“Life Sentence” (9 p.m. Eastern Wednesdays, CW) is notable for being a rare CW show not based on comic books or the supernatural, and unfortunately it’s also notable for being really bad. You’d think there’d […]
First episode impressions (TV review): “iZombie” is still going strong as it surpasses “Veronica Mars” in longevity.
John’s “Gilmore Girls” Season 7 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Dec. 18, 2014 Brainerd Dispatch: TV review Goodbye, ‘Girls’ By JOHN HANSEN May 10, 2007 Yes, I’m a guy, and yes, I love “Gilmore Girls.” I’ve never […]
“Gossip Girl” Season 1 (2007-08, CW) – Sure, these Upper East Siders’ personal dramas are small compared to the world’s. But in their world, prep school power struggles and cash-driven courtships are everything – and uber-blogger […]
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
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
TV commentary: We compare two CW shows going through creative struggles.
First episode impressions (TV review): The latest CW DC show is more grounded than the others.
“Riverdale’s” (9 p.m. Eastern, Thursdays, The CW) broad strokes will be familiar to anyone who’s seen a high school drama TV series or movie before, but it has a few elements that might make it worth […]
One-season wonders (TV review): Britt Robertson takes a crack at a witchy lead role in this book adaptation.