Rueben

Using her favorite online handle, Rueben is an East Coast-bred gal who is now a permanent Californian and a lifelong tv-oholic. She watches at least 25 TV shows a week, goes to the movies as often as possible, listens to music every waking moment, reads every day and “plays” on the internet every chance she can. Some of her current favorite TV shows are Outlander, Sweet Magnolias, Wednesday, High Potential, Will Trent, Reacher, The Gilded Age, Fire Country, Matlock, Miss Scarlet, Skymed, The Rookie, Bridgerton, Virgin River and School Spirits. She is looking forward to season three of Silo on Apple TV; season two of Ransom Canyon on Netflix; season five of Harry Wild on Acorn TV and the debuts of Lanterns on HBO Max and Anna Pigeon on USA Network. Follow her on Bluesky @ruebensramblings.bsky.social or contact her at rueben@nicegirlstv.com. Please also check out Rueben's Ramblings website for even more entertainment news.

Outlander Recap: “Wentworth Prison”

Last night’s episode of Outlander was THE most difficult one of the entire season; much like that entire storyline in the book by Diana Gabaldon is THE most difficult to read through. Any fan who has read the book knows just how horrible Black Jack Randall treats (or more specifically mistreats) Jamie Fraser. To see it played out on screen …

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WonderCon 2015: Wayward Pines Panel

In a few days TV viewers will get a glimpse inside the small, mysterious town of Wayward Pines, a seemingly idyllic community where everyone is happy – almost too happy; and one lone FBI agent is working hard to not only find his missing partner but also desperately hoping to return to his wife and teenage son. During WonderCon 2015, …

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Web Series Spotlight: Elinor and Marianne Take Barton

Much like The Lizzie Bennet Diaries and Emma Approved, the web series Elinor and Marianne Take Barton is based on the classic work by Jane Austen; this time centered on characters found in “Sense and Sensibility”. Elinor and Marianne Take Barton follows the adventures of bright, free-spirited Marianne Dashwood and her thoughtful sister Elinor. From friendship to parties and from …

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Outlander Recap: “The Search”

In the wake of Jamie being taken by the Redcoats after the failed raid with the members of The Watch, his wife Claire is very intent on finding her mate no matter the cost. Despite not knowing the area that well but with a clear purpose, Claire is prepared to set out on her own to track down Jamie. Thankfully, …

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Who Would Make a Cool TV Mom

This weekend families all over the world will be celebrating Mother’s Day with the most important person in their lives (next to their dads, of course). And for those of us who live for all things TV-related, it’s time to celebrate our favorite small screen moms. This time around, though, I decided to put a little spin on the typical …

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Lost Girl Mini-Recap: “Big in Japan”

In the aftermath of Kenzi leaving for the property in Spain left to her by her late boyfriend Hale, Bo Dennis is adjusting to her new “normal”, living without her best friend and pseudo-sister and, worst of all, dealing with no sex drive. For a succubus such as she, that is on the level of near death, literally and figuratively. …

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Outlander Recap: “The Watch”

Having a gun pointed at his face seems to be a fairly regular occurrence anymore for Jamie Fraser on the Starz drama Outlander. But to have his wife’s life threatened too is not something the brave, young Scot will stand for; and thanks to the quick wit of his stern sister Jenny, what could have been a disastrous moment with …

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May TV Calendar

The following list provides the dates of the returning cable and major network dramas as well as new cable and major network dramas, made-for-TV movies and mini-series that will air during May: May 1- The season finale of Blue Bloods will air on CBS at 10 PM May 2 – The original Hallmark Movies & Mysteries made-for-TV film Murder She …

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What to Expect on TV Next Month

May is always a busy month for the major networks with all of the season (or in some cases series) finales. There are also still plenty of made-for-TV movies and mini-series to enjoy from the cable networks; and there will be a few shows returning for new seasons throughout the month as well as the debut of two highly-anticipated limited …

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Outlander Recap: “Lallybroch”

“Take me home to Lallybroch.” Those were the last words that Claire spoke to Jamie in last week’s episode of Outlander and in last night’s episode taking Claire to his ancestral home is exactly what Jamie does. On the final approach to Broch Tuarach, Claire and Jamie are caught in a conversation where she is telling him about airplanes and …

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