TV shows are defined by their characters and while we give awards for writing, directing, and acting, we don’t give awards for character creation. Well, I’m here to remedy that! A great character can elevate a show, make episodes that are otherwise frustrating become interesting solely because we feel a connection with a specific...
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If the majority of reviews are correct and Gotham is one of the best fall pilots, we’re in serious trouble. I went into the show feeling cautiously optimistic but when it concluded, I was depressed and confused. The first episode is a complete mess; the tone is all over the map, the performances are...
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The Leftovers is not a show that is universally appreciated – nor should it be. In terms of accessibility, it’s a far cry from Game of Thrones, Girls, or even the dwindling star of Boardwalk Empire. On HBO’s high-caliber lineup, The Leftovers is something of an oddity, more comparable to experimental shows that lasted only a...
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Television is going through a bit of a horror renaissance at the moment (a ‘horror-sance’ perhaps, can we make that a thing?) with shows like The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, Hannibal, Sleepy Hollow, and Penny Dreadful all having successful runs. We won’t mention Hemlock Grove and lets all just take a moment to...
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