Hello again, Destructoid, and welcome to the start of another week. As usual, we're kicking things off by talking about some of our favorite recent watches. This time, we're circling back around to discuss the second part of Wednesday season two, and diving into Hamilton.
Wednesday's killer season two conclusion delivered what might be the best episode of the entire show so far, and I'm quite eager to see what comes next for the Addams Family. Hamilton has made its way to the big screen for the first time since its debut, and it's a stellar show that demands to be seen this way.
The second half of Wednesday season two had four episodes, just like the first. "Woe Thyself," the sixth episode in the season, might be my favorite of the series so far, as it featured a hilarious body swap situation between Wednesday and Enid.
These two characters are the very heart and soul of the show, and they made this even clearer with this hilarious yet heartfelt episode. It's completely astonishing how well Jenna Ortega acted like Enid as Wednesday, and how nicely Emma Myers embodied Wednesday trapped in Enid's body.
I was laughing constantly this episode, especially with silly moments like when Enid, as Wednesday, gets a colorful makeover and dances to "BOOMBAYAH" by BLACKPINK in the Nevermore courtyard. Finding out that Wednesday meant it literally when she said she was allergic to color was also a ridiculous but endearing touch.
We also got loads more time with the rest of the Addams Family, and this show really works best when the spotlight is on them and Enid. Agnes has also cemented herself as a core character after this season, and now that she and Enid are on good terms, I'm hoping to see lots more of Wednesday, Enid, and Agnes as a trio in the future.
The cliffhanger was quite brutal, but I'm really looking forward to seeing what unfolds next. It seems like the next season will really spotlight Wednesday and Enid, as the former teams up with her uncle Fester to find her missing friend. More Fester is always a win for this show, so the future is looking good.
I first saw Hamilton a few years ago and have been a massive fan of it ever since. My love for it has only grown over time, especially since I finally got to see the official show onstage earlier this year. The filmed version of it with the original cast is currently in theaters, so if you haven't seen it yet, checking it out in this format is certainly the best way to go, since it's a spectacle that deserves to be on the big screen or witnessed live.
I'm a sucker for a good musical, and Hamilton is one of the best I've ever seen. It might be my favorite of all time, or at the very least, in my top five. There's just nothing else like it. It seamlessly blends a deeply compelling story with catchy hip-hop/R&B style tunes you'll never forget.
Hamilton just has everything you could ever want in any one project. Family, friendship, comedy, love, war, death, music, drama, and so much more. There are a million things going on at any given time, and even though politics are at the center of the story, so is the fundamental human experience with characters you can't help but root for, even when they're making all the wrong moves.
Of course, Hamilton would be nothing without the one-of-a-kind tunes that back the story, written in the signature style Lin-Manuel Miranda is known for. Some of my favorite songs of all time are from this musical, including "Wait for It" and "Satisfied," but I honestly think every single song in this show is perfect and could be my favorite on any given day. Although the songs are written specifically for the story of Hamilton, they're deeply moving, compelling, and relatable outside of it. They'll stick with you long after the curtain closes.
I'm still hoping we someday get an actual, real film adaptation of this musical. I'd love for the original cast to return, too. The filmed version is great, but I also think it would be so cool to turn it into a full-on movie production to elevate the drama and cinema even further.
If you're not sold on this idea, think about how cool a song like "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)" would look in this format. We'd jump around between Hamilton and his friends scattered around the world, working together to incite change. It's a song that feels like it was made for this format, and I think the rest of the show would work so well as a movie, too.
So, Destructoid, what have you been watching recently? Have you had a chance to check out Wednesday or Hamilton, or has something else been occupying your time? Let us know down in the comments so we can discuss.
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