Category Archives: TV Review
Running Wilde – “Mental Flaws”
Undoubtedly, it’s people like me that are the reason Running Wilde is headed for a too soon demise. I’ve grown to like the show, which has improved greatly since its lackluster pilot, but I’ve yet to actually watch it live, … Continue reading
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Modern Family – “The Kiss”
At its best, Modern Family plays like an old school slapstick comedy. The zingers fly faster than lightening and while there’s the occasional “man falling down” gag (see: Cam’s spill tonight), the biggest laughs come from more elaborate scenes, like … Continue reading
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Parenthood – “I’m Cooler Than You Think”
For the first 30 minutes of last night’s episode of Parenthood, I was pretty bored. Julia wants to have another kid, Kristina wants to help Hattie run for class president, Sarah wants to impress her Amber and her friend, Crosby … Continue reading
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Lone Star – “One in Every Family”
It was a huge disappointment to hear that Lone Star struggled in its first week on the air. Despite critical raves and a prime post-House timeslot, it seemed that viewers were just not as pulled in to the con man … Continue reading
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Modern Family – “The Old Wagon”
After a season of praise and a win in a tight Emmy race for Best Comedy Series, Modern Family made its triumphant return tonight. Would it live up to its tremendous expectations, or would it begin in a sophomore slump? … Continue reading
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Parenthood – “No Good Deed”
Where last week’s season premier seemed disorganized and was full of issues, I was glad to see the show getting back into the swing of things with “No Good Deed.” Parenthood is fortunate enough to have a talented class, and … Continue reading
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Lone Star – “Pilot”
One of the most talked about shows of the pilot season, I had high expectations for Lone Star. Having been burned by so many talked about pilots in years past, I remained cautiously optimistic throughout the entire episode, and it … Continue reading
How I Met Your Mother – “Big Days”
Ladies and Gentleman, the network Fall TV Season has officially begun! What better way to kick things off than with an old favorite looking to rebound after its shakiest season so far. My complaints about How I Met Your Mother … Continue reading
Boardwalk Empire – “Boardwalk Empire”
There is an immense, satisfying pleasure in watching something come together exactly like you think it will. For Nukie Thompson, that comes as he strolls down the Atlantic City Boardwalk watching the pandemonium on the eve of the passing of … Continue reading
Parenthood – “I See You, I Hear You”
Welcome back to the fall TV season! We’re excited another season of television here at TUiW, so stay tuned for recaps of some of the season’s new shows, as well as some returning favorites. We kick off the season with … Continue reading
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