Minority Mindset

While the first spin-off had a mixed reception, the next two, Dexter: Original Sin and its follow-up, really solidified the franchise and built on its established story. These shows also improved upon some of the earlier, more unusual aspects of the series that had been a challenge.

While many popular anime from the 2000s are still enjoyed today, some great shows have faded from memory. Even though you don’t hear much about anime like Chrono Crusade anymore, they’re still worth checking out.

This week on Drag Race, the judges seemed to ignore previous criticism and focused entirely on ‘family resemblance’ – the idea that queens should have a consistent look throughout the competition. RuPaul and Michelle Visage constantly emphasized this in their critiques. Essentially, it feels like they’re asking for similar outfits made in different styles. Queens like Sam Starr, Jaida Essence Hall, and Anetra have succeeded with this approach, but it’s not the same as genuinely creating a family resemblance. Surprisingly, many queens haven’t caught on. What’s even stranger is that some queens tried to make their makeover partners look like them, and still didn’t get credit for family resemblance – it’s a confusing expectation!

Let’s talk about the New Avengers, a team first seen in Thunderbolts. Right now, Val is partially in charge, but it’s still unclear who will lead them into battle in Avengers: Doomsday. We can expect the team’s members to change, particularly as the boundaries between heroes and villains become less clear. When deciding on a leader, it’s important to consider their power and abilities.

I’ve been a huge fan of Nicholas Brendon since the beginning! Did you know he was born in 1971 as an identical twin? His twin brother, Kelly, even made a quick appearance on Buffy! I always admired how he took up acting to help overcome his stutter, and it was amazing to see him become a spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation of America during Buffy‘s most popular years. As Xander Harris, he really helped make being a ‘geek’ cool in the ’90s. He joined the show in 1997 and stayed with it right through the very end. Over those seven seasons, Xander’s character had such a wild ride – dating demons, losing an eye, dealing with doppelgängers, and even briefly knowing everything about the U.S. military! It was incredible to watch.

With so many great TV shows released in the 2020s, it’s impossible to watch them all. For example, some people love shows like The Pitt but haven’t gotten around to Paradise, while others are still thinking about The Last of Us but are now enjoying the new Scrubs. So, let’s highlight some other fantastic series from the last five years that deserve more attention.