Bob’s Burgers is perhaps the most reliable show on television. Even its weaker episodes (of which there are few) are thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. The cast is full of incredible comedians: H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, and Eugene Mirman all…
TV Review: The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Premiere
The Last Man on Earth had a uniquely uneven first season. Its premiere episode was marvelous, a real instance of comedic, cinematic television, from acclaimed directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller of The Lego Movie. The show’s premise was simple…
TV Review: Brooklyn Nine Nine (3×01) “New Captain”
Welcome back to my weekly review and recap of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” To catch up on previous coverage, click here. It hasn’t been a ridiculously long wait since the end of season two, but with Captain Holt being forced out as…
TV Review: Rosewood 1×01, “Pilot”
On some far off island in a fictional world or absurdist parallel universe, everything in Rosewood doesn’t come off as false. This Miami has a world renowned medical examiner that is better than any forensic analyst or detective in the city.…
TV Review: Minority Report 1×01, “Pilot”
We all remember the hit film starring Tom Cruise and directed by Steven Spielberg. It was based on the fascinating short story by legendary writer Philip K. Dick. As hard as you can, try to keep the memory of how…
TV Review: Scream Queens Series Premiere
During the two-hour premiere of Scream Queens, we encounter a motley crew of characters, sudden deaths and a whole bunch of ear-piercing screams. The show, described by creator Ryan Murphy as ‘Halloween’ meets ‘Heathers’, lives up to that description in…
TV Review: Gotham Season 2 Premiere – “Damned If You Do…”
Throughout its first season, Gotham was plagued with an identity crisis. The show struggled with maintaining a consistent tone and a plethora of characters. Many episodes followed the “villain of the week” format of cop procedurals albeit in a pulpy…