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I have been catching up on some TV shows lately. One that I never got around to watching before was Firefly. I know some people around here are big fans. It first came out in 2002, so I was a little late. Unfortunately it was cancelled after one season. That does mean that some of the themes never got fully developed. I am sure there would have been a lot more backstory, especially around the special powers that one character had. It really is a space western with the various colonised planets being like western towns with local outlaws. It is a real shame it did not continue as the characters were strong. There is a movie sequel which I have seen, but I need to see again now I know the characters. The series is on Disney+, but I need to check where I can see the movie.
This week I just finished Marvel's Secret Invasion. This continues some themes from Captain Marvel about the Skrulls race who have sought sanctuary on Earth. They are shapeshifters, so they can blend in. Nick Fury promised to find them a new home, but when he failed to deliver some of the Skrulls decide that they should take the Earth. It is centred around Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson, who is now 74. It does play on him being an old man. The cast is pretty good with Don Cheadle playing Colonel Rhodes again plus Olivia Coleman having great fun as an MI6 agent. There are some great scenes between the leads and some decent action, but a lot of people were disappointed overall. Some reasons are given why the Avengers do not help out, but an unspoken one would be the cost. The ending leaves some questions unanswered, but is due to lead on to the next movie The Marvels. which is due out soon. I think there can be too much many movies and shows from Marvel, so it is hard to keep track of everything. I have watched most of it, but have not read many comics.
Apart from these I have been watching the latest season of Young Sheldon with my other half. This has its charms as some light entertainment. There is a nice reference to cryptocurrency in one episode.
I also need to watch the second season of Game of Thrones. I never saw it originally as we do not have Sky. You can find the box sets in charity shops and I got the second one for just £2 recently. I shall watch that fairly soon. I see the second half of the thirds season of The Witcher is now on Disney+, so I am going to watch an episode right now.
What are you watching? We have access to so much content these days. Apart from the free UK services we have Disney+ and Netflix. That gives us enough to fill our spare time. I just have to live with not seeing some shows unless I pay up extra. I know some people get illicit downloads, but I do not generally bother to seek those out.
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