Sad news for fans of Lifetime’s Against the Wall family/cop drama: the network has decided not to renew the series for a second season. It was pulling middling ratings for the network, but I sure thought it had the potential to be a cornerstone for their original programming. Farewell, Kowalski family. Read More »
Once Upon a Time – 8/7c ABC – SERIES PREMIERE “Pilot” – And they lived happily ever after…or so everyone was led to believe. Emma Swan knows how to take care of herself. She’s a 28-year-old bail bondsperson who’s been on her own ever since she was abandoned as a baby. But when Henry — the son she gave up ... Read More »
Boardwalk Empire – 9/8c HBO “What Does the Bee Do” – At a birthday party for Mayor Bader (Kevin O’Rourke), Nucky’s attorney has a legal brainstorm that could turn the tide in Nucky’s election-rigging case. Facing a local liquor surplus, Jimmy and Mickey (Paul Sparks) head to Philadelphia in search of buyers, while Nucky strikes an unlikely deal to get ... Read More »
Boardwalk Empire – 9/8c HBO “A Dangerous Maid” – Nucky calls in a favor as tensions with the Commodore escalate; Owen Sleater proves his worth; Lucy chafes at her loneliness. The Good Wife – 9/8c CBS “Get a Room” – Alicia and Will go toe-to-toe with his ex during a court-ordered mediation, while Eli and Diane clash over the best ... Read More »
Boardwalk Empire – 9/8c HBO - SEASON PREMIERE “21″ – Nucky is rocked by an insurrection among his inner circle; Chalky’s life and livelihood are threatened by a vicious KKK attack; Margaret copes with her son’s disciplinary problems; Angela vies with Gillian for Jimmy’saffections at home; Van Alden shows his wife Rose around town as an anniversary present. The Good Wife ... Read More »
True Blood – 9/8c HBO – SEASON FINALE “And When I Die” – Sookie taps into Bon Temps’ spiritual past on Samhain, a Wiccan festival, for help in her battle with Marnie’s latest incarnation. Meanwhile, Lafayette’s recent medium encounter spells trouble for his relationship with Jesus; Terry has a surprise visitor at Merlotte’s; Alcide makes a romantic proclamation; Debbie has ... Read More »
True Blood – 9/8c HBO “Burning Down the House” – As all hell breaks loose in Shreveport, Sookie summons her most potent powers yet to save Bill, in the process breaking a spell and leading Marnie to re-evaluate her mission. Jason urges Jessica to glamour him for Hoyt’s sake; Terry drags Andy to “Fort Bellefleur” for an intervention; Alcide reconsiders ... Read More »
True Blood – 9/8c HBO “Let’s Get Out of Here” – Convalescing after her latest near-death trauma, Sookie envisions a world where there’s room for both Bill and Eric. Jesus tries to purge the restless spirit out of Lafayette; Marcus enlists Alcide to help him deal with the Sam situation; Bill and Nan Flanagan clash over their respective agendas; Hoyt ... Read More »
True Blood – 9/8c HBO “Spellbound” – As Bill and Marnie brace for a dangerous midnight face-off, Sookie and Eric pledge their allegiance to the King. Jason is torn between friendship and passion, and Jessica is spurned from two homes. Lafayette becomes the pawn of a tormented spirit; Tommy takes a walk in someone else’s shoes; Sam contends with yet ... Read More »
It’s no secret around here that I’m a fan of Rachael Carpani, stretching back to her work on McLeod’s Daughters, the long-running Australian drama she starred in for several years. Following her turn as Jodi McLeod, Rachael came to the U.S. to work and quickly landed a leading role on Cane, starring Jimmy Smits. Unfortunately that show was short-lived, but ... Read More »