I literally knew nothing about Showtime’s new drama The Affair going into it. In fact, if you are even slightly inclined to watch the drama, then stop reading this quick hit immediately and come back when you’re done. I’ll be waiting… The Affair is a flat-out excellent drama. Save for its central conceit of telling …
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Quick Hit: The Simpsons, Treehouse of Horror XXV
I love The Simpsons. I grew up with it. It’s a part of my DNA. Yet, much like an alcoholic family member, I avoided it when it fell on hard times. Granted, in its 26th season, it has managed to reinvent itself for a new generation of Homerites. It has shifted its sense of humor …
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The Walking Dead: Bob’s Burgers
The cast of characters in The Walking Dead is making every effort to put the horrors of season four behind them. The diseases. The flowers. The prison. Terminus. All of it behind them, gone but not forgotten. Unfortunately (and particularly with this show), the past definitely has a way of catching up. As the latest …
The Knick: Bad Medicine
The Knick has closed its doors on season one. Overall, the premiere season was an effective one thanks to the vitality and visual engagement that director Steven Soderbergh served. In fact, I would hold up many scenes from the season against some of the finest cinematic work this year. I am still incredibly impressed with …
Marry Me: A Delicate Balance
NBCs Marry Me is either the worst sitcom ever created or a smart, witty and surprising meta/parody of romantic comedies. After watching the pilot episode, I have no idea what it’s really trying to be. I do know this though: I think Casey Wilson is a tremendous talent. Ever since her all-too-brief stint on Saturday …
The Walking Dead: The Butcher or the Cattle
If we’ve learned something after four seasons of AMC’s The Walking Dead, then it’s the fact that in the post zombie outbreak world there is no safe place. Herschel’s farm. Woodbury. The prison. Each location was treated as a zombie-free oasis, and Rick strived to raise his son, Carl, as if the same rules and …
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Saturday Night Live: In Praise of Hader (and Stefon)
I have a confession. I am a huge fan of Saturday Night Live alum Bill Hader. When he joined the SNL cast with Andy Samberg some 10 years ago, a friend of mine and I predicted Hader would be the show’s next big breakout, largely based on his brilliant impersonations. His Al Pacino sealed the …
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Nurse Elkins and the Secret of the Golden Lotus
Nurse Elkins puts herself on the line to help Thackery through his severe cocaine withdrawal. Enter the Golden Lotus.
Ryan Murphy Branches out into ‘Crime’
FX Networks and Ryan Murphy are continuing their prolific partnership with American Crime Story, a companion piece to the anthology series American Horror Story that premieres its fourth season, Freak Show, tomorrow night. The subject matter of the premiere Crime season will reportedly focus on the infamous O.J. Simpson trial. Similar to American Horror Story, …
Homeland: Cautious Optimism
Showtime’s Homeland returns in its fourth season a show reborn. Gone are the repetitive, overlong opening credits, sullen Dana, and Brody family drama. Risen in its place, at least over the first two episodes, is a taut, focused, and compelling drama series that is reminiscent of the series’ first season. This is the Homeland we …