I love it when the writers take a chance and break format like this. I thought it worked well with "The Other 48 Hours", and this time around, they pull off something even more intriguing. This is one of those episodes like "Numbers" that will have fans talking for quite some time about the implications. More than anything, I love the fact that there's still...
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STUDIO 60 1.15: "The Friday Night Slaughter"
According to several sources, "Studio 60" is leaving the air earlier than intended to allow "The Black Donnellys" to start at the end of the sweeps period. This is in response to the continued loss of viewers since the slight surge in ratings at the beginning of the year. Unlike some of the other series on NBC hitting...
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According to several sources, "Studio 60" is leaving the air earlier than intended to allow "The Black Donnellys" to start at the end of the sweeps period. This is in response to the continued loss of viewers since the slight surge in ratings at the beginning of the year. Unlike some of the other series on NBC hitting...
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HEROES 1.15: "Run!"
It's comforting to know that Nathan was apparently unaware of Claire's existence. The writers immediately take the story in a logical direction: Nathan sees this news as a threat to his election hopes. That should make things rather interesting if he should discover that Claire and Peter are friends. It could drive more of a wedge between the two brothers. It's certainly...
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It's comforting to know that Nathan was apparently unaware of Claire's existence. The writers immediately take the story in a logical direction: Nathan sees this news as a threat to his election hopes. That should make things rather interesting if he should discover that Claire and Peter are friends. It could drive more of a wedge between the two brothers. It's certainly...
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This week, I mention that the reviews are written in "real time" for a slightly different reason. I came out of each hour of the two-hour event this week with a very different opinion of the direction of the series. I really wasn't all that happy with the first hour, because I felt it continued a trend that left me rather unsatisfied. I found myself...
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BATTLESTAR: GALACTICA 3.14: "The Woman King"
Writing is always an organic process. This is definitely true when dealing with a medium like television. Long-range plans are changed based on external factors and the realization that certain ideas don't necessarily pan out as one might have hoped. In the case of "Battlestar: Galactica", we happen to be witness to one such situation.
As Ron Moore and...
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Writing is always an organic process. This is definitely true when dealing with a medium like television. Long-range plans are changed based on external factors and the realization that certain ideas don't necessarily pan out as one might have hoped. In the case of "Battlestar: Galactica", we happen to be witness to one such situation.
As Ron Moore and...
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SUPERNATURAL 2.14: "Born Under a Bad Sign"
Once again, the writers for "Supernatural" have managed to surprise me with a willingness to go into dark territory and step into more and more dangerous ground. Just when things couldn't have seemed worse for the Brothers Winchester, the situation gets even more complicated. If things continue along these lines, the brothers won't have many allies at all...
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Once again, the writers for "Supernatural" have managed to surprise me with a willingness to go into dark territory and step into more and more dangerous ground. Just when things couldn't have seemed worse for the Brothers Winchester, the situation gets even more complicated. If things continue along these lines, the brothers won't have many allies at all...
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SMALLVILLE 6.14: "Trespass"
For more than five seasons, Clark Kent has kept his secret from Lana Lang, despite the odds and countless opportunities for truth or exposure. Even taking into account Clark's active decision to hide his abilities, Lana is supposed to be intelligent. She's been saved by Clark enough for realization to kick in a million times over. In fact, for many, her inability...
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For more than five seasons, Clark Kent has kept his secret from Lana Lang, despite the odds and countless opportunities for truth or exposure. Even taking into account Clark's active decision to hide his abilities, Lana is supposed to be intelligent. She's been saved by Clark enough for realization to kick in a million times over. In fact, for many, her inability...
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I always get a little concerned when the critics start talking up an episode of "Lost", especially an episode that serves as a premiere. It's hard for the writers to live up to the expectations of the audience as it is, even if they have gained credibility for wanting to set an endgame in place. But when the expectations are raised so high? It's tough....
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HEROES 1.14: "Distractions"
Despite all of his socially unacceptable choices, Claude clearly has enough experience with his abilities to understand what Peter needs to control his own talent. Fifteen years of experience, in fact, which confirms that the superhumans have been around for at least one generation, and long enough to think of himself as something above and beyond normal human society. His training methods...
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Despite all of his socially unacceptable choices, Claude clearly has enough experience with his abilities to understand what Peter needs to control his own talent. Fifteen years of experience, in fact, which confirms that the superhumans have been around for at least one generation, and long enough to think of himself as something above and beyond normal human society. His training methods...
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STUDIO 60 1.14: "The Harriet Dinner: Part II"
This is effectively the final part of a long arc that deals with the evolution of Danny's relationship with Jordan and the concurrent breakdown of Matt's relationship with Harriet. While the changes in one relationship make sense, given the situation and the characters involved, the other plot thread seems almost inexplicable. The result is an unsatisfying hour...
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This is effectively the final part of a long arc that deals with the evolution of Danny's relationship with Jordan and the concurrent breakdown of Matt's relationship with Harriet. While the changes in one relationship make sense, given the situation and the characters involved, the other plot thread seems almost inexplicable. The result is an unsatisfying hour...
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It may not be readily apparent, but I actually write these reviews in "real time". In other words, as I watch each episode, I'm writing the review and responding directly to what's progressing on the screen. In large part, I do this because I want to be as accurate as possible in my reactions to this show. In the past, I've been accused of thinking...
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PRISON BREAK 2.16: "Chicago"
PRISON BREAK
Season 2, Episode 16: "Chicago"
Whatever else might have happened in the middle of the season, when the writers seemed to be struggling for direction, the episodes have taken a much stronger turn as the season winds down. Even this installment, which is largely transitional in nature, sets the stage for a lot of interesting and unexpected interactions. Some...
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PRISON BREAK
Season 2, Episode 16: "Chicago"
Whatever else might have happened in the middle of the season, when the writers seemed to be struggling for direction, the episodes have taken a much stronger turn as the season winds down. Even this installment, which is largely transitional in nature, sets the stage for a lot of interesting and unexpected interactions. Some...
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