With tonight’s Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics, another historic Summer Games comes to its end. There have been myriad history-making moments and memorable competitions, from Michael Phelps taking the record for most Olympic career medals (he has 22- the previous was 18) to Oscar Pistorius’s precedent-setting role as the first amputee to compete …
Thanks to the Olympics, NBC is currently enjoying gangbuster ratings and, understandably, they’ve decided to take advantage of this increased viewer base to launch several of their new series this week. Most of the new fall series won’t be starting up ‘til September, but here’s a look at the August premieres coming up this week. …
One of the staples of American network television is the procedural. Despite the increasing prevalence of serialized storytelling, procedurals (standalone, case-of-the-week series) remain the networks’ main source of original dramatic programming, and of these, nearly all fit into at least one of three categories- police, medical, and legal. Series from each of these subsets date …
The Firm 2012, USA NBC Thursday 10PM Episode 1.01: “Pilot” Directed by David Straiton Written by Lukas Reiter, developed for television by Lukas Reiter, based on the novel The Firm by John Grisham. With Prime Suspect regretfully cancelled, NBC has decided to fill the Thursday 10PM slot with The Firm and gave us the two …
Thanksgiving is here (American Thanksgiving, at least), making it officially the Holiday Season. It’s a time for reflection, for pausing to appreciate those people and things we’re most grateful for, and for focusing on what’s really important in life. Television. Here are just a few of the many things I am grateful for this year. …
Harry’s Law Created by David E. Kelley imdb, NBC, Wednesday at 9PM 1.01 Pilot Directed by Bill D’Elia Written by David E. Kelley 2.01 Hosanna Roseanna Directed by Bill D’Elia Written by David E. Kelley 2.02 There Will Be Blood Directed by Bill D’Elia Written by David E. Kelley 2.03 Sins of the Father Directed …
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 …
Prime Suspect Created by Lynda La Plante and Alexandra Cunningham Based on the ITV series Prime Suspect created by Lynda La Plante imdb, NBC, Thursdays at 10 PM 1.01 Pilot Directed by Peter Berg Written by Alexandra Cunningham 1.02 Carnivorous Sheep Directed by Jonas Pate Written by Alexandra Cunningham 1.03 Bitch Directed by Michael Waxman Written by Liz …
We’re waist-deep in TV’s “Premiere Season”, and several new shows are vying for our viewership and a coveted top spot in the ratings. Below I’ve chronicled my take on the new shows I’ve had an opportunity to watch. Read, enjoy and when you’re done let me know your thoughts on the latest offerings to spill …
Community, Season 3, Episode 2: “Geography of Global Conflict″ Airs Thursdays, 8pm ET on NBC With the extremely disappointing news that just over 4 million people watched last week’s episode of Community, I worry more about how much longer it will be on the air. Of course by the end of the season they …
Community, Season 3, Episode 1: “Biology 101” Airs Thursdays, 8pm ET on NBC Community is back for its third season, opening with a bright and cheery musical number in which the cast sing and dance throughout the school, proclaiming that this new year will be different in that they are going to be more “normal.” …