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iCarly Season 3 Episodes 1-3 (Paramount+): The show is designed to capitalize on nostalgia and it does that very well. That said, Carly is an entirely unlikable character across the entire arc because she does not do anything while taking into consideration other people’s feelings. These three episodes are designed to move the show into position for Carly and Freddie to be in a relationship, but for the third episode to resolve all the complex feelings in play for both characters is a little ridiculous. Strangely, the show exists in this weird space where it is trying to be more mature while still feeling like the original but at the same time, their idea of maturity is just cursing and replacing “making out” with “hooking up” which just feels shallow. Maybe having Freddie and Carly in a relationship at this point is going to serve the plot, however, it seems more likely this is an attempt to save the show and get it renewed by giving the fans a relationship they’ve been pulling for since the original show.
Gotham Knights Season 1 Episode 11 (The CW/CW App): Somehow changing Duela’s backstory to be that she is the daughter of Harvey Dent instead of The Joker feels like an obtuse change, especially since the entire show would be the same quality had she just known that from the beginning. The problem with this show is that fundamentally the conflict is only going on because all the characters are making poor decisions and information is being withheld with the only purpose being to prolong the runtime of the show.
Superman and Lois Season 3 Episode 11 (The CW/CW App): It’s cool that Onomatopoeia is getting a chance to shine in live-action after debuting in Kevin Smith’s Green Arrow run back in 2002 (though the character probably should have been in Arrow in complete honesty). Having the Mannheims and the Kents going through similar personal issues is an interesting duality for the show because it adds depth to both sides of the equation. Setting up Bizarro’s return for the next two episodes is an interesting addition leading up to the finale and could be a fun fight for what could be the end of the show since it has not been picked up yet.
This Week In Theaters:
The Flash: The movie that will likely win out at the box office this weekend is The Flash, which features the return of Michael Keaton’s Batman, Ben Affleck’s Batman, Ezra Miller’s Flash, and debuts Sasha Calle’s Supergirl. How this movie will relate in the future to the new DC Universe helmed by James Gunn remains to be seen.
Elemental: Pixar returns to form with this somewhat emotionally mature romance that drapes itself over a heartfelt immigrant story. It is endearing and among some of Pixar’s best work in recent years. For a full review, click here.
Last Week At The Box Office:
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts: $60.5 Million
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: $55.4 Million
The Little Mermaid: $22.8 Million
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: $7.0 Million
The Boogeyman: $6.9 Million
Programming Notes:
This week is the return of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+, which will be debuting on Thursday, June 15th. Next Wednesday will be the debut of Secret Invasion from Marvel Studios on Disney+ as well.
