aidan-quinn Reviews

Top 10 Secrets and Mysteries (2016–2019)

like a bad youtube video

[1/10 · 20 May 2018]

Full of already long-debunked 'mysteries' with little to no information given beyond a 5 minute or less synopsis of each. Citation of known hoaxes as legitimate sources and narration which regularly contains sentences very poorly constructed.

This is basically something you would see on a sketchy Facebook page. Avoid.

Best Evidence: Top 10 UFO Sightings (2007 Video)

No evidence beyond interviews given

[4/10 · 29 November 2017]

Seemingly well researched yet no actual evidence outside of Quotes/Interviews are provided at all. The narration is dull & comes across as disinterested. The subject itself is interesting regardless of belief in the phenomenon but this show is not. The rating is only as high as it is because it's better than some similar shows that do the same thing with less reputable sources.

There is an odd amount of mispronounced words, which didn't factor into my rating but was worth noting.

All the classic UFO claims, such as biblical art being UFO depictions, with no new information to corroborate the claim.

Even if you are a strong proponent of Ufology this show will provide little new or interesting to entertain or inform.

Teen Titans Go! (2013– )

Vapid Nonsensical Tripe

[2/10 · 19 July 2017]

This is a show who's appeal to kids is based entirely on being bright loud and obnoxious. A cross between superheroes and sponge bob with the positive aspects of neither. It treats its audience as idiots and feels like it could actually lower the intelligence of children. It actively provides bad morels from characters ( the literal heroes ) with virtually no redeeming features. Other shows of this kind are built on compelling stories, well animated action and over arching character development. This show has none of that. Poor character design adds to the already high levels of disdain I developed for the show.

Do not watch.

72 Cutest Animals (2016– )

Put together pretty well but

[5/10 · 3 November 2016]

I can't recommend this show's listing (which is what the show is focused on) because the moment it rated Orangutan 6 places higher than the Red Panda it lost all credibility. It maybe an interesting creature with quirky mannerisms but cuter than a fluffy red panda it is not. More seriously it's probably a great show for children to watch as an introduction to wildlife but after a short time it becomes grating to watch. Not the worst show of it's kind but also not even close to the best. A solid middle of the road animal program for people who like that sort of thing but con't find anything more interesting, educational or artistic.

America Unearthed (2012– )

Should never have been aired on the History Channel

[2/10 · 26 October 2016]

Avoid this show if you are looking for interesting Historical facts, scientifically tested theory or anything of more substance than children's stories. I would recommend this show if you plan to watch ironically. It seems like somebody watched Jersey Shore and thought 'I could do a history show with this level of substance'

It follows in the illustrious vein of shows such as Ancient Aliens or the 'in search of' series. The show is full of self validating speculation and total disregard for the opinions of people who have qualifications the host blatantly does not. One Episode involves some 'Ogham' writing found etched into rock in America, which leads him to Dublin to talk to someone who's studied Ogham extensively. He is physically shown what Ogham looks like, he is told by the expert that the scratches he found would not make sense as Ogham at all and yet for the entire episode continues to refer to the etchings as genuine Ogham created by Irish explorers.

If I hear him say 'Archaeo-Astrology' one more time I think my brain will bleed.

Sea Monsters: A Walking with Dinosaurs Trilogy (2003)

Documentary, kind of, about prehistoric seas.

[5/10 · 2 February 2015]

The most notable difference between the Chased By... series and its Walking With... predecessor is the addition of a live narrator and guide, zoologist Nigel Marven. This show would have scored a lot higher without this addition. Treating it like there was actually a guy interacting with the ancient creatures as in a regular nature documentary was off putting. Nigel Marven does a good job at mimicking these interactions but suspension of disbelief is something which should not be needed to enjoy a factual educational series. This spin off series is known in the US as the 'Chased By' series and in seeking to make the show more engaging it has caused the series to jump the megalodon by trying to inject cheap Crocodile- Hunter style action and theme-park thrills, rather than maintaining the scholarly objectivity of Walking With Dinosaurs' invisible narrator.

Some people will enjoy this series a lot and it could inspire some children to get into the field but I worry that the gimmick makes it harder to retain any of the information.