- John Hansen
- September 21, 2022
‘Quantum Leap’ finds its way home, with mixed results
When we last saw “Quantum Leap” in the official TV canon, Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula) was still lost in an endless string of leaps
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- John Hansen
- September 20, 2022
Griffith earns Silver medal for ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 5
“Cobra Kai’s” legacy, well-established by now, is that it legitimizes the cheesy-but-fun 1980s movies by expanding the story. Season 5 (Netflix) particularly sets its sights
- John Hansen
- September 17, 2022
‘Devil in Ohio’: Horror miniseries as comfort food
In this age of the spy state and mass information, how is any self-respecting, long-running, disciple-murdering religious cult supposed to survive? The answer, as supplied
- John Hansen
- September 5, 2022
Fall TV preview 2022: Release dates, plus 7 shows in the spotlight
The days of waiting by the mailbox for the Fall TV Preview edition of Entertainment Weekly are over, as the magazine has ceased print publication.
- John Hansen
- August 16, 2022
‘Better Call Saul’s’ ending is more gray than great
“Better Call Saul” (which wrapped Monday on AMC) masterfully overcomes its prequel problem early in Season 6. (SPOILERS FOLLOW.) It chronicles the tragic downfall of
- John Hansen
- August 1, 2022
‘Camp Cretaceous’ Season 5 is Spielbergian, Crichtonian, great
My friend and former RFMC contributor Shaune has a 4-year-old son who isn’t into “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous” (Netflix). Meanwhile, I gobble up every episode
- John Hansen
- June 29, 2022
‘Westworld’ Season 4 jumps into recognizable future
A big month for Michael Crichton franchises continues with the launch of “Westworld” Season 4 (Sundays, HBO). This is the headier of the two Crichton
- John Hansen
- June 15, 2022
‘Winning Time’ a winner, even if not entirely accurate
“Deep fake” video technology now makes it possible for actors to look like other people. But “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” Season
- John Hansen
- June 12, 2022
‘The Boys’ are back in town for still-excellent Season 3
Between Seasons 2 and 3 of “The Boys,” another dark caped comedy hit TV: James Gunn’s “Peacemaker.” They are arguably the two best superhero shows
- John Hansen
- June 6, 2022
‘Flight Attendant’ Season 2 a stark study of alcoholism
“The Flight Attendant” Season 2 (HBO Max) is a brilliant portrayal of alcoholism and the problems it can cause with relationships, friends, family, jobs and