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Watchmen Pilot Recap: “Trust in the Law”

Josh Zyber — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:00:07 +0000

Considering the glut of superhero stories we’re experiencing in movies and TV, right now is either a great time to revive Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ legendary Watchmen comic, or perhaps the worst. The TV spinoff’s premiere episode leaves me feeling conflicted on that question. HBO clearly intends Watchmen to be its new major event...

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On Becoming a God in Central Florida Premiere Recap: “Go-Getters Go Get”

Josh Zyber — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:00:01 +0000

The awkwardly lengthy title of Showtime’s new dark comedy On Becoming a God in Central Florida seems indicative of a problem with the series: It doesn’t know when or how to stop. The show has a lot going for it. Returning to the sort of broad satire she did early in her career with movies...

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The Rook Pilot Recap: “Why Would Anyone Do This to Me?”

Josh Zyber — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:00:43 +0000

The Starz network’s new high-concept sci-fi drama The Rook feels specifically designed as a replacement for the recently-canceled Counterpart. Although the premiere episode shows some promise, I’m not certain that it entirely fills that void. Based on a 2012 novel by Daniel O’Malley, the TV adaptation was initially developed by Twilight author Stephenie Meyer, who...

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City on a Hill Pilot Recap: “Only the Bad Understand”

Josh Zyber — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:00:41 +0000

Showtime’s new crime drama City on a Hill arrives with an impressive pedigree, good writing, and strong performances. Unfortunately, it follows in the footsteps of a lot of similar TV shows and may struggle to set itself apart. Some of those TV shows came from the same creative team. Show-runner Tom Fontana and producer Barry...

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Deadwood: The Movie Review – A Very Belated Series Finale

Josh Zyber — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:00:01 +0000

Of all the TV shows unceremoniously canceled too soon, HBO’s beloved Western series Deadwood was one of the most painful losses. After talking about it for thirteen years, creator David Milch has gathered almost the entire cast for a reunion movie, hoping to provide fans (and himself) the closure denied to them the first time...

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Game of Thrones Series Finale Recap: “Will You Break the Wheel with Me?”

Josh Zyber — Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:24 +0000

Game of Thrones is over, and I’m sure no one’s happy about it. Those fans who still like the show are sad that it’s over, and the series finale was never likely to change the minds of those who’ve complained all season about how much they hated this last batch of episodes. Let’s be frank,...

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Game of Thrones 8.05 Recap: “Let It Be Fear”

Josh Zyber — Tue, 14 May 2019 12:00:09 +0000

The penultimate episode of Game of Thrones feels in many ways like the climax of the entire series. After watching it, the biggest question I had is what the show’s seemingly countless disgruntled fans would find to complain about in this one. Following the death of Missandei, Daenerys somehow managed to restrain herself from flying...

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Game of Thrones 8.04 Recap: “You’re Not the Only One Who’s Clever”

Josh Zyber — Tue, 07 May 2019 12:00:24 +0000

If it’s true that episode 5 of Game of Thrones this season will be even bigger than the Battle of Winterfell, the show needed something of a breather in between. This week’s entry may not be as action-packed, but it makes some big moves to set the stage for the next conflict. The Aftermath The...

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Game of Thrones 8.03 Recap: “Here We Are, at the End of the World”

Josh Zyber — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 12:00:07 +0000

And off we go. You wanted more action and violence and death on Game of Thrones this season? Wish granted. The war with the dead begins. Running nearly an hour and a half, The Long Night is a battle episode start to finish. I often have mixed feelings about these. Although the show has had...

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Gentleman Jack Pilot Recap: “So Much Drama, Always, with Anne”

Josh Zyber — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:00:54 +0000

Give HBO credit for figuring out a way to counter-program against itself. This week, the network premiered the period piece drama Gentleman Jack, hoping to retain the type of viewers who might not be invested in all the Game of Thrones hoopla. Not that there couldn’t be crossover between these audiences, of course (hey, I...

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Game of Thrones 8.02 Recap: “Men Do Stupid Things for Women”

Josh Zyber — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:50 +0000

It’s calm-before-the-storm time on Game of Thrones this week. The war that’s been building for eight seasons is imminent, and that makes right now most characters’ last chance to get their personal affairs in order. Unlike the season premiere, which jumped between Winterfell and King’s Landing, this week’s episode is set entirely in the North....

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Game of Thrones 8.01 Recap: “What Does a Dragon Eat, Anyway?”

Josh Zyber — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 12:00:58 +0000

I cannot recall any television series in my lifetime that has entered its final season with as much hype and as much punishing pressure to satisfy millions of fans as HBO’s Game of Thrones. That’s a daunting task, but if any show can pull it off, it feels like everyone is rooting for this one...

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