‘Poirot’ Season 2 (1990) finds groove with Christie-Exton mash-ups

June 9, 2024June 9, 2024 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): David Suchet’s Poirot further branches into his own thing, and – while it’s not for die-hard purists — he finds an audience.

‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 5 looks to the future

April 20, 2023April 24, 2023 John Hansen Comedy (Stand-up)

First episode impressions (TV review): The flash-forwards provide talking points, but Tony Shalhoub and the gorgeous sets are what make “Maisel” marvelous.

It’s freaky how great ‘Freaks and Geeks’ (1999-2000) still is

March 16, 2023May 6, 2023 John Hansen Freaks and Geeks

One-season wonders (TV review): It’s time to geek out over the brilliance of this breakthrough teen TV series from Paul Feig and Judd Apatow.

‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’ Season 1 (1989) launches an icon

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Although other actors had played the brilliant Belgian detective, most people picture David Suchet when they think of Poirot.

Griffith earns Silver medal for ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 5

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 John Hansen Cobra Kai/Karate Kid

TV review: Thomas Ian Griffith gives an outstanding villainous turn as Season 5 focuses on the adults, then re-centers on the kids for an epic final battle.

‘Better Call Saul’s’ ending is more gray than great

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 John Hansen Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul

TV review: The sixth and final season is frontloaded with thrilling episodes, but it ends in anticlimactic fashion.

‘Westworld’ Season 4 jumps into recognizable future

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 John Hansen IMDb Top 250 TV

First episode impressions (TV review): Dolores is now Christina, and viewers have other information to absorb, but the show remains grand and beautiful.