As Told By Akchita

  • About
    • About Me
    • About This Blog
  • Travel
    • A New Girl In The City
  • Lifestyle
    • Advice
  • Books
    • Book Reviews
  • Writing
    • Writing Diaries

On My Screen Lately, TV · February 4, 2020

On My Screen Lately (2)

I’m officially back to posting on the blog and what better way to do that than with a post about shows I’ve been watching lately. As you’ll see with the last show on this list, I have basically been watching a few shows on and off. It’s been a very long process but I have been trying to detox from so much screen time.

The Witcher


I was so excited to watch this show as soon as I saw the trailer. I didn’t read these books or play the game or anything so I knew nothing about it going in. In some cases, I do like to go into new shows completely oblivious to anything about them. It was the best decision for me regarding this show.

Henry Cavill really impressed me with his acting (and his accent) and I really ended up loving his character. He was gruff and grumpy and quiet and I’m not really sure what else there is for me to say about him that hasn’t been said before. I really loved his relationship with Yennifer and Ciri and I can’t wait to see what happens next. As much as I love Yennifer and her character, I didn’t really appreciate the ableist connotations of her character and how it was all handled. I’m obviously not the best person to talk about things like this but I did consider it while I watched the show.

I personally really loved the dual narratives that they used to tel the story even though I know some people were confused. It was unexpected for me but it didn’t take me long to figure out what was going on. I’m now interested to see how they’re going to handle the next season.

Anne with an E

I would bet that if you ask people about Anne of Green Gables, they would know about the Megan Fellows (1985) Anne of Green Gables adaptation. It’s fun and light and just makes you feel happy. I think that I had this idea when I came into Anne with an E but I was very wrong. Anne with an E is a far more…realistic? There were more depictions of the emotional, verbal and physical abuse that Anne suffered and this was something that really triggered me. It was one of the reasons that I didn’t like this show at first and I wish that there had been some content warnings. That said, I wasn’t feeling that interested in finishing the rest of season one. I somehow made it through seasons one to three all in one where I ended up really enjoying the show.

I’m so disappointed that season three is going to be the last season for this show. Amybeth McNutly really delved into Anne as a character and brought her to life. Not only is Amybeth a really great actress but the rest of the cast has done a spectacular job on the show.

And of course I was looking forward to seeing the romance between Gilbert and Anne finally coming to terms with their love for one another. I’m highly disappointed that the series has ended with season 3 where they just declared their feelings for one another. It would have been really amazing to see them handle their feelings for one another when they can no longer see each other all of the time.

I do like that Anne with an E has taken a chance to show other aspects of what was going on in Canada during the same time period. From children of the First Nations taken from their families to become assimilated in “civilized society” or how there were actual people of color in Canada.

Have you seen either of these shows? If you have, do you like them or not? Is there any other shows that y’all have watched lately?

Posted By: Akchita · In: On My Screen Lately, TV

Hello, 2020
Review Round Up (5): Recent DNFs

You’ll Also Love

Goodbye, Game of Thrones
Once Upon a Time: Favorite Characters
Once Upon a Time: Favorite Couples

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

On My Screen Lately, TV · February 4, 2020

On My Screen Lately (2)

I’m officially back to posting on the blog and what better way to do that than with a post about shows I’ve been watching lately. As you’ll see with the last show on this list, I have basically been watching a few shows on and off. It’s been a very long process but I have been trying to detox from so much screen time.

The Witcher


I was so excited to watch this show as soon as I saw the trailer. I didn’t read these books or play the game or anything so I knew nothing about it going in. In some cases, I do like to go into new shows completely oblivious to anything about them. It was the best decision for me regarding this show.

Henry Cavill really impressed me with his acting (and his accent) and I really ended up loving his character. He was gruff and grumpy and quiet and I’m not really sure what else there is for me to say about him that hasn’t been said before. I really loved his relationship with Yennifer and Ciri and I can’t wait to see what happens next. As much as I love Yennifer and her character, I didn’t really appreciate the ableist connotations of her character and how it was all handled. I’m obviously not the best person to talk about things like this but I did consider it while I watched the show.

I personally really loved the dual narratives that they used to tel the story even though I know some people were confused. It was unexpected for me but it didn’t take me long to figure out what was going on. I’m now interested to see how they’re going to handle the next season.

Anne with an E

I would bet that if you ask people about Anne of Green Gables, they would know about the Megan Fellows (1985) Anne of Green Gables adaptation. It’s fun and light and just makes you feel happy. I think that I had this idea when I came into Anne with an E but I was very wrong. Anne with an E is a far more…realistic? There were more depictions of the emotional, verbal and physical abuse that Anne suffered and this was something that really triggered me. It was one of the reasons that I didn’t like this show at first and I wish that there had been some content warnings. That said, I wasn’t feeling that interested in finishing the rest of season one. I somehow made it through seasons one to three all in one where I ended up really enjoying the show.

I’m so disappointed that season three is going to be the last season for this show. Amybeth McNutly really delved into Anne as a character and brought her to life. Not only is Amybeth a really great actress but the rest of the cast has done a spectacular job on the show.

And of course I was looking forward to seeing the romance between Gilbert and Anne finally coming to terms with their love for one another. I’m highly disappointed that the series has ended with season 3 where they just declared their feelings for one another. It would have been really amazing to see them handle their feelings for one another when they can no longer see each other all of the time.

I do like that Anne with an E has taken a chance to show other aspects of what was going on in Canada during the same time period. From children of the First Nations taken from their families to become assimilated in “civilized society” or how there were actual people of color in Canada.

Have you seen either of these shows? If you have, do you like them or not? Is there any other shows that y’all have watched lately?

Posted By: Akchita · In: On My Screen Lately, TV

Hello, 2020
Review Round Up (5): Recent DNFs

You’ll Also Love

On My Screen Lately: Fleabag
On My Screen Lately: Fleabag
I Watched 15 Seasons of Grey’s Anatomy: My Favorite Couples

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome!

profile

Hey! My name is Akchita and welcome to my little corner of the internet! I write primarily about bettering yourself and your life with hints of travel, photogrpahy, and more!

Archives

Categories

One of my personal intentions for 2023 was to work One of my personal intentions for 2023 was to work on using affirmations more in my daily life. They’ve helped me calm myself down during anxious moments and moments of low self esteem. I have definitely noticed a shift in my self image by repeating affirmations often. 

That’s why I’ve decided that every month I’ll share affirmations I’m trying to embody! 

#AsToldByAkchita #affirmations #selflove #mentalhealth
Hi! My name is Akchita and I’m the creator behin Hi! My name is Akchita and I’m the creator behind this account! This isn’t how I thought I’d introduce myself, but keeping up with this account has already proven to be difficult.

It hasn’t been difficult because I don’t know what to post or I haven’t gotten the graphics made. No, it’s been difficult because I can’t get out of my own head. 

I keep thinking that trying to create content isn’t the best idea for me. I keek thinking that I’m not good at this even though I’ve barely tried. 

So, this post is me trying to get out of my head! It’s a commitment I’m making to myself and to you that I won’t give up trying! 

#AsToldByAkchita #intro #introductions #blogger #blogging
Welcome to 2023 and the new As Told By Akchita! Welcome to 2023 and the new As Told By Akchita! 

#AsToldByAkchita #MentalHealth
✨Coming soon✨ ✨Coming soon✨

Copyright © 2023 As Told By Akchita · Theme by 17th Avenue