The Bezoar of Kings (Vagrant Queen Dramatized Adaptation)
I became a huge fan of Vagrant Queen when the graphic novel was adapted as a TV Show on the Sy-Fy network it had a great diverse cast, a sweet slow burn love story, and lots of campy fun (there was even an episode based on the movie Clue). Unfortunately it only lasted for one terrific season. But whether you are missing the TV show or are new to Vagrant Queen, if you are fan of Space Operas you will want to take a listen to The Bezoar of Kings, a dramatized adaptation (with music and sound effects) of Vagrant Queen (think a movie with out the images or an updated version of radio dramas). The story centers around kind hearted scavenger Elida who has been on the run since the age of ten when her powerful royal family was overthrown. When she learns about her mother’s location she returns to the kingdom she never thought she’d see again, but the reunion doesn’t go as planned. You can also check out A Planet Called Doom a dramatized adaptation of the second graphic novel in the series.
Class (from the Universe of Doctor Who)
Class is the 2016 Young Adult spinoff of Doctor Who which features a brief cameo of the Doctor in his current visage at the time (Peter Capaldi). I’ve streamed the first three episodes which include “For Tonight We Might Die,” where the alien/monster drama begins when a battle erupts during a school dance where two alien refugees, the last of their people, including a Prince are revealed with devastating results; “The Coach with a Dragon Tattoo” about a dragon seeking vengeance; and “Nightvisiting” about an alien who can appear as loved ones who have passed away. The creatures and situations are used as metaphors or allegories for issues teens frequently experience. Although mostly focusing on the teens, my favorite character of the show is Katherine Kelly as Miss Quill, a snarky alien royal bodyguard disguised as a Physics teacher. As a fan of Doctor Who, I was curious to check out the show, but if you have not watched Dr Who, you still can get immersed into this new series. I also enjoyed it because it reminded me of Buffy, another favorite show from my 20’s, since the students at Coal Hill Academy go to school located in the Science Fiction equivalent of a Hellmouth due to thinning of space and time, which brings all sorts of alien creatures to them which they must battle (the school has previously appeared in episodes of Doctor Who since the 1960’s).
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Aimee Harris
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