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There are so many pivotal elements that go into nailing a successful show, and one of those is having likable characters. Luckily, NCIS: Origins has plenty to work with in Mike Franks.   Don’t get me wrong, because I am the unofficial leader of the “Mary Jo Fan Club,” but Mike Franks is something else.   Since

Critic’s Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 4.2 When Calls the Heart has returned to basics this season, focusing on integrating the younger generation into stories and character-rich story arcs. The children’s obsession with comics was central to When Calls the Heart Season 12 Episode 2, as Elizabeth tried to find other lessons to excite her students.

Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 4.5 Eighty minutes?? Landman Season 1 Episode 10 was a feature-length finale, and oh boy, did it deliver. The near future of the show has changed significantly, giving us a better picture of what to expect from the second season. The biggest stunner here is that despite the popularity of

If there has been one blessed change that the first half of Matlock Season 1 saw, it’s that the most uptight character on the series had finally let her hair down. Gotta love that tightly wound Sarah Franklin.  After spending far too many episodes so far up Olympia’s backside that she could check the senior

It’s a lot to ask of a teenager to stay in a relationship with a boy who is having a baby with another girl. It’s doubly hard when the girl in question is Sophia. Holly’s ex-BFF has done nothing but cause trouble for Holly and Tate. It’s unsurprising that Days of Our Lives spoilers for

Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 4.5 Do you ever wonder if maybe you’re just ornery when it comes to characters on TV? The Way Home Season 3 Episode 2 just introduced Colton, Del, and Evelyn, among others, from the 1970s, and I’m immediately drawn to and rooting for Evelyn. Evelyn (Evie), of all people! (©2024

Did FOX strike gold with its new medical drama, Doc?  If you’ve followed our coverage over the years, you know how much love we’ve had for medical dramas, especially FOX’s late, great The Resident.  Yours truly has covered many of them over the years. But it’s no secret that The Resident was my little precocious

Critic’s Rating: 4 / 5.0 4 John Carter, is that you? No, The Pitt’s Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch is definitely not John Carter, but Carter is the character that made Noah Wyle famous, and it’s the first to come to mind when you think of the actor. Putting a stethoscope around his neck was guaranteed

Certain ingredients go into almost every recipe for a successful procedural series, whether it deals with cops, hospitals, or firefighting. The one cliche and trope that never seems to go out of style is the classic “Will They, Won’t They.” It’s an overused storytelling tool for a reason, but it may not be as welcomed

Money really is the root of all evil.  Because of money, Chicago PD Season 12 Episode 9 concludes with two sweet little babies without their parents and Kiana more fractured from one half of her family than ever.  If the hour didn’t prove anything else, Kiana Cook is the best thing to happen to Chicago

Few individuals in Hollywood wear as many hats as Eriq La Salle. Actor, director, executive producer, and author, La Salle’s career spans decades of storytelling across mediums.  His latest project, Prime Video’s On Call, exemplifies this multi-faceted talent, putting him in front of and behind the camera for a raw and captivating police drama. Although

Critic’s Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 3.5 We’re seven seasons in, and The Rookie still knows how to start with a bang.  Following the disjointed and cumbersome nature of The Rookie Season 6, it’s too early to determine this season’s vibes.  However, the show leaned heavily into what makes it exciting and fun during The Rookie

When the Brilliant Minds Season 1 finale aired, there were some generous cliffhangers. Oliver learned his dad was alive, which shook up his world. Carol was put on administrative leave for an ethical conflict of interest. Ericka experienced PTSD after watching Celia die in the elevator. Almost everyone’s life was in flux. (Rafy/NBC) TV Fanatic

Critic’s Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 4.6 That was some cliffhanger, and hopefully, the showrunners are confident that NBC will renew it for another season because this can’t be the end. Before that, let’s discuss what happened in Brilliant Minds Season 1 Episode 12 and how the apartment collapsed, changing many characters’ lives. This was the

Christmas and New Year are over, and that can only mean one thing:  Fresh episodes of Chicago Fire are on the way! NBC has confirmed that Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 9 will hit the air on Wednesday, January 8, at 8/7c.  (Peter Gordon/NBC) Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 8 ended with some big cliffhangers

Critic’s Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 3.5 Times are changing in Hope Valley, Hearties. When Calls the Heart Season 12 Episode 1 picked up after the Season 11 cliffhangers, and luckily, the storylines moved faster. The new season focuses on honoring legacies or creating new ones, as many characters mentored the younger generation or started new

Critic’s Rating: 4.05 / 5.0 4.05 What’s it all for? That’s the question at the center of Landman Season 1 Episode 9, and like every issue on this show, there’s not an easy answer. But at least one person may no longer have the chance to find it. (Ryan Green/Paramount+) Is It Too Late For

One of Days of Our Lives’ worst habits is having characters constantly jump from one relationship to another. Holly’s young, so she can be forgiven somewhat, but it happens too much.  At least Holly has the sense not to jump into bed (yes, I’m looking at all of you New Years couples), but Days of

It’s a new year, and we’re celebrating it with an all-new installment of Chicago PD, which will center Intelligence’s newest member.  If you’ve been following our coverage thus far, you already know how much we love Kiana Cook.  She’s breathed new life into the series as Chicago PD has felt like a welcomed soft reboot

Critic’s Rating: 4.25 / 5.0 4.25 Things got pretty hairy between The Way Home Seasons 2 and 3 when Hallmark announced that the beloved series would be moving to Hallmark+. Thankfully, it was all resolved after a viewer uprising. Well, that was nothing compared to the excitement of The Way Home Season 3 Episode 1,