- John Hansen
- January 20, 2011
‘Life Unexpected’ bows out with unappealing epilogue
There’s a thin line between love and hate, and “Life Unexpected” proved that in its series finale on Tuesday. I love the show, but I hate how
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- John Hansen
- December 20, 2010
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2010
This was the year when TV changed from low-definition to high-definition and from squares to rectangles (I still have a square, and I know I’m
- John Hansen
- September 15, 2010
First episode (of new season) impressions: ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Life Unexpected,’ ‘Parenthood’ (TV reviews)
“Gossip Girl” Season 4 (8 p.m. Central Mondays, The CW) 1. The actors who play Dan and Vanessa continue to look like they punch a clock,
- John Hansen
- September 12, 2010
Fall TV 2010: What to watch for on 10 returning favorites (Commentary)
Here’s what I’ll be watching for on my top 10 returning fall shows, listed in order of airdate. All times are Central. (more…)
- John Hansen
- June 15, 2010
State of Television Address: Returning shows (Commentary)
With last week’s “Glee” season capper, we’ve come to the end of the TV year (more or less), and I’m ready for my State of
- John Hansen
- April 16, 2010
‘Life Unexpected’s’ Baze-or-Ryan: Shades of Jordan-or-Brian? (TV commentary)
If you’re worried about the fate of “Life Unexpected,” the ending of the first season couldn’t have made you feel too good about its chances for renewal
- John Hansen
- March 16, 2010
Have I mentioned that I love ‘Life Unexpected?’ (TV commentary)
I don’t get as emotionally involved in the cancellation of shows as I used to (“Angel” in 2004 was the last one that really hurt).
- John Hansen
- February 21, 2010
My new favorite show is an ‘Unexpected’ pleasure (TV commentary)
I’m not surprised that “Life Unexpected” (8 p.m. Central Mondays, The CW) is good — after all, the cast is incredible and exec producer Liz Tigelaar boasts
- John Hansen
- January 18, 2010
Midseason preview: My favorite actresses return, but will their shows be any good? (TV commentary)
Three of my favorite actresses return to TV this midseason, and that’s probably a good thing, but I’m a little ambivalent. In TV, I often