The Vampire Diaries (TVD) hits a snag with “Promised Land.” Truth: I was bored through three-quarters of the episode. Truth: I may have watched “Promised Land” three times because I couldn’t figure out what was going on. Truth: I’m curious about the direction of the Traveler storyline but no longer care as much as I did.
May 10 2014
Grimm – “The Inheritance” Recap. Witch’s Brew.
“The Inheritance” is a thought provoking episode, giving us a few more things to question without providing answers to much else. The Verrat know there is another key so it’s only a matter of time before the royals find out. Adalind’s twisted witch’s brew is complete and her transformation is…let’s just say I’m reminded of the polyjuice potion from Harry Potter, and she even has a witch’s hat she uses as a bong of sorts to inhale the fumes of the concoction.
May 09 2014
Exclusive Scene from The Americans – “Operation Chronicle”
With only two episodes left in the brilliantly scripted FX spy series, The Americans, I am chomping at the bit for any insight into what next week’s episode has in store for Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth (Keri Russell). To say nothing of Stan (Noah Emmerich) and Nina (Annet Mahendru), Nina and Oleg (Costa Ronin), Jared (Owen …
May 09 2014
TV News: Bravo Adds Three New Series to its Slate of Scripted Series to be Developed
Usually known for its reality-based shows, Bravo Media announced earlier today the development of three additional new scripted series: Rules of Attraction, Shanghai, and Sweet Life. These shows join the previously announced scripted series Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, Odd Mom Out, and All the Pretty Faces. For details, check out the official Bravo Media press release below.
May 09 2014
NBC Cancels REVOLUTION After Two Seasons
May 08 2014
USA Network Announces Stanistan and Development Slate for 2014-2015
USA Network is set to continue its track record of highly-rated and award-winning original series for the 2014-2015 television season. The network today announced the cast-contingent pilot pick-up for the hour-long original drama series STANISTAN (Universal Cable Productions) and a strong development pipeline of original series.
May 08 2014
Penny Dreadful – “Night Work” Review. A Place in the Shadows.
Penny Dreadful, a deliciously macabre series, comes at you with precision in the series premiere “Night Work.” Be warned, it isn’t for the squeamish. There is blood, gore, and darkness galore! For those of you who like taking a walk on the darker side every once in a while, Sundays are your nights to roam the dank streets of London, and watch the mayhem unfold.
May 08 2014
“The Red Tent” Premieres As Two-Night Miniseries on Lifetime
Production begins this month in Morocco on Lifetime’s major miniseries The Red Tent, based on the best-selling novel by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is the sweeping tale of Dinah, the daughter of Leah and Jacob, who was only referred to in small glimpses in the Old Testament. Airing over two nights later this year, the all-star cast includes Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Minnie Driver (Return to Zero, About a Boy), Emmy nominee Morena Baccarin (Homeland), Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Ferguson (The White Queen), Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Iain Glen (Game of Thrones), Will Tudor (Game of Thrones) and Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Debra Winger (Terms of Endearment).
May 08 2014
OUTLANDER – Premiere Date and Official Key Art Released
Starz announced today that its highly anticipated new original series “Outlander,” adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books and executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”) will debut Saturday, August 9th at 9pm ET/PT. The sixteen-episode first season is currently shooting on location in Scotland.
May 08 2014
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – “Ragtag” Retrospective. Joy Buzzer.
Tired of running, Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his team go old school as they infiltrate Cybertek. Coulson believes that Project Centipede, Garrett (Bill Paxton), HYDRA and Deathlok (J. August Richards) are all connected through a technology company called Cybertek. But when Coulson and May (Ming-Na Wen) make it inside Cybertek, they discover the connections go deeper than they thought.
May 07 2014
The Americans – “Stealth” Review. They’re Getting Closer.
This week’s installment of The Americans delves further into the technology needed for the stealth program, and the lengths the Russians will go to obtain it. In addition, Philip (Matthew Rhys) finds out the FBI knows about the Connors, and also learns Stan (Noah Emmerich) has interviewed the Connors’ son Jared (Owen Campbell). This doesn’t bode well for Philip and Elizabeth (Keri Russell), now does it? And let’s not forget, Larrick (Lee Tergesen) is still lurking about. He’s a very dangerous man.
May 07 2014
WITCHES OF EAST END Summoned to Return July 6
The second season of Lifetime’s thrilling series Witches of East End returns this summer, beginning Sunday, July 6, at 9 pm ET/PT with an ensemble cast headlined by Emmy® Award-winner Julia Ormond (Temple Grandin, Mad Men), Jenna Dewan Tatum (American Horror Story), Rachel Boston (In Plain Sight), Mädchen Amick (Mad Men, Damages), Eric Winter (The Mentalist) and Daniel DiTomasso (CSI). Christian Cooke (Magic City) joins the cast as a new series regular this season.
May 06 2014
Fargo – “Eating the Blame” Recap. It’s All Connected.
Deputy Molly Solverson (Allison Tolman), as well as Mr. Numbers (Adam Goldberg) and Mr. Wrench (Russell Harvard), want the truth from Lester (Martin Freeman), who they believe has some part in the recent murders happening in Bemidji. As things become dire, Lester is forced to make a tough decision in the funniest Fargo episode so far.
May 06 2014
Travel Channel’s ‘MONUMENTAL MYSTERIES’ – New Season/New Night
Travel Channel’s resident history explorer Don Wildman is back with an all-new season of “Monumental Mysteries” on a new night beginning Friday, June 13 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Season two will feature 13 hour-long episodes with more intriguing stories from one end of the U.S. to the other. They include the odd story of Seattle’s colossal bronze of Communist Vladimir Lenin to the tale of the twisted sculpture of a headless chicken in Colorado.
May 06 2014
24: Live Another Day – “11:00 AM—12:00 PM” & 12:00 PM—1:00 PM” Retrospective. Start the Clock.
When 24 ended its run back in 2010, Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) was on the run and wanted by both the US and Russian governments. Secretary of Defense James Heller (William Devane) told Bauer he could never go near his daughter Audrey (Kim Raver) as she became catatonic while being held prisoner by the Chinese government. So where has Bauer been and what could possibly bring him out of hiding after four years? Start the clock again because Jack Bauer is back.
May 06 2014
Resurrection Season Finale – “Torn Apart” Review. Crescent Moon
Rachael (Kathleen Munroe) stands over her corpse at the morgue along with a bewildered Sheriff Langston (Matt Craven), Agent Bellamy (Omar Epps), and Pastor Tom (Mark Hildreth). It’s an erie scene that I wish had been played out more because we are not really told how much, if anything, Rachael remembers.
May 06 2014
SHOWTIME Free Preview Weekend Starting Friday, May 9
SHOWTIME will be available to 74 million households during a Free Preview Weekend this Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11. The Free Preview weekend will include the series premiere of the new drama series PENNY DREADFUL, as well as new episodes of the critically-acclaimed hit series NURSE JACKIE and CALIFORNICATION, the premium television premiere of Scary Movie 5, andthe premiere of Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana, the thrilling 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout from Saturday, May 3.
May 05 2014
‘SALEM’ Renewed For Second Season
May 04 2014
Vikings – “The Lord’s Prayer” Recap. Deliver Us From Evil
The gods are coming to Kattegat to witness how King Horik (Donal Logue) plans to finish his game of undermining Ragnar’s (Travis Fimmel) rising influence as an earl. Since the last Wessex trip didn’t go as Horik planned, the King is growing increasingly uneasy at witnessing Ragnar’s influence on the Viking community and believes the time to act has come. The season two finale contains containing answers about how far reaching Horik’s calculations are and if whether he’ll have the ability to rally people against Ragnar
