Scripted primetime programming: it’s why I watch TV. Sure, I enjoy Conan occasionally and I catch up on The Daily Show and The Colbert Report over the weekend, but they don’t warrant the same level of devotion I give to my favorite scripted shows. That said, devotion does not always equal satisfaction. The first half […]
More than ever, new Internet-only shows are popping up online and in podcasts while existing shows are expanding their worlds in the same way. This time around we’ll take a look at webisodes from the former Bud Bundy, the current Whoopi Goldberg, and something else from the extensive Strike.tv library. Star-ving -Ever wonder what happened to David Faustino, […]
Two things to clarify before we begin: Definitions: Stupid shows make us groan, and they even take the low road from time to time (or always), but they generally have smart concepts, smart writers, smart jokes, or all three. In contrast, dumb shows simply have no saving grace. They’re made for a group of people […]
(Season 5, Episode 12 – “Painless”) Read CliqueClack’s review of this episode Oh, how I missed Dr. House during the winter hiatus. The interactions between the team were getting more intricate and fascinating, and the last month has been sadly lacking in quotes, without the spectacular Dr. House around. He’s back, and in tip-top shape, […]
(Season 5, Episode 2 – “The Lie”) Well, the blazing start that we saw in the premiere seems to be slowing back down a bit to a more normal Lost pace. Well, Lost season four pace, anyway. With so much left to do before the end of the series, I don’t think we’re ever going […]
(Season 1, Episode 1 – “Pilot” – Series/Season Premiere) As I stated in my preview of Lie to Me, I’m a fan. I talked about liking the writing and the cast in that preview, but I wanted to talk specifically about the pilot for this post. Apart from the show airing opposite Lost, I am […]
(Season 5, Episode 1 – “Because You Left” – Season Premiere) Lost is back, everyone, and it is bringing the thunder! This episode certainly was not a let down, and I was actually surprised at the amount of “meat” that we got in the premiere. There was no easing in to the season, we just […]
“Michael, what is going on here?” — Madeline Westen I’ll tell you what, Madeline Westen — Burn Notice is back! In case you’ve been asleep these past few years, Burn Notice has been sizzling up USA Network, and returns for part two of its second season on Thursday, January 22nd. Now, I don’t know about […]
Where have all the decent scripted shows gone? To cable, of course. Over the last few years cable has become the home to the better (and, in many cases, best) dramas and comedies that we find on television. That’s why more and more cable shows dominate the awards ceremonies against fewer and fewer legacy network programs. Additionally, […]
(Season 1, Episode 11 – “Bound”) You know how we’ve been talking about how much more likable Olivia Dunham has become over the last few episodes? Well tonight, she upped the stakes and proved herself a real badass in the process. It won’t give away anything to come right out and say right here that […]
