All 13 episodes of ‘Daredevil’ Season 2 (2016), ranked
Marvel Cinematic Universe flashback (TV review): Season 2 bests the excellent Season 1 with its epic morality examination.
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All 13 episodes of ‘Daredevil’ Season 2 (2016), ranked
All 13 episodes of ‘Daredevil’ Season 1 (2015), ranked
Marvel Cinematic Universe flashback (TV review): Drew Goddard successfully launches the street-level MCU.
First episode impressions: ‘Atlanta’ Season 2 (TV review)
This week, “Atlanta” (10 p.m. Eastern Thursdays, FX) began its second season of being about nothing and everything. The episode “Alligator Man” opens with two ATL youths lounging around when one mentions that they can […]
‘Friday Night Lights’ Season 1 review
“Friday Night Lights” Season 1 (2006-07, NBC), episodes 1-5 – This present-day adaptation of H.G. Bissinger’s late-’80s expose on Texas high school football is more about the team than individuals. That’s why episode one could […]
‘Arrested Development’ Season 1 review
“Arrested Development” Season 1 (2003-04, Fox), episodes 1-5 – “Tru Calling’s” Eliza Dushku is welcome to fill my 27-inch Sony whenever she wants, but so far, I’ve been enjoying the company of Jason Bateman, Portia de […]
‘Firefly’ reviews
John’s “Firefly” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, May 12, 2013 “Firefly” (2002-03, Fox), episodes 1-11 – As Joss Whedon slumped a bit with “Buffy” and “Angel,” he launched a show that quickly became his best. He created a charming […]
‘Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog’ reviews
John’s “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Sept. 13, 2016 John’s “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” review, Brainerd Dispatch, Aug. 21, 2008
‘The Simpsons’ Season 13 review
“The Simpsons” Season 13 (2001-02, Fox), episodes 1-12 — Matt Groening’s “The Simpsons” (7 p.m. Sunday, Fox) has been the funniest show on TV for every one of its 13 seasons (and yes, that’s including the […]
‘The X-Files’ Season 9 reviews
John’s “The X-Files” Season 9 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, June 12, 2011 NDSU Spectrum: TV review Sundays at 8 will never be the same … By JOHN HANSEN Jan. 25, 2002 For the last few months, […]
‘Friends’ Season 7 review
NDSU Spectrum: TV review ‘Friends’ or ‘Survivor?’ I choose ‘Gilmore Girls’ By JOHN HANSEN March 2, 2001 Well, I finally stopped watching “Friends.” The reason is only partially due to what you’re thinking: that I’m […]