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Fond farewell: ‘24’ (TV review)

May 22, 2010April 16, 2021 John Hansen 24

“24” (7 p.m. Central Monday on Fox, two hours) On air: 2001-10, eight seasons Why it was great: When it was clicking, nothing on TV was more suspenseful. We saw split screens, instant cell-phone communications, information at analysts’ […]

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The cult of ‘Glee’s’ Brittany (TV commentary)

May 17, 2010April 17, 2021 John Hansen Glee

My favorite character on “Glee” (8 p.m. Central Tuesdays on Fox) is Brittany. Normally, liking an extreme background character on a show puts you in a class of your own, but when you mention you like Brittany, […]

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‘Lost’ isn’t so much about ‘good versus evil’ as it’s about ‘faith versus reason’ (TV commentary)

May 12, 2010April 17, 2021 John Hansen Lost

I kind of feel sorry for Jacob and the Man in Black after watching this week’s episode of “Lost” (8 p.m. Central Tuesday on ABC, followed by the two-and-a-half-hour series finale at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 23). […]

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5 random observations about current TV shows (Commentary)

April 29, 2010April 17, 2021 John Hansen Glee

1. “10 Things I Hate About You” recently returned, and it hasn’t missed a beat from its run last summer. Although it more openly admits to being aimed at all ages, “10 Things” is treading the path […]

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Uh oh, ‘24’ is back to its old (stupid) tricks (TV commentary)

April 15, 2010April 16, 2021 John Hansen 24

Chloe is put in charge of CTU; Renee and Jack have sex less than an hour after Jack found President Hassan dead; Hassan’s widow agrees to take over as IRK president; the Russians pull out […]

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In search of the next ‘Lost?’ It’s already here, and it’s called ‘Fringe’ (TV commentary)

April 2, 2010April 17, 2021 John Hansen Fringe

A recent issue of Entertainment Weekly examined networks’ efforts to find the next “Lost,” in terms of both quality and ratings, and determined that nothing fits the bill. I disagree: “Fringe” (8 p.m. Thursdays on Fox) — like “Lost,” […]

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With an electromagnetic pulse bang, ‘24’ is back among TV’s elite dramas (Commentary)

March 18, 2010April 16, 2021 John Hansen 24

If it were a sports team rather than a TV show, no one would have predicted “24’s” resurgence. When a team struggles, there are generally two options: rebuild with young players or sign good players from other […]

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Are TV shows getting dumber or am I getting smarter? (Commentary)

February 14, 2010April 16, 2021 John Hansen Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel

Are TV shows getting dumber or am I getting smarter? I’m not talking about TV as a whole, because obviously it’s dumber than it was 10 years ago. This is because of the influx of […]

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Beverly Hills 90210

On ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ DVDs, the song doesn’t remain the same (and that’s a problem)

February 10, 2010August 14, 2025 John Hansen Beverly Hills 90210/Melrose Place

TV commentary: The show is ruined by not having its original music. Classics are replaced by generic tracks that scream “straight-to-video movie.”

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‘24’ Season 8 starts tonight. Is there reason for optimism? (TV commentary)

January 17, 2010April 16, 2021 John Hansen 24

“24” Season 8 starts with a two-hour premiere at 8 Central tonight (another two-hour block follows at 7 p.m. Central Monday). I haven’t been this NOT excited about a new season of “24” since the series […]

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