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One of the biggest mistakes this series has made, other than the massive tonal shift between Seasons 1 and 2, has been bringing back more survivors into the modern timeline.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Every major hospital show has confronted this tonal clash throughout its run; stalwarts such as ER and Grey’s Anatomy have depended on ever larger and more absurd set pieces (tank invasions, ferry disasters, helicopter crashes) to ratchet up the action.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
Despite that, amidst all the chaotic tonal wobbles, jumpy pacing, and big ideas that lead nowhere, Chappie — maybe subconsciously — finds a voice for itself that's sincere and refreshingly human for a studio tentpole attempting to make big statements.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Whether styled with oversized sunglasses for a dramatic flair or paired with clean, tonal tailoring, this season’s pillbox hat adds instant sophistication to any summer outfit.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Every major hospital show has confronted this tonal clash throughout its run; stalwarts such as ER and Grey’s Anatomy have depended on ever larger and more absurd set pieces (tank invasions, ferry disasters, helicopter crashes) to ratchet up the action.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
Despite that, amidst all the chaotic tonal wobbles, jumpy pacing, and big ideas that lead nowhere, Chappie — maybe subconsciously — finds a voice for itself that's sincere and refreshingly human for a studio tentpole attempting to make big statements.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Whether styled with oversized sunglasses for a dramatic flair or paired with clean, tonal tailoring, this season’s pillbox hat adds instant sophistication to any summer outfit.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Tonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonal. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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