Following on the heels of a phenomenal first season, both in ratings and creativity, The Mentalist continues to enthrall viewers with its sleight-of-hand mysteries and the razor-sharp insight of a former fraudulent psychic, Patrick Jane (Simon Baker), enlisted to aid the California Bureau of Investigation in tracking down criminals. Jane, through the use of his keen observational powers, frequently pinpoints …

Having had the unique opportunity to attend a sneak-peek screening of ABC’s new television series FlashForward, I can say without a doubt that it is utterly riveting. From the first moment it is an adrenaline rush of calamitous events that occur on a seemingly normal day when the entire planet comes to a stand-still. For 2 minutes and 17 seconds, …

The Good Wife is the story about the wife, Julianna Marguiles (best known for her role as Carol Hathaway in ER), of a disgraced politician (Chris Noth, best known for his role as Mr. Big in Sex and the City) who is caught in a nasty sex scandal and facing allegations of political corruption.  The show focuses on her struggles …

After wooing fans with its delicious blend of witty banter between the world renown mystery novelist, Richard Castle (handsomely and humorously portrayed by Nathan Fillion, best known as Captain Malcolm Reynolds to Firefly fans) and the no-nonsense, by-the-book Detective Kate Beckett (played by the sleek and stunning Stana Katic), Castle makes its second season debut on September 21st. To provide …

Because I watch so much television, I am frequently asked what kinds of shows I watch.  This question usually perplexes me as it is nearly impossible to classify the kinds of shows I watch under one label.  But in the interest of being succinct, I usually just respond:  sci-fi shows.  For, after all, the “sci-fi” label does cover a multitude …

Little White Lies There is an obscure legal concept known as an ethical-wall, which is more commonly known as a “Chinese Wall.” This is a legal theory that allows lawyers from the same firm to represent two clients on opposite sides of a case. Courts frown on it, but so long as the “Chinese Wall” is maintained, it will be …

Traveling in the Land of Oz Following the theme of “The Wizard of Oz,” last week’s episode felt like Deb was Dorothy appearing before the Wizard and pulling back the curtain to find it was all a sham. For Deb had just found that she had to re-try a case that Jane had previously tried and won, and it was …

Warehouse 13 is a quirky, fun-loving show about two government agents assigned to retrieve and protect mysterious artifacts which are stored in a massive underground secret warehouse. Created by David Simpkins and Jane Espenson, the show debuted just a few weeks ago to the 3rd highest ratings in Syfy history. Being a new show, the creators and cast were a …

“Eureka” panel – The extraordinary show where everything is possible, including a 4th season! The word “eureka” means “I found it!” and for the TV show “Eureka” is aptly named as it invites audiences to discover a quirky, charming little town of Eureka, along with the wonderfully inventive and quirky individuals that populate the town.  The premise is a government-owned …

In a clever twist to the classic body-swap storyline (think “Freaky Friday” meets “Heaven Can Wait”), we are introduced to two young women traveling parallel paths to an untimely demise. For one, there is an unexpected second chance and she returns to life-as-we-know-it  – with the unexpected caveat that she is returned into someone else’s body. And so we meet …