‘The Affair’ provided a deeper, more resonant second season that topped its already great first season. Emmy, please nominate this brilliant series in 2016.
Author Archives: Ryan C. Showers
Emmy Spotlight: CBS’s ‘Mom’
Ryan C. Showers sings the praises of the Emmy-winning ‘Mom,’ which deserves broader acclaim than for co-star Allison Janney.
2016’s Two-Week Emmy Voting Period Begins
Emmy voting starts today. Ryan Showers takes a look at what to expect during the 2-week process and how Emmy voters are being courted by studios.
Emmy Spotlight: Can ‘Scandal’ Make an Emmy Comeback?
Despite middling nominations year after year, ABC’s ‘Scandal’ has undergone a surprising and enthralling fifth season that could turn Emmy’s head.
Do IMDb, Television Academy Have a Problem with Women?
Ryan Showers takes a look at a recent FiveThirtyEight piece regarding treatment of women-centered shows at IMDb. Does the same bias extend to the Television Academy?
Emmy Spotlight: The End of ‘The Good Wife’
‘The Good Wife’ ended its 7-season run Sunday. ADTV takes a look at the merits of the finale and what Emmy possibilities are in the waiting for the series.
‘The Americans’ Enters Season Four Defying Expectations
The first two episodes of ‘The Americans’ fourth season eschews predictable storytelling by bringing down the noise from its season three cliffhanger. Is the show stronger for the choice?
Review: ‘Homeland’ Season Five Premiere
Showtime’s Homeland returned last weekend with the first chapter of its fifth season, “Separation Anxiety,” which keeps the positive momentum flowing.
Review: ‘The Good Wife’ Recalibrates Its Seventh Season Image
The Good Wife returns in its seventh and possibly final season lacking some of the fire of recent seasons but appearing to build in a new, exciting direction for the series.
Making the Case for ‘House of Cards’
Netflix’s ‘House of Cards’ always felt like an Emmy winner out of the gate. Yet, the ultimate trophy continues to elude it. Will this year be any different?