i get where you're coming from, haha. If you're looking for something new, I'd recommend giving The Tomorrow People a go; such an amazing show. I'm sure you'll like it if youre into sci-fi genre.
Ehh, not so much. It's hard to remember to keep up on stuff that's not immediately available to me tbh. I've been sticking with RoosterTeeth content and PokéAni. Haven't even watched any Doctor Who this season oops
I've found myself using Torchic in most of my RSE play-throughs. Though, tried Mudkip and Treecko every once in a while, just to see how things are and whatnot.