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Tim Goodman's review of In Plain Sight for San Francisco Chronicle
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
In Plain Sight, in addition to some of the worst character names you'll ever see, has deeper problems in the writing.... Read More
Matthew Gilbert's review of In Treatment for Boston Globe
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
If you've been wondering about the art of series-TV writing, and how potent and resonant it truly can be, you need look no further than HBO's extraordinary new In Treatment.... Read More
Hal Boedeker's review of My Name Is Earl for Orlando Sentinel
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
Jason Lee excels as scruffy Earl -- he's a Jed Clampett for the new millennium.... Read More
Maureen Ryan's review of Big Love for Chicago Tribune
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
By the end of the five episodes HBO sent for review, one's interest in the tangled future of this offbeat clan may be piqued, but be forewarned, it takes a while -- and there are a lot of petty spats ... Read More
Diane Werts's review of Head Cases for Newsday
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
Too many moments feel false, overblown or contrived.... Read More
David Hinckley's review of Secret Diary of a Call Girl for New York Daily News
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
The problem with this "Diary" is that Belle simply isn't as interesting as Bridget [of "Bridget Jones's Diary."]... Read More
Brian Lowry's review of True Blood for Variety
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
In short, there's a helluva lot going on, and the assorted subplots feel more compelling this season, including the constant sense of menace surrounding both Eric and Maryann.... Read More
Michael Landweber's review of Rubicon for PopMatters
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
The conspiracy here is grounded in human activity and ambition, rather than aliens or supernatural forces.... Read More
Jonathan Storm's review of Hot in Cleveland for Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
The sitcom is funny and fresh, and the actors appear to be having the time of their lives.... Read More
Randee Dawn's review of Accidentally on Purpose for Hollywood Reporter
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
This is an utterly predictable comedy (what, you don't think Zack and Billie will fall in love in Season 2, right after he starts dating another chick and Billie has an epiphany?) that's got a few fun... Read More
Hal Boedeker's review of Torchwood for Orlando Sentinel
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
The adult show supplies shocking twists. The tone ranges from passionate to campy to scary.... Read More
Ellen Gray's review of Breaking Bad for Philadelphia Daily News
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
A drama on the order of "The Sopranos" or "The Shield," it's not about things--and people--getting better so much as it is about the struggle for survival. And like "Weeds," it's a show that might, if... Read More
Matthew Gilbert's review of The Mentalist for Boston Globe
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
The CBS show has very little dramatic heft or distinction, but it's wily and brisk enough to engage you for an hour.... Read More
Don Aucoin's review of Life for Boston Globe
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
Where “Life’’ stands out is in its stunning visuals and in the immediacy of its up-close-and-feral moments... Read More
Alessandra Stanley's review of Bored to Death for The New York Times
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
Bored to Death is as idiosyncratic and delightful in its own way as “Curb Your Enthusiasm."... Read More
Nancy Franklin's review of In Treatment for The New Yorker
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
In Treatment, while offering viewers a seemingly intimate look at this process, doesn’t capture the emotional mise en scène: the characters on the show have all too easy a time expressing themselves, ... Read More
Charlie McCollum's review of My Boys for San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
The patter is more what you'd hear from reasonably clever people in real life, not a bunch of lines thought up in the comedy's writers' room.... Read More
Robert Bianco's review of Archer for USA Today
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
Archer is not for everyone, and certainly not for anyone whose idea of risque is "Get Smart." But do yourself one favor: Don't decide it's not for you until you have watched an entire episode, because... Read More
Matthew Gilbert's review of Mercy for Boston Globe
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
Mercy is a bunch of played-out hospital cliches placed together in hopes of being the next “Grey’s.’’... Read More
David Hinckley's review of Secret Diary of a Call Girl for New York Daily News
Posted on Sep 11, 2010
With the second season now starting, it needs to add a little more value.... Read More