Post by Kimbergoth on Sept 13, 2024 12:24:01 GMT
Welcome, dear readers, to another thrilling installment of Kimbergoth's Cutting Critiques!
Today, we're diving deep into the murky depths of mediocrity with "Legend of the Sea Devils". Brace yourselves, because things are about to get salty. As always, I'll be pulling no punches and taking no prisoners. If you're easily offended or have a soft spot for this particular turd of an episode, you might want to click away now. But if you're ready for some scathing truth bombs and savage burns, stick around. It's gonna be a wild ride! Let's dive in, shall we?
Alright, let's get this shitshow started. rolls up sleeves First off, can we talk about the plot? Or lack thereof? I mean, seriously, who thought it was a good idea to bring back the Sea Devils after all these years, only to completely butcher their lore and turn them into generic, superhuman leaping fish-men? facepalms. It's lazy writing at its finest, folks.
And don't even get me started on the whole "ancient Chinese pirate queen" subplot. Talk about a half-baked attempt at representation. But wait, there's more! The dialogue in this episode was so cringe-worthy, it made me want to gouge my ears out with a rusty spoon. Every line felt forced and unnatural, like the writers were trying way too hard to be clever. Newsflash: you failed miserably. slow clap.
Jodie's performance in this episode was... well, let's just say it left a lot to be desired. She seemed to be channeling her inner David Tennant, but instead of coming across as quirky and charming, it just felt forced and annoying. And her chemistry with Mandip Gill? Practically non-existent. Their scenes together were about as exciting as watching paint dry.
But hey, at least the Sea Devils looked cool, right? Wrong! They looked like cheap cosplay rejects from a low-budget convention. All in all, "Legend of the Sea Devils" was a hot mess from start to finish. A shining example of how not to revive classic monsters and waste a perfectly good premise.
And that, my friends, concludes this edition of Kimbergoth's Cutting Critiques. Stay tuned for more scathing reviews and brutal honesty!
