Reviews

JUSTICE LEAGUE: SEASON ONE

For fans of Batman The Animated Series and Superman The Animated Series, I have no doubt you'll love Justice League. It's a great tie-in to the continuity of the DCAU (DC Animated Universe) that gives you a total expansion to the world that DC has created over the years. Featuring not just the Big Three- Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman- but also The Flash, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and The Martian Manhunter, the adventures of this powerful group of heroes are a must see that fans young and old will be able to appreciate.

I'd have to say, all in all, my favorite episodes would have to be "Legends", in which you get a not-so-subtle nod to the Golden Age versions of The Green Lantern and The Flash, as these alternate interpretations are obviously based on GL Alan Scott and the original Flash Jay Garrick (Leave it to Bruce Timm to work in those little references to DC's roots). It's a shame the series only lasted two seasons, and while I certainly prefer Season 2 over 1, Season 1 is crucial to understanding just how and why the League sticks together so tightly.

I definitely give Justice League Season 1 an 8/10 Rating.

  TEEN TITANS: SEASON ONE

I first started watching Teen Titans on Cartoon Network a little after it first came out, late into the season, and not having cable regularly accessible, I only got to see an episode or two here and there. So, needless to say, when I got my chance to get my hands on the whole first season, I jumped at the chance. I have to say, it's a good dynamic- it's a far cry from the old Timmverse days, but unfortunately, I think those days are over. But it was comforting to see his name in the credits, regardless. I was skeptical about the rather Anime-ish style they quite obviously have, but it's pretty easy to overlook when you get a chance to see the product as a whole. Really, the only thing that bugged me was that... I honestly couldn't tell which damn Robin was in the show! It seemed a lot like Tim Drake in terms of personality and fighting style (bo staff ftw), but relationship with Starfire, and the allusion that he'd one day possibly become Nightwing said that it could be Dick Grayson, too. I think they just went for an amalgamation of all their favorite Robin traits and splattered them together into a very fun character to watch. I think they may have made Starfire a bit too bubbly, though. That was another thing. She's a very emotional character, it's true, but she's from a warrior race, and they don't pay enough tribute to that, I think.

Still, all in all, I'd have to give Teen Titans Season 1 a good 8/10 Rating.

X-MEN EVOLUTION: SEASON ONE

In this modernized retelling of the popular comic and cartoon series, you follow the famous members of Xavier's Institute in their younger days, first becoming a team. Now, I absolutely loved the original 90's toon, and I watched it religiously as a child (expect a later review of it!), but I have to say, I did thoroughly enjoy this show. It seemed less centered on trying to make everyone look like as much of a badass as they could be, and more on their interactions with each other as a whole. Plus, it was nice to see Wolverine with hair that didn't look like he stuck his claws in a toaster.

The season finale, however, was a bit of a let down. It seemed like it was building up to a lot of epic confrontation, and it just sort of fizzled into a mediocre attempt to be cooler than it was. I'm not a huge fan of melodrama, myself, so maybe it's just me.

Good as it was, I'll have to give X-Men Evolution Season 1 a 6/10 Rating.

YOUNG JUSTICE: INDEPENDENCE DAY

I've been so insanely excited about this project, and I've been following it since I saw the SDCC coverage of it. And I have to say, once I actually got to see Independence Day, the movie which acts as a pilot episode for the upcoming series, I was far from disappointed.

The artwork, whipped up by crazy-talented artists Phil Bourassa and Jerome K. Moore, is detailed and exciting, and it's complimented by a great voice cast and some damn good dialogue. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about the use of Jesse McCartney as Robin, but I'm strangely comfortable with it now that I've heard it in action. And Aqualad is voiced by the same actor as Cyborg in Teen Titans, which was awesome. Like I said, the dialogue was great, and the interactions between characters really illustrated their ages and responsibilities. The whole thing impressed me, and I can't wait to see the series.

Brace yourselves, everyone because Young Justice: Independence Day earned it's 10/10 Rating. 

TEEN TITANS: SEASON TWO

Finally made it through Season 2, and I was not disappointed. New character Terra made for some great rides through the show, and helped to show a lot more development from Beast Boy, who was a largely ignored character in Season 1. Gotta say, the season finale Blew. Me. Away. It was epic, and tragic, at the same time, and it really made it feel less like a children's show and more like something that more people my age can enjoy. It was action-packed and funny, and never failed to hook me into the next episode. Loved every second, and I can't wait to get started on Season 3!

Gotta hand it to 'em, Teen Titans Season 2 earned it's 9/10 Rating

TEEN TITANS: SEASON THREE

Season 3 didn't fail me, that's for sure. Bringing in Brother Blood was a great idea, and making him Cyborg's arch enemy was even better. The 2-part season finale, Titans East, was probably one of my favorites yet, and I hope that in coming seasons, the Titans East get a lot more facetime, because they're a great team and are really entertaining to watch. They should have had their own spin-off series once Teen Titans was canceled. Loved it, and I'm really excited for Season 4. Epic.

Get ready, because Teen Titans Season 3 lands a steady 9/10 Rating

TEEN TITANS: SEASON FOUR

I wasn't as big a fan of Season 4 as the first three seasons, but it wasn't all bad. Sure, at times it tended to try and take itself a little too seriously, with all of the emo drama between Raven and Trigon, but it still had some good action. Probably the one thing I outright didn't like was how totally overpowered they made Raven. I mean, if she can do all that, then why have anyone else on the team at all? Still, the take on the age old struggle of man-kind's inherent sense of good and evil was handled well enough, I suppose.
 

I was a bit underwhelmed, but Teen Titans Season 4 still managed a 7/10 Rating

TEEN TITANS: SEASON FIVE

I was depressed by the end of the 5th and final season of Titans. Not because of it being bad, because I was so sad it was over! The sense of team unity was great, and the idea of amassing the army of Teen heroes was just fun as hell to watch! (And there was more of my beloved Titans East <3) I think my favorite episode was "Lightspeed", featuring Kid Flash, who was voiced by Michael Rosenbaum (Flash from Justice League and Lex Luthor from Smallville). Love that speedy little smart-mouth!
 

In the end, Teen Titans Season 5 slammed home with a 10/10 Rating.
 

X-MEN EVOLUTION: SEASON TWO

I had a hard time at first staying interested, because the season seemed to lack a unified direction (more like a pilot season than anything). But around the last four or five episodes, you start to see things come together, and I was able to keep myself into it much easier. With the cliffhanger for the finale, it makes me want to watch the next season, which is sort of the purpose of a Season Finale, I think. Can't wait to see what's happening with the team in Season 3! I wonder what's going to happen with the sentinel, and what sort of part Wanda/Scarlet Witch is going to play. And Quicksilver defected to Magneto's side. Big surprise.
 

Wish it could have been better, but X-Men Evolution Season 2 held a steady 5/10 Rating.