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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
'Broadchurch' Review
by Lee Padrick, December 19, 2013
Produced by Kudos, and aired on ITV and BBC America, Broadchurch offers a fresh take on the typical whodunit. Led by incredible performances from David Tennant and Olivia Coleman, this 8-episode series relies on great writing and solid acting to deliver a compelling thriller that takes a familiar genre and offers a fresh, satisfying experience. This is good television done well.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
'Orphan Black' Review
by Lee Padrick, December 17, 2013
Orphan Black
As television enters the post-Golden Age, there is lots of scripted fare to choose to watch. Trouble is, some of the best stuff is not on the major networks or the prestige drama networks. Some of the best stuff is hard to find and watch. Like Orphan Black.
Orphan Black
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Monday, December 16, 2013
Masters of Sex - "Manhigh" Review
by Lee Padrick, December 16, 2013
Masters of Sex S1E12
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
Masters of Sex finishes up a great first season.
Going into the season finale, there were lots of loose ends to address, as well as the need to pave the road for the upcoming second season. A lot of expectations to meet. Fortunately, "Manhigh" met most of them and gave us some resolution to most of the situations that have developed over the second half of the season.
Masters of Sex S1E12
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WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
Masters of Sex finishes up a great first season.
Going into the season finale, there were lots of loose ends to address, as well as the need to pave the road for the upcoming second season. A lot of expectations to meet. Fortunately, "Manhigh" met most of them and gave us some resolution to most of the situations that have developed over the second half of the season.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Masters of Sex - "Phallic Victories"
by Lee Padrick, December 13, 2013
Masters of Sex S1E11
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
As Masters of Sex hurtles toward the end of the first season, Virginia shows us just how important she is to this world.
Masters of Sex has spent the past ten episodes showing us how vital Bill Masters is to this show. And Virginia, because of Masters being front and center, has suffered, as her character has slowly developed. But all of this changed in this penultimate episode. What we have suspected all along is now universally accepted; Virginia is the glue that holds this show together.
Masters of Sex S1E11
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
As Masters of Sex hurtles toward the end of the first season, Virginia shows us just how important she is to this world.
Masters of Sex has spent the past ten episodes showing us how vital Bill Masters is to this show. And Virginia, because of Masters being front and center, has suffered, as her character has slowly developed. But all of this changed in this penultimate episode. What we have suspected all along is now universally accepted; Virginia is the glue that holds this show together.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Masters of Sex - "Fallout" Review
by Lee Padrick, December 9, 2013
Masters of Sex S1E10
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
Nuclear annihilation is at hand.
This week's episode of Masters of Sex continues the season's arc toward ... something, but it stumbles more so than other recent episodes. This is not the show's finest moment, but the further development of the secondary cast renders it watchable, and at times, enjoyable.
Masters of Sex S1E10
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
Nuclear annihilation is at hand.
This week's episode of Masters of Sex continues the season's arc toward ... something, but it stumbles more so than other recent episodes. This is not the show's finest moment, but the further development of the secondary cast renders it watchable, and at times, enjoyable.
Masters of Sex - "Involuntary" Review
by Lee Padrick, December 9, 2013
Masters of Sex S1E9
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
Performance evaluations are due this week.
Masters of Sex delivers a great episode, as the characters continue to develop into real people, with real successes and failures. Michael Sheen continues to shine (see what I did there?) as the titular lead and Masters, no matter his past or station in life, still comes across as an asshole. Sheen plays Master's peculiar nature perfectly, and it is a testament to his portrayal that the viewer, after nine episodes, still does not like him. This is not a guy you want to have a beer with or take fishing.
Masters of Sex S1E9
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
Performance evaluations are due this week.
Masters of Sex delivers a great episode, as the characters continue to develop into real people, with real successes and failures. Michael Sheen continues to shine (see what I did there?) as the titular lead and Masters, no matter his past or station in life, still comes across as an asshole. Sheen plays Master's peculiar nature perfectly, and it is a testament to his portrayal that the viewer, after nine episodes, still does not like him. This is not a guy you want to have a beer with or take fishing.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
'Vikings' Review
by Lee Padrick, December 8, 2013
Vikings
Roaring out of the gate is the History Channel's Vikings, a look at life in early Medieval Scandinavia.
Vikings
Roaring out of the gate is the History Channel's Vikings, a look at life in early Medieval Scandinavia.
'Rectify' Review
by Lee Padrick, December 8, 2013
Rectify
What would the world look like if you had missed the past twenty years? How would you react to all the changes that have happened since 1990? That is the premise of Sundance Channel's "Rectify."
Rectify
What would the world look like if you had missed the past twenty years? How would you react to all the changes that have happened since 1990? That is the premise of Sundance Channel's "Rectify."
Saturday, December 7, 2013
'Top of the Lake' Review
by Lee Padrick, December 7, 2013
Top of the Lake
Looking for an interesting drama to binge-watch? Try Top of the Lake, co-produced by BBC Two and Sundance Channel.
Top of the Lake
Looking for an interesting drama to binge-watch? Try Top of the Lake, co-produced by BBC Two and Sundance Channel.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
The Blacklist - "Anslo Garrick, Part 2" Review
by Lee Padrick, December 3, 2013
The Blacklist S1E10
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
Leg wounds are never as bad as they appear. At least on television.
This week's episode is the second part of "Anslo Garrick," and it also serves as the mid-season finale. All in all, an exciting hour of The Blacklist.
The Blacklist S1E10
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
Leg wounds are never as bad as they appear. At least on television.
This week's episode is the second part of "Anslo Garrick," and it also serves as the mid-season finale. All in all, an exciting hour of The Blacklist.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Walking Dead - "Too Far Gone" Review
by Lee Padrick, December 2, 2013
Walking Dead S4E8
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
Spaghetti Tuesdays on Wednesdays will be cancelled until further notice.
The mid-season finale has come and gone, and fans around the world are all asking the same question today: "Did a dingo eat the baby?" This episode both stumbled and shined, and we have to wait a couple of months to see where it all goes from here.
Walking Dead S4E8
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
Spaghetti Tuesdays on Wednesdays will be cancelled until further notice.
The mid-season finale has come and gone, and fans around the world are all asking the same question today: "Did a dingo eat the baby?" This episode both stumbled and shined, and we have to wait a couple of months to see where it all goes from here.
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