‘Blue Eye Samurai’
Blue Eye Samurai was a buzzy release when it premiered last November on Netflix, but if you have yet to stream the memorable anime series there’s still time. Mr. & Mrs. Smith star Maya Erskine plays Mizu, a mixed-race swordmaster who disguises herself as a man as she seeks revenge against the men who made her an outcast. The series’ cinematic art style compliments its stunning fight scenes, making this a gorgeous and compelling watch. Mizu’s character toes the line between angering and sympathetic, buoyed by the unlikely community she finds on her journey. Blue Eye Samurai also stars George Takei, Randall Park, Stephanie Hsu, and Harry Shum Jr.