By John Keegan
“Haven” delivered a surprising sophomore season that took all the potential of the first season and started paying it off. Layers of mystery began to peel back, and by the end of the season arc, the series was gearing up to take things to the next level. But even accounting for some of the strange directions indicated by the second season finale, I was taken aback by some of the implications of this season premiere.
“Haven” delivered a surprising sophomore season that took all the potential of the first season and started paying it off. Layers of mystery began to peel back, and by the end of the season arc, the series was gearing up to take things to the next level. But even accounting for some of the strange directions indicated by the second season finale, I was taken aback by some of the implications of this season premiere.
New Girl returns to Fox Tuesday, September 25 with all new episodes. Series star Zooey Deschanel, who was recently nominated for an Emmy for her part, will also be guest starring on the season premiere of The Simpsons on Sunday, September 30. Deschanel is known for her work in films such as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and The Happening, and on television for roles such as on Weeds and Bones. Deschanel is also known an accomplished musician for her collaboration with M. Ward with She & Him.
It's getting much more difficult to impress viewers with pilot episodes in the wake of Lost's departure from television. Shows that have huge casts and sprawling mythologies are becoming less successful with every passing season. The JJ Abrams name and brand lives on though, and "Revolution" has that attached to it so that comes with the baggage it entails.
Now that the direction of the season/series has been set more or less in stone, it’s all about how the writers are going to manage to make it work. On the surface of it, as I mentioned in reviews for previous episodes, the majority of the damage is to the integrity of Arthur’s character arc. In one fell swoop, he is rendered all but useless again. This episode doesn’t change that, but it does show that Annie’s characterization is back on track.
The mid-season finales of "White Collar" always end on a dramatic cliffhanger. In the first season, it was the reveal that Peter was secretly in contact with Kate (which, considering that this was still the first season, made us wonder if Peter might be a baddie); in the second season, it was Mozzie being shot; and in the third, it was Keller's kidnapping of Elizabeth. And as expected, the fourth season attempts to follow suit.
Jeff Eastin is not only the creator and executive producer of USA Network's hit show White Collar, but also the creator of the upcoming series Graceland. Tonight USA Network will air the White Collar mid-season finale, including a promo of his new series.
Tonight USA Network will air the White Collar fourth season mid-season finale, "Vested Interest," and it's a doozy.
Since her introduction earlier in the season, Kat has been a bit sidelined, her work with Nina notwithstanding. This episode corrects that mistake, showing some of the nuances in her personal situation, and how her ability and its downside can be used against her best interests. It’s not at all surprising that she’s developed a bit of a complicated personality. This episode only seems to scratch the surface of how she might have been abused, and it’s enough to paint a disturbing picture.
“Warehouse 13” has hit something of a rut in the past few episodes, and I’m not sure whether or not this installment pulls them out of it or not. On some fronts, there is definite momentum and change, but other elements are stuck in neutral. Much of the problem appears to be a static format, which is something previous seasons have avoided.