Science Fiction

Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “The Legend of Ruby Sunday”Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “The Legend of Ruby Sunday”

Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “The Legend of Ruby Sunday”

“The Legend of Ruby Sunday” is the first part of a two-parter. We spend a lot of time being given… Read More

11 months ago
Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Rogue”Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Rogue”

Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Rogue”

“Rogue” is a fun enough episode that could’ve been better with more time. Or, ideally, being split into a few… Read More

11 months ago
Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Dot and Bubble”Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Dot and Bubble”

Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Dot and Bubble”

“Dot and Bubble” is maybe my favorite episode of the new season so far. Yes, it does rely on a… Read More

11 months ago
Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “73 Yards”Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “73 Yards”

Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “73 Yards”

“73 Yards” is a confusing episode. I’ll admit that immediately. I did not fully understand the plot of it. The… Read More

12 months ago
The Far Reaches Reviews: “Slow Time Between the Stars” by John ScalziThe Far Reaches Reviews: “Slow Time Between the Stars” by John Scalzi

The Far Reaches Reviews: “Slow Time Between the Stars” by John Scalzi

“Slow Time Between the Stars” has almost no plot. And that’s perfectly fine. If you try to read it expecting… Read More

12 months ago
Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Boom”Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Boom”

Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Boom”

“Boom” is an episode that is clearly trying to be as morbid and macabre as possible. The story’s insistence on… Read More

12 months ago
Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “The Devil’s Chord”Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “The Devil’s Chord”

Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “The Devil’s Chord”

“The Devil’s Chord” is too short of an episode. I mean this as a compliment—and a criticism of everything added… Read More

12 months ago
Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Space Babies”Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Space Babies”

Doctor Who Episodic Coverage: “Space Babies”

“Space Babies” doesn’t seem like an episode to start a season with. Doctor Who is no stranger to weirdness, not… Read More

12 months ago
The Far Reaches Reviews: “Just Out of Jupiter’s Reach” by Nnedi OkoraforThe Far Reaches Reviews: “Just Out of Jupiter’s Reach” by Nnedi Okorafor

The Far Reaches Reviews: “Just Out of Jupiter’s Reach” by Nnedi Okorafor

“Just Out of Jupiter’s Reach” is a fascinating, humanist piece of science fiction. Despite having almost no conflicts, barely anything… Read More

1 year ago
The Far Reaches Reviews: “The Long Game” by Ann LeckieThe Far Reaches Reviews: “The Long Game” by Ann Leckie

The Far Reaches Reviews: “The Long Game” by Ann Leckie

“The Long Game” is actually a story about very short periods of time and the exploitation of a species. Its… Read More

1 year ago