‘90210’ Season 1 reviews
John’s “90210” Season 1 review, johnvhansen.com, May 23, 2009 John’s “90210” Season 1 (episodes 1-6) review, Brainerd Dispatch, Oct. 2, 2008
Television
‘Swingtown’ first episode impressions
John’s “Swingtown” first episode impressions, Brainerd Dispatch, June 19, 2008
‘Privileged’ reviews
John’s “Privileged” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, July 10, 2011 John’s “Privileged” review/fond farewell, johnvhansen.com, May 26, 2009 John’s “Privileged” (episodes 1-8) review, Brainerd Dispatch, Nov. 6, 2008
‘Side Order of Life’ review
John’s “Side Order of Life” (episodes 1-6) review, Brainerd Dispatch, Aug. 23, 2007
’24’ Season 5 review
John’s “24 reasons to watch 24” commentary (written after episodes 1-4), Brainerd Dispatch, Jan. 19, 2006
‘Surface’ first episode impressions
“Surface” (2005-06, NBC), episode 1 – “Surface” (7 p.m. Mondays on NBC) is about the Outsiders. The premiere played like one of those Peter Benchley miniseries about sea monsters rising from the deep, complete with shallow characterizations. […]
‘Threshold’ first episode impressions
“Threshold” (2005-06, CBS), episode 1 – “Threshold” (8 p.m. Fridays on CBS) is about the Insiders. It’s what “The X-Files” would have been if we saw the point of view of the government coverup. But we […]
‘Invasion’ first episode impressions
“Invasion” (2005-06, ABC), episode 1 – Last week’s season premieres of “Lost” and “Invasion” (8 and 9 p.m. Wednesdays on ABC) featured a level of suspense above and beyond “What’s in the hatch?” and “What are those […]
‘Lost’ Season 2 first episode impressions
“Lost” Season 2 (2005-06, ABC), episode 1 – “Lost” is not the best show on TV (it’s not even the best show in its time slot). The weaknesses became apparent last season when Claire (Emilie […]