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Modern Family: Daddy Issues (2018)
Every Narrative Story is Entertaining
When Gloria's ex-boyfriend visits Jay and Manny, the former begin to question the similarities between him and Manny; Phil tries to find a good anniversary gift for Claire; Mitchell and Cameron face Lily's growth and puberty issues.
Season eight was definitely not the best season in terms of writing and directing of the episode. However, said episode finally showed us that the writers know how to make a succeeded episode.
Every storyline is hilariously written, including Phil's mop scene, Mitchell and Cameron's crush advice and the meeting between Gloria's ex and Manny.
The episode surpasses high expectations, and manages to create entertaining scenes and unique story lines that seem as though they have been dragged fout from the first seasons of the series.
The episode is overall wonderful, with a pinch of emotion and a scoop of laughter.
Modern Family: Australia (2014)
The Fifth Season's Other Successful Travel Episode
Phil takes the family to Australia, in attempt to connect with his late mother, whereas the others have plans to explore the country in their own ways.
The fifth season had two travel episodes, called "Las Vegas" and "Australia". Although the former received better feedback and higher ratings, the latter managed to have an entertaining script with fun comments during its intervals.
"Australia" introduces more family troubles and atrocities. Jay and Claire want to work instead of enjoying their trip; Mitchell and Cameron find out that their friend is a famous talk show host; Luke and Manny attempt to seek topless women at Bondi Beach; Haley try to teach Lily a lesson about buying a souvenir; whereas Gloria barely keeps Phil alive after his attempts of being a real "Aussie".
Phil's attempts to belong in the Australian society, Mitchell and Cameron's moments of fame, Alex' attempts to sound professional in a traveling review, and "Crocodile Dunphy" are merely a few notable moments in the episode.
Is it the best episode in terms of story? No. Is it worth re-watching tens of times? Certainly.
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Gorizilla (2018)
More Than Action & Akumatization
Adrien's bodyguard gets akumatized into Gorizilla, after failing to catch the former. He uses his powers to track down Adrien, however must fight Ladybug and Chat Noir all the same.
"Gorizilla" is definitely one of the more satisfying episodes of the franchise; it indeed includes action and a strong villain, but furthermore introduces slight backstory of the Agreste family, as well as emotional and dialogue-filled moments.
Modern Family: The Alliance (2016)
The Gem of the Season
Phil, Gloria and Cameron use their secret alliance to help each other with tasks; Mitchell becomes suspicious of their behavior; Claire wants to make a decision without the retired Jay's help; Haley spend a day with Rainer's daughter, April; Luke and Jay work together with the latter's petition.
The eight season was not particularly satisfying, compared to the previous seasons. However, "The Alliance" introduces a fascinating storyline that mimics the typical "detective-vs.-criminal"-storyline (The Pritchetts vs. the Alliance), while not betraying its original plot.
Orange juice, Russian Gloria, sigars and the Italy-trip are the only words we need in order to explain the episode. The episode wonderfully wraps up by using the small clues in the beginning to conclude the episode.
Modern Family: Las Vegas (2014)
The Best Travel Episode of "Modern Family"
The adults of the family travel to a luxurious Las Vegas hotel. Phil tries to impress and join a secret, magical community; Claire attempts to win back money in the casino; Jay tries to gain access to the upper floors; Gloria wants to prevent Jay from seeing and buying a female dog butler; Mitchell meets an engaged ex-boyfriend (Langham); Cameron sneaks behind Mitchell's back and attends Langham's engagement parties.
The best "Modern Family" episodes are mostly those that connect the family members together. "Las Vegas" manages to connect the members by having them share doors to each of their rooms, which later results in hilarious trouble.
The episode starts off decent, introducing the story of the episode satisfyingly. Said episode is a good example of a story that evolves very quickly, as each of the family members' problems are mashed together during the episode's final minutes. While Phil is given a second chance to present his magical abilities, the dog butler interrupts his performance and drags Gloria into the trick; Mitchell unintentionally gives Langham access to the bath in his room, when wanting to surprise Cameron with the bath; Jay receives access to the upper floor, in spite of being interrupted by his family and their strange behaviors.
Every performance in this episode is fabulous. The episode concludes in a satisfying way, however openly, as Jay finds out that he has a room in the second upper floor instead of the one that he requested.
Star vs. the Forces of Evil: Starcrushed (2017)
The Best Season Finale
Star ditches the Diaz family's summer vacation party in attempt to avoid having to confess her feelings to Marco; The Magical High Commission hunt down Ludo/Toffee in an abandoned magical temple.
Both the first and the third season finales ("Storm the Castle" and "Conquer") include action, emotion and drama; however, the second season's finale episode, while maintaining these themes, manages to use already familiar storylines (Star and Marco's relationship, Ludo and Toffee as the main antagonists of the series, etc.), and braid them wonderfully together into a satisfying episode.
The episode brings the storyline into a more serious setting, introducing darker magic, painful confessions and sudden revelations. The first season included more energetic and light-hearted tones, whereas the following seasons brought the series into a darker spotlight.
Said episode moreover includes one of the most thrilling magical battles that the writers have offered us, in spite of including neither Star nor Marco, who usually are the sources for adventures and magic.
Throughout the entire series we see the progression of Star and Marco's relationship. "Starcrushed" manages to develop their relationship by exposing them to awkwardness and emotional confessions. The pair is usually together in harmony, however, by using the previous episode's ("Face the Music") conclusion - in which Ruberiot, Star's princess song composer, reveals Star's feelings for Marco - the writers use a thrilling formula based on the "will-they-won't-they"-question.
One complaint, however, is the lack of action regarding Star and Marco. The episode is beyond entertaining, nonetheless, due to the emotional moments that are introduced through Star. The conclusion to the episode is furthermore thrilling, exciting and satisfying, as it brings Star and Marco into darker adventures and magic.