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‘Mike’ review

At first glance, Mike is the story of one man’s journey, but what happens along the way is much, much deeper. It’s a riveting account of what the world is like inside the mind of an intellectually challenged man in his mid-50’s. Mike’s unwavering innocence and curiosity is certain to […]

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‘Versailles’ Review

“Welcome to Versailles!” The awe-inspiring drama has finally made its way to us via Ovation TV. Versailles begins in France in 1667. You will be exploring the great world of King Louis XIV, played brilliantly by George Blagden. If you watched Vikings, you are well aware of the depth and […]

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‘The Exorcist’ Review

Get ready to celebrate Halloween early with the premiere of The Exorcist on FOX. This is the horror series of the season with striking visuals and tension so strong that your soul may just weep. Do you like it when your bones get that special kind of chill and your […]

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‘Lethal Weapon’ Review

Get ready because FOX has your Wednesday nights locked down. Who can resist the pairing of Lethal Weapon and Empire? Talk about a very interesting crossover concept. You know Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) would definitely bust out her broom. Oh, how I adore that no nonsense woman. Lethal Weapon is […]

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‘Lucifer’ Review

Lucifer returns! The timing is just perfect because we clearly need more positive role models on television. I mean really, have you taken a gander at this current election? Even he would wash his hands of that fiasco. It’s clearly not his jam. If you enjoyed the first season, get […]

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ANGIE TRIBECA Review

The entire first season of Angie Tribeca premieres tonight on TBS for 25 hours straight. The series was created by the perfectly bizarre minds of Steve and Nancy Carell. Angie Tribeca is definitely an homage to Airplane! and The Naked Gun franchise. The show is nothing but goofy, brainless fun […]

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COLONY Review

Colony premieres tonight on USA Network and you definitely need to check it out. It’s from the creative minds of Carlton Cuse (Lost) and Ryan Condal (Hercules). Since I’m already hooked on Bates Motel and The Strain, I figured I would give this Cuse series a shot and he wins […]

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FARGO Advance Review: “Fear and Trembling”

Things get mighty slippery in tonight’s encompassing episode of Fargo. The search for Rye Gerhardt continues as strange happenings are realized. Floyd has a difficult decision to make. Will she choose wisely? You are really not going to want to miss tonight’s episode. And if you haven’t realized it yet, […]

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SEX&DRUGS&ROCK&ROLL Series Premiere Advance Review: “Don’t Wanna Die Anonymous”

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll premieres tonight on FX and it’s definitely worth checking out. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just another run-of-the-mill show about musicians and their excesses. This series has heart and features Denis Leary at his finest. If that doesn’t speak to you then I’ll add that Flash is […]

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HANNIBAL Advance Review: “Secondo”

Tonight’s episode of Hannibal is my favorite so far this season. It really sets things in motion and features a very startling occurrence. Hannibal is a series that you just watch in complete wonderment. There is really nothing like it on television. Hannibal will nourish all of your senses. You […]

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JUSTIFIED Advance Review: “Burned”

With only a small amount of episodes remaining, Justified makes every second count. Tonight’s episode is a thrill ride. “Get ready for the boom.” As some questions are answered new ones are posed in typical Justified fashion. There is just no replacing this show. “Burned” – Raylan and Boyd each […]

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VIKINGS Advance Review: “Mercenary”

Vikings returns tonight with an episode that is sure to get you excited about the new season. The season three premiere gives you a taste of everything that you love about the series: complex characters, betrayal, action, strong women, Ragnar’s award winning glances, Althelstan’s devotion, and Floki. “Mercenary” – Ragnar […]

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STALKER Advance Review “Pilot”

Stalker, starring Dylan McDermott and Maggie Q, premieres tonight at 10/9c on CBS. Stalker is further proof that Kevin Williamson doesn’t want us to sleep EVER. Seriously, this is creepy on so many levels. It’s all too real and that is what adds to this skin-crawling thriller. I love you […]

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GOTHAM “Pilot” Advance Review

FOX will chase away your Monday night blues with the series premiere of Gotham and the season premiere of Sleepy Hollow. How can you go wrong with that combo? You just can’t. I’ve been looking forward to Gotham since the cast was announced. They had me at Donal Logue (Terriers), […]

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VIKINGS Review “Eye for an Eye”

Tonight’s episode of Vikings is a masterpiece. If you haven’t fallen in love with Athelstan already, just wait until tonight. George Blagden’s phenomenal performance will literally take your breath away. It’s one of those performances that will inspire people for years to come. Don’t even think about missing Vikings tonight […]

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JUSTIFIED Review “Wrong Roads”

Tonight on Justified, Shakespeare happens. This season has been one of the best and tonight’s episode follows along that path. The incredible Eric Roberts (Bullet in the Face) guest stars. “Wrong Road” –- Raylan partners with a maverick DEA agent (Eric Roberts) whose bad behavior feels uncomfortably familiar, while Boyd […]

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VIKINGS Review “Brother’s War”

What happens when you pit brother against brother? You will find out on the season two premiere of Vikings, which airs tonight at 10/9c on History. The premiere doesn’t waste any time with sweet talk – things get hairy rather quickly. When you welcome Vikings into your home prepare to […]

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THE AMERICANS Review “Comrades”

Get your box of disguises ready because The Americans will be on your television tonight. If you enjoyed the first season of this period drama then get ready to delve deeper. Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell reprise their roles as Philip and Elizabeth Jennings. The premiere doesn’t just politely remind […]

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AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN Advance Review “Head”

Tonight on American Horror Story: Coven, Cordelia’s (Sarah Paulson) attacker is revealed and she becomes a bit Bowie.  “Head” – Fiona (Jessica Lange) looks to form an alliance with Marie Laveau (Angela Bassett). Nan (Jamie Brewer) learns a disturbing truth about Luke’s (Alexander Dreymon) past. Written by Tim Minear; Directed […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Advance Review “John 8:32”

Allow the characters to take you on a mystical journey of tonight’s episode of Sons of Anarchy. “Shit happened.” “That’s some crazy ass shit.” That’s pretty much all you need to know. It’s just…WOW! “Jax learns new secrets that turn his world sideways.” That is clearly an understatement. After the […]

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DRACULA Series Premiere Advance Review

Dracula, it has been far too long but tonight you will be reborn and take on legendary form.  Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as Dracula in tonight’s series premiere of Dracula on NBC.  Finally, Jonathan is back on television.  His performance as King Henry VIII in The Tudors was remarkable. They […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Advance Review “Poenitentia”

Sons of Anarchy has joined Rafi’s (The League) Domination League because seriously, this season is taking over television.  You couldn’t stop watching it even if you wanted to.  Tonight’s episode is full of irony, disgust, tragedy, action, insight, déjà vu, fringe, free range briefs, apologizing, creepy glares, and a few […]

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HOSTAGES Series Premiere Advance Review

Hostages is the thrilling new drama that you have all been waiting for.  It stars the brilliantly talented duo of Dylan McDermott and Toni Collette.  I’m elated that Dylan McDermott and Jerry Bruckheimer have joined forces again because the last time that they got together in television land Dark Blue […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Advance Review “One One Six”

Sons of Anarchy returned last week with a record-breaking premiere.  The premiere explored some very dark and disturbing storylines.  Kurt is not one to shy away from controversy, but many say that he crossed the line.  Let me ask you this – If you don’t speak about something does it […]

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MANIAC Advance Film Review

If you were thinking about enjoying a relaxing night out on the town, or a delightful bubble bath, just remember that Frank (Elijah Wood) is everywhere.  He sees you and knows exactly where you live.  Maniac is one of those films that will have you questioning your every move.  How […]

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HANNIBAL Advance Review “Entrée” NBC

Who is the Chesapeake Ripper?  Tonight on Hannibal you will meet Dr. Gideon, played by the glorious Eddie Izzard. When an opportunity arises it is acted upon with dire consequences.  I can’t help but praise Eddie for putting his own spin on Dr. Gideon.  No matter what role he takes […]

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HANNIBAL Advance Review “Amuse-Bouche” NBC

Last week’s premiere of Hannibal was only the beginning of what this intriguing series has in store for us.  Tonight’s episode is one of the most terrifying, yet visually stunning, episodes that I have seen so far.  The magnificent visual elements of this series can’t be praised enough.  When so […]

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HANNIBAL Advance Review “Apéritif” NBC

Hannibal premieres tonight on NBC.  My initial thoughts regarding Hannibal was that it was either going to be extraordinary or dreadful.  It’s not a middle-of-the-road type of series.  I’m happy to report that the series was done properly and is, in fact, spectacular.  It starts out strong and five episodes […]

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THE AMERICANS Series Premiere Advance Review FX

The Americans premieres tonight on FX.  If you are a fan of spy dramas and have been longing for another glimpse of that spectacular fashion from the 1980s (high waisted GUESS jeans and bodysuits), this show is exactly what you have been waiting for.   Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys star […]

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JUSTIFIED Advance Review “Where’s Waldo” FX

Everybody loves Raylan (Timothy Olyphant); that is his gift and his curse.  In tonight’s episode of Justified – “Raylan finds himself facing off against a dangerous family who has been struggling to keep a dark secret hidden from everyone outside of their circle; Boyd encounters an eccentric preacher who routinely […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Advance Review “Darthy” FX

Last week on Sons of Anarchy we met Donal Logue’s character and tonight we will get a proper introduction.  Jane’s Addiction fans get excited because Dave Navarro also has a guest-starring role that begins tonight.  If that isn’t enough for you the legendary Peter Weller directed tonight’s episode. “Darthy” –Jax […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Advance Review “Crucifixed” FX

Tonight’s episode of Sons of Anarchy doesn’t stray from this season’s theme of blood, violence, and tears.  Oh yes, blood will be shed and in a cinematically beautiful way.  Guy Ferland did a brilliant job directing “Crucifixed.”  “Anticipating backlash, Jax goes into high gear with his own agenda.”  Written by […]

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ANGER MANAGEMENT Series Premiere Advance Review FX

Charlie Sheen returns to series television as Charlie Goodson, a therapist specializing in anger management, in Anger Management on FX.  FX is airing two episodes on June 28, beginning at 9 EST. The show stars the beautiful Selma Blair (Hellboy) as Kate Wales, Charlie’s best friend, therapist, and therapist with […]

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JUSTIFIED “Guy Walks Into a Bar”

This week on Justified, Quarles (Neal McDonough) tells Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) exactly what he is going to do to him.  Quarles certainly doesn’t hold anything back and I do mean that sincerely, you’ll see.  The ending says it all.  Quarles is one sick, sick, sick man.  That being said, this […]

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BREAKING IN “The Contra Club”

Breaking In is back and off to an explosive start.  Oh, how I have longed to say those words. I said I wouldn’t believe that FOX was actually bringing it back until it was officially on my television. I just watched the season two premiere screener and unless they are […]

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HOUSE M.D. “Nobody’s Fault” Airs February 6, 2012

FOX PRESS RELEASE:  “Nobody’s Fault” HOUSE’S PROCESS IS PUT ON TRIAL WHEN A CHEMICAL REACTION TRIGGERS AN EXPLOSIVE AND LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION ON AN ALL-NEW “HOUSE” MON FEB 6 8/7c.  House and the team are placed under review by Dr. Walter Cofield (guest star Jeffrey Wright), Foreman’s former mentor, after a […]

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TOUCH Series Premiere Advance Review

FOX PRESS RELEASE:  From writer/creator Tim Kring (“Heroes,” “Crossing Jordan”) and executive producers Peter Chernin (TERRA NOVA) and Katherine Pope (TERRA NOVA) comes TOUCH, a preternatural drama in which science and spirituality intersect with the hopeful premise that we are all interconnected, tied in invisible ways to those whose lives […]

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JUSTIFIED Season 3 Premiere Advance Review

Justified is finally back and the season premiere, “The Gunfighter,” is just the beginning of a very riveting third season.  I know we have all missed Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) and his hat, Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins) and his ABCs, and the rest of this compelling cast.  Mags Bennett (Margo […]

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THE BEST TV SHOWS OF 2011

What an amazing year of television, so I joined forces with Valerie Leung to put together a best of 2011 list for you. BEST NEW TELEVISION SERIES OF 2011 Wilfred (FX) Wilfred stars Elijah Wood as Ryan, the man who sees Wilfred as a bloke in a dog suit when […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Season Four Finale Episode 14

Tonight is THE night that you have all been longing for and dreading, all at the same time.  It closes out the most compelling season of Sons of Anarchy to date but don’t worry, it leaves the door open for a potentially mind-blowing season five.    “To Be, Act 2” – Jax must […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Episode Review “To Be, Act 1”

As I’m watching the finale episodes of the season, I can’t help but feel sorry for the people that have not invited Sons of Anarchy into their lives.   Oh, how they are missing out on such monumental portrayals of love, leadership, loss, betrayal and male nudity. Please keep in mind that I […]

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AMERICAN HORROR STORY Review “Open House”

FX Press Release: American Horror Story, co-created by former Nip/Tuck executive producers and current Glee co-creators/executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, revolves around The Harmons, a family of three who move from Boston to Los Angeles as a means to reconcile past anguish. The All Star cast features Dylan […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Episode Review “Kiss”

“Kiss” Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 9 Advance Review, Airing 11/1/2011 Last week we lost one of the good guys and co-founder of the Sons of Anarchy, Piermont “Piney” Winston, so let us take a moment to celebrate his life.  What was your favorite Piney moment?  William Lucking did a beautiful […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Episode Review “Family Recipe”

“Family Recipe” Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 8 Advance Review, Airing 10/25/2011 Tonight’s Sons of Anarchy episode is season finale incredible but we still have five more to go, so I can’t even begin to imagine how this season is going to wrap up.   Chucky (Michael Marisi Ornstein) provides some much needed comic […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Episode Review “With an X”

“With an X” Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 6 Advance Review, Airing 10/11/2011 If you thought last week was intense, just wait until you visit Charming this week.  The tension is beyond excruciating and some things you just can’t come back from.  This is my favorite episode of the season, so […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Episode Review “Hands”

“Hands” Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 10 Advance Review, Airing 11/8/2011 Tonight’s episode of Sons of Anarchy can be summed up in one very loud word, WOW!  Just when you thought this season couldn’t get any more intense, in walks episode number ten and all hell literally breaks loose.  Well done is all […]

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THE LEAGUE Season Three Premiere Advance Review

THE LEAGUE returns tonight and they brought backup, Seth Rogen guest stars as Dirty Randy.  I hate sports but I love this show.  Taco, played by the stunning Jon Lajoie, is my favorite character and Taco has been very busy exploring the world, more on that later.  Ruxin (Nick Kroll) […]