Television | Reviews

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Better Call Saul: “Alpine Shepherd Boy”

T. Dawson March 3, 2015

(Author’s note: Margaux couldn’t be here today, so you’re stuck with me, the mean parent who makes you eat cauliflower and won’t let you drink beer before bed.) I’ve long suspected that Michael McKean...

3 Minutes

Television | Reviews

Gotham: “Everyone Has a Cobblepot”

T. Dawson March 3, 2015

For an episode with such a shitty title, “Everyone Has a Cobblepot” was a remarkably focused installment of Gotham, and I found myself hoping that last week’s stellar “Red Hood” had more hope to...

3 Minutes

Television | Reviews

House of Cards: “Chapter 31”

T. Dawson March 3, 2015

“Chapter 31” was an enjoyable episode of House of Cards because it saw Frank Underwood firmly in “fuck you” mode, which is where he’s most successful. He – and Claire – was burning bridges...

7 Minutes

Television | Reviews

The Walking Dead: “Remember”

T. Dawson March 2, 2015

Couldn’t come up with a clever intro. Margaux and I talk The Walking Dead, but without skinny ties and cutesy hashtag suggestions. Trevor: Rick shaved his beard. Zero stars, cancel this piece of shit....

3 Minutes

Television | Reviews

House of Cards: “Chapter 30”

T. Dawson March 2, 2015

I feel like it doesn’t get talked about enough, but the women on House of Cards kinda kick ass, don’t they? Claire Underwood, Jackie Sharp, Heather Dunbar, Cathy Durant, Ayla Sayyed, even women we...

3 Minutes

Television | Reviews

House of Cards: “Chapter 29”

T. Dawson March 1, 2015

Man, “Chapter 29” was peak House of Cards. Easily the best episode of the third season so far, and definitely a series highlight, at least in my view. It didn’t spin its wheels like...

3 Minutes

Television | Reviews

House of Cards: “Chapter 28”

T. Dawson February 28, 2015

“Chapter 28” was basically House of Cards‘ way of shitting all over its main characters. Seriously, Frank and Claire just could not catch a fucking break (even Doug and Remy are having rough goes...

3 Minutes

Television | Reviews

The Slap: “Anouk”

T. Dawson February 27, 2015

“Anouk” was an interesting episode of The Slap. Since the title character didn’t actually see Hugo get hit, the episode spent almost no time talking about the fallout from the barbecue. It was a...

4 Minutes

Television | Reviews

House of Cards: “Chapter 27”

T. Dawson February 27, 2015

Welcome to GAMbIT’s coverage of House of Cards. This is strange for me, because I’ve never done episodic reviews of a show that made its entire season available all at once (the only other...

4 Minutes

Television | Reviews

Arrow: “Nanda Parbat”

T. Dawson February 26, 2015

“Nanda Parbat” was a perfectly fine episode of Arrow. It was heavy on action, and explored themes like grief and obsession, like almost every episode of Arrow. It was competently directed by Gregory Smith...

3 Minutes

Television | Reviews

Justified: “Alive Day”

T. Dawson February 25, 2015

“Alive Day” was a pretty talky episode of Justified; as a rule, those are pretty good, because this show’s ensemble and writing staff are insanely strong, and this episode is no exception. Hell, there...

3 Minutes

Television | Reviews

Gotham: “Red Hood”

T. Dawson February 24, 2015

I never thought I’d give Gotham a four and a half star review, but then again, I never expected the show to bust out an episode like “Red Hood.” Don’t give me wrong, it...