[REVIEW] Is The Hardy Boys (2020) Worth The Watch? I say YES!

Hulu's The Hardy Boys modernizes the classic mystery books while maintaining its family-friendly image.

The Hardy Boys have been no stranger to the small screen throughout the years as the two detective brothers have had two different series adaptations of their classic mystery books. Their first being, "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" which debuted on ABC all the way back in 1977, then came "The Hardy Boys" years later in 1995, a Canadian-American series, but both of these shows only ran for a combined number of four seasons.

Fast forward to 2020, it had been over two decades since we last saw this iconic duo on-screen, but popular streaming service Hulu has stepped in to give us a more modernized version of Frank and Joe Hardy, but you may be wondering, does it have the potential to outlive its predecessors? Step aside boys, I'm on the case!

The Positive

Following the events of a life-changing tragedy in their family, detective Fenton Hardy finds himself making the sudden decision to move himself and his two boys, Frank and Joe, to the small town of Bridgeport, where he has arranged for the three of them to stay for the summer.

Shortly after their arrival, the two brothers make a shocking discovery about the recent death in their family and find themselves in the midst of a dangerous investigation as they plan to uncover the truth behind the mysterious incident.

Season one of this new series serves as an origin story for Frank and Joe, allowing a new generation to familiarize themselves with the slightly modernized versions of the characters, as the show focuses on their very personal connection to their first investigation.

While I have yet to read any of The Hardy Boys books for myself, I'm thankful to have a basic knowledge of the characters through my recent fascination with their friend and fellow sleuth, Nancy Drew, which had allowed me to pick up on a few changes that the series made from the source material, starting with the most noticeable, the age gap between Frank and Joe.

According to my research, the two brothers are usually about a year apart in the book series, Frank and Joe are most commonly at the ages of eighteen and seventeen, but in terms of the show, they are now at the ages of sixteen and twelve, creating a four-year gap between them.

I thought this change worked as an opportunity for the writers to explore different levels of maturity between Frank and Joe, and bring in a bit of extra conflict. While the two are on the same page more often than not throughout the season, we do see the contrasting ways in which they react to certain experiences during their first investigation.

The Hardy Boys debut novel titled, "The Tower Treasure", was published under the pseudonym, "Franklin W. Dixon", and would hit shelves in the spring of 1927, the series was an instant success with a group of predominantly male young readers but would go on to gain a large fanbase of both male, and female readers of all different ages for years to come.

But in order to appeal to a new generation of potential fans, there were a few adjustments to be made before bringing these characters back to the small screen. For example, this meant bringing in more diversity, and allowing females to play a larger role than they originally did in the books; these are welcomed changes that help to modernize characters and stories that were created so long ago and allow the show to better fit within today's culture.

But what I admired the most about this show, was the fact that its creators chose not to ditch the wholesome, family-friendly nature of the original book series, and decided to embrace it instead, allowing us to have something that just about anyone could enjoy; The Hardy Boy's TV-PG rating makes the series safe for a younger audience, but impressively, the show is still an interesting watch if you are a grown person who happens to be on the hunt for a good, clean mystery that won't contain any unnecessary adult themes.

It's become increasingly more difficult to find a family-friendly show to watch these days, as more often than not, our choices seem to go from one extreme to another. Children's shows have become mind-numbing, while most shows created for adults contain violence, strong language, and other explicit themes. And speaking as a grown woman myself, who doesn't particularly enjoy all of those things in entertainment, it was beyond refreshing to watch a show with a solid story that was clean, and yet not insulting to my intelligence.

I also really enjoyed the casting of both Frank and Joe. Canadian actors Rohan Campbell and Alexander Elliot played the two brothers this time around and were able to portray a realistic sibling dynamic between the characters with moments that just about anyone with a brother or sister could most definitely relate to.

When tragedy strikes in their family, the two of them are forced to move somewhere new and leave behind everything that's familiar to them. Frank and Joe are devastated by their loss and frustrated leaving their town behind, both actors were able to convey a wide variety of emotions in very convincing performances, each one of them feeling very natural and real. 

The Negative

While I did find The Hardy Boy's first investigation to be interesting, it's worth mentioning that this first season was a very slow-burning one. The mystery gradually unfolds throughout each of the thirteen episodes, allowing us to get a small piece to the puzzle each time but the show generally runs at a slower pace, and if you're someone who doesn't have the patience for that, this show may not be for you.

Personally, I didn't mind the slower pace too terribly much, but I do believe the show could have benefitted from the episodes being a tad bit shorter. Considering that each episode was around forty minutes long, there were a few forgettable scenes that didn't seem necessary, and cutting off those extra ten minutes, I believe could have helped the show's pacing a bit, and potentially it could have allowed the episodes to feel a bit more eventful.

Conclusion

I've been quite vocal when it comes to my strong dislike of The CW's Nancy Drew series and how I feel the show taints the image of a beloved character with distasteful writing, but Hulu's adaptation of The Hardy Boys thankfully goes in a much different direction and delivered in their attempt to revive the two detective brothers in a way that stays true to the wholesome nature of the original book series.

Of course, having limited knowledge of the characters I can't say how well the show stuck to the personality of each character but keeping it family-friendly is a definite win in my opinion, and the show had me excited to read some of their original stories in order to have a better understanding and knowledge of the characters should we get a second season, and I've certainly got my fingers crossed for that!

How many of you guys have seen the new Hardy Boys? Please let me know what your thoughts were on the first season of the series by leaving me a comment below, and don't forget to follow me over on Twitter @RR_Everything, where I talk about all of the shows and movies that I watch and also provide updates on future reviews!

And be sure to click here for my video review of the Nancy Drew series, and here for my written review of the Sophia Lillis movie, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase! 
  

[REVIEW] Godmothered (2020) Redefines "Happily Ever After"

Godmothered is reminiscent of popular films such as Elf and Enchanted but where those two had found success, is where Godmothered failed.

About a week ago now, my state of Maryland saw its first snowfall of the winter. In the beginning, it felt like quarantine all over again, even though I don't leave the house much at all these days, the snow took away the possibility of even getting out for essentials. 

But believe it or not, the moment I stepped outside that first snowy morning and saw all of those little, delicate snowflakes flowing down from the sky, I couldn't help but feel a sense of calm, and this snowfall suddenly turned into a much needed mental refresh for me.  

Soon I ended up back in my house with a cup of hot chocolate, ready to use this storm as an opportunity to take it easy and watch something new so I turned to the film "Godmothered" on DisneyPlus which had just come out earlier this month, and after watching it on two separate occasions, I have a few thoughts on it that I would like to share with you. 

The Positive

An inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training named Eleanor (Jillian Bell) sets out to find Mackenzie, (Isla Fisher) a troubled 10-year-old girl, after discovering her misplaced letter in which she requested the help of a fairy godmother. Soon Eleanor tracks the young girl down and is shocked to find that Mackenzie is now a 40-year-old single mother with two girls of her own, and no longer believes in the idea of living happily ever after.

Godmothered isn't your typical fairytale. Instead of the story being focused solely on finding Mackenzie her prince charming, the film flips the script and redefines what it actually means to live happily ever after and how our true loves can come in various different forms.

At the beginning of this movie, you are lead to believe that they are heading in the same old direction as most of these stories do, but instead, it managed to do a decent job of putting a creative twist on outdated fairytale concepts, without sucking too much of the magic out of it.

"We think that love needs to look a certain way, a prince, a castle, a gown, we're trapped in the fairytale when the real world is full of so much more." - Eleanor 

Eleanor was a fun character for this movie, I liked the fish out of water storytelling, and watching her reactions to what she encounters out in the world during her experience with Mackenzie made for some fun moments, and that's thanks to Jillian Bell, who portrayed this character with such a delightfully playful personality and charming innocence.

The Negative

As much as I wanted Godmothered to become a welcomed addition to my lineup of favorite Christmas films, unfortunately, there were several issues that I personally had with this movie, starting with the fact that for a story that was centered completely around the idea of magic, magic was what I found the film to be lacking in the most.

The concept sounds great in theory, the idea of pulling an ambitious, soon-to-be fairy godmother out of her fairytale environment and placing her into our world is reminiscent of popular films such as Elf and Enchanted but where those two had found success, is where Godmothered failed, with its underwhelming script.   

Now, when I tell you that I thought it was lacking in the magic department, I don't mean that Eleanor didn't do enough waving of her wand for my liking, or that she neglected to show off some of her fairy godmothering skills, it's that everything in this movie was just completely and utterly forgettable, there was nothing special enough to have left a lasting impression on me. 

One of my biggest complaints is that Isla Fisher's Mackenzie Walsh felt very one dimensional, and it seemed clear that writers didn't put that same amount of thought and effort into crafting this character that they put into Eleanor and as a result, she came off as nothing more than a prop to progress Eleanor's story, and I wasn't able to form a connection with her.   

The first time I watched Godmothered was while I was doing a little bit of Christmas themed crafting and I had it on in the background for something to listen to. I hadn't been paying as much attention as I could have, so I decided to watch it once more, but during both of those viewings, I thought the same thing, this film is much too long for the story it's trying to tell. 

Truth be told the entire thing could have been wrapped up nicely within an hour but instead, the story was long and drawn out in order to fit its almost two-hour runtime and for the most part, it was filled with a whole lot of nothing. 

And what I may have despised the most about this movie was the lack of creativity when it came to the subplot of Mackenzie's oldest daughter. Of course, this is a spoiler-free review, and I'll just say that the direction they went in with her character has been overdone when it comes to Disney, and it's frustrating to see them create the same characters with the same talents and desires, it gets old and the company has to come up with something new. 

Conclusion

Godmothered is one of those movies where I wouldn't feel comfortable saying it's bad necessarily but at the same time, it didn't do much for me. I liked the concept, but the script was average at best, which shows that a good idea is nothing without the proper execution. 

The overall message of the movie was better than I had anticipated, and I did enjoy Jillian Bell's performance but in the end, Godmothered was uneventful and somewhat predictable, I've given this one a 4/10 rating, and that's being generous for the holidays. 

 

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[REVIEW] Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (2020) Reminds Us That It's Never Too Late to Learn From Our Mistakes

 

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square does remind us that it's never too late to learn from our mistakes and use them to change for the better. 

Is there really a better combination than Christmastime and Dolly Parton? Happy December, everyone! As hard as it is to believe, we've finally made it to the holiday season after enduring almost a full year of a country divided and a worldwide pandemic, and if that's not something to celebrate this month, then I don't know what is!

I've been looking forward to Christmas for quite some time now. The thought of being able to put up the tree, wrap presents, bake cookies, and wear all of my favorite Christmas sweaters, was able to get me through some very difficult times while processing the current state of the world, and my own personal struggles.

And Christmas ended up coming a little early for me this year as Netflix released their new holiday special, "Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square" back in late November, and I was excited to check it out. I've never been a big fan of musicals, but I thought I'd see if the queen of country, someone who I absolutely adore, could change my opinion of them. 

The Positive

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square tells the story of Regina Fuller (portrayed by Christine Baranski), a cold-hearted politician who returns to her Midwestern hometown as she plans to evict multiple business owners in order to sell the place and make room for a new mega-mall.

But soon Regina receives a visit from a sparkling angel (Dolly Parton) who hopes to help the bitter woman change for the better. Slowly Regina begins to see the impact that her actions have had on the people around her, while memories of her past come flooding back to her.

This holiday musical was directed by Debbie Allen (Grey's Anatomy, A Different World, Fame) and featured fourteen songs newly composed by the legend herself, Dolly Parton. 

Being that Parton has strong Christian values in real life, I really admired the fact that this was a faith-based film, focusing on the importance of forgiveness. Our main character Regina has treated the residents in her hometown of Fullerville quite poorly, to say the least, but slowly as she begins to have a change of heart, her angel encourages her that if she can change for the better, then just maybe, the town may offer her the gift of forgiveness.  

However, in the musical number "Wickedest Witch Of The Middle", we do see that the town hasn't behaved much better than Regina as they gather at the church and let their frustrations out through song, and list off the various things they would like to do to the woman looking to evict them; while meant to act as comic relief, I thought this scene worked as a way to remind us that both sides are struggling to handle things in the nicest, and most appropriate way.

Speaking of musical numbers, I found that the songs featured in this special, such as "Light Your Lamp", "When an Angel Knows Your Dreams", and "My Christmas Prayer", were some of the most touching I've ever heard in a musical like this, and it's no surprise that I liked them so much, as they were sung by Dolly herself. Though admittedly, for each one that I liked, there was at least one that I didn't, we'll touch on that in a moment. 

The Negative

Remember how I mentioned at the beginning of this review that I've never been the biggest fan of musicals? Well, Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square, unfortunately, wasn't able to make me feel any differently about them.

First of all, this film felt much too far over the top for me, as it was jam-packed with just about every groan-worthy cliché that you could possibly come up with, and as much as I would love to give you some of the examples, we'd be venturing over into spoiler territory and I'd much rather you witness all of these moments in this movie for yourself.   

And as much as it pains me to admit it, some of the music that was featured in this special didn't do a whole lot for me either, which was more than a little disappointing, considering that Dolly was the one behind all of it. The thing is, a lot of these tunes sounded a little on the generic side which felt very odd to me, as we all know Dolly Parton is far from generic. 

"Opening Number", and "Wickedest Witch Of The Middle", are two examples of songs that seemed as if they could have been written by anyone and lacked the magic that Dolly's music normally has, and there are several others that have that same exact feel to them, this had me wondering if someone involved asked for either revisions or had certain requirements for each song, that, however, is nothing more than pure speculation on my part.

But above all else, there was simply too much music packed into this film's one hour and thirty-eight minutes runtime. That may sound like a decent amount of time to work with on the surface, but trust me, it's not. Once again, there are fourteen songs featured in this special, and because of those aforementioned problems, they can wear you down very quickly.    

For me personally, I would have preferred if the musical moments in this movie had come from Dolly Parton's character only. She is an angel after all, and it would have made sense that she would be the one to communicate with Regina through song from time to time, right? And it would have cut down on all of the songs that I thought were too generic, or too silly. 

Conclusion

While it's not what I was hoping for, Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square does remind us that it's never too late to learn from our mistakes and use them to change for the better, but with its over the top nature and underwhelming music it just wasn't my cup of tea, therefore I've given this Netflix special an unfortunate, two out of five-star rating. 

If you're someone who enjoys a feel-good movie regardless of how cheesy it may be, you'll most likely enjoy watching Christmas on the Square. But if you're looking for a festive Dolly Parton film that's truly heartwarming to watch this holiday, then I would recommend that you check out "Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors" instead. 

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[REVIEW] Judy (2019) Is Heartbreakingly Beautiful

Judy is a beautiful telling of a devastatingly sad, true story, that highlights the unfortunate mistreatment of our favorite stars in Hollywood. 

Last week on a cloudy Thursday morning I found myself with a bit of spare time on my hands and I decided to take it as an opportunity to sit down, uninterrupted, and watch something that I hadn't seen before. Soon I took to Hulu and found a movie sitting in my recommendations that I was very interested in seeing when it first came out in August of last year, Judy.

I had only been running my YouTube channel Rachel Reviews Everything for a few months back then, and unfortunately my opportunity to see Judy in the theaters had come and gone rather quickly since I hadn't been seeing very many films.

At first, I intended on watching this movie solely for entertainment purposes because admittedly, there wasn't a whole lot that I knew about "The Wizard of Oz" star, Judy Garland; but before long I found myself so intrigued by this telling of her story that I decided to take a few quick notes so that I could share my thoughts on this film with all of you because it's given me a new appreciation for this iconic performer.

The Positive

Thirty years after the legendary singer and actress starred as Dorothy in the timeless classic, "The Wizard of Oz," Judy Garland (portrayed by Renée Zellweger) finds herself broke, homeless, and in need of work as she looks to settle down and start a new life with her two younger children, Lorna and Joe. But as her popularity in America dwindles after being deemed unreliable by showrunners, Garland has no choice but to head to London, England, where fans are still clamoring to see the iconic performer live.

As tickets for her shows at the local nightclub sell out, Garland finds herself in a budding romance with musician and future fifth husband by the name of Mickey Deans, (Finn Wittrock) but despite the recent string of success, she finds herself plagued by the demons of her troubled past and continuously turns to alcohol in a self-destructing effort to cope.

Judy, while beautifully done, isn't necessarily an easy watch as touches on the tragic backstory of Garland's life and career, exploring the hardships of show business and Hollywood that would lead to alcoholism, and addiction at a young age.

As we are shown in this movie, it was Garland's mother who pushed her daughter down the path of drug addiction very early on in her life, as she would provide her with amphetamines, and sleeping pills. Unfortunately, this would lead to Garland's demise as she would later pass away by an accidental overdose at the unfortunate age of forty-seven, leaving behind her three children, including her oldest, Liza Minnelli.

But not just Garland's past that haunts her in the film, it's the combination of both the past and the present that contributes to her fragile mental state as she deals with the aforementioned financial struggles, finds herself fighting with her ex-husband Sid over who should have full custody of their two young children, and later on, we see the first crack in the honeymoon phase of her relationship with her husband Mickey Deans.

Renée Zellweger went on to win an Oscar for best actress after her fabulous performance in Judy, and rightfully so, as I was left absolutely speechless by her portrayal of the late legend.

The fifty-one-year-old actress completely transformed herself into Garland, embracing her mannerisms, inflections, and was able to put her incredible singing voice to good use as she sang some of Garland's most well-known songs.

After listening to Zellweger's performance of "Over The Rainbow" I was able to find Garland's last performance of the song to compare, and while there were some slight differences, I think she did a marvelous job at replicating Garland's voice to the best of her abilities; allowing you to believe, just for a moment that she was the woman this film was based on.

I'm no expert on the performer, but it appears that this movie was able to bring Garland back to the big screen in a respectable way with such beauty and grace, making sure to address her troubles without overshadowing her personality or talent. Garland appeared to be kind and empathetic in the film, the same way she had come off in several of the real-life interviews that I watched of her afterward.

The Negative

Something that I didn't touch on before was that Garland's past is explored through flashbacks of her younger days while working at MGM. The first time we're introduced to Garland is when she's with film producer Louis B. Mayer, having second thoughts as she's about to audition for the role of Dorothy and we're given glimpses of the mistreatment she received from those around her while working at the studio.

Much of what Garland was scrutinized for was her appearance, most often by Mayer. She was placed on strict diets in order to stay "thin enough" for her roles and those around her continued to provide her with pills to help suppress the appetite of the young actress.

These scenes set the tone for the movie and helped the audience to understand what lead up to Garland's behavior in the present day but unfortunately, as the story continues to progress the flashbacks become less frequent throughout the film.

I do wish that the writers would have been a bit more consistent with these scenes as I really felt that they added something special to the film, especially since these flashbacks of the young performer allowed me to care more about Garland as someone who hadn't known much about her prior to the film.

This younger version of Garland was portrayed by actress Darci Shaw, who also deserves a lot of credit for her role in this movie. She gave quite a convincing performance considering she wasn't given a whole lot of screentime to actually work with; it would have been nice to have seen more from her, but sadly, there were missed opportunities where Garland's past could have been further explored and would have given the movie some extra depth.

Conclusion

Overall, I thought that Judy was a heartbreakingly beautiful film; an incredible telling of a devastatingly sad true story, highlighting the dark side of Hollywood and the negative impact that it can have on our favorite performers, such as the late Garland.

As depressing as it may have been for me to sit through at times while knowing that this story wasn't going to have the happiest of endings, I ended up falling in love with the film for its emotional writing, and Renée Zellweger's spectacular performance, following my first viewing of this film, I've definitely walked away with a new found appreciation for Judy Garland.

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[REVIEW] The CW's Stargirl (2020-) Is a Must Watch!

This show serves as a reminder that extraordinary things can happen to ordinary people if you choose to embrace the cards you've been dealt with.

Inspired by creator Geoff Johns' late sister, Stargirl first made her debut in 1999 with comic book series "Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E." and while not as many of the casual superhero fans may have heard of this character prior to the show, you'd better believe that Courtney Whitmore and her Cosmic Staff are about to become a new fan favorite! 

I was first introduced to Stargirl growing up when my older brother and I would play against each other in a strategy game called HeroClix where you would collect small figures of your favorite heroes and villains to play as and I remember quite frequently picking Stargirl as my character for two important reasons, I loved her costume, and the gold rod she held in her hands, even though I didn't know what it was called back then. 

So naturally, watching this show for the first time, I was immediately hit by a nice wave of childhood memories as I saw this character being brought to life, and with that, only a few short minutes into the first episode, I was positively hooked and desperate for more!

The Positive

Stargirl follows ordinary high school student Courtney Whitmore (portrayed by actress Brec Bassinger) as she takes on the mantel of Starman after discovering his costume and the Cosmic Staff, a powerful weapon that once belonged to the late superhero. 

Soon she turns to three misfit teenagers in an effort to form the new version of the former superhero group known as the Justice Society of America in order to take down a group of villains who have reemerged in their small town of Blue Valley, Nebraska.  

Originally developed for the streaming service DC Universe, Stargirl is a welcomed addition to The CW for me and appears to be a better fit when you consider the type of content that has been featured on the service such as Titans, Doom Patrol, and the animated series Harley Quinn, all of which contain either more mature themes and/or darker, grittier tones.  

But creator Geoff Johns' lighter, more classic approach to Stargirl is one that I can personally get behind for many different reasons. The show explores tough subjects such as blended families, dealing with loss, growing up without parents, finding your purpose, struggles with morality, self-discovery, acceptance, and more, all while maintaining a sense of hope. 

I've always been a fan of seeing comic-book-inspired shows and movies taking even just a somewhat family-friendly route; I'm no expert on comics, but I can say that superheroes have always played a very important role in my life and that's due to exposure at an early age, and thankfully, season 1 of Stargirl contains little to no suggestive themes and minor language, allowing it to be viewed with whomever you please. Just watch out for the violence, it's pretty hard to have a superhero show without a whole lot of supervillain butt-kicking!

Something else that had me thoroughly impressed with Stargirl was its cast. 
Brec Bassinger brings an imperfect but fiercely ambitious teenaged Courtney Whitmore to life with such enthusiasm, charm, and a burst of energy that has made her an absolute delight to watch on screen. It was also very satisfying for me to watch her once strained relationship with step-father Pat Dugan (Also known as Stripe, played by Luke Wilson) transition to a point where Courtney finally came to value him as not only a father but also as somewhat of a mentor that she and the members of the newly formed version of the JSA can look to for help and guidance as they take on this new responsibility.  

I enjoyed each cast member in their own right but found myself connecting the most with the characters of Rick Tyler (Hourman, played by Cameron Gellman) and Beth Chapel (Doctor Midnite, Anjelika Washington) I felt horrible for the hardships Rick has faced in his life with losing both of his parents and living with his uncle who blames him for everything gone wrong in his life on having to take him in as a child. I have an uncle that blames me for all of his issues too, Rick. I feel you. 

Beth's personality reminded me of a more talkative and outgoing version of myself when I was a teen. We're shown at the beginning of the series that Beth, much like Courtney, Rick, and Yolanda (Yvette Monreal) doesn't have any friends and is shown slightly getting on her parents' nerves by her being so attached to them. Don't worry Beth, I liked hanging out with my parents too. Still do!

The Negative

I can almost always find some sort of imperfection in the shows I've watched from a viewer perspective, however, in a rare case, I don't have a single thing to complain about when it comes to season one of Stargirl. But, there is one very minor thing in this first season that I do hope they plan to tackle in the next. 

While I love both Stargirl and Hourman's costumes, Yolanda's Wildcat and Beth's Doctor Midnite costumes leave less to be desired. Yolanda's suit is fine being that it forms to the body of the person who wears it, but the mask doesn't appear to do the same, causing it to look rather big and a bit too goofy in my opinion.  

Beth is wearing Doctor Midnite's original costume which was made to fit a man and while it was amusing to see her run around in the outfit, I'd love to see her get something that fits her better so that she can soon be taken as seriously as the others. 

That being said I can only assume that these are not their final costumes in the show. They weren't supposed to have been made specifically for them after all so I fully expect them to put their own spin on them just as Courtney did with Starman's attire. 

Conclusion

Watching The CW's Stargirl was nothing short of a sheer delight for me. From its relatable storylines and characters to its incredible action scenes, the show is an absolute must-watch for any DC fan!

This show serves as a reminder that extraordinary things can happen to ordinary people if you choose to embrace the cards you've been dealt with. And, if you're like me, then you'll more than likely adore this show for its lightheartedness, as well as some truly epic action scenes.  

I'm sure that some more experienced critics out there could have found some flaws that I didn't catch but even if it were based on my enjoyment alone, Stargirl's first season receives a five out of five-star rating from me! I was hooked from the start and loved every minute of it.

Be sure to let me know all of your thoughts on the first season of Stargirl and what you would like to see in the next! You can follow me over on Twitter @RR_Everything, that's where I talk about all kinds of shows and movies and also give updates on future reviews. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!