User:MarissaPAlit/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Strange Love (True Blood)

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
True Blood (2008-2014) is a fantasy-horror show predominantly aired on HBO. The episode Strange Love introduced viewers to an in-universe that would develop mythical creatures and their cultures to become known in society and cause conflicts between each other, and mortal beings. I chose episode one, Strange Love, from the B-class article True Blood to evaluate for this assignment because I believe that it has an array of similarities and differences that reflect a post-apocalyptic society. The division of groups of people progressed in a society that constructed rules and regulations to separate a preexisting species of vampires and other creatures, while collectively being apart from mortal beings. This societal upbringing showed various points of view and conflicts that evoked the terrorizing of targeted groups; many of these people believed that their world (or worlds) faced danger and/or extinction. Strange Love is particularly important because it is the first of 80 episodes that revealed human nature in a primitive state--if fantasy characters like vampires, faeries, and werewolves existed--and showed how the world inculcates and perpetuates discrimination. My preliminary impression was undefined as I had not grasped the underlying concepts of the escalating culture and conflict existing within the characters' worlds. Having re-watched the show a few times since it last aired in 2014, I have gathered that this show issues religion, racial discrimination, drugs, STIs, S&M, LGBTQA+ rights, and economic growth.

Evaluate the article
Lead Section

The lead section provides the reader with a moderate overview and fairly concise details regarding important opening scenes and introductions to the main characters and their circumstances. It includes information that is present in the article. However, more information about the episode could be included to assist the article's main topic: season 1, episode 1, Strange Love.

Content

While the content is up-to-date, it does not include distinct terminology or detail that is meant to establish the drama, types of personalities and behaviors, and the genre. It does not address topics related to historically underrepresented populations. Although not entirely necessary for this episode, it may be helpful to better establish the significance of the conflicts mentioned in the article's plot because conciseness could potentially improve the tone and balance.

Tone and Balance

Considering the information already provided, the tone is neutral. However, there are discrepancies in balance for the plot is quite brief and poses the risk of losing the reader. No biases are present in the article.

Sources and References

The majority of references are of actors who played significant roles in True Blood as well as other film titles that are relevant to the writer, Alan Ball. All facts have reliable sources and references.

Organization and writing quality

The article well-informs the reader of chronological main points that are easily understood.

Images and Media

The article does not include images or captions--other than the profile--that would enhance the overall reading. The profile picture could be updated and elaborated on.

Talk Page Discussion

Wikipedians are extremely dissatisfied with the current content. The conversations are rather tense and critical of the existing article.

Overall Impressions

The first episode is often what hooks the viewer to continue watching the show. This article written about the first episode of True Blood lacks appeal. I appreciate the neutrality of the article, however it is not as effective as it would be if terminology were included. This terminology can be implemented to gain the reader's interest in the article and show, as well as provide familiarity to those who are fans.