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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,

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Flippin’ sweet! ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ and 10 other shows to watch in 2011-12 (TV commentary)

Intimidated by the list of nearly 50 new shows coming out in the fall? Never fear, I have done the hard work for you of

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First episode impressions: ‘Mr. Sunshine’ (TV review)

Here are my first episode impressions of “Mr. Sunshine” (8:31 p.m. Central Wednesdays on ABC). (more…)

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‘No Ordinary Family’ vs. ‘The Cape’: Which is the better superhero show?

Which is the superior superhero show — “The Cape” (8 p.m. Central Mondays on NBC) or “No Ordinary Family” (7 p.m. Central Tuesdays on ABC)? It’s a close call;

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‘Night Stalker’ (2005) brings Kolchak into 21st century

“Night Stalker” (2005, ABC) was arguably the best of the “X-Files”-ish shows between “X-Files” (which ended in 2002) and “Fringe” (which started in 2008). It had

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One-season wonders: ‘Miracles’ (2003) (TV review)

I thought I’d take a break from my “X-Files” seasonal reviews to look at “Miracles” (2003, ABC), which I consider to be part of the “X-Files” family.

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Classic Christmas TV episodes: ‘So-Called Angels’ (‘My So-Called Life’)

Show: “My So-Called Life” (Episode 15) Airdate: Dec. 22, 1994 Overview: Rickie’s getting beat up at home, Angela wants to help him and a homeless guitar-playing

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‘No Ordinary Family’ driven by talented, easy-to-like cast

Here are my first impressions of “No Ordinary Family,” which airs at 7 p.m. Central Tuesdays on ABC. 1. The cast is easy to like. It’s especially

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First episode impressions: ‘Undercovers’ and ‘My Generation’ (TV reviews)

Here are my first impressions of “Undercovers” (7 p.m. Central Wednesdays, NBC) and “My Generation” (7 p.m. Central Thursdays, ABC). (more…)

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State of Television Address: New fall shows (Commentary)

Here’s a look at the noteworthy premieres of the fall season. I’m skipping over the bland sitcoms (even if they’re based on a clever Twitter

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