- John Hansen
- October 16, 2011
All 22 episodes of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 2 (1997-98), ranked
Usually, I’m more interested in the journey than the ending, so I don’t have much sympathy when someone says “Well, it was good, but then
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- John Hansen
- October 6, 2011
First episode impressions: ‘American Horror Story’ (TV review)
In the premiere episode of “American Horror Story” (9 p.m. Central Wednesdays on FX), psychiatrist Ben Harmon (Dylan McDermott) tells his patient, Tate (Evan Peters from “Invasion”)
- John Hansen
- September 30, 2011
First episode impressions: ‘Fringe’ Season 4 (TV review)
Most shows are naturally constrained by their narrative — sort of like a choose-your-own-adventure book where every choice is locked in once it happens. But
- John Hansen
- September 28, 2011
First episode impressions: ‘Hart of Dixie’ (TV review)
There’s a lot of surface appeal to “Hart of Dixie” (8 p.m. Central Mondays on The CW), including beautiful people (Rachel Bilson, Scott Porter, Jaime King) and
- John Hansen
- September 28, 2011
First episode impressions: ‘Terra Nova’ (TV review)
Just when the theoretical water cooler was starting to get lonely, along comes “Terra Nova” (7 p.m. Central Mondays on Fox) to make it a popular gathering
- John Hansen
- September 27, 2011
First episode impressions: ‘Pan Am’ (TV review)
There’s a snort-out-loud scene in the “Family Guy” parody of “Return of the Jedi” where C-3PO explains why he’s wearing a suit and tie aboard
- John Hansen
- September 26, 2011
First episode impressions: ‘Parks and Recreation’ Season 4 (TV review)
“Parks and Recreation” (7:30 p.m. Central Thursdays on NBC) is my pick for best network comedy. It still ranks fourth on my overall list because while
- John Hansen
- September 23, 2011
First episode impressions: ‘Revenge’ (TV review)
I enjoy a good movie about revenge. There’s “First Blood,” where John Rambo methodically picks off corrupt cops until he breaks down at the end,
- John Hansen
- September 19, 2011
First episode impressions: ‘The Secret Circle’ (TV review)
I like just about everything about “The Secret Circle” (8 p.m. Central Thursdays on The CW) except the fact that — I am stifling a yawn just
- John Hansen
- September 17, 2011
First episode impressions: ‘Ringer’ (TV review)
OK, deep breath, here we go: “Ringer” (8 p.m. Central Tuesdays on The CW) — the previews of which feature long monologues by Sarah Michelle Gellar, making