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Dragons: The Nine Realms – Uncharted Territory

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Dragons: The Nine Realms - Uncharted Territory

Offering another example of Tom (Jeremy Shada) getting carried away and pushing the team more than he should, “Uncharted Territory” also allows for bonding between Alex (Aimee Garcia) and Eugene (Vincent Tong), when they are separated from their dragons in a blizzard in the Cold Realm, and between Feathers and Webmaster who work together to survive until they are found. While I reject the premise that Alex is an outsider to the group at this point in the series, the pairings of humans and dragons works well enough to give Eugene and his dragons more allies in the group. “Uncharted Territory” is also notable for its epilogue in which Tom discovers he can unlock the capsule using one of the horns on his Viking helmet leading to another discovery.

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Echo – Lowak

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Echo - Lowak

The second episode of Echo is most notable for Maya Lopez‘s (Alaqua Cox) rather ridiculous stunt placing explosives on a moving train (are you telling me this was the easiest method?). The stunt is done well enough, but it takes more than a little disbelief (along with totally oblivious guards working for a man who would kill them for their ineptitude) that you’ll have to overlook in order to accept it. It also puts everyone she’s ever loved in danger, which is perplexing as we learn there were plenty of stops along the rail line which she could have targeted rather than her home town and her choice only furthers the chance of danger finding her family. 

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Delicious in Dungeon – Roast Basilisk/Omelet/Kakiag

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  • Title: Delicious in Dungeon – Roast Basilisk/Omelet/Kakiag
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Delicious in Dungeon - Roast Basilisk/Omelet/Kakiag

The party’s descent into the dungeon continues with three new recipes and challenges for the adventurers. Continuing to feel underappreciated, the annoying Marcille (Emily Rudd) makes a rather rash decision involving a giant bat that causes chaos but is ultimately helpful to the group. The episode is also notable for showcasing the trap prowess of Chilchuck (Casey Mongillo) who butts heads with the Senshi (SungWon Cho) over the dwarf not taking traps seriously, although the pair eventually come to and understanding and appreciation of each other’s skill sets. The pair’s verbal sparring is a nice visual representation of the show itself, in transforming a D&D adventure into something at least as equally centered around cooking and enjoying the sweet, sweet taste of monsters.

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians – A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers

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  • Title: Percy Jackson and the Olympians – A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians - A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers

Reunited after their adventure in St. Louis, and with even more eyes on them than before, Percy (Walker Scobell), Annabeth (Leah Jeffries), and Grover (Aryan Simhadri) continue their quest running into not one but two gods before the episode concludes. During their meeting with Ares (AEW’s Adam Copeland), the kids strike a bargain. For his help in getting them further west they agree to retrieve his shield… although the God of War forgets to mention that the shield is in the middle of a trap set by Hephaestus (Psych‘s Timothy Omundson) which will force them to leave one member of the quest behind.

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The Brothers Sun – Pilot

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The Brothers Sun - Pilot

What if The Parent Trap involved a Taiwan crime family? The first episode of The Brothers Sun introduces us to Charles Sun (Justin Chien), the crown prince of the criminal empire ruled over by his father (Johnny Kou). After his father is wounded in an attack on the family, Charles travels to Los Angeles to check in on his mother (Michelle Yeoh) and his younger brother Bruce (Sam Song Li) who has grown up in the United States completely oblivious to the family business. Bruce spends his time skating by on minimal work, attending community college, and secretly funding money into his love of improv.

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