Alphas Review, Season 2, Episode 7, “Gods and Monsters” Written by Kira Snyder Directed by Mairzee Almas Airs Mondays at 8pm (ET) on SyFy This season of Alphas has made it clear that nothing’s more powerful than control over the mind. Some villains might shoot fire or have super strength, but the true authority isn’t …
Alphas Review, Season 2, Episode 5, “Gaslight” Written by Terri Hughes Burton and Ron Milbauer Directed by Leslie Libman Airs Mondays at 10pm (ET) on SyFy It’s clear that a show is working if even the lesser episodes are compelling. After last week’s stunning look at Nina’s tormented past, there was almost certainly going to …
Alphas Review, Season 2, Episode 4, “When Push Comes to Shove” Written by Adam Levy Directed by Omar Madha Airs Mondays at 10pm (ET) on SyFy During its first 15 episodes, Alphas has consistently depicted the fine line that exists between using the super powers for good or evil. Even the gentle Dr. Rosen has …
Alphas Review, Season 2, Episode 2, “The Quick and the Dead” Written by Michael Karnow Directed by Michael Nankin Airs Mondays at 10pm (ET) on SyFy Following the plot-heavy opener, it’s refreshing to see Alphas roll back into a character-driven show this week. Stanton Parish and his band of super villains are still driving the …
Alphas Review, Season 2, Episode 1, “Wake Up Call” Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe Directed by Matt Hastings Airs Mondays at 10 pm (ET) on SyFy When Alphas premiered last July, it drew comparisons to Heroes with its characters learning to cope with extraordinary abilities. While it lacked the grand ambitions of the fallen NBC …