Retrograv here with a new review for Drakoloid shows that premiered on March 12, 2017. This is the first time ARTic and Teenhood have been on the same night with the same line up since 2016 on Earth Day (I believe). We are talking about four shows today that will be reviewed from this interesting line up.
First we have ARTic "Western Week", this episode follows Jennifer and Amy trying to come up with a Western Week project because its Western Week at the ARTic. They end up dreaming and heading back to 1855 which they end up having to help Fredrick Remington who is played by Andrew Bouchachine who is also Blake Columbus to save a bar from being taken over by Sheriff Willy.
This episode has a pretty solid storyline as it all flows through smoothly from beginning to end. Drake Vegas executed the writing of the famous bar/coffee shop fight scene well and will probably be remembered in best ARTic moments for the third season. The costumes for this episode were magnificent and they were styled differently for everybody. The country/western accents especially in Andrew and Paul's voices were noticeable and just adds an extra touch to the western theme.
If I was to rate this episode it would be a solid 9/10 The only thing I wish there was more of was Bradley Berkowitz (Rhys Clarke) he only had two lines which is okay because the rest of the cast was funny but its always nice to see Bradley's bubbly eccentric personality added to the show. But that fight scene between Andrew and Paul was a winner.
Just want to Congratulate ARTic on a two season renewal it deserves it and I am glad you guys decided to continue your show is the first of many that came for its time. It deserves to keep going until everyone knows and loves it.
The acting in this episode was on point with everyone even the more weaker actors in the show. The way Meldi SN films herself in this episode I think is the way she should film every episode that way we can see whats around at least and not just facial closes up, Major improvement on her half. I think if Aidan Brown did the same thing it would definitely benefit the show. Although with his on point acting that isn't as noticeable. As for Madison Desiato, Kay Stamps, Hazel Woodley, Darragh, etc. All well done again with what has been executed here leading us onto the last two episodes next week.
This episodes gets a 9/10 really well way to hype us up for the finale and what could happen. Especially with that whole Taylor and Stacey plot where something bad may happen to Britney hopefully we see it in the finale. The show's plot has become interesting and has been developed enough to bring the audience in.
I will be reviewing "Teenhood Weekend" I am going to even record the bumpers and commercials just to archive if Drakoloid doesn't upload them to youtube, I will.
Now onto "Uniquely Normal" School Project episode which was about Arthur and Charles having to make a project about "What makes America great?". Mind you this episode was made in 2013, Its so funny they say that only a few years before we hear "Make America Great Again" gets thrown around by President Trump. Charles gets his project done at the end of just building monuments in America.
What else is really funny about this episode is the intelligence level of how divided Americans are currently now and this foreshadows it bit in some ways to our reality. Arthur wants to know what Charles thinks makes America great. Charles doesn't have an answer maybe he is a Trump supporter? Arthur however knows whats going on in America. Two sided polarizations shown here.
I have to give this episode a 9/10 mainly because the topic is a relevant question to today's world. The show seems to gradually improve this week as for last week. You could tell Nicholas Merchant was still experimenting and learning about filmography during this time. Well done.
Then the other Uniquely Normal "Broke" which was even shorter it was about what Arthur and Charles could do when they don't have money.
This one I like that it got to the point but it was kind of too short to really get into enjoying but I did enjoy the bleeped obvious F-Bomb put in here. Shows Drakoloid's risqué side is still there in other shows other than ARTic. This episode I would have to give a 6/10 and probably is my least favourite episode so far from this series.
And finally we have "Kevin and Alec's Adventures!" with the episode "The Kevin's". This episode is about when Alec comes over to Kevin's house and hangs out with Kevin Jr. during a Tornado siren.
This episode was just well scripted from what we saw with the comedic timing, acting and just the fun vibe off it of things you would do at that age. I adored just the fort making because I remember myself doing that with my bed and turning everything upside down. I only wish this episode could have been much longer.
This episode in my opinion I would rate it 8.5/10 overall with the acting and the script writing young Nicholas Merchant was really gaining experience at this point with filming. Especially that whole fort making scene.
Since I am releasing this on March 14th which is "Pi Day". This throwback to "Pi Day" Song done by High Schooled star Derek De Jong shall be reviewed. This song is really well constructed and just something I would declare as the National Pi Day anthem. I think Derek De Jong should go into music but maybe as a comedy album. This song reminds me of songs that Leila Stroud (who played Amy in Season 1 & 2 of ARTic) has made such as Peace, Love, Kittens, Holiday Song, Math Song. This song gets a 4.5/5 for comedy and lyrically well constructed don't know if Nick or Derek wrote it but its flawless.
Next week stay tuned for my review on "Teenhood Weekend".
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