X-Men: Evolution: Season 1 - Episode 6: 'Middleverse' (2001) - TV Episode Review

[caption id="attachment_330" align="alignright" width="220"] Official Score = 2 1/2 Devils[/caption]

You know, so far I have to say that I know that, 'X-Men: Evolution' is a show that is more meant for children (I mean the animation and the basic story structure prove that)... But the truth is, is I have found this show to be an awful lot o fun (despite the fact that the series has kind of majorly went off the reservation when it comes to staying true to the comics!)

I mean this series does stay true to the basics, but it is geared up for teens, and I have to say that if you are a fan of, 'The X-Men' or animation, then it is fun for adults as well, and episode 6: 'Middleverse' is no different!

Written by: Adam Beechen (Pink Panther & Pals), Evelyn Gabai (The Mask) & Directed by: Steven E. Gordon (Terminator Salvation). Starring: Meghan Black (Elf), Neil Denis (RoboCop: Alpha Command), Maggie Blue O'Hara (Living With The Dead), Christopher Gray (Fear), Kirby Morrow (InuYasha), Brad Swaile (Dragon Ball Z), Venus Terzo (It) & Sam Vincent (Krypto The Super Dog).

The episode tells the story of how after accidentally discovering the work of a genius mutant by the name of, 'Forge' (Sam Vincent), Nightcrawler (Braid Swaile) is sucked in to an alternate dimension that appears to be just outside of our world, but still apart of it!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="384"] 'Nightcrawler' gets stuck in the middleverse with 'Forge' and are trying to get out of there as quick as they can![/caption]

When he gets there though, he finds out that he is not the only one there, when he ends up discovering that the inventor of the machine that brought Nightcrawler there has been stuck inside the same dimension for decades with out anyway to get out!

And it will take Nightcrawler, Forge & the X-Men to get them both out of there... Because if the team can't do it, then no one can!

Now I can't say that there is anything particularly bad about this episode, the truth is, is this episode just really did not keep me on the edge of my seat like some shows do... But I did enjoy it... And well... You might to!

http://youtu.be/l3HYWJ2VMxc

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated: Season 1 - Episode 4: 'Revenge Of The Man Crab' (2010) – Tv Episode Review

[caption id="attachment_390" align="alignright" width="178"] Official Score = 1 Devil[/caption]

You know I am a person that is not hard to please when it comes to the type of entertainment that I like... So with that in mind when there is something that I just absolutely don't like, it is usually with good reason!

And you know what, 'Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated'  is just one of those shows that so far I just don't like! Don't get me wrong, the animation is pretty well done, and the talent is pretty alright... But the theme of series is all over the place, with the series seeming to be centered in modern times, but with far to many scattered elements that are spread through out the last 50 years! With clothing from the 70s, 80s, 90s and new millennium, as well as the attitudes of the people in the show being spread out that way to!

Another annoying thing is the fact that they make it pretty  evident that Fred gets a hard on for traps... And the Sheriff is more concerned about the towns financial portfolio!

And with all that is said and done... Episode 4 of Season 1: 'Revenge Of The Man Crab' is probably the worst of the series that I have seen so far!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600"] This latest episode... So far so bad![/caption]

Written by: Adam Beechen (Hero Factory) & Directed by: Victor Cook (21 Grams)... This extremely dull episode tells the story of how a Crab Monster is terrorizing a Crystal Cove Volley Ball tradition, and that the Scooby gang is having to deal with a disgruntled Sailor who maybe a part of it!

In the end, besides the obvious, there is nothing  good about this episode, except that maybe it is trying to pander to the dumbest of children on Earth... And frankly this episode, like this series, just wasn't worth it... At least that is my opinion!

http://youtu.be/GSPgUVKPpvI