Follow TV Tropes

Following

History EpisodeGush / LiveACtionTV

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ''{{Series/Goosebumps}}'': I like the episode adaptation of ''Literature/SayCheeseAndDieAgain''. It's funny because of the FatComicRelief, it's unnerving because of the UncannyValley nature of the fat makeup, and the jerk teacher gets comeuppance in the end. It even has a nice shot of Greg's newly fattened butt when he first gets up for younger viewers who are into that.

to:

* ''{{Series/Goosebumps}}'': ''Series/Goosebumps1995'': I like the episode adaptation of ''Literature/SayCheeseAndDieAgain''. It's funny because of the FatComicRelief, it's unnerving because of the UncannyValley nature of the fat makeup, and the jerk teacher gets comeuppance in the end. It even has a nice shot of Greg's newly fattened butt when he first gets up for younger viewers who are into that.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** "[[Recap/BlakesSevenS4E13Blake Blake]]" is one of the greatest, most shocking finales in the history of television. Mary Ridge's direction is top notch, with a great feeling of bleakness that builds up until the ending. Soolin (the most under-developed of the main cast) finally gets some backstory and Gareth Thomas returns as a harder, more ruthless Blake. That final massacre is an ending that stays with you. Imagine if social media existed in 1981...

to:

** "[[Recap/BlakesSevenS4E13Blake Blake]]" is one of the greatest, most shocking finales in the history of television. Mary Ridge's direction is top notch, with a great feeling of bleakness that builds up until the ending. Soolin (the most under-developed of the main cast) finally gets some backstory and Gareth Thomas Creator/GarethThomas returns as a harder, more ruthless Blake. That final massacre is an ending that stays with you. Imagine if social media existed in 1981...
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ''Series/Numb3rs'':
** [[Recap/Numb3rsS02E04 Calculated Risk]] is an episode where Don shows his human side by taking in Daniel, son of the episode's victim and the hug when they say goodbye is especially sweet.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ''{{Series/Goosebumps}}'': I like the episode adaptation of ''Literature/SayCheeseAndDieAgain''. It's funny because of the FatComicRelief, it's unnerving because of the UncannyValley nature of the fat makeup, and the jerk teacher gets comeuppance in the end. It even has a nice shot of Greg's newly fattened butt when he first gets up for younger viewers who are into that.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS6E2TheMindRobber The Mind Robber]]". Quirky, surreal, creative, imaginative. It manages to recast one of the main actors midway through and pull it off brilliantly.

to:

** "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS6E2TheMindRobber The Mind Robber]]". Quirky, surreal, creative, imaginative. It manages to recast one of the main actors Creator/FrazerHines midway through and pull it off brilliantly.



** "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances". They manage to be really creepy, and still have a happy ending.

to:

** "The "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS27E9TheEmptyChild The Empty Child" Child]]" and "The "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS27E10TheDoctorDances The Doctor Dances".Dances]]". They manage to be really creepy, and still have a happy ending.



** "[[{{Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E26S4E1TheBestOfBothWorlds}} The Best of Both Worlds]]". The Borg at their very best, a battle that changed things forever, and one of the best cliffhangers in the history of television.
** "The Measure of a Man" is one of the best "ethical problem" episodes, where they determine that Data is a person.
** "The Face of the Enemy" sees some good action for Troi.

to:

** "[[{{Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E26S4E1TheBestOfBothWorlds}} "[[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS2E9TheMeasureOfAMan The Measure of a Man]]" is one of the best "ethical problem" episodes, where they determine that Data is a person.
** "[[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E26S4E1TheBestOfBothWorlds
The Best of Both Worlds]]". The Borg at their very best, a battle that changed things forever, and one of the best cliffhangers in the history of television.
** "The Measure of a Man" is one of the best "ethical problem" episodes, where they determine that Data is a person.
** "The
"[[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS6E13FaceOfTheEnemy Face of the Enemy" Enemy]]" sees some good action for Troi.



** "[[{{Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS06E19InThePaleMoonlight}} In the Pale Moonlight]]". There was nothing like it before and NothingIsTheSameAnymore.

to:

** "[[{{Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS06E19InThePaleMoonlight}} "[[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS06E19InThePaleMoonlight In the Pale Moonlight]]". There was nothing like it before and NothingIsTheSameAnymore.



** "Dreadnought" is B'Elanna at her best, and it has humour and action aplenty.
** "The Thaw" manages to mix comedy and horror and shows some serious butt-kicking from the Doctor and Janeway.
** "The Bride of Chaotica" is pretty cool with its in-universe campiness.
** "The Void" has Janeway at her best, with the alliance she made that has three rules: [[ThouShaltNotKill no killing]], no stealing, and [[{{Determinator}} no giving up]].

to:

** "Dreadnought" "[[Recap/StarTrekVoyagerS2E17Dreadnought Dreadnought]]" is B'Elanna at her best, and it has humour and action aplenty.
** "The Thaw" "[[Recap/StarTrekVoyagerS2E23TheThaw The Thaw]]" manages to mix comedy and horror and shows some serious butt-kicking from the Doctor and Janeway.
** "The "[[Recap/StarTrekVoyagerS5E12BrideOfChaotica Bride of Chaotica" Chaotica]]" is pretty cool with its in-universe campiness.
** "The Void" "[[Recap/StarTrekVoyagerS7E14TheVoid The Void]]" has Janeway at her best, with the alliance she made that has three rules: [[ThouShaltNotKill no killing]], no stealing, and [[{{Determinator}} no giving up]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS12E2TheArkInSpace The Ark in Space]]". Phillip Hinchcliffe makes his mark on the series with a proto-''Film/{{Alien}}'' story that's considerably darker than anything seen before. Heck, the story manages to make ''bubble wrap'' look scary. The "humans are indominable" speech is the moment where Creator/TomBaker officially became the Doctor.

to:

** "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS12E2TheArkInSpace The Ark in Space]]". Phillip Hinchcliffe Creator/PhilipHinchcliffe makes his mark on the series with a proto-''Film/{{Alien}}'' story that's considerably darker than anything seen before. Heck, the story manages to make ''bubble wrap'' look scary. The "humans are indominable" speech is the moment where Creator/TomBaker officially became the Doctor.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS12E4GenesisOfTheDaleks Genesis of the Daleks]]". Every bit as good as you've heard. And then some. A story about genocide, war, eugenics, mad science and morality. Michael Wisher is absolutely chilling as Davros, while Peter Miles is great support as his odious NumberTwo Nyder. The Doctor testing Davros' meglomania and struggling with his decision to wipe the Daleks from history are some of the most powerful scenes in the programme's history.

to:

** "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS12E4GenesisOfTheDaleks Genesis of the Daleks]]". Every bit as good as you've heard. And then some. A story about genocide, war, eugenics, mad science and morality. Michael Wisher Creator/MichaelWisher is absolutely chilling as Davros, while Peter Miles is great support as his odious NumberTwo Nyder. The Doctor testing Davros' meglomania and struggling with his decision to wipe the Daleks from history are some of the most powerful scenes in the programme's history.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** "[[Recap/BlakesSevenS3E8RumorsOfDeath Rumours of Death]]". Avon's past is explored and it's every bit as cheery as you'd imagine. A beautiful, tragic love story. It wasn't all lies, my love.

to:

** "[[Recap/BlakesSevenS3E8RumorsOfDeath "[[Recap/BlakesSevenS3E8RumoursOfDeath Rumours of Death]]". Avon's past is explored and it's every bit as cheery as you'd imagine. A beautiful, tragic love story. It wasn't all lies, my love.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Franchise/UltraSeries:
** ''Series/{{Ultraman}}'': Episode 23, "My Home is Earth". One of the most poignant and moving episodes of the entire franchise, this episode deals with Jamila, a mutated astronaut who returned to Earth to seek revenge on his country for abandoning him. It's unexpectedly nuanced and deep for a series about wrestling matches between PeopleInRubberSuits, and will leave you in tears by the end.
** ''Series/UltraSeven'':
*** Episode 8, "The Targeted Town". One of the most thought-provoking episodes in the franchise, complimented by the excellent cinematography by Akio Jissoji adding to how ''wrong'' the episode feels.
*** The two-part finale, "The Greatest Invasion in History". A rip-roaring finale to an excellent show, with beautiful cinematography and the climactic final battle set to Schumann's Piano Concerto.
** ''Series/UltramanMax'':
*** Episode 15, "Miracle of the Third Planet". A beautiful episode about a blind little girl who loves playing her flute, and a monster that adapts to any attack and grows stronger. Words cannot do it justice.
*** Episode 16, "Who am I?". A very funny episode where a trio of space cats cause widespread amnesia, featuring excellent comedy and the infamous scene where Ultraman Max forgets how to fight.
*** Episode 22, "Butterfly Dream". One of Akio Jissoji's final contributions to the franchise and a huge MindScrew from start to end, featuring perhaps the most surreal creature the series has to offer.

Added: 919

Changed: 685

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances". They manage to be really creepy, and still have a happy ending.



* ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'': "[[{{Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E26S4E1TheBestOfBothWorlds}} The Best of Both Worlds]]". The Borg at their very best, a battle that changed things forever, and one of the best cliffhangers in the history of television.
* ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine''. "[[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS05E06TrialsAndTribbleations Trials and Tribble-ations]]". That is all.
** "[[{{Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS06E19InThePaleMoonlight}} In the Pale Moonlight]]". There was nothing like it before and NothingIsTheSameAnymore.

to:

* ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'': ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'':
**
"[[{{Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E26S4E1TheBestOfBothWorlds}} The Best of Both Worlds]]". The Borg at their very best, a battle that changed things forever, and one of the best cliffhangers in the history of television.
** "The Measure of a Man" is one of the best "ethical problem" episodes, where they determine that Data is a person.
** "The Face of the Enemy" sees some good action for Troi.
* ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine''. ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'':
**
"[[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS05E06TrialsAndTribbleations Trials and Tribble-ations]]". That is all.
** "[[{{Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS06E19InThePaleMoonlight}} In the Pale Moonlight]]". There was nothing like it before and NothingIsTheSameAnymore. NothingIsTheSameAnymore.
* ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'':
** "Dreadnought" is B'Elanna at her best, and it has humour and action aplenty.
** "The Thaw" manages to mix comedy and horror and shows some serious butt-kicking from the Doctor and Janeway.
** "The Bride of Chaotica" is pretty cool with its in-universe campiness.
** "The Void" has Janeway at her best, with the alliance she made that has three rules: [[ThouShaltNotKill no killing]], no stealing, and [[{{Determinator}} no giving up]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Another ''Sesame Street'' episode that avoids children's show cliches is the one where Natasha is scared of the rain. In most kids' TV episodes where somebody is scared of something, the fear springs completely out of nowhere and/or the way the character expresses the fear is OutOfCharacter. Natasha, however, is a baby, so it's completely normal for her to develop a strange, sudden fear and to shriek and cower away when scared. And unlike how most kids' shows portray rain as [[RainRainGoAway nothing more than a pain in the neck]], a central theme in this episode is that [[HappyRain rain is a happy thing]].

Top