Despite some thinly sketched characters and poor exploration of Belize, where the show is set, Mad Dogs sets up an intriguing show by moving at a quick pace and successfully portraying the frayed nature of the relationship amongst the group of friends at its core.
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 13: “Controlled Flight into Terrain” Written by Karl Gajdusek and David Wiener Directed by Michael Offer Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC It’s never easy to say goodbye to a show, especially one that has run for a long time, allowing the audience to build an emotional attachment with …
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 12: “The Pointy End of the Spear” Written by Ron Fitzgerald Directed by Paris Barclay Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC It’s always difficult watching the abrupt final episodes of a show with big ideas, such as Last Resort. Too often, such episodes end up becoming unwitting eulogies for …
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 11: “Damn the Torpedoes” Written by Patrick Massett and John Zinman Directed by Clark Johnson Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC Before the show’s winter hiatus, Chaplin had formed an uneasy alliance with the Chinese for supplies to the island in exchange for cooperation. The terms of the negotiation …
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 10: “Blue Water” Written by Eileen Myers and Julie Siege Directed by Bill Gierhart Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC As the USS Colorado’s blockade and fight against the US government continues, the desperation of both the locals and the crew of the sub have become increasingly unpredictable and …
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 9: “Cinderella Liberty” Written by Morenike Balogun Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC It has been an open secret that the biggest strain on the crew of the USS Colorado has been the inability to go home, or atleast see one’s family members. Last …
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 8: “Big Chicken Dinner” Written by Julie Siege Directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC The adverse effects that Chaplin’s sudden separation from the US government has had on the crew of the USS Colorado is not an avenue the writers have been afraid to go …
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 6: “Another Fine Navy Day” Written by Ron Fitzgerald Directed by Christopher Misiano Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC Following the tense face-to-face negotiations between Chaplin and Curry last episode, it was inevitable that the US government would try once again to strong-arm the USS Colorado into surrendering, if …
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 5: “Skeleton Crew” Written by David Wiener Directed by Michael Offer Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC The tensions between the US Government and the USS Colorado have been steadily increasing since the series premiere. With the perimeter around the island firmly set, and Chaplin seemingly ready to fire …
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 4: “Voluntold” Written by Patrick Massett and John Zinman Directed by Steven DePaul Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC Ever since the premiere of Last Resort, the issues and factors that have affected the USS Colorado have all happened in quick succession. In the span of a week, the …
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 3: “Eight Bells” Written by Eileen Myers Directed by Michael Offer Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC In the midst of the USS Colorado’s conflict with both American and foreign forces, as well as Chaplin and Kendal’s own attempts to maintain order among the crew of the submarine, they can …
Last Resort, Season 1, Episode 1: “Captain” Written by Karl Gajdusek and Shawn Ryan Directed by Martin Campbell Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on ABC FX’s cop series The Shield stands as a classic television show, giving viewers complex storylines, three dimensional characters that couldn’t be easily categorized as either good or evil, and performances …