Limitless has settled into an effective, but predictable rhythm over the past few weeks. Something of a juggling act between NZT fueled investigation, and a slow sorting of pieces for the show’s endgame. Side Effects May Include… is the first…
TV Review: Gotham 2×06 “By Fire”
Tragedy is an underlying theme within the world of Batman. Not only was Batman himself born out of a tragic event, but so were some of his villains. Batman: The Animated Series excelled at providing sympathetic motivations and origins for…
Heroes Reborn Review: Game Over
I think it’s gotten to a point where I hate myself. I really do. It’s not because I’m a self-centered cynical bastard who hates myself when I look at the mirror and realize I’m a critic, but because as a…
TV Review: Gotham 2×05 “Scarification”
Scarification in many ways represents both progress and regression for Gotham. A great deal of progress has been made in the show’s ability to carry linear storytelling. The “villain of the week” format has been swapped out for a more…
Heroes Reborn Review: The “Boring” Den
Fellow contributor Ryan Gibbs took the reigns last week with his lengthy review of last week’s episode of Heroes Reborn. And now I’m back to tell you…ZZZ I’m sorry, but this episode was slow, mundane, and a burning build-up that…
TV Review: Blood and Oil Series Premiere “Pilot”
“Blood and Oil” premiered this Sunday on primetime and my verdict is that it has potential to grow. Am I saying this just because I want to continue seeing Chace Crawford’s beautiful face on my TV screen? Maybe. Just kidding, I…
TV Review: The Player-“Pilot”
The pilot for NBC’s The Player reminded me of trying to play checkers with chess pieces. The rules are still the same on paper and you can find some enjoyment out of it. Ultimately though, it works much better with…