True Blood 5.4 Review: "We'll Meet Again"
By John Keegan
After appearing to bring some sense of cohesion to the season arc in the previous episode, the writers slip back into the quagmire of scattershot plotting for this installment. I struggled to find even the semblance of a direction in this episode, despite the fact that all of the various plot threads do advance to some degree. That lack of direction made it very hard to internalize the events that took place, because the importance of them was often too ephemeral.
After appearing to bring some sense of cohesion to the season arc in the previous episode, the writers slip back into the quagmire of scattershot plotting for this installment. I struggled to find even the semblance of a direction in this episode, despite the fact that all of the various plot threads do advance to some degree. That lack of direction made it very hard to internalize the events that took place, because the importance of them was often too ephemeral.Eureka 5.10 Review: "The Honeymooners"
By John Keegan and Gregg Wright
Well, for better or for worse, "Eureka" has only four more episodes to go in its final season; and that includes the episode that SyFy ordered at the last minute to make up for cancelling (or "not ordering") the shortened sixth season. The fifth season should not have to bear the burden of being the last, and it's hard to imagine how a single episode could satisfyingly end a story that was originally planned to span six episodes. But this is what we're stuck with, so a certain amount of disappointment with this season was inevitable.
Well, for better or for worse, "Eureka" has only four more episodes to go in its final season; and that includes the episode that SyFy ordered at the last minute to make up for cancelling (or "not ordering") the shortened sixth season. The fifth season should not have to bear the burden of being the last, and it's hard to imagine how a single episode could satisfyingly end a story that was originally planned to span six episodes. But this is what we're stuck with, so a certain amount of disappointment with this season was inevitable.Falling Skies 2.3 Review: "Compass"
By John Keegan and Henry Tran
Well, my concerns that the 2nd Massachusetts was going to stay at the airport and the plot stagnating while at that location were short-lived. The first season had the survivors holed up in the school for some time and that's really what happened to a large degree. Keeping the camp mobile is the best thing that can be done for this show, despite how expensive it must be to constantly change sets.
Well, my concerns that the 2nd Massachusetts was going to stay at the airport and the plot stagnating while at that location were short-lived. The first season had the survivors holed up in the school for some time and that's really what happened to a large degree. Keeping the camp mobile is the best thing that can be done for this show, despite how expensive it must be to constantly change sets.Lost Girl 2.10 Review: "Raging Fae"
By John Keegan and Paul Pearson
Following last episode's stellar effort was always going to be a feat. Sadly, "Raging Fae" doesn't manage to rise to the occasion, but that's as much because the show decided to take a different tactic with this episode and create a smaller, more character-centric instalment that delivers a solid A-story and some of the best writing and acting we've seen yet for Bo.
Following last episode's stellar effort was always going to be a feat. Sadly, "Raging Fae" doesn't manage to rise to the occasion, but that's as much because the show decided to take a different tactic with this episode and create a smaller, more character-centric instalment that delivers a solid A-story and some of the best writing and acting we've seen yet for Bo.True Blood 5.3 Review: "Whatever I Am You Made Me"
By John Keegan
This episode of "True Blood" was an improvement on the previous installment, if only because we had much less of the annoying subplots that threaten to drag this season into the mud. There was less of Terry and his terribly mundane PTSD issues, hardly any of the irritating Reverend Newlin, and even Jason's sad little plot thread didn't annoy overly much.
This episode of "True Blood" was an improvement on the previous installment, if only because we had much less of the annoying subplots that threaten to drag this season into the mud. There was less of Terry and his terribly mundane PTSD issues, hardly any of the irritating Reverend Newlin, and even Jason's sad little plot thread didn't annoy overly much.Burn Notice 6.2 Review: "Mixed Messages"
By John Keegan and Edmund Boys
For its second outing of the season, “Burn Notice” delivers an episode titled ‘Mixed Messages’. While that bore some relation to the action, Jesse’s tap dance with a cartel thug and Fiona’s first days in prison, it also reflects on the season so far, early as it is.
For its second outing of the season, “Burn Notice” delivers an episode titled ‘Mixed Messages’. While that bore some relation to the action, Jesse’s tap dance with a cartel thug and Fiona’s first days in prison, it also reflects on the season so far, early as it is.Eureka 5.9 Review: "Smarter Carter"
By John Keegan and Gregg Wright
Come to think of it, I'm surprised that it's taken "Eureka" this long to do an episode like this. Carter's role in the show has always been that of the average joe; the guy that the audience can most readily relate to. So considering the show's usual subject matter, it's only natural to imagine a scenario in which Carter's intelligence is artificially boosted. I don't know why I never thought of the idea before, because it's an old staple of the genre, but it makes perfect sense for "Eureka". And the timing couldn't really be better.
Come to think of it, I'm surprised that it's taken "Eureka" this long to do an episode like this. Carter's role in the show has always been that of the average joe; the guy that the audience can most readily relate to. So considering the show's usual subject matter, it's only natural to imagine a scenario in which Carter's intelligence is artificially boosted. I don't know why I never thought of the idea before, because it's an old staple of the genre, but it makes perfect sense for "Eureka". And the timing couldn't really be better.Falling Skies 2.2 Review: "Shall We Gather at the River"
By John Keegan and Henry Tran
I think it's unfortunate that "Shall We Gather at The River" aired so close to the season premiere. Qualitative comparisons inevitably crop up, and they come with immediate judgment since the episodes are clumped so closely together. I thought this was the stronger of the two episodes because there was a singular purpose and drive to the plot within the episode.
I think it's unfortunate that "Shall We Gather at The River" aired so close to the season premiere. Qualitative comparisons inevitably crop up, and they come with immediate judgment since the episodes are clumped so closely together. I thought this was the stronger of the two episodes because there was a singular purpose and drive to the plot within the episode.Falling Skies 2.1 Review: "Worlds Apart"
By John Keegan and Henry Tran
The season premiere of "Falling Skies" split off into two storylines in the wake of Tom Mason's decision to join Karen on one of the alien ships at the end of last season. I think it's a curious decision, albeit a necessary one, to set up what is to come for the members of the 2nd Massachusetts army. We catch up with the ragtag bunch of survivors three months after Tom went on that ship, and instead of staying at a home base like the school last season, the army keeps themselves mobile.
The season premiere of "Falling Skies" split off into two storylines in the wake of Tom Mason's decision to join Karen on one of the alien ships at the end of last season. I think it's a curious decision, albeit a necessary one, to set up what is to come for the members of the 2nd Massachusetts army. We catch up with the ragtag bunch of survivors three months after Tom went on that ship, and instead of staying at a home base like the school last season, the army keeps themselves mobile.Burn Notice 6.1 Review: "Scorched Earth"
By John Keegan and Edmund Boys
“Burn Notice” has returned and, right from the opening, things have changed. Fiona is no longer Michael's ex (at least one season too late). Jesse is an official member of Team Westen (still haven't figured out his role in the team, but now he does have a place in the credits). But, after evolving into sometime participant and full-time conscience, Maddy is still being dissed as the option to go to only “if you're desperate.” Why do I highlight these changes? Because after that, everything was pretty much the same.
“Burn Notice” has returned and, right from the opening, things have changed. Fiona is no longer Michael's ex (at least one season too late). Jesse is an official member of Team Westen (still haven't figured out his role in the team, but now he does have a place in the credits). But, after evolving into sometime participant and full-time conscience, Maddy is still being dissed as the option to go to only “if you're desperate.” Why do I highlight these changes? Because after that, everything was pretty much the same.
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