks off, but the aftermath of “Rivervale” ensures that we’re in for a completely different era for the show.
Riverdale has made an explosive comeback to screens. Pardon the pun becaus
Kung Fu season 2, episode 1 review: Year of the Tiger
Kung Fu was one of The CW‘s biggest success stories of 2021. Following in the footsteps of the network’s other major new shows of the season, Walker and Superman and Lois, the pilot episode drew big numbers and the show managed to maintain impressive viewership throughout its debut season.
A reboot of the ’70s series in name only, Kung Fu bore more of resemblance to The CW’s own Arrow (and its various spinoffs) than its predecessor, with its first season focusing on Nicky Shen’s return home to
A reboot of the ’70s series in name only, Kung Fu bore more of resemblance to The CW’s own Arrow (and its various spinoffs) than its predecessor, with its first season focusing on Nicky Shen’s return home to
Review: Legends of Tomorrow season 7 is the show’s best season in years
Legends of Tomorrow -- "Deus Ex Latrina" -- Image Number: LGN706b_0005r.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Lisseth Chavez as Esperanza "Spooner", Olivia Swann as Astra, Shayan Sobhian as Behrad, Caity Lotz as Sara, Nick Zano as Nate, Jes Macallan as Ava, Amy Pemberton as Gideon and Adam Tsekhman as Gary -- Photo: Michael Courtney/The CW -- © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow season 7 has arrived on Netflix.
Normally, yours truly might refer to a popular show’s comebac
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow season 7 has arrived on Netflix.
Normally, yours truly might refer to a popular show’s comebac
The Batman spoiler-free review: Is The Batman good?
Clean up with Dr. Squatch’s new duo of soaps based on the Batman and the Riddler
Clean up with Dr. Squatch’s new duo of soaps based on the Batman and the Riddler by Elaine Selna
The Batman is here, but is it worth watching?
The wait is finally over: The Batman has arrived.
The most-anticipated DC Comics movie in a very long time, it was initially expected to be an offshoot of the already-established DCEU, starring Ben Affleck’s iteration of the Dark Knight (with the star also hoping to direc
Clean up with Dr. Squatch’s new duo of soaps based on the Batman and the Riddler by Elaine Selna
The Batman is here, but is it worth watching?
The wait is finally over: The Batman has arrived.
The most-anticipated DC Comics movie in a very long time, it was initially expected to be an offshoot of the already-established DCEU, starring Ben Affleck’s iteration of the Dark Knight (with the star also hoping to direc
Review: Naomi sets a high bar for 2022 superhero television
Let Marvel and DC characters do the talking this Valentine’s Day with Funko’s new Popsies holiday cards by Elaine Selna
The CW’s newest superhero drama Naomi is a compelling new addition to the genre’s ever-growing landscape.
The CW is renowned for its superhero TV dramas. From Smallville to the Arrowverse, the network is credited for reinvigorating comic book adventures on the small screen, and it has been doing so for many years.
The newest addition to its line-up is Naomi. Once again based
The CW’s newest superhero drama Naomi is a compelling new addition to the genre’s ever-growing landscape.
The CW is renowned for its superhero TV dramas. From Smallville to the Arrowverse, the network is credited for reinvigorating comic book adventures on the small screen, and it has been doing so for many years.
The newest addition to its line-up is Naomi. Once again based
Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home is the ultimate Spider-Man movie
After the Credits: What Spider-Man: No Way Home’s post-credits scenes mean for the MCU
After the Credits: What Spider-Man: No Way Home’s post-credits scenes mean for the MCU by Benjamin Hudy
Spider-Man: No Way Home is a cinematic marvel that dares to defy the highest of expectations – and exceeds all of them.
Well here we are. Months and months of anticipation has led us to this moment, and now we are here, ready for the extravaganza known as Spider-Man: No Way Home.
As the world prepares to
After the Credits: What Spider-Man: No Way Home’s post-credits scenes mean for the MCU by Benjamin Hudy
Spider-Man: No Way Home is a cinematic marvel that dares to defy the highest of expectations – and exceeds all of them.
Well here we are. Months and months of anticipation has led us to this moment, and now we are here, ready for the extravaganza known as Spider-Man: No Way Home.
As the world prepares to
Hawkeye review: Hailee Steinfeld shines in Marvel’s festive new series
Marvel’s Hawkeye debuts on Disney Plus’ streaming service but is it worthy of its critically-acclaimed company?
Hawkeye kind of came out of nowhere. We knew it was coming to Disney Plus at some point, but it wasn’t initially expected to arrive until sometime next year. So when fans found out that it would be replacing the incredibly mysterious Ms. Marvel (which has now been moved to summer 2022), most of them were less than thrilled. That is, until the fun and festive trailer premiered and basi
Hawkeye kind of came out of nowhere. We knew it was coming to Disney Plus at some point, but it wasn’t initially expected to arrive until sometime next year. So when fans found out that it would be replacing the incredibly mysterious Ms. Marvel (which has now been moved to summer 2022), most of them were less than thrilled. That is, until the fun and festive trailer premiered and basi
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