Television

Why Do Great TV Shows Have Only Fantastic First Seasons?

HOLLYWOOD—Seriously, this is something we’re going to have to think about America? Why do some of the best TV shows have their greatest outing during their first season? Think about that for a second because some series are great, but they always have those seasons with hiccups or that are subpar compared to the first season or later seasons. I...

“Walking Dead” Recap: ‘Self Help’

HOLLYWOOD—I’m totally shoked that the writers of “The Walking Dead” are continuing to allow the viewers to learn more about characters through the art of flashbacks. This time around the audience got the opportunity to learn more about Abraham and Eugene. “Self-Help” which seems to be a nifty title for the episode, saw Abraham display a vulnerable side to his...

“The Night Manager” Recap: Everyone Is In Danger

HOLLYWOOD—Everyone seems to be in danger this episode. When it comes to being under Richard Roper’s suspicions, some do not survive. This episode we get to see the kingdom Roper has built with his business: Haven. Haven, in Turkey, is entered after passing a refugee camp that Roper built to distract people from looking at his army of mercenaries and...

“The Perfectionists” Recap: ‘Sex, Lies And Alibis’

HOLLYWOOD—Last week audiences were first introduced to new and familiar faces in the world of the “Pretty Little Liars” spinoff series, “The Perfectionists.” This week, the drama kicked into full gear with the episode, ‘Sex, Lies and Alibis’ where suspicion began to be cast on everyone who could have had a reason for wanting to knock off Nolan Hotchkiss....

Adam Newman Spirals On “The Young And The Restless!”

HOLLYWOOD— It feels like it has indeed been quite some time since we’ve talked about the CBS soap “The Young and the Restless.” For starters, it seems the agent of chaos: Adam Newman is at the core of the drama. Adam got the confirmation when he returned to Kansas that he did indeed murder that man while trying to...

‘The Hook’ Finally Revealed On “General Hospital!”

HOLLYWOOD—Again, talk about the ABC soap “General Hospital” disappointing viewers with a big reveal that viewers eagerly await for. Did I expect for the writers to FINALLY clue the audience into the person who has been hooking people in Port Charles? Not really. Any guesses as to who that person is? I’ll give you a clue it’s a person...

Steffy And Finn Sizzle On “Bold And Beautiful!”

HOLLYWOOD—Thank you to the powers that be that brought in the character of Dr. Finnegan to woo Steffy Forrester away from Liam Spencer on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” I mean for over a decade we had this ongoing love triangle between Liam, Steffy and Hope. After a long fought battle, Hope won over Liam’s heart, as she already...

“Survivor 43” Recap: ‘Telenovela’

HOLLYWOOD—Well it was the penultimate episode of “Survivor 43” before the big finale next week. Would the viewers finally be treated to an entertaining episode in ‘Telenovela?’ The verdict would be determined by the Final Six Tribal Council where 3 idols were at play and let’s just say we final saw some idol play people. Be advised: NO IDOLS...

“Ambitions” Is A Fun, Dark Soap!

HOLLYWOOD—I have seen the trailers and TV spots for the new OWN series, “Ambitions” for weeks. It looks tantalizing, it looks salacious and like entertaining fun. I mean we have Robin Givens in a villainess role people could you ask for anything more? The premiere episode, witnessed Stephanie Carlisle Lancaster (Robin Givens) awakening from a vivid dream where she...

“The Flash,” Season 2 Returns For More Fun

HOLLYWOOD—Last season I became an avid fan of The CW superhero hit “The Flash.” Yes, it’s difficult to find a series that matches the wits and narrative aspect that “Smallville” once held, but “The Flash” has done a magnificent job at meshing unique characters, narrative and emotion into a compelling action-drama. Season two of the series picked up a few...