‘Roswell’ flashback: ‘Loose Ends’ (2001) (Book review)

After Melinda Metz’s 10-book YA series “Roswell High” (1998-2000) handed the baton to the TV series “Roswell” in 1999, Jason Katims and his writing team took the teens in a different direction from the books. So when the book line returned in May 2001 with Greg Cox’s “Loose Ends,” it was of course a tie-in

‘Roswell, New Mexico’ is a rare example of a reboot done right (TV commentary)

I generally reject reboots of my favorite franchises, but I flat-out love “Roswell, New Mexico,” The CW’s reboot of my beloved “Roswell” (1999-2002). So I should explain why this is. First of all, it’s really well made, with creator Carina Adly MacKenzie and her team showing respect and knowledge of the original material. Secondly, it doesn’t

‘Roswell’ Season 3 reviews

All 18 episodes of “Roswell” Season 3 (2001-02), ranked, John Hansen, Nov. 6, 2019 “Roswell” Season 3 (2001-02, UPN), episodes 1-11 — For superior characters and storytelling than “Smallville,” and pop music selections that are even better, check out “Roswell” (8 p.m. Tuesday, UPN). The show has some of the most loyal fans you’ll find (they

‘Roswell’ Season 2 reviews

All 21 episodes of “Roswell” Season 2 (2000-01), ranked, John Hansen, Aug. 2, 2019 NDSU Spectrum: TV review Clever stories and tragic romance propel revamped ‘Roswell’ By JOHN HANSEN Feb. 23, 2001 Like “The X-Files,” “Roswell” has bounced back this year after some rocky moments late last season. New producer Ronald D. Moore (“Deep Space

‘Roswell’ Season 1 reviews

All 22 episodes of “Roswell” Season 1 (1999-2000), ranked, John Hansen, July 3, 2019 NDSU Spectrum: TV review ‘Roswell’ steps in to fill looming ‘X-Files’ void By JOHN HANSEN January 2000 Something became apparent early on when viewing the pilot episode of “Roswell.” Any preconceptions on the viewer’s part should be left behind, because this

John’s 10 favorite TV couples of all time (Commentary)

In a double dose of weak sauce, Entertainment Weekly’s writers recently chose “Friends’ “ Ross and Rachel as the greatest TV couple of all time, and readers responded by choosing some random couple from “Glee” (which, research reveals, is actually still on the air). Over at his blog, my buddy Seth Stringer upped the standards