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Merlin 4.9 Review: "Lancelot du Lac"
By John Keegan and Gregg Wright
One of the more well-known elements of Arthurian legend is the forbidden romance between Sir Lancelot and Guinevere. Given the generally family-friendly nature of "Merlin", this story isn't something I ever expected to appear in the show. But "Merlin" continues to surprise me, from time to time, with its unexpected forays into more mature subject matter. Still, I was a little apprehensive about how well they could handle this storyline and make it work.
One of the more well-known elements of Arthurian legend is the forbidden romance between Sir Lancelot and Guinevere. Given the generally family-friendly nature of "Merlin", this story isn't something I ever expected to appear in the show. But "Merlin" continues to surprise me, from time to time, with its unexpected forays into more mature subject matter. Still, I was a little apprehensive about how well they could handle this storyline and make it work.Justified 3.7 Review: "The Man Behind the Curtain"
By John Keegan and Henry Tran
This is just more preparation for the coming war that's about to befall the characters on this show. More threats are doled out, pieces get moved into place, and some information gets clarified.
This is just more preparation for the coming war that's about to befall the characters on this show. More threats are doled out, pieces get moved into place, and some information gets clarified.Ringer 1.15 Review: "P.S., You're an Idiot"
By John Keegan and Henry Tran
This show has settled into a particular pattern that strangely discards what makes for a compelling mystery in lieu of throwing out a bunch of twists that make little sense. This has been a consistent problem throughout the bulk of the season so I don't want to sound like I'm repeating myself. Both the plot and characters are completely lifeless, so it's hard to care about what happens in an episode. In fact, the episode caps off with a reveal that completely changes a core facet about a main character. It's jarring, and it put into question who I should even root for now to succeed on this show.
This show has settled into a particular pattern that strangely discards what makes for a compelling mystery in lieu of throwing out a bunch of twists that make little sense. This has been a consistent problem throughout the bulk of the season so I don't want to sound like I'm repeating myself. Both the plot and characters are completely lifeless, so it's hard to care about what happens in an episode. In fact, the episode caps off with a reveal that completely changes a core facet about a main character. It's jarring, and it put into question who I should even root for now to succeed on this show.Adrian Pasdar Talks "The Lying Game"
By Lynn Tackitt
In Adrian Pasdar's career, he has played many roles with many different characteristics, but he seems to excel at the suave, sinister type, that although he might have a good side, the darker side is the more intriguing half. He often plays the man you love to distrust, but as you read the interview below, you will find out that he is a man that looks for the fun roles to do and tries to balance his career with his family life.
Pasdar is a man who at the end of this season finale on The Lying Games isn't jumping straight into another project, but jumping into quality time with his kids and family. He sheds a little light onto what goes on the set of The Lying Games, his feelings for his co-stars, and teases us with what we can expect on a most anticipated season two.
In Adrian Pasdar's career, he has played many roles with many different characteristics, but he seems to excel at the suave, sinister type, that although he might have a good side, the darker side is the more intriguing half. He often plays the man you love to distrust, but as you read the interview below, you will find out that he is a man that looks for the fun roles to do and tries to balance his career with his family life.Pasdar is a man who at the end of this season finale on The Lying Games isn't jumping straight into another project, but jumping into quality time with his kids and family. He sheds a little light onto what goes on the set of The Lying Games, his feelings for his co-stars, and teases us with what we can expect on a most anticipated season two.
B.D. Wong & Cherry Jones Talk "Awake," Premiering Tonight
By Jamie Ruby
Tonight, NBC premieres the new series Awake, which follows the life of Detective Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs), who doesn't know when he is awake or asleep. In a car accident in one reality he lost his wife, while in the other reality he lost his son. Britten refuses to make a choice of which is real, or it would mean accepting that a loved one is dead.
Britten is forced to see a therapist in both realities: in the world where his wife survived, he talks to Dr. Lee, played by B.D. Wong, about the loss of his son. In the other, he talks about losing his wife with Dr. Evans, played by Cherry Jones. Both therapists go at Britten's problems with different angles, which makes for interesting sessions on the show.
Wong and Jones talked to the digital media earlier in the week about the new series.
Tonight, NBC premieres the new series Awake, which follows the life of Detective Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs), who doesn't know when he is awake or asleep. In a car accident in one reality he lost his wife, while in the other reality he lost his son. Britten refuses to make a choice of which is real, or it would mean accepting that a loved one is dead.Britten is forced to see a therapist in both realities: in the world where his wife survived, he talks to Dr. Lee, played by B.D. Wong, about the loss of his son. In the other, he talks about losing his wife with Dr. Evans, played by Cherry Jones. Both therapists go at Britten's problems with different angles, which makes for interesting sessions on the show.
Wong and Jones talked to the digital media earlier in the week about the new series.
Wake Up! This Is Not a Dream
It finally begins tonight with the premiere of Awake on NBC. To keep your appetite whetted, here are some great clips and interviews to watch before tonight, as well as the pilot if you'd rather not wait! But first be sure to check out Awake on Facebook and Awake on Twitter, #Awake.
White Collar 3.16 Review: "Judgment Day"
By John Keegan and Gregg Wright
As the final episode of season 3 begins, a question clearly comes to mind. Will Neal's sentence be commuted? Or will Neal be stuck with the anklet for another two years? It all seems pretty clear cut. Even with Kramer involved. Agent Kramer doesn't trust Neal, so presumably, he wants things to stay exactly as they are. The stakes don't seem particularly high. Either Neal sticks around and solves cases with Peter, or he sticks around and solves cases with Peter while wearing an anklet. Still, the season and mid-season finales pretty much always impress on "White Collar", so my expectations were fairly high.
As the final episode of season 3 begins, a question clearly comes to mind. Will Neal's sentence be commuted? Or will Neal be stuck with the anklet for another two years? It all seems pretty clear cut. Even with Kramer involved. Agent Kramer doesn't trust Neal, so presumably, he wants things to stay exactly as they are. The stakes don't seem particularly high. Either Neal sticks around and solves cases with Peter, or he sticks around and solves cases with Peter while wearing an anklet. Still, the season and mid-season finales pretty much always impress on "White Collar", so my expectations were fairly high.The River 1.5 Review: "Peaches"
By John Keegan and J.M. Graham
"The River" has been one of the more confounding viewing experiences so far this season. Despite some pretty subpar writing, mediocre acting and a dubious central conceit, it has somehow managed to be very entertaining and watchable. One might even say that the show has a certain magic to it, if one wanted to pluck the low hanging fruit. So on the heels of a decent episode that brought up some concerns about the urgency around the search for Emmet but still suffered from all of the foundational issues plaguing "The River", viewers are suddenly and without warning treated to an absolute knockout of an episode that for an hour manages to get almost everything right.
"The River" has been one of the more confounding viewing experiences so far this season. Despite some pretty subpar writing, mediocre acting and a dubious central conceit, it has somehow managed to be very entertaining and watchable. One might even say that the show has a certain magic to it, if one wanted to pluck the low hanging fruit. So on the heels of a decent episode that brought up some concerns about the urgency around the search for Emmet but still suffered from all of the foundational issues plaguing "The River", viewers are suddenly and without warning treated to an absolute knockout of an episode that for an hour manages to get almost everything right.Person of Interest 1.16 Review: "Risk"
By John Keegan and Edmund Boys
After shaking things up for a few episodes, “Person of Interest” was taking it easy this episode. Its players moved around the chess board, lulling observers with a pleasing, if conventional, mid-game. But then, the minor pieces move aside, and, like a discovered check, expose the attack of a much more powerful player. It was another 'Gotcha' moment, and one of Grand Master proportions.
After shaking things up for a few episodes, “Person of Interest” was taking it easy this episode. Its players moved around the chess board, lulling observers with a pleasing, if conventional, mid-game. But then, the minor pieces move aside, and, like a discovered check, expose the attack of a much more powerful player. It was another 'Gotcha' moment, and one of Grand Master proportions."The Voice" Week 5: Team Christina & Team Cee Lo
By Jamie Ruby and Karen Moul
The Voice Week 5: Who Did Christina and Cee Lo Choose?
Last Monday brought the first round of The Voice - blind auditions - to a close, as the coaches completed their teams. Cee Lo filled out his squad with Honolulu native Cheesa, 18-year-old student Wade, and the rock duo the Shields Brothers.
Christina was extremely picky in this last this week, passing on eight straight contestants before selecting Lee Koch. She then filled the final slot of the competition with Sera Hill, delighting everyone by joining Sera on stage to sing a few lines of Mary J. Blige's "I'm Going Down."
Before heading into the battle rounds, the competitors spoke with digital journalists about their experiences to this point and what they expect in the upcoming head-to-head battles.
The Voice airs Mondays on NBC.
The Voice Week 5: Who Did Christina and Cee Lo Choose?
Last Monday brought the first round of The Voice - blind auditions - to a close, as the coaches completed their teams. Cee Lo filled out his squad with Honolulu native Cheesa, 18-year-old student Wade, and the rock duo the Shields Brothers. Christina was extremely picky in this last this week, passing on eight straight contestants before selecting Lee Koch. She then filled the final slot of the competition with Sera Hill, delighting everyone by joining Sera on stage to sing a few lines of Mary J. Blige's "I'm Going Down."
Before heading into the battle rounds, the competitors spoke with digital journalists about their experiences to this point and what they expect in the upcoming head-to-head battles.
The Voice airs Mondays on NBC.
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Welcome! This is a place for those inspired by the strange, fantastic, and unknown. It is dedicated to those who share their talents with us and shine, whether it be on our televisions or on the silver screen. Here you will find interviews with celebrities, reviews from multiple genres, and other pop culture news and multimedia. While we originally started with a love for science fiction and fantasy, this site is no longer just for any one genre.Something you want to see featured here? Have your own site you'd like to see here? Don't hesitate to let us know!
Welcome! This is a place for those inspired by the strange, fantastic, and unknown. It is dedicated to those who share their talents with us and shine, whether it be on our televisions or on the silver screen. Here you will find interviews with celebrities, reviews from multiple genres, and other pop culture news and multimedia. While we originally started with a love for science fiction and fantasy, this site is no longer just for any one genre.Something you want to see featured here? Have your own site you'd like to see here? Don't hesitate to let us know!
Welcome! This is a place for those inspired by the strange, fantastic, and unknown. It is dedicated to those who share their talents with us and shine, whether it be on our televisions or on the silver screen. Here you will find interviews with celebrities, reviews from multiple genres, and other pop culture news and multimedia. While we originally started with a love for science fiction and fantasy, this site is no longer just for any one genre.Something you want to see featured here? Have your own site you'd like to see here? Don't hesitate to let us know!