Winter TV Preview 2014: NBC’s Chicago P.D. [VIDEO and PHOTOS]
Starting tonight, NBC drops another Dick Wolf production on the masses. It’s the Chicago Fire spin-off (also set in the Windy City) that zeroes its focus on a police intelligence unit. It’s called Chicago P.D. and the show tries very hard to be gritty and tough but with some heart….
Premature Infatuation: NBC’s “Chicago PD” [PHOTOS]
For those fans of Chicago Fire that didn’t know it, last night’s episode “Let Her Go” was a backdoor pilot for the spin-off titled Chicago PD that NBC just recently announced would be picked up for the 2013-2014 season.  I have to admit I was a little skeptical, but after last night’s superb episode, Chicago…
Chicago Fire “Retaliation Hit”
Wow, what a mess at Firehouse 51! Just think of every workplace-related snaffoo that could possibly happen, and chances are, it was in last night’s episode. And, the bad thing is that none of it may be resolved anytime soon. The first, and biggest, brown mess is the one created…
Top 5 Moments of Goodness from Chicago Fire “Nazdarovya!”
Last week’s episode ended with Dawson’s (Monica Raymund) brother being shot, leaving us not knowing if he was going to pull through or not. Tonight’s episode picks up right where we left off, while spinning several other plots like most Chicago Fire episodes do. There were several to choose from,…
Chicago Fire Preview: Yep, Detective Voight Has Met His Match in “Hanging On”! [VIDEO]
Beginning with the episode “Professional Courtesy”, Lieutenant Casey (Jesse Spencer) has had nothing but trouble after fingering the son of dirty cop, Detective Voight (Jason Beghe), for causing an accident while driving under the influence. Â Daddy Voight had gotten used to just being able to strong-arm witnesses, even law…
It Was So Good To See You: Guide to Guest Stars (Week of 2/19)
It’s still February sweeps, which means more great guest stars showing up on many of the dramas this past week. Let’s start with actor Ernie Hudson appearing on Monday night’s episode of Hart of Dixie as Lavon’s (Cress Williams) dad. Ernie, of course, is best known for his role in…
It Was So Good to See You (Week of February 21st): Castle, NCIS, NCIS: LA, Nikita
On ABC, the first of a special two-part episode of Castle aired on Monday night, featuring guest star Adrian Pasdar as a tough-as-nails Homeland Security officer working with them on a bizarre case of a murdered taxi driver that leads to a potentially catastrophic nuclear weapon that could decimate New…
Character Development: Detective Kate Beckett, Castle in “Under the Gun”
In last week’s Castle, Beckett had to deal with a major betrayal. Mike Royce was the cop who trained her but he had subsequently quit the force and become a bounty hunter. His presence in Beckett and Castle’s latest case wasn’t a coincidence. Royce’s greed took over and things ended…
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John Griffin and Harold Perrineau Talk From on EPIX Season 1 Finale
[Warning: General spoilers ahead.] How are we doing, #FROMily? In case you missed it this morning, the very good news is that that cliffhanger will be followed by a second season, which was gifted this morning ahead of the linear broadcast of the finale. I always legitimately appreciate when we…
Elizabeth Saunders Talks EPIX’s From
[Warning: General spoilers ahead.] One of the things that makes EPIX’s From such a fun ride is the abundance of Canadian cast members. Elizabeth Saunders, who plays Donna, is a favorite from her turn on the third season of Mary Kills People, which US audiences still have not been able…
Corteon Moore Talks From “Broken Windows, Open Doors”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Tonight’s episode of From had us all in our feels as we learned through flashbacks about the Sophie’s Choice Boyd had to make to save his son, and back in the present as Boyd said his piece with Ellis before heading into the woods with…
Pegah Ghafoori Talks From “All Good Things…”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode] Tonight on From, Fatima’s anniversary celebration turned into a Colony House of horrors when a misguided Kevin let his monster bae in and she promptly killed him and left the window open for her crew. While the party devolved into terror and sent everyone running,…
Shaun Majumder Talks From “Book 74”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Tonight on EPIX’s From, Father Khatri made a bold move, kidnapping Sara instead of turning her in, and then recognizing her as a vessel for some big messages. That startling realization speaks to him on multiple levels–as a man of faith, a man trapped in…
Avery Konrad Talks About Sara’s Struggle in From “Silhouettes”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Over the course of the season so far on From, we’ve witnessed Sara’s battle against the voices telling her to to do terrible things, and tonight we saw her unravel further, threatening the Matthews and lashing out in a moment of terror with horrifying results….
Hannah Cheramy Talks From “Choosing Day”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Tonight, on EPIX’s From, the Matthews participate in the show’s version of the sorting hat, choosing where to call home–the town or Colony House. At the end of the episode, Julie makes the decision to split from her family and instead settle in with Fatima…
Ricky He Talks From “The Way Things Are Now”
[Warning: Spoilers for episode 102 of EPIX’s From.] Epix’s new series From is two episodes in and it’s already laying the groundwork for a seriously spooky season. Tonight’s episode demonstrated the careful balance of relief and horror that the show hits, with our characters’ worst fears realized, just not when…
Catching Up with Ted Lasso and Previewing Season 2
[Warning: General spoilers ahead.] The not so dirty little secret about how I approach a new series is that I sometimes make a call based on the headspace I’m in at the time. It’s been a minute since I’ve picked up a show after the first season and then binge…
Interview: Henri Esteve on Grown-ish Season 3
An interview with Henri Esteve, who plays Javi on Freeform’s Grown-ish. He talks about his season three experience.
What They Said: Three Revealing Conversations from Survivor’s Remorse “Closure”
WARNING: Spoilers for Survivor’s Remorse “Closure” The latest episode of Starz’s Survivor’s Remorse featured conversations that showed characters really digging deep into their thoughts, emotions and motivations.
Two Takes: The Catch “The Knock-Off”
Who can you trust? If this episode of The Catch was any indication, the answer is just about nobody. Betrayal was running rampant as Felicity (Shivani Ghai) arose from the dead to seduce-con Margot, Gretchen (Maria Thayer, Gotham, The Mindy Project) played gold-hearted Alice 2.0 before swindling Ethan, Tessa jumped…
What They Said: Top 3 Quotable Moments from Preacher “El Valero”
Both Quincannon and Jesse refuse to give up on what they each think is rightfully theirs. While Jesse is struggling to face the consequences of his actions, Quincannon has laid his past demons to rest and is hellbent on moving forward and putting Annville on the map again. Despite a…
What They Said: Favorite Quotes from Supergirl “Worlds Finest”
Oh, Supergirl. That ending was cold. But I can’t hate on you because the latest episode has quickly become one of my favorites.
What They Said: Top 4 Quotable Moments from Black Sails “XXIII”
The dialogue in “XXIII” is phenomenal. It’s always a fun ride when Black Sails carries its viewers along without giving them the chance to catch their breath. When an episode moves at this unforgiving pace, there is no chance for a breather nor is there a respite from the information…
What Lucifer Said: Favorite quotes from Supernatural “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
Supernatural episodes are almost always funny but thanks to the dialogue and a certain man speaking said dialogue, I laughed a lot during “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” You know, when I wasn’t busy fearing for Sam’s life or wondering what in the world was going on with Dean and…
What They Said: The Flash, “Legends Of Today” and Arrow, “Legends Of Yesterday”
Two nights of Arrow + The Flash = what more could we ask for?! I don’t know what it is about blending these shows, but I can’t help but feel that every time they come together, they somehow become greater than the sum of their parts. And that’s saying a lot…
What they Said: Top 4 Quotable Moments from Graceland “Little Bo Bleep”
Shoot outs. Fake outs. And long-awaited revelations. “Little Bo Bleep” was a jam-packed episode that wrapped up some loose ends and totally frayed others. Â It finally gave us one Sarkissian in jail and pulled back the curtain on Briggs’ master plan, but it also set up Jakes for a world…
What They Said: Favorite Quotes from Poldark “Part 4”
“What have I told you, I don’t require my wife to crochet and sip tea, but I do require her to remember she’s not a beast of burden.†No, I’m not talking about The Rolling Stones! I have to admit though, just for a second, the lyrics popped into my…
3 Moments of Goodness from Brooklyn Nine-Nine “Johnny and Dora”
The most satisfying part of this season’s finale has to the Jake and Amy kiss. Well, they kiss three times but the last one is the best one — and it means something. The Charles and Rosa dynamic was also great. I love how she’s convinced he doesn’t know anything…
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