The Americans review: “Yousaf”
Look, The Americans doesn’t have it in its DNA to be a “bad” show. The creators and the ensemble are just too damn good, and since I started reviewing the….
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Arrow review: “City of Blood”
Last week’s episode of Arrow, “Seeing Red,” was a very emotional hour that culminated in the death of Moira Queen. It was a nice swan song for Susanna Thompson, who….
Fargo review: “A Muddy Road”
I will never, ever get tired of reviewing this show with Margaux. Here’s our thoughts on “A Muddy Road.” Margaux: “Just pretend I’m a 300 pound nine year old….
The Following review: “Forgive”
The Following’s finale proves one thing, and it’s not the power of forgiveness, as the episodes title “Forgive” might suggest. Kevin Williamson redefined the horror genre with Scream, but a….
Silicon Valley review: “Fiduciary Duties”
“Fiduciary Duties” went a long way towards explaining one of Silicon Valley‘s best characters – and one of its biggest mysteries. That would be Erlich Bachman, who made so much….
Mad Men review: “Field Trip”
You know the drill by now – this review of Mad Men is brought to you by myself and Margaux Poupard. Trevor: “Field Trip” felt like two episodes. It was….
Veep review: “Clovis”
I’m gonna go ahead and say that Dan Egan is the MVP of Veep tonight. “Clovis” was a good episode, delivering a healthy dose of the scathing humor that viewers….
Game of Thrones review: “Oathkeeper”
Game of Thrones has never been short on brutality. This is a show that has featured, to name just a few atrocities, incest, rape, cannibalism, infanticide, castration, and tonight one….
Hannibal review: “Shiizakana”
This, ladies and gentlemen, is what a slasher movie looks like on TV. But let’s back up. “Shiizakana,” directed by longtime Hannibal vet Michael Rymer, begins with a dream of….
The Americans review: “Martial Eagle”
(Author’s note: sorry I haven’t been reviewing my regular shows. I was out of the country for a few days. Big thanks for Margaux, Jorge, and Samir for picking up….
Fargo review: “The Rooster Prince”
Written, once again, with the amazing Margaux Poupard. Trevor: I think Fargo’s biggest strength might also turn into a weakness. That is to say, Billy Bob Thornton is sorely missed….
The Following review: “Silence”
Foreshadowing buried in clunky exposition, cliffhanger endings, and characters (minor and major) dropping like flies? That’s the sound of The Following’s penultimate episode last night, “Silence”. To give credit where….