Television Reviews
| Bartowski. Chuck Bartowski.—a review of Chuck's "Chuck vs. The Crown Vic" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | December 5, 2007 |
| It's the semi-season finale, but it's definitely a show to look for in the new year. Chuck is good, and Chuck is, too... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| A Dish Best Served Cold—a review of Pushing Daisies's "Bitter Sweets" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | December 5, 2007 |
| Pushing Daisies actually hits a sour note... but it's only the B story, and the episode recovers beautifully and hauntingly... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| How Do You Say "Kevlar" in Klingon?—a review of Chuck's "Chuck vs. The Nemesis" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 29, 2007 |
| Chuck just keeps getting better and better. And now comes word that NBC has picked up the rest of the first season. Watch and love!... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| The Vampire Always Rings Twice—a review of Moonlight's "Fleur de Lis" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 26, 2007 |
| Moonlight is fulfilling its mandate as vampire film noir, and doing it beautifully; the homages are tight and really close, but... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| For Your Nose Only—a review of Pushing Daisies's "Smell of Success" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 25, 2007 |
| Pushing Daisies is wonderful: layered, involved, involving, and appealing. A bigger audience would be better, but the show itself is great. In this episode... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Coupling—a review of Chuck's "Chuck vs. The Imported Hard Salami | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 21, 2007 |
| Chuck matures, the couples get funnier, and relationships are, after all, what make the spy-biz go 'round. If you're not watching Chuck, you're missing a lot... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Old Wounds—a review of Moonlight's "12:04AM" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 20, 2007 |
| Remember, it's a love story with vampires, not a vampire story with a romance line. It's good, and keeping its audience... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Puppy Love—a review of Pushing Daisies's "Bitches" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 16, 2007 |
| There may have been a few too many characters in this episode, but Pushing Daisies is still running on all cylinders, and purring like a... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Partners—a review of Bionic Woman's "Trust Issues" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 16, 2007 |
| Things aren't improving with the Bionic Woman, and we get the feeling the producers don't seem to care... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Intersect—a review of Chuck's "Chuck vs. The Truth" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 14, 2007 |
| Chuck grows, Sarah shrinks, and the series moves into an even better place... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Body Cool—a review of Moonlight's "Ringer" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 12, 2007 |
| With the introduction of a character from Mick's past, Moonlight may be taking a turn for the better, and longer-term survival... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Mr. and Mrs. Bionic—a review of Bionic Woman's "The List" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 9, 2007 |
| There's action, and some signs of life, but are they already recycling plots? And the writers, when they get back, will need to retool some of their dialogue... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| One Remote to Rule Them All—a review of Chuck's "Chuck vs. The Alma Mater" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 7, 2007 |
| Chuck continues to tap into the smart, funny vibe of the nerd world with savvy and panache. Chuck has improved considerably... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Blood / Lust—a review of Moonlight's "B.C." | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 6, 2007 |
| To make the main characters stand out, they're two-dimensionalizing the supporting crew. There are some good points, but more work is needed... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Haunted by the Past—a review of Pushing Daisies's "Girth" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | November 5, 2007 |
| We keep saying this show is great, and this episode is no exception, with the proper leavening of bitter to offset the sweet, and... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Doppelgangers—a review of Chuck's "Chuck vs. The Sandworm" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | October 30, 2007 |
| Chuck still has some hopes, but seems to be treading water as the supporting characters steal scenes and lines... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Vampire Fu—a review of Moonlight's "Arrested Development" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | October 29, 2007 |
| The characters may be wimping out, but the romance is growing impressively, and the sizzle is there, so maybe... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Learning Better—a review of Bionic Woman's "The Education of Jaime Sommers" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | October 26, 2007 |
| This week's episode is a quantum, perhaps even bionic, improvement, but with a new show-runner at the helm, is it too little too late?... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| A Birdhouse in Your Soul—a review of Pushing Daisies's "Pigeon" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | October 25, 2007 |
| It's a great episode of a great show. Check out your local windmill museum, and watch this show! (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Everybody's Kung Fu Fighting—a review of Chuck's "Chuck vs. The Sizzling Shrimp" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | October 23, 2007 |
| Chuck seems to be coming together, but Chuck himself still needs some work. Is it time for him to "man up" and accept... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| A Delicate Flower— a review of Moonlight's "Fever" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | October 22, 2007 |
| Moonlight finally shines. Here's hoping it can start to fly... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Expiration Date—a review of Bionic Woman's "Face Off" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | October 19, 2007 |
| Though the Bionic Woman is starting to show some signs of promise, the show needs work, and fast... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Buckle and Swash—a review of Pushing Daisies's "The Fun in Funeral" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | October 19, 2007 |
| Pushing Daisies keeps getting better, with snappy dialogue, multiple levels of meaning, humor, and wonderful characterization... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Down the Rabbit Hole—a review of Journeyman's "Year of the Rabbit" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | October 19, 2007 |
| A little technobabble does not good science fiction make, though Journeyman may have shown a glimmer of something wonderful to come... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
| Miami Chuck—a review of Chuck's "Chuck vs. The Wookie" | |
| Opinion > Television Reviews | October 16, 2007 |
| Chuck is coming into its own, but watch it for what it is, not what you thought it was... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) | |
