**This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!**
“What’s out there?”
Chosenpremiered on January 27th 2022 on Netflix with six episodes available to stream now. The Danish sci-fi series stars Malaika Mosendane, Andrea Heick Gadeberg, Andreas Dittmer and Anders Heinrichsen. Each episode runs for approximately 40-45 minutes.
A young girl discovers a secret truth behind the meteor that hit her small town years ago, bringing her into a mystery surrounding its origin and her own destiny.
Here is the trailer:
Chosen feels very much like a teenage style Fringe as it attempts to balance out a sci-fi mystery with teen drama. Is it worthy of your next watch?Let’s find out…
The Pros:
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Strong main character.
I really liked the character of Emma and I thought that the actress did a great job with her portrayal. Whenever I watch a series centered around some kind of female “chosen one,” I want her to really stand out and I thought that Emma managed to do that in this series.
All of the other characters had layers as well which made it easier for me to connect to them all. We got a likable Scooby gang to give this show a Nancy Drew feel at times and I think that it worked for the most part.
Intriguing mystery at its core.
I really liked the mystery behind the show and I think that each episode did enough at the end to bring you back for more. There were a lot of secrets and reveals and I think that the show still has a lot of unanswered questions to address if it gets a season two.
The Cons:
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Too much teen drama at times.
I appreciate that this series wanted to channel a Stranger Things vibe in a lot of ways, but it could have benefited from some more humor. The teen drama felt overwhelming at times and I tuned out at certain points because of this.
There were also some pacing issues in the beginning of the series.
So am I in or out?
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I’m in about 75 percent…
Perfect for fans of teen fantasy/sci-fi series. There is enough content here to keep viewers entertained. I have a lot of questions after watching the first season, but I think this show is a unique gem that a lot of fans will truly enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Chosen in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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Happy Wednesday TV fans! As I near the end of my Buffy the Vampire Slayer re-watch, it really got me thinking about how many epic moments there are between Buffy and Spike. While I tend to prefer Buffy and Angel together romantically, I cannot ignore the spark between these two and I’m sure that Spuffy fans would agree.
For today, I am going to be ranking the top 5 moments featuring Buffy and Spike. I was having a little bit of trouble deciding because there are so many outstanding moments and I did ask for input from Spuffy fans on Twitter as well. Thank you so much for your help and participation! I’m glad to know that I was not the only one having trouble with this, but I think that really proves that all of these Spuffy moments truly stand the test of time.
Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the full series yet.
My top 5 moments featuring Buffy and Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer are:
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The porch scene (Moment from “Fool for Love” season 5, episode 7).
During this episode, Buffy seeks out Spike’s help after she is almost killed by a vampire. Spike has killed two slayers in his lifetime and Buffy is looking to find out more about this. We get to see a glimpse into Spike’s past and learn that he was previously a “bloody awful poet” before being turned into a vampire.
During present day, Spike has the chip in his head and is beyond furious with Buffy after she tells him that he is beneath her, which is what Cecily said to Spike so many years ago. Spike decides that he is going to kill Buffy to even the score, but has a sudden change of heart when he sees her crying on the porch.
Buffy has just found out that her mother is extremely sick and she takes a moment outside to try and deal with this. In a beautiful and selfless moment, Spike simply asks Buffy “what’s wrong” and sits next to her on the porch in silence. Buffy may not be ready to talk about it just yet, but this gesture is very much appreciated and reveals that Spike is capable of friendship and goodness even before his soul is returned.
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Buffy kisses Spike as “Buffybot” (Moment from “Intervention” season 5, episode 18).
During this episode, Spike’s “Buffybot” is both hilarious and slightly disturbing. Spike’s infatuation with Buffy has reached a new level, as he “role plays” with Warren’s creation. Glory’s minions notice that “Buffybot” is protecting Spike as if he were “precious” and mistake him for the key. Glory tortures Spike badly, but he refuses to give Dawn up because he knows that it would destroy Buffy.
At the end of the episode, the real Buffy pretends to be “Buffybot” to find out what Spike said. After Spike reveals that he did not tell her anything, Buffy kisses him. This is the first “real” kiss between these two. Buffy does it to thank him, but Spike is beyond shocked by this act and I was pleasantly surprised myself.
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Buffy tells Spike she loves him right before he sacrifices himself (Moment from “Chosen” season 7, episode 22).
In the series finale, Spike sacrifices himself to destroy the hellmouth. Right before he dies, he tells Buffy that he can feel his soul. Buffy holds his hand, which begins to burst into flames and tells Spike that she loves him. Spike says, “No you don’t. But thanks for saying it.”
While this moment is absolutely heartbreaking, Spike’s purpose has now been fulfilled. He saves the world and protects Buffy, truly earning the title of a “champion.” Buffy recognizes his sacrifice and tells him that she loves him because he deserves to hear it. Whether she means it or not, this moment truly touches my heart and soul.
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Buffy and Spike kiss at the end of the musical (Moment from “Once More, with Feeling” season 6, episode 7).
You can’t help singing along to the musical episode of Buffy. Or maybe you can, but I absolutely know all of the words and I’m not ashamed to admit that. There have been undeniable sparks between Buffy and Spike leading to this moment and at the very end of the musical episode, Buffy and Spike share an epic kiss.
It’s like you can see the fireworks going off at this moment, as these two finally begin a romantic relationship. While their relationship has many ups and downs, this kiss is beyond swoon-worthy. Most fans voted for this particular moment as their favorite and I have to admit that I was pretty torn as well, but I ultimately decided that there was one more moment that really showcased the love between Buffy and Spike even more. At least for me.
Some honorable mentions before revealing my number one moment featuring Buffy & Spike are:
Spike takes Buffy out drinking (Moment from “Life Serial” season 6, episode 5).
Spike proposes to Buffy after Willow’s spell goes wrong (Moment from “Something Blue” season 4, episode 9).
Faith in Buffy’s body teases Spike (Moment from “Who Are You?” season 4, episode 16).
Buffy learns that Spike’s soul has returned (Moment from “Beneath You” season 7, episode 2).
Buffy & Spike take down a building (Moment from “Smashed” season 6, episode 9).
Buffy tells Spike that she was in heaven (Moment from “After Life” season 6, episode 3).
Spike tells The First that Buffy believes in him (Moment from “Bring on the Night” season 7, episode 10).
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Spike tells Buffy that she’s the one (Moment from “Touched” Season 7, episode 20).
After re-watching the series, this moment still remains as my absolute favorite for Buffy and Spike. Spike’s speech to Buffy is so real and perfect. He tells her how he feels with every part of his being and speaks from the heart. Buffy is feeling lost and confused and Spike reminds her that she is a “hell of a woman” and “the one.”
Later in the episode, Buffy and Spike just hold each other, which is truly something magical. This simple expression of their love is so pure and perfect. Their relationship has transcended into something beyond epic in this moment and I wouldn’t have it play out any other way.
Later in the series, Spike even tells Buffy that it was the best night of his life and it’s definitely my favorite moment for these two!
I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own comments and thoughts about your favorite moments featuring Buffy & Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
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After watching ABC’s Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 17 last night, Zelena may be known as “wicked,” but it’s clear that all she really ever wanted was to be good. Even though she has made her fair share of mistakes, she deserves the chance to prove herself and to be loved for who she is. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chosen,” Zelena/Kelly goes to Rumple for help since the “Candy Killer” has targeted her as his next victim. Meanwhile, Nook/Rogers figures out that Henry never made it to New York, Drew/Naveen gets closer to Sabine/Tiana, and Hansel/Jack/Nick reveals his motives. My top 5 moments from Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 17 are:
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“I am tired of playing candy crush with you.”
In this episode, we get to see more of Zelena’s past and learn about her interactions with the witch from “Hansel and Gretel.” Even though Zelena is known as “wicked,” she begins connecting to Hansel and Gretel’s father who is blind and begins to let her walls down. Zelena feels that he sees her for who she truly is, which is something she has never experienced before and she wants to help him in return. Zelena blinds the witch and offers to give her sight to Hansel’s father, but he declines when his children run to him, revealing that Zelena knew they were being held captive. Hansel’s father is furious that she kept this from him, even though she tries to explain that she was just trying to protect him. Zelena’s chance of happiness is destroyed here and her anger re-surfaces, burning harsher than the flames she inflicts on Hansel. It is clear why Hansel holds Zelena responsible for a lot of the misfortune in his life, but it doesn’t seem like this Zelena still exists anymore. Like Regina, Zelena has found her way to redemption, but it is hard to maintain this when old wounds insist on re-opening.
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Hansel reveals his motives to Henry.
Henry is still being held captive by Hansel and tries to keep his cool by keeping Hansel talking. Hansel reveals that Henry gave him a second chance because “Jack” had no past and earned the potential to be a true hero, something that Hansel had never experienced before. He has absolutely no sympathy for witches, however; revealing that he believes they are all bad and that the arrival of Henry’s family is what set him off on this path of revenge. Henry is still confused by this, as he doesn’t understand why Hansel is saying that Kelly/Zelena is his aunt, still clinging to the reality he has come to know so well in H Town. Hansel shows Henry the blood test results proving that he is Lucy’s father, but Henry still tries to come up with a rational explanation here.
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Rogers/Nook reads between the lines.
Nook/Rogers has his suspicions and approaches Jacinda/Ella and tells her that he found Henry’s car abandoned and that he never made it to New York. Jacinda reveals her naiveté about the situation and explains that this could not possibly be true since she received text messages from Henry earlier that day. Nook/Rogers reads between the lines and they figure out that only Hansel/Nick/Jack referred to her as “J.” Nook/Rogers finds Henry and rescues him. Good thing Nook/Rogers didn’t need to dust off his emoji decoding skills.
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“Trust is a powerful thing.”
Drew/Naveen shows up again and it seems like him and Sabine/Tiana are getting closer, as he helps her with her food truck business. There are definitely sparks flying between these two, but we know that Drew/Naveen has another agenda. Later on, Dr. Facilier shows up and reminds Drew that he is there to collect a debt. Drew/Naveen gives him one of Sabine/Tiana’s beignets for some sort of voodoo ritual. Even though we know that Drew is working for Dr. Facilier, what are their plans for Tiana/Sabine? We know that Dr. Facilier has several plans all in play at the same time, especially when he visits Hansel later and reveals that he is the one who woke him up and orchestrated everything. Will this get him one step closer to obtaining the Dark One’s dagger? Will anyone be able to stop Dr. Facilier before it’s too late?
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“Must be a bitch trying to keep track of your driver licenses.”
Zelena/Kelly reveals that in this reality, she actually has a good life. She even explains, “at least Kelly didn’t kill a munchkin,” and you can’t help but feel sympathetic toward her. Kelly has a simple life here, including the love from a good man and a daughter that she is trying to connect with. Hansel refuses to let Kelly live her life here and tries to make her suffer by kidnapping her fiancé, Chad. Kelly/Zelena shows up and reminds Hansel to focus his revenge on her, desperately trying to protect Chad. After the threat is over, Zelena/Kelly tells Chad about her jaded past, minus the fairy-tale details, and he still accepts her for who she is, which is absolutely heart-warming and beautiful. It looks like Kelly/Zelena has a chance of true happiness here with the man she loves and her family. Kelly/Zelena’s redemption is that much clearer in this moment. While she is far from perfect, her willingness to change and protect those she loves proves that she is far from a villain. She’s our hero!
I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Once Upon a Timebelow. Happy viewing!
