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Arrow 2.15 “The Promise” REVIEW

Episode 2.15 Writers: Jake Coburn & Ben Sokolowski Director: Glen Winter THE ONE WHERE: As Oliver confronts Slade in his own home we flash back to the storming of the Amazo… THE VERDICT: I recently moaned that the island scenes have felt fiftful and inconclusive this season. “The Promise” addresses …

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Arrow 2.08 “The Scientist” REVIEW

Episode 2.08 Writers: Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg & Geoff Johns Director: Michael Schultz THE ONE WHERE: Central City forensics assistant Barry Allen arrives in Starling, investigating a baffling robbery from Queen Consolidated. Moira, meanwhile, turns to the power of Ra’s al Ghul to deal with Malcolm’s presence in her …

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Continuum 2.12 “Second Last” REVIEW

Continuum 2.12 “Second Last” TV REVIEW Episode 2.12 Writers: Shelley Eriksen, Jonathan Lloyd Walker Director: Amanda Tapping THE ONE WHERE Gardiner’s body is found and Kiera is blamed for his death. She goes on the run from the cops and Carlos goes renegade to join her (who needs a police …

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Once Upon A Time 2.15 “The Queen Is Dead” REVIEW

Once Upon A Time 2.15 “The Queen Is Dead” TV Review (opens in new tab) Episode 2.15 Writers: Daniel T Thomsen, David H Goodman Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton THE ONE WHERE In the past: Young Snow White faces a test when her mother is dying – should she use dark magic …

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True Blood 6.05 “F**k The Pain Away” REVIEW

True Blood 6.05 “F**k The Pain Away” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 6.05 Writer: Angela Robinson Director: Michael Ruscio THE ONE WHERE Sookie’s dad possesses Lafayette and tries to drown her; the vamp camp adds to its collection and sends Pam to a shrink; Billith learns of Warlow’s …

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True Blood 6.04 “At Last” REVIEW

True Blood 6.04 “At Last” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 6.04 Writer: Alexander Woo Director: Anthony Hemingway THE ONE WHERE Sookie and Jason (independently) leap to the conclusion that Ben is Warlow; Andy’s faerie offspring enter their troublesome teens; Eric sires Governor Burrell’s daughter; lots of men strip …

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TV REVIEW Continuum 2.09 “Seconds”

Continuum 2.09 “Seconds” (opens in new tab) Episode 2.09 Writer: Raul Sanchez Inglis Director: Michael Rohl THE ONE WHERE Julian is released from jail and instantly finds himself being courted by the various factions of Liber8. Before he can choose his future, however, he has to deal with the fact …

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Once Upon A Time 2.11 “The Outsider” REVIEW

Once Upon A Time 2.11 “The Outsider” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 2.11 Writers: Andrew Chambliss, Ian Goldberg Director: David Solomon THE ONE WHERE In the past: Belle goes on a quest to kill a fiery beast that’s been ravaging the countryside, teaming up with Mulan in the …

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Falling Skies 3.01 “On Thin Ice” REVIEW

Episode: 3.01 Writer: Remi Aubuchon Director: Greg Beeman THE ONE WHERE: Seven months on from the events of “A More Perfect Union”, the 2 nd Mass discover a spy within their ranks when they’re ambushed raiding a mine. Anne gives birth to a strangely intelligent baby and Tom shows Weaver …

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The Vampire Diaries 4.23 “Graduation” REVIEW

The Vampire Diaries 4.23 “Graduation” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 4.23 Writers: Julie Plec, Caroline Dries Director: Chris Grismer THE ONE WHERE Elena finally decides that Damon is the vampire for her, then forcibly gives the cure to Katherine; Bonnie resurrects Jeremy, then shuffles off this mortal coil; …

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