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TV Shows - Bull V

You blink for just a moment, and suddenly you're in the fourth season. Bull and Izzy are expecting a child, Danny has knocked Jason down with a really nasty right hook, and Crunch has a daughter with her own worries.

Sometimes the cases are very extraordinary, sometimes quite impressive, and some have an extraordinary impact, even though I'm not always completely satisfied with the outcome (S4E9 as an example).

This is nitpicking at a very high level, and yes, I still think it's very good that so far all the cases have had a good ending for Bull and his team, but sometimes I wish for a different outcome. Not in the form of a loss for the team; no, they should keep winning nicely. It's more about some cases that allegorically represent certain situations in society, like the episode mentioned above. But there are also other cases where a little wake-up call would have been good instead of signaling that you can just keep going as before, someone will come and fix it, you don't have to take responsibility.

But I don't want to rule out that maybe this is also due to the American legal system, where everything and everyone can be sued into the ground, but I don't know enough about that.

And of course, almost tradition by now, my usual complaint that I miss the Jason Bull from the first season, and yes, that includes the blue suits. But also this much more analytical approach and involving the team, which feels like it's diminishing more and more.

Nevertheless, Bull is still a good series, even though after these four seasons, I'm done for now because seasons five and six are not included in any of my streaming subscriptions. But since today is May 4th, the rest of the evening will naturally be spent with Star Wars!

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I mean look at this, this is awesome and looks like a lot fun to play!

Super Isometroid, Red Brinstar

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To play Super Metroid this way would be awesome!

Super Isometroid. Landing at Crateria

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TV Shows - Bull IV

We're approaching the end of the second season, or even the beginning of the last episode, and we're immediately confronted with a shock that turns out to be just a dream.

But it doesn't get better because even though the destruction of Bull's ex-wife's wedding turns out to be just a dream, the case he vigorously defended in the last episode has failed for him. His client was found guilty! Of course, this is no reason for Bull to give up now; his fighting spirit is ignited, and he's really ramping up. Will it work out?

You can tell that the Bull from the first season is becoming less and less present, and by now, we also recognize why. It's not just about Izzy's wedding; it's the cases that continue to wear Bull down. Especially the recent cases show this very clearly, and this goes hand in hand with the development of the various characters. The series chooses interesting paths because there's absolutely no balance.

That's not a bad thing; it's just very unusual. Normally, there are two possibilities: Either the characters' development is handled episode by episode, or there's a change over a whole season in small doses. Here, however, the developments are always thrown in between the individual cases, except for Bull's own development, which is clear if we look at the title of the series. But apart from Cable, there are also no episodes that focus solely on one character, especially in relation to Chunk or Marissa. Chunk's fatherhood is always mentioned in passing, even though there's the case with the reporter, but even there, the daughter and he play a subordinate role. With Marissa, it's the fraud, and even there, we only get glimpses of it, even though her therapy is now coming to the forefront towards the end.

As I said, just an observation. I find it interesting that despite the lack of balance, they still manage to always find the right point to tell what about whom, without it feeling out of place. It always fits very well, and you can process the information well because it's so abstract compared to the respective case that it stays in your memory.

I think this storytelling style is also the reason why the series has six seasons, although I don't know what will happen next.

However, what I miss are still the sessions with Chunk, the selection of jurors, or dealing with the processes, and how Bull analyzes them. I really like those analyses and those little comments he makes; it always reminds me of my sociology seminars. You could do something similar and have at least as much fun as Bull.

I'm very curious about what will change in the third season, how the team will come together, and, of course, how it will continue with Dr. Jason Bull because as it stands now, it looks pretty bleak. I really miss his blue suits and slightly longer hair, but his team also says they miss it.

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TV Shows - Bull III

We've reached the second season, and Bull still manages to impress. However, it must be noted that with the second season and Michael Weatherly's new haircut, a little bit of DiNozzo is shining through. They're only subtle nuances, but they're still visible. However, this isn't meant as criticism; I also like it, although sometimes I find myself wishing for the other Bull from the early episodes of the first season.

Right now, I'm in the third episode of the second season, and once again, Dr. Jason Bull has been asked for a favor by a judge, or in this case, a female judge. I find it interesting because it shows that even though he's very unpopular with some judges, his actions have influence and reach. However, the judge's son seems to have a different opinion, but that's a pleasant contrast.

This contrast is also seen repeatedly in individual episodes, as one could argue that the series always portrays the Bull side as winning. BUT, on one hand, this makes the series very comforting to watch, and on the other hand, this criticism wouldn't be entirely fair because we don't accuse NCIS or CSI: Las Vegas of always solving every case. (I mention this because I read it in a review of the series. I should stop reading reviews; they just raise my blood pressure. And NO, I'm not writing a review here, just sharing my experiences and interpretations. For me, there's a big difference.)

Unfortunately, I also checked the Wikipedia article for Bull again and sadly found out that one of my favorite characters, Cable, will only be in until the end of this season. I hope she gets an adequate replacement, although nobody can truly replace her, only succeed her. I also briefly feared for Chunk, due to his studies, not being around as often, and so far, that's been true. Because somehow, he's missed, and those dressing sessions are missed too. I found them quite interesting because you always learned some little extras there.

I find all the tech gimmicks used in the series a bit over the top, but they definitely serve the story and, of course, often create problems too, because if they fail or there's a blind jury, then they have to switch back to manual methods. This often adds a bit of tension, even though you know everything will turn out fine, but it's similar to an episode of Columbo. You know exactly who did what, but that part in between, practically connecting the dots from point A to point B, both of which you already know, is the interesting part. While Bull may lack Columbo's eye, trench coat and vintage car, parallels can still be drawn here.

There have been some changes in the second season, and I'm neutral about them because they're noticeable but not disruptive so far. And the series has six seasons, so it's unlikely to have a negative impact. Although, The Flash has nine seasons, and they could have ended it after six, or even, I believe, after five, right when they started ruining Killer Frost. I digress, apologies.

So far, I don't regret starting Bull; it's truly a good series that's enjoyable, and I'm a big fan of Michael Weatherly anyway. So, I'm happy for it to continue like this!

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TV Shows - Bull II

What I really like is the visual aspect of the whole thing. Yes, it's set in New York, and let's be honest, there are too many movies and series set in New York. Sometimes it feels like there's only New York and the rest of the USA, very exhausting. With Bull, you do see the usual shots of the city, and you often know where they are, but they've actually managed to make it not feel intrusive, and I really like that.

But also, the inserts of social media feeds, their processing, and application are interesting, as well as the processing of data about individual jurors. I believe that this is not too far from the truth, and personally, it already makes me attentive. I mean, the data are all openly accessible, and even based on my posts here, one can certainly determine what extremely unhealthy habits I have regarding watching series. Exciting and frightening at the same time.

I was right about the team, and the dynamics shown here are nicely conveyed in German through the dubbing; they've chosen great voices. The characters themselves are pleasantly diverse, and there's a nice mix between the tech stuff being used and Bull's individual analyses. Conflicts arise at times, but they're always resolved, as it should be.

I also find the trick with the small case at the beginning and then the big case in each episode very pleasant because even though the system quickly becomes familiar, it's still refreshing and different each time.

Yes, I think I'll spend some time with a season or two here. Currently, there are three seasons available on Prime, and for me, that sounds like a very comfortable amount. The gigantic 15 seasons of CSI: Las Vegas were just too much. Hugh Laurie once said, when Dr. House ended with its eighth season, that there wouldn't be a ninth because series are only meant to be so long, and that's okay. I fully agree with him; although series with more seasons certainly have a lot to offer (I'm thinking of Stargate, for example), sometimes it's advisable to finally end a series. Eight seasons seem like a good measure for that, and if there's a good ending, then that's perfectly fine.

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TV Shows - Bull

So, of course, after a few days of watching films, I looked for something new. Something actually new because I don't know anything about it yet. Bull!

The series with Michael Weatherly, whom I already know and love from NCIS. I've watched the first episode of Bull now and I'm already a bit hooked, even though there's still a bit missing for the long run. But I find the character Dr. Jason Bull interesting because I was always afraid that Weatherly would play too much like Anthony DiNozzo here and it would basically be the same character. But no, there are significant differences, and Bull gives a much more mature and settled impression than DiNozzo, very pleasant.

Otherwise, I know relatively little about the series, except that it's about preparing for court cases and involves a lot of technology and profiling. It's noticeable that Jason Bull has assembled a whole team of characters around him who contribute a lot of depth, although this is just a wild guess for now since I've only watched one episode and the second one has just started. Anyway, I'm looking forward to what's to come, even though I didn't really plan on starting a new series, but I'll just go with it. Michael Weatherly is already a delight, I must say, and I'm very curious about what the character still has in store.

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TV Shows - CSI: Las Vegas X

I can now report that I have survived and completed the CSI: Las Vegas rewatch. I haven't watched the two new seasons yet because towards the end, it felt more like an obligation than actual enjoyment. I'll catch up on those when the third season is released.

What can I say? There were highs, there were lows, and in the end, there was even a tear when Nick puts his "solved" sign on his name. I think it's a nice ending because you know what the character will do in the future and feel he's in good hands. Now, one could say that it calls for a spin-off, but I don't think so. Sometimes you just have to let characters, especially such prominent ones like Nick, go.

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Saw Kui’s design for their modern clothing and a pink sunset fleshed through my eyes❤️🧡🤍🩷

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For the last few weeks I always had my 3DS with me but I met no one! Finally, on the retro fair at the weekend, five other people had their 3DS with them & when I realized this yesterday, It made me really happy! Such a great feature of an even greater device! 3DS

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HAPPY FIRST CONTACT DAY!

April 5, 2063

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TV Shows - CSI: Las Vegas IX

After a long break and some thoughts about CSI: Las Vegas, I have to say that writing about the series is not as enjoyable for me as with Dr. House. Right now, I'm watching "Built to Kill" S7E1&2, and my desk already has bite marks because there are just so many things that annoy me and I find crappy in interpersonal relationships. (You just shouldn't treat others like that, no matter what the writers' intentions were.)

In this season, we also have to slowly say goodbye to Warrick as he gets shot towards the end (the actor couldn't agree on a new contract with the studio). It's a shame, I personally think it's a big loss. This triggers a kind of weird fluctuation in the cast. I can still remember some, especially Elisabeth Shue, whom I don't really like, but I really enjoyed her in the CSI role.

I also thought it was cool that we almost see the entire second tier of Bones actors spread out over the previous CSI seasons.

Of course, Jason Segel's appearance in three episodes was also really good.

The double feature from Quentin Tarantino was also pretty good and I think, that after that, the show got some minor changes in tone, color and camera composition.

This list could go on, but my wrists are asking for an end. I don't know what's next, but I'll probably finish the rewatch without writing about it anymore. Let's see what topic I choose next, maybe I'll see if there's more to explore with Dr. House. Or I'll venture into entirely new territories. I just want to go with the flow, but for now, CSI: Las Vegas is over.

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TV Shows - CSI: Las Vegas VIII

Often only Nick or Warrick are talked about, a little swooning over Greg, and gossiping about Hodges. Grissom is often only found on page two, but he is one of the most interesting characters on the show precisely because of who he is. Highly intelligent, introverted, and reserved. But also always highly concentrated and focused on the work. (Right now, the episode "Butterflied" S4E12 is running, and that just made me realize again) So it's not surprising that he maintains closer relationships with the most interesting women on the show. And because it's Grissom, I don't mean that in a sexual or physical sense, but on a deeper, much more exciting level (which of course doesn't exclude sex). But who do I mean? Terry and Lady Heather! Both fascinating characters with incredible depth, and it's understandable that Grissom is interested in both. But unfortunately, Grissom is Grissom, and that's why both relationships are doomed to fail. Very sad!! Nevertheless, the episodes in which they appear and interact with Grissom are always interesting and exciting to watch.

And just a little side note, you should listen very carefully to Lady Heather regarding interpersonal relationships and BDSM (dominatrix/sub relationship). She reveals a lot here, which is often misunderstood and also misrepresented by various media. This can lead to very unpleasant situations!!

In the third season, it already becomes a bit clear, but in the fourth season, you can be sure that this series, as mature as it already was at the beginning, is now fully grown. Why do I mention this? Well, precisely because we're only in the fourth season, and when a series has reached such a status, it often doesn't live on for too long or is kept alive far beyond its peak. That's not the case with CSI, and I include CSI: Miami and CSI: New York in that. All three series manage to keep themselves alive in an interesting way without declining too much. Of course, there are always small rough patches, and that's not only forgivable but completely normal. But you always manage to give it new impetus through slight restructuring, new characters, bringing back old characters, and also changes in the setting.

This is wonderfully shown in the successor to CSI: Las Vegas, CSI: Vegas. There are now two seasons, and a third has already been ordered. You start anew, but you're still in Vegas. Much feels different, but because we have familiar faces and they practically accompany us, it's easier to get used to the new. You can't look away, and the first season is over before you know it, and you really like it. Because you were slowly introduced to the new without it being bothersome or boring. Truly a very good example of such a kind of follow-up series.

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TV Shows - CSI: Las Vegas VII

I had to take a little writing break because my wrists were starting to feel the strain from all the writing (I have to write a lot for uni, and I also need to fill up my own page). But of course, I didn't stop watching CSI: Las Vegas, and that's why we're already in the middle of Season Four!

You can tell by now that the characters have become very well-established and developed. Many of them don't seem as young and inexperienced anymore, and that even applies to Greg. I find him the most interesting here because he has developed to the point where he's even taken out into the field, and we know that he'll soon leave the lab and go into the field. He hasn't left behind his outgoing nature but has used it to progress. His exceptional knowledge about various things also comes in handy!

Nick and Sara are now applying for a higher CSI class, and they are overshadowed by Catherine, as Grissom assigns her an important case. She brings in Greg, which further frustrates Nick and Sara. However, by the end of this episode, you can see that, due to past episodes, it's no longer just a team here but rather friends in a somewhat familial relationship (even their time together during breaks or after cases shows this). Because it's patched up, you understand why it was Catherine and why she brought in Greg. (Nick and Sara have another story connecting them, but that's more related to the actors, but more on that later!)

At the beginning, it was still a bit rough, and sometimes even a bit rough when switching between cases. But this is absolutely not criticism at this point, just an observation. Because this has also been ironed out more and more, and you always switch at just the right moment, so one case doesn't "wear out," and you have to immediately deal with the other one. As a viewer, you're always kept on your toes, which is good because with crime series that handle only one case, this can sometimes be very exhausting over the intended 45 minutes. This danger rarely exists here.

One of the big mysteries of the series has now also been revealed; we know who Catherine's father is. The casino mogul Sam Brown! Catherine found this out about Greg with a not entirely legal DNA investigation, and of course, Sam Brown immediately tried to bribe her after being acquitted of a murder case. I vaguely remember that there's still a lot to happen here, and I'm curious how the gaps in my memories will be filled. Don't worry, otherwise, I won't get on any Catherine rage train today. Since the episode with her ex-husband and daughter, she has been reformed, and you can see that in her character, which is calmer and even more grounded. Although there are still outbursts sometimes, but that's human!

What we're increasingly seeing now is the famous CSI effect. I've worked with people in the lab for a long time, and it's fascinating what you notice in such a series. It starts with the absolutely wrong use of gloves because when you wear them and work with materials, you absolutely don't touch anything else and don't even touch your hair; it would all contaminate. Then also the quick processing of analyses through various devices, including DNA comparisons. Yes, the operation of the devices is okay, and the devices are real, but everything is very much accelerated, which of course also happens in terms of storytelling. But normally, such analyses would take much longer than shown here. What's really interesting is the many reports that this was actually demanded in the real world by law enforcement agencies because, as you could see here, it's possible. There are also statistics showing that the number of students enrolled in scientific studies has increased. This shows what power and impact such a series can have when it's well done.

I'm considering whether I should also make a post about the music. I wanted to do that with Dr. House, but then I forgot. Because the individual pieces chosen are really good, plus then some scores contribute a lot to the mood of the series and to individual scenes.

Oh, come on, here's a little preview. In the first season and in the famous roller coaster scene of Grissom (the end of season one), you can hear this song, and as far as series go, it's one of my absolute favorites.

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TV Shows - CSI: Las Vegas VI

The third season starts with two interesting encounters. First, we see Doug Jones at the poker table, who is not only very successful in Star Trek: Discovery but also plays Abe Sapien in the Hellboy movies (plus several other characters). He is the person in Hollywood you call when you need someone to portray a character in a full-body costume that needs to express a lot through their performance. Listing everything here would be crazy, but his IMDB list is more than noteworthy. We also see a relatively young Carmine Giovinazzo, who plays a relatively insignificant role here. He will later play Danny Messer from 2004 to 2013 in CSI: New York.

The episode where the entire team is scrutinized by Grissom was also one that got my blood pressure up. Yes, Grissom has communication problems, but the way Catherine snaps at him without knowing his motives and doesn't even think to ask about them is just rude. But well, that's Catherine for you.

There was also a nice moment between Sara and Grissom, I think also in the third season, where she asks him when he started paying attention to beauty. Without even thinking, he replies that he has been doing that since he met her.

A nearly equally beautiful moment is shared by Nick and Warrick, but already in the second season. Warrick pushes Nick away, but Nick doesn't let it affect him. When they both sit at the blackjack table, it's really emotional. Those are true bros!! And I like Warrick's hairstyle at the beginning of the third season!!

In "A Little Murder" S3E4, we not only see Mr. Johnny Cash himself (Linden Ashby) from the Mortal Kombat movie, but we also see an interesting murder weapon. I don't remember exactly what it was called in the episode, something with Z, but it was definitely a Nintendo GameCube that was released about a year earlier in Japan and the USA! How do you manage to include a current game console in a series without securing the rights? Like this!

In "Fight Night" S3E7, I was very excited about the beginning and that it breaks some expectations here. Because Grissom arrives at the ring, takes a quick look around, the music for the intro starts, and suddenly BANG the pager goes off, and it's off to the next scene! Plus Nick's first solo case, what a night?!

We've now also seen the complete redesign of the set, including all the glass fronts and the changed offices and interrogation rooms. In addition, Grissom keeps giving these one-liners that are sometimes really atrocious but also really good because of that!!

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