Aisha takes the asylum system that most everyone knows to be awful and demonstrates just how much so through the eyes of somebody going through it.

Trigun Stampede Episode 9 takes some time to explore the show’s antagonist, Millions Knives, in this enlightening episode.

NieR: Automata Episode 6 takes an emotional dive into the past of the android resistance leader Lilly and her first encounter with YoRHa.

My Hero Academia Episode 135 is a continued look into the psyche of heroes and what drives them to keep going.

Róise & Frank perfectly blends humor and sincerity to make what may sound like a movie with a ridiculous premise into something absolutely satisfying and cathartic

Fulbari is a family drama demonstrating how familial expectations impact every generation while never attempting to declare one or another right.

Buddy Daddies Episode 8.5 is a weird one in that any newcomer can just dive right in as a recap, but it leaves existing fans wanting more.

While “Lightfall” doesn’t quite hit the mark, it does have some highlights to balance out the disappointments.