Contributor: Henry T.

Written by Patrick Massett and John Zinman
Directed by Clark Johnson

At the core of this series is a major difference in philosophies. We have Captain Marcus Chaplin with his own brand of independent leadership for Sainte Marina. It gets much more complicated now that he’s allied with the Chinese. From the outsider’s ( Read more... )

Contributor: Gregg Wright

Written by Brad Falchuk
Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

If there’s one thing this episode got right, it’s that a whole lot happened in it. I guess that’s what happens when you ignore two of your main plotlines in favor of a possession story for most of the season, which eventually goes nowhere, finally allowing your other ( Read more... )

Contributor: Henry T.

Written by Nichelle Tramble Spellman
Directed by Felix Alcala

It’s been such a long hiatus for “The Good Wife” that it took me a little while to remember where the show left off with its storylines. I still remember the firm being in dire financial straits (that’s hard to ignore) and that Eli was under some kind of ( Read more... )

Contributor: John Keegan

Written by David H. Goodman and Robert Hull
Directed by Dean White

The fall portion of the second season started off strong, with the return of magic and the widening of scope to encompass both Storybrooke and the Enchanted Forest. It didn’t take long for things to descend into the muddled mess that was all too typical of ( Read more... )

The Critical Myth Crew sets off with “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”! Recorded 05 Jan 2013.

Listen to Critical Myth on VOG Network! Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (7PM Eastern/4PM Pacific), with an encore marathon on Saturdays (12PM Eastern/9AM Pacific).

Opening theme provided by The Oceanic Six. A huge thanks to Alex, Luke, and Jason!

The ( Read more... )

The Critical Myth Crew joins the Colonial Fleet to discuss “Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome”! Recorded 05 Jan 2013.

Listen to Critical Myth on VOG Network! Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (7PM Eastern/4PM Pacific), with an encore marathon on Saturdays (12PM Eastern/9AM Pacific).

Opening theme provided by The Oceanic Six. A huge thanks to ( Read more... )

Contributor: Gregg Wright

Written by Julian Jones
Directed by Justin Molotnikov

Anymore, there are a few predictions one can make, with relative confidence, about any new season of “Merlin”. As usual, the season begins with promise: an epic two-parter that reminds us of what the show could be if the whole season followed suit. But we’ve been down ( Read more... )

Contributor: John Keegan

Written by Dan Dietz
Directed by Richard J. Lewis

“Shadow Box” ended with the surprising twist of Reese in custody, albeit surrounded by three other men in suits. Agent Donnelly was as close to getting his hands on Reese as anyone has been since the first season finale, and Carter was the only one in a realistic position ( Read more... )

Contributor: Bronzethumb

Written by Liz Friedman and Christopher Silber
Directed by John Coles

When returning from a hiatus, even just a short one, most shows put their best foot forward; they make an effort to re-hook their audience and draw in any new viewers who happen to be turning in. “Elementary” doesn’t quite go this route. Instead, we get a ( Read more... )

Contributor: Gregg Wright

Written by Jessica Sharzer
Directed by Michael Lehmann

“American Horror Story” has returned from its break, and I’m pleased to see it return, but it still seems to be exhibiting all of the same problems as before. Most of the individual parts remain fascinating and entertaining, but the larger story structure still leaves ( Read more... )