Family is once again at the forefront of this week’s installment of The Americans — not only Elizabeth (Keri Russell) and Philip’s (Matthew Rhys) family, but the Connors and Beemans as well.
Tag: Review
Mar 12 2014
Fun Times in the Cemetery. Review: The Originals – “Farewell to Storyville”
While not too impressed with “Farewell to Storyville,” I appreciate the sentiment behind the episode.
Mar 10 2014
Well, Someone Got Their Wish … Review: The Walking Dead – “Alone”
A lot happens in “Alone” to make me question where the groups will end up. Terminus looks like a good place to start but I’m worried it won’t be all it’s being made out to be.
Mar 08 2014
She’ll Be Back. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Gone Girl”
This week’s venture into the world of paranormal teens and the adults who hate them settles in on a dark time. Death overshadows everything in Mystic Falls, and if that wasn’t ominous enough, the writers throw in a little revenge to even up the playing field.
Mar 07 2014
The Specter Special. Review: Suits – “Buried Secrets”
Harvey’s (Gabriel Macht) former and now current flame Scottie (Abigail Spencer) contemplates joining Pearson Specter but questions whether her relationship with Harvey will complicate things. Meanwhile, Mike (Patrick J. Adams) takes on a case that hits a little too close to home. Will he be able to see the case through or will it prove to be too much for him?
Mar 06 2014
Who’s Afraid of a White Oak Stake? Review: The Originals – “Le Grand Guignol”
“Le Grand Guignol” shifts the storyline of The Originals to the werewolves. It’s not a huge shift, but we can see the witches are losing their steam and the werewolves will be coming into their own.
Mar 05 2014
How Safe is Anyone, Really? Review: The Americans – “Cardinal”
There isn’t one thing to dislike in “Cardinal.” There’s danger, irony, suspicious actions, double agents, heartbreaking emotions, smart dialogue, and the fantastic acting we’ve come to expect from everyone in The Americans.
Mar 03 2014
Flipping the Bird. Review: The Walking Dead – “Still”
“Still” is a character-centric episode, getting to what’s hidden beneath the bravado the survivors wear, delving into the things best left untouched.
Mar 01 2014
Bunch of Geniuses. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “No Exit”
Caroline shows her sense of humor, as usual, and Damon is always quick to be witty. But in “No Exit,” I think the acting speaks for itself.
Feb 28 2014
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye. Review: Psych – “1967: A Psych Odyssey”
With interim Chief Trout (Anthony Michael Hall) gone, Lassiter (Timothy Omundson in a dual role) sets his sights on the job. Mayor Swagerty (John Kapelos), however, sees this as an opportunity for Lassiter to prove himself worthy by solving the murder of his uncle Archie Baxter (Omundson), an investigative reporter killed back in the 60s. Will Lassiter be able to solve the case thereby winning the job he’s dreamed of? More important, will it be worth it?
Feb 27 2014
Ahh … True Wuv. Review: The Originals – “Long Way Back from Hell”
“Long Way Back from Hell” is yet another foray into the witchy ways of those who inhabit the supernatural community of New Orleans.
Feb 24 2014
Mullets and Crazy Cheese. Review: The Walking Dead – “Claimed”
I’ve been watching The Walking Dead since its premiere four years ago, and I have to say I’m getting worried. If I can’t stomach watching the little bit of zombie killing that goes on in “Claimed,” I have no idea how I’ll get through the rest of this season and the next.
Feb 24 2014
It’s Good to be Home Again. Advance Review of Season Two Premiere: The Americans – “Comrades”
If fans were worried that the second season of The Americans wouldn’t be as great as the first, worry no more. Season two is masterful at its storytelling; it’s intriguing, captivating, charismatic, and full of the deceit, treachery, sexual escapades, and even more irony than we saw in its freshman season. This is definitely on my must-see TV list this season, and should be on yours.
Feb 10 2014
There’s No “I” in Team. Review: The Walking Dead – “After”
I enjoyed “After” in all its gory splendor. While it wasn’t the bloodiest episode, it did make me turn away from the screen a few times.
Feb 07 2014
Working for the Weekend. Recap: Psych – “Cog Blocked”
Shawn (James Roday) and Gus (Dule Hill) arrive at a crime scene where Gus meets his doppelganger, John “Russ” Russell. The two are similar in almost every manner — from the way they dress and eat, to the style and look of their apartments. There’s only one problem…Russ is dead.
Feb 07 2014
Daddy Dearest. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Things Fall Apart”
I’m not sure I believe anything that falls from The Founder’s (Simon Merrells) lips, no matter how eloquently spoken. In this week’s installment of The Tomorrow People, “Things Fall Apart,” family is the resounding theme. Whether it be father and daughter or mother and son, or even uncle and nephew, family takes center stage in this intriguing and beguiling episode.
Jan 31 2014
Nothing A Little Heartbreak Can’t Cure. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “The Devil Inside”
The Vampire Diaries hits the rewind button—another trip down ‘been there, done that’ lane with the doppelgangers.
Jan 31 2014
Cheese on a Stick. Review: Psych – “Someone’s Got a Woody”
Shawn (James Roday) and Gus (Dule Hill) are going stir crazy as they try to find a client for a case since interim police chief Trout (Anthony Michael Hall) still refuses to hire them.
Jan 30 2014
Where John Takes a Bullet. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Sitting Ducks”
I’m sure it’s just me and not really what’s going on in “Sitting Ducks” because the episode doesn’t suck … much. Some of the action sequences though, can’t say the same for them.
Jan 30 2014
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Witch? Review: The Originals – “Dance Back from the Grave”
The Originals takes a journey into the past to introduce us to a new foe. Although, I’m not sure how much of a foe Papa Tunde is.
Jan 27 2014
And Darkness Shall Prevail. Review: Dracula – “Let There Be Light”
“Let There Be Light” doesn’t disappoint. It’s an amazing season finale that leaves viewers gasping, guessing, and greedy for more. I don’t know about you but I’m dying for another season.
Jan 23 2014
Let’s Get Ready to … Grumble. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Rumble”
I’m not so impressed with “Rumble.” Truth be told, I’m falling out of love with The Tomorrow People because it’s just not holding my interest.
Jan 23 2014
I Know You Know. Review: Psych – “Cloudy…With a Chance of Improvement”
Hawaii 5-0, Knight Rider, 90210, Bionic Woman… Psych? USA Network’s long-running hit series Psych joins the list of TV shows being remade by remaking one of its own episodes. Interesting idea, but is it needed?
Jan 22 2014
Talk About a Flood. Review: The Originals – “Après, Moi, le Deluge”
Surprise, surprise. I wasn’t expecting such a great episode of The Originals after last week’s disappointing return.
Jan 18 2014
A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose…Review: Dracula – “Four Roses”
The stakes are getting higher and alliances are being tested. Dracula just keeps getting better and better.