John’s top 10 TV shows of 2018
It’s never before been so hard to pick the 10 best shows of the year, as streaming services deliver strong short series on a regular basis, and cable and network TV have mostly kept pace […]
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Which is the less bad show? ‘Black Lightning’ vs. ‘The Gifted’
TV commentary: We compare and contrast the two superhero shows.
10 shows featuring today’s biggest stars … that you can never watch again (TV commentary)
It’s not as bad as the case of the old “Doctor Who” episodes that were intentionally destroyed after their broadcast, but in this age where it’s easy for a streaming service to make something available […]
‘The Gifted’ Season 2 wades into the apocalypse
First episode impressions (TV review): A strange year for the “X-Men” Universe continues with TV show’s return.
‘Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles’ Season 2 reviews
John’s “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” Season 2 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, June 6, 2016 John’s “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” Season 2 review/fond farewell, johnvhansen.com, May 26, 2009
‘Fringe’ Season 1 review
“Fringe” Season 1 (2008-09, Fox), episodes 1-6 – “Fringe” (8 p.m. Tuesdays, Fox) is developing into a cool series.
‘The O.C.’ Season 1 review
Brainerd Dispatch: TV review Great cast treads familiar ground in ‘The O.C.’ By JOHN HANSEN Aug. 21, 2003 With its beautifully filmed shots of beautiful people mingling along beautiful California beaches (backed by the kinda […]
‘Vanished’ review
“Vanished” (2006, Fox), episodes 1-7 – Who kidnapped the senator’s wife, Sara Collins, and why? Who exactly is Sara Collins? And, for that matter, what is the senator not telling us about his past? “Vanished” […]
‘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 […]
‘Tru Calling’ Season 1 review
“Tru Calling” Season 1 (2003-04, Fox), episodes 1-4 – Even before aired its first episode, “Tru Calling” faced resistance from the sci-fi community. About 99 percent of Eliza Dushku’s fans wanted to see her continue […]