Jesse Lab, Author at The Escapist

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The Mandalorian Chapter 8 Ends on a High Note That Satisfies on All Levels

This review contains spoilers for The Mandalorian, “Chapter 8: Redemption.” “Redemption” is a fitting title for this episode. For as much as I’ve ...

By Jesse LabDecember 28, 2019

Movies & TV

The Witcher Episode 3 Feels Like a Game of Thrones Knockoff When Geralt Isn’t Around

This review contains spoilers for The Witcher, episode 3, “Betrayer Moon.” After three episodes, it’s safe to say that The Witcher has found ...

By Jesse LabDecember 26, 2019

Movies & TV

The Witcher Episode 2 Introduces Yennefer and Magic Without Excessive Exposition

This review contains spoilers for The Witcher, episode 2, “Four Marks.” I have not read the books of The Witcher. I have only ...

By Jesse LabDecember 23, 2019

Movies & TV

The Witcher Episode 1 Is Gripping Thanks to Its Bleak World & Henry Cavill’s Performance

The review contains spoilers for The Witcher, episode 1, “The End’s Beginning.” With a trilogy of well-received video games, The Witcher is a ...

By Jesse LabDecember 21, 2019

Movies & TV

The Mandalorian Chapter 7 Drives Toward the Finale in an Exciting Way

This review contains spoilers for The Mandalorian, “Chapter 7: The Reckoning.” After several weeks of one-off adventures, it was only a matter of ...

By Jesse LabDecember 19, 2019

Movies & TV

Watchmen Episode 9 Review – See How They Fly

This review contains spoilers for Watchmen, episode 9, “See How They Fly.” From the very beginning, Watchmen always felt like a show that ...

By Jesse LabDecember 16, 2019

Movies & TV

The Mandalorian Chapter 6 Is a Decent Heist Flick with a Dull Supporting Cast

This review contains spoilers for The Mandalorian, “Chapter 6: The Prisoner.” It’s becoming clear that the longer The Mandalorian goes on, the less ...

By Jesse LabDecember 14, 2019

Movies & TV

Watchmen Episode 8 Review – A God Walks into Abar

This review contains spoilers for Watchmen, episode 8, “A God Walks into Abar.” Up until now, regardless of my feelings towards the pacing ...

By Jesse LabDecember 9, 2019

Movies & TV

The Mandalorian Chapter 5 Has a Healthy Amount of Fan Service, and That’s Alright

This review contains spoilers for The Mandalorian, “Chapter 5: The Gunslinger.” Last week I was fairly certain that The Mandalorian would have a ...

By Jesse LabDecember 7, 2019

Movies & TV

Watchmen Episode 7 Review – An Almost Religious Awe

This review contains spoilers for Watchmen, episode 7, “An Almost Religious Awe.” Earlier this week, I talked to the owner of my local ...

By Jesse LabDecember 2, 2019

Movies & TV

The Mandalorian Chapter 4 Pumps the Brakes on a Show That Needs More Gas

This review contains spoilers for The Mandalorian, “Chapter 4: Sanctuary.” After an initial trio of episodes that felt like classic Star Wars, “Sanctuary” ...

By Jesse LabNovember 30, 2019

Movies & TV

Watchmen Episode 6 Review – This Extraordinary Being

This review contains spoilers for Watchmen, episode 6, “This Extraordinary Being.” After last week’s eventful insight into the current state of the Watchmen ...

By Jesse LabNovember 25, 2019

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