**_Exceptional in every way; thematically rich, aesthetically breathtaking, and emotionally devastating_** >_The first thing I saw in the moonlight was the placard with its legend in large, block letters: "I defiled my race." Above the placard leered the horribly bloated, purplish face of a young woman, her eyes wide open and bulging, her mouth agape. Finally I could make out the thin, vertical line of rope di…

When I first heard about a new series based on the world of Watchmen, I wasn’t particularly excited. However, my interest quickly changed once it was revealed that Damon Lindelof—the creative force behind my all-time favorite TV show, Lost—was at the helm, and that the program wouldn't directly follow either the original graphic novel or Zack Snyder's film. While I appreciated 2009’s Watchmen movie, I always felt a s…

Some viewers considered the adaptation sacrilegious, while others took offense to it. I’m not one for broad statements, but when something provokes such strong reactions from groups known for their intense opinions, I become intrigued. Lindelof's version isn't part of the established storyline and that’s perfectly acceptable. The comic book continuation, officially recognized, concluded last Wednesday with the…