- 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
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- John Hansen
- July 10, 2011
One-season wonders: ‘Privileged’ (2008-09) (Review)
Like all TV fans, I’ve been known to complain when a show I like gets canceled. I’ve been doing less complaining in recent years, partly
- John Hansen
- June 10, 2011
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
- John Hansen
- January 20, 2011
‘Life Unexpected’ bows out with unappealing epilogue
There’s a thin line between love and hate, and “Life Unexpected” proved that in its series finale on Tuesday. I love the show, but I hate how
- John Hansen
- September 15, 2010
First episode (of new season) impressions: ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Life Unexpected,’ ‘Parenthood’ (TV reviews)
“Gossip Girl” Season 4 (8 p.m. Central Mondays, The CW) 1. The actors who play Dan and Vanessa continue to look like they punch a clock,
- John Hansen
- September 10, 2010
First episode impressions: ‘Nikita’ (TV review)
Here are my first impressions of “Nikita,” which airs at 8 p.m. Central Thursdays on The CW. (more…)
- John Hansen
- September 9, 2010
First episode impressions: ‘Hellcats’ (TV review)
As the new shows roll out, I’ll be doing “first impressions” reviews of some of the debut episodes. First up is “Hellcats,” which airs at 8 p.m.
- John Hansen
- June 16, 2010
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
- John Hansen
- June 15, 2010
State of Television Address: Returning shows (Commentary)
With last week’s “Glee” season capper, we’ve come to the end of the TV year (more or less), and I’m ready for my State of
- John Hansen
- April 16, 2010
‘Life Unexpected’s’ Baze-or-Ryan: Shades of Jordan-or-Brian? (TV commentary)
If you’re worried about the fate of “Life Unexpected,” the ending of the first season couldn’t have made you feel too good about its chances for renewal