Tag: character analysis

The Mandalorian: Why Cobb Vanth is Awesome

SPOILERS for Season 2 of The Mandalorian. LOTS of SPOILERS.

So the second season of The Mandalorian has started dropping on Disney+, and I love the Season 2 premiere (a.k.a. Chapter 9, The Marshal) SO MUCH. I’ve rewatched it 3 1/2 times, and it was my show and episode of choice on Election Night 2020. Because a bunch of people from different racial and ethnic groups coming together to defeat a dangerous monster just feels so relatable right now. But we’re not here to talk about the Krayt Dragon, or even Mando and Baby Yoda. We’re here to talk about that suave silver fox Marshal of Mos Pelgo, Cobb Vanth.

One of my coworkers said Cobb Vanth isn’t that attractive. That coworker is WRONG.
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Why Diego from The Umbrella Academy Isn’t as Dumb as You Think He Is

MAJOR SPOILERS for Seasons 1 and 2 of The Umbrella Academy.

So Season 2 of The Umbrella Academy dropped last week, and my sister and I blew through all ten episodes pretty quickly. IT’S SO GOOD. I love The Umbrella Academy because it’s a family drama disguised as a superhero show. Yes, there are superpowers and explosions and time travel and a few apocalypses, but these things all serve the purpose of bringing the Hargreeves siblings back together after years of estrangement. These things also make it possible for them to work through their traumas and rebuild their relationships with each other. Though this show has great special effects, flashy visuals, and fantastic music montages, it’s a character-driven show, not a plot- or effects-driven show. The plot and the effects help further the characters’ journeys, which is why The Umbrella Academy is such an amazing show.

Look at the reflections in everyone’s sunglasses. Can you see the character arcs and foreshadowing?
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