‘American Dreams’ Season 1 review
“American Dreams” Season 1 (2002-03, NBC) – OK, I’m not going so far as to say this series is actually good, but the “American Bandstand” segments and pre-Vietnam innocence are charming enough that I’ll continue […]
Teen Drama
‘Gossip Girl’ Season 1 review
“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 […]
‘The Paper’ review
John’s “The Paper” (episodes 1-4) review, Brainerd Dispatch, May 8, 2008
‘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
‘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
‘Veronica Mars’ Season 1 reviews
John’s “Veronica Mars” Season 1 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, June 12, 2013 “Veronica Mars” Season 1 (2004-05, UPN), episodes 1-9 – “Lost” and “Desperate Housewives” get the magazine covers, but “Veronica Mars” (8 p.m. Tuesdays on UPN) […]
‘Lizzie McGuire’ review
John’s “Lizzie McGuire” series review, Brainerd Dispatch, Oct. 23, 2003
‘Dawson’s Creek’ Season 6 review
John’s “Dawson’s Creek” Season 6 (episodes 1-21) review, Brainerd Dispatch, May 1, 2003