Necrotongue

After catching the second episode, it's crystal clear why they named this series Scream Queens — no doubt about it! I'm also relieved that I no longer have to ponder which Chanel is the dumbest; Chad Radwell effortlessly outshines them all in this department. What's impressive is how the show doesn't demand a lot of brainpower, yet I'm finding myself thoroughly entertained.

Walking into this series, I had zero expectations, but boy, was I in for a surprise! The level of absurdity and humor caught me off guard — in the best way possible. If I were one of those viewers who expect every show to be a profound work of art, I probably would've hit the exit button by now. But hey, I'm just a casual monster looking for a good time, and the pilot episode delivered exactly that!

Apart from the unfortunate Christmas episode, it was a great season, even better than the first one in my view. In any case, I’d appreciate it if there were fewer romantic scenes in favor of political and historical events (historical according to HBO, of course). I wasn’t happy to see that political correctness managed to seep into this series, too, I was secretly hoping it wouldn’t.

The Christmas special left me feeling pretty disappointed. It irked me that even in a Victorian-era TV series, the creators felt the need to bend over backwards to appease the forces of political correctness. But then again, maybe I shouldn't be all that surprised.

The creators took a deep dive into political happenings, which I appreciated. However, the focus on events within the royal household didn't quite hit the mark for me. The plot felt a tad weaker compared to previous episodes. 4*-

This time, romanticism took center stage over romance, and strangely enough, I found it rather enjoyable, being a fan of Scotland myself.

At last, I can give this episode a five-star rating. The romantic side took a backseat, allowing the spotlight to shine on the Great Irish Famine. Though the episode couldn't fully capture the gravity of this tragedy due to time constraints, the narrative remained incredibly poignant and impactful.

As I watched the European marriage politics unfold, I couldn't shake off memories of "The Queen of Spain's Beard" episode from the first season of Blackadder. I half-expected to hear, "Cheswick, fresh horses!" any moment. Witnessing the negotiations between my beloved Britain and my not-so-favorite France promised pure entertainment.

Another episode that lacked significant plot developments (aside from the heir to the throne). Surprisingly, though, I found myself thoroughly entertained throughout. It's a shame we won't see Rufus Sewell in the series anymore, but as long as the creators keep up their quality, I'm not too worried.

The third episode really delved into the contrasting lives "above and below the stairs," offering a detailed glimpse into the disparities. It was interesting to see the characters shedding tears over fictional characters, oblivious to the harsh realities around them. It's like how people donate to children in Africa while ignoring those in need closer to home just because it's not trendy.