Some Long Overdue Thoughts on Amphibia

 

"It's over. It's finally over."

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So... it's been a very long time since I've written about Amphibia, huh? I feel bad, perpetually, about it. I know the coverage I did for over fifty episodes of the show, spanning almost two years, was something that quite a few people really enjoyed, even people who actually worked on the show, and I still think about that. And that fed into a lot of guilt, because at a certain point... I didn't know what else I could say about the show anymore. And so I didn't. But now, having seen the full arc of the show, I thought I'd re-emerge from the shadows and share a few final thoughts about Season 3 and the series in general.

Saturday Night Live, Ranked and Reviewed: Season 8

 "Hey, Mr. Wheat!"

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Season 7 proved to be, for me, a rather tumultuous time. That's not because it was bad; it was a land of extremes, packed with forgotten gems but also ensured, interminable dead spots in every single episode. My expectations going into this season, then—touting some crucial new hires and losing Tony Rosato, Christine Ebersole, and Brian Doyle-Murray—were refinement and stability. Beyond that, Season 8 also boasts some of the more daring and intriguing offerings of the Ebersol era: comedy icons like Sid Caesar and the Smothers Brothers, an eight year-old Drew Barrymore, Chevy Chase emceeing the premiere through a television-screen, and of course Eddie Murphy hosting the show while a member of the cast, cementing his status as the show's in-house legend. 

For my reviews of the previous season, Season 7, CLICK HERE! Otherwise, without further ado (but my god, please pace yourself): here's my thoughts on Season 8!