Tag: television
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The Main Reason I Love HBO’s Game of Thrones
I’ve been thinking a great deal about Game of Thrones since its conclusion. Specifically, I’ve been trying to pinpoint its most captivating quality. I love it. You love it. Most of the world loves it. But why? Is it the characters? The actors? The fights? The special effects? The plot? Maybe even the dialogue? It’s…
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Ready To See a New Doctor?
If you’re not a fan of Doctor Who, I get it. I totally get it. The only reason I started watching Doctor Who a few years ago is because I knew nothing about it and I felt like such ignorance really diminished my geek cred. Seriously. I had no idea what the word “TARDIS” even…
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Big Little Lies – A Satisfying Experince
Like all of you, my wife and I heard great things about this seven-episode HBO series. At under an hour apiece, we figured we’d give it a try. Guess what? The rave reviews are accurate – this is an incredibly satisfying experience. I’l describe the plot without spoiling any important revelations. Madeline and Celeste, respectively…
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Regarding the First Five Episodes of Iron Fist
I got really nervous a few weeks ago because the critics were slamming Iron Fist. Generally speaking, they accused the first six episodes of lacking direction, excitement, or any real sense of danger. Fortunately, I decided to watch it anyway. I’m here to tell you – in regards to the first five episodes, the critics…
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Why the Amazon Show Fleabag Deserves Your Attention
I first heard about the Amazon comedy Fleabag from Glen Weldon during NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour. Weldon made a point to let the listening audience know that Fleabag is so much more than it seems. He referenced in particular the final episode, which, according to Weldon, proved especially poignant. What can I say? Weldon’s…
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You Should Be Watching Orphan Black
My wife and I have enjoyed Orphan Black for several years now, and with the revelation that next season will be the fifth and last, I urge you to get caught up now. Season 4 just finished, so there’s no better time. As of this writing, you can actually watch the first three seasons for…
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About Arrested Development Season 4
My wife and I loved Arrested Development when it aired on Fox. Sure, it took some getting used to, but we came to adore its weird, quirky stories with such flawed, lovably dysfunctional characters. From week to week, I’d have a new favorite Bluth, which says a lot about the show’s magic. When we heard…
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Regarding NBC’s Constantine
I should say from the start that I am not a John Constantine die hard fan. In fact, until Justice League Dark, I really wasn’t terribly familiar with the character. I knew of him, but that was really about it. When I heard NBC planned to air a show using the character, I got excited.…
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The Flash’s Second Wind
Earlier this month, I bemoaned the fact that I thought The Flash television show began to stale. I said that the episodes were beginning to feel too formulaic and did not provide enough depth to the main character, Barry Allen. Other than Eddie Thawne and Dr. Harrison Wells, I didn’t find any of The Flash’s…
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The Flash Versus Arrow
I found myself pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Arrow when it first arrived on the CW a few years ago. Don’t misunderstand – I love the character Green Arrow, but I wasn’t much of a CW guy. (I thought I was too old for the station.) The show didn’t strike me as perfect,…
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