‘Quantum Leap’ finds its way home, with mixed results

September 21, 2022 John Hansen New Releases

First episode impressions (TV review): The resurrection of the beloved sci-fi series is loaded with potential, but so far it’s missing the magic.

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.

‘Devil in Ohio’: Horror miniseries as comfort food

September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 John Hansen Horror TV

TV review: Adapting her own book, Daria Polatin delivers a safe and tame devil-worshiper saga. But it’s boosted by the excellent Madeleine Arthur.

Fall TV preview 2022: Release dates, plus 7 shows in the spotlight

September 5, 2022September 21, 2022 John Hansen Preview

Fall TV preview: Superheroes are on the wane, mysteries hold steady, and networks hang around. But streamers dominate as RFMC previews the season.

‘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.

‘Camp Cretaceous’ Season 5 is Spielbergian, Crichtonian, great

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 John Hansen Jurassic Park

TV review: The “Jurassic World” cartoon nicely wraps its exploration of makeshift family and animal rights … with a dino battle royale.

‘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.