- John Hansen
- April 1, 2018
First episode impressions: ‘The Crossing’ (TV review)
At the end of the pilot episode of “Lost” in 2004, Charlie asks “Where are we?” Over six seasons, we’d get those answers. At the
First episode impressions: ‘The Crossing’ (TV review)
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- John Hansen
- March 16, 2018
First episode impressions: ‘For the People’ (TV review)
“For the People” (10 p.m. Eastern Tuesdays on ABC) is competent at what it does, but personally, I’m not wired to enjoy what it does:
- John Hansen
- February 22, 2018
‘Miss Guided’ review
ABC publicity photo “Miss Guided” (2008, ABC), episodes 1-3 – If you’re like me, the writers’ strike – combined with the fact that it was
- John Hansen
- February 22, 2018
‘Pushing Daisies’ Season 1 review
“Pushing Daisies” Season 1 (2007, ABC) – Respected producer Bryan Fuller’s latest effort is as sugary as the pies Ned the Pie Maker (Lee Pace
- John Hansen
- February 22, 2018
‘Invasion’ reviews
John’s “Invasion” flashback review, Dec. 9, 2021 “Invasion” (2005-06, ABC) – Granted, it rained every episode, the sheriff and park ranger were always chasing after
- John Hansen
- February 21, 2018
‘Six Degrees’ reviews
ABC publicity photo John’s “Six Degrees” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Sept. 18, 2016 “Six Degrees” (2006-07, ABC), episodes 1-5 – This is a compelling piece about
- John Hansen
- February 21, 2018
‘The Nine’ review
ABC publicity photo “The Nine” (2006-07, ABC), episodes 1-5 – This appropriately unconventional follow-up to “Lost” has fun with its structure. In the opening hour,
- John Hansen
- February 21, 2018
‘Help Me Help You’ review
“Help Me Help You” Season 1 (2006-07, ABC), episodes 1-6 – Ted Danson is doing his “Cheers” shtick again, this time as a group-therapy leader,
- John Hansen
- February 21, 2018
‘Night Stalker’ reviews
John’s “Night Stalker” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Feb. 1, 2011 “Night Stalker” (2005, ABC), episodes 1-4 – In its ads for “Supernatural,” WB recommends viewers turn off
- John Hansen
- February 21, 2018
‘The Practice’ Season 7 review
ABC publicity photo “The Practice” Season 7 (2002-03, ABC) – Despite some miscalculations in characterization, David E. Kelley’s show is still an important forum for