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CBS commits to ‘Supergirl’ series from ‘Arrow’ creator

Marvel may have and continue to dominate DC at the movies in terms of both box office and quality, but DC will always have the edge at TV. Deadline reports that co-creator of The CW’s Arrow and The Flash, Greg Berlanti, will be teaming with Chuck and No Ordinary Family producer Ali Adlerto to develop Supergirl …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.13, “Chuck Versus the Goodbye” provides a surprising, emotionally satisfying finale

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 13, “Chuck Versus the Goodbye” Written by Chris Fedak Directed by Robert Duncan McNeill Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC After five seasons and 90 episodes, Chuck has finally reached its closing act, and the show’s primary relationship is still up in the air. Chuck Bartowski and Sarah Walker …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.12, “Chuck Versus Sarah” is a heart-wrenching, wonderfully touching surprise

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 12, “Chuck Versus Sarah” Written by Rafe Jenkins and Lauren LeFranc Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC As Chuck’s final season nears its conclusion, it’s been difficult not to compare the latest episodes with the wonderful highlights from earlier seasons. So much of the show’s …

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Chuck Ep. 5.11, “Chuck Versus the Bullet Train” raises the stakes for next week’s finale

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 11, “Chuck Versus the Bullet Train” Written by Nicholas Wooton Directed by Buzz Feitshans IV Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC Ever since they left the CIA, Chuck and Sarah have been struggling to figure out the next steps for their future. They enjoy the spy life, but the …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.10, “Chuck Versus Bo”: Never say “one last mission”

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 10, “Chuck Versus Bo” Written by Kristin Newman Directed by Jeremiah Chechik Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC Throughout the tumultuous history of TV and movies, there has been one constant rule. Characters should never talk about taking “one last mission.” Variations on this law include one last score, …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.09, “Chuck Versus the Kept Man” is uneven, despite the fun character development

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 9, “Chuck Versus the Kept Man” Written by Craig DiGregorio and Phil Klemmer Directed by Fred Toye Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC Nearing the end of its final season, Chuck has focused more on solidifying its relationships than delivering a knockout conclusion. The missions and action scenes remain …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.08, “Chuck Versus the Baby” is a slight misstep, despite the charming moments

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 8, “Chuck Versus the Baby” Written by Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFrac Directed by Matt Barber Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC From the beginning, the relationship between Chuck Bartowski and Sarah Walker has been the driving force behind Chuck. She began as his CIA handler, they started dating, …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.07, “Chuck Versus the Santa Suit” brings the holiday cheer

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 7, “Chuck Versus the Santa Suit” Written by Amanda Shuman Directed by Peter Lauer Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC It’s rare to see brand-new episodes from the networks during the week before Christmas, especially only two days before the big event. Given Chuck’s weak ratings since its move …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.06, “Chuck Versus the Curse” feels like old times

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 6, “Chuck Versus the Curse” Written by Alex Katsnelson Directed by Michael Schultz Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC Near the end of this season’s first great episode, General Beckman asks a telling question, “It was a bit like old times, wasn’t it?” This may be true for the …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.05, “Chuck Versus the Hack Off” provides an uneven, yet surprisingly fun episode

  Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 5, “Chuck Versus the Hack Off” Written by Craig DiGregorio Directed by Zachary Levi Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC Throughout its fifth and final season, Chuck has rolled along without a direct arc or Big Bad to drive the story. Nothing resembling the battles with The Ring …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.04, “Chuck Versus the Business Trip” is a step in the right direction

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 4, “Chuck Versus the Business Trip” Written by Kristin Newman Directed by Alan Kroeker Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC During its first three weeks, Chuck’s fifth season relegated many of its supporting characters to the sidelines. It also struggled with resolving the uneven story line of Morgan as …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.03, “Chuck Versus the Frosted Tips” struggles to find creative focus, despite laughs

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 3, “Chuck Versus the Frosted Tips” Written by Phil Klemmer Directed by Paul Marks Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC There comes a point in many shows when long-time fans have to decide what they expect from new episodes. Is it enough to just enjoy hanging out with favorite …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.02, “Chuck Versus the Bearded Bandit”: A surprising turn nearly saves a weak episode

Chuck Ep. 5.02, “Chuck Versus the Bearded Bandit” Written by Lauren LeFranc and Rafe Judkins Directed by Patrick Norris Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC Over the past few seasons of Chuck, key revelations have clarified that Chuck Bartowski was more than just the guy who accidentally received the Intersect. His brain has the …

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Chuck, Ep. 5.01, “Chuck Versus the Zoom”: An entertaining start to the Buy More gang’s final run

Chuck Review, Season 5, Episode 1, “Chuck Versus the Zoom” Written by Chris Fedak and Nicholas Wootton Directed by Robert Duncan McNeill Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on NBC Chuck’s season premieres sometimes feel rushed because they’re dealing with cliffhangers from the previous year while beginning a new story. For the fifth season opener, the …

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