Reviews

HANNIBAL Advance Review “Apéritif” NBC

By Lena Lamoray / April 4, 2013

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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VIKINGS Premiere Advance Review “Rites of Passage” History Channel

By Lena Lamoray / March 3, 2013

VIKINGS premieres tonight on History and I strongly urge you to watch this visually stunning masterpiece created by Michael Hirst. Travis Fimmel’s brilliant portrayal of Ragnar Lothbrok, in the first scene alone, was enough to sell the series to me. I’ve always been a fan of his work and his […]

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THE AMERICANS Series Premiere Advance Review FX

By Lena Lamoray / January 30, 2013

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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SHAMELESS Advance Review “May I Trim Your Hedges?” Showtime

By Lena Lamoray / January 27, 2013

Last week on Shameless, Frank (William H. Macy) finally broke Debs (Emma Kenney).  Can you believe that he made that phone call?  Tonight Frank really earns his Father of the Year award.  “May I Trim Your Hedges?” is written by Krista Vernoff and directed by Steve Shill. Veronica (Shanola Hampton) […]

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AMERICAN HORROR STORY: ASYLUM Season Finale Advance Review “Madness Ends” FX

By Lena Lamoray / January 23, 2013

Tonight we wrap up another incredible chapter of American Horror Story: Asylum.  What a magnificent journey our tour through the asylum has been.  We got a chance to witness the minds of madness and the maddening of minds.  At times it was almost too overwhelming to watch.  Ryan Murphy and […]

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SHAMELESS Advance Review “The American Dream” Showtime

By Lena Lamoray / January 20, 2013

Shameless got off to a spectacular start last week and I can honestly tell you that you haven’t seen anything yet.  Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy) is just getting started.  He has been reborn into a scummier version of himself.  He takes things too far, even for Frank.  Tonight’s episode, […]

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JUSTIFIED Advance Review “Where’s Waldo” FX

By Lena Lamoray / January 15, 2013

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 Season Finale Advance Review “J’ai Obtenu Cette” FX

By Lena Lamoray / December 4, 2012

It’s hard to believe that tonight will be our last night in Charming until late next year.  Sons of Anarchy has shown us its darkest colors and the rivers of crimson will never subside.  Season five has been an arduous and intense journey.  “Keeping life beautiful” has never been so […]

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SONS OF ANARCHY Advance Review “Darthy” FX

By Lena Lamoray / November 27, 2012

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 “To Thine Own Self” FX

By Lena Lamoray / November 20, 2012

Sons of Anarchy doesn’t mess around when it comes to choosing guest stars.  This week, Donal Logue is added to its exceptional roster of talent this season.  Terriers fans will be delighted to see another one of their favorites join the cast, and I’m betting that we will get to […]

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