Single Parents: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Funny, touching, and strangely not over the top, Single Parents find a way to balance the pain and joys of raising a kid by yourself.
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The Good Doctor: Season 2/ Episode 1 “Hello” [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With Dr. Andrews taking over, he dishes out criticism to everyone and we see them meet the challenge he sets. Which helps them even outside of their professional lives.
The Good Doctor: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Good Doctor starts strong but as you get used to the tear-jerking patients and moments of the hospital staff, you begin to see flaws which can use some patching up.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 17 “Smile” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The upside of a situation is what everyone is trying to find but, as you can figure out, not everyone can end the episode happy. Much less satisfied.
For The People: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
For The People is likable but seems largely unremarkable as it doesn’t bring anything new to the legal drama format. Besides a focus on young attorneys exclusively.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 16 “Pain” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
2nd chances at happiness are a big thing this episode. Especially in regards to Shaun’s friend Kenny and the arrival of Claire’s mom. But, of course, not everyone deserves a 2nd shot.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 15 “Heartfelt” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Shaun gains invaluable lessons from Morgan, unexpected kindness from Dr. Andrews, and poor Claire experiences a moment she didn’t see coming.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 14 “She” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
A new resident seemingly will act as some sort of villain for the show and alongside her introduction is that of what trans youth go through. Especially in terms of medical issues.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 12 “Islands: Part 2” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Jessica finally is given some oomph and, for the first time, we experience patients for more than one episode.
The Good Doctor: Season 1 (First Half) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The first half of The Good Doctor is a consistently tear-inducing saga with very few issues to name.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Sacrifice” [Mid-Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Shaun finally seems to succumb to the pressure he is under but not because of the work. Rather, it is because of Dr. Glassman.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Intangibles” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With a mistake which could lead to a lawsuit and another a child’s death, it seems more people might be visiting Dr. Mohan – alongside Jessica.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Apple” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Being the bigger person, admitting you are wrong, and dealing with guilt are the focus of the episode. And not just in terms of everyone’s profession but personal life as well.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 7 “22 Steps” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
For the first time, Shaun encounters another autistic person and with that comes mixed feelings. Meanwhile, Jared opens up about his life and Claire is forced to show vulnerability in a rather uncomfortable way.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Not Fake” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
What begins as an episode showing our favorite residents rise to the occasion leaves them all with hard lessons to learn.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 5 “Point Three Percent” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
There is a child who looks like Steve in the hospital. As you can imagine, that means you need to prepare your tissues.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Pipes” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Dr. Andrews takes more to Shaun, Dr. Melendez finds himself part of another procedure with legal repercussions.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Oliver” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While we are left with the unfortunate lesson that you can’t win them all, there is a rebuttal in there about still, at the very least, trying.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Mount Rushmore” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Between Shaun’s bedside manner, learning to let things go, and lacking a real mentor, there is some struggle. Yet, as Steve’s influence continues to affect Shaun, the memories of his brother help push him to do what he believes is right.
The Good Doctor: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Burnt Food” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Not since Anne has a show grab ahold of me with its lead and made me cry to the point of realizing I need to drink more water. That is what The Good Doctor may do to you.
Dr. Ken: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview For those of you familiar with Cristela, consider this series an Asian version of that one, but maybe a bit less abrasive. Though not by a whole lot.
Galavant: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot/ Joust Friends" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A new hero has arisen, and ABC really wants you to know his name is Galavant. Though whether he is worth knowing is the question. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Forever: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview An immortal man, who has found himself invested in being a medical examiner, seems to have found himself become the favorite ME of one detective.
Cristela: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A 20 something-year-old young woman, living with her sister, is in the pursuit of becoming a lawyer and overcoming all of life’s challenges. Which sadly includes racism and, sometimes, an unsupportive family. Review (with Spoilers) With ABC really trying to show diversity means more than having different colored faces, and a random homosexual here…
How To Get Away With Murder: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Viola Davis commands a show which utilizes her talents and gives her excellent supporting actors to play off of. Review (with Spoilers) Needless to say, Shonda Rhimes is perhaps one of the top producers today and surely is an inspiration. For not only does she have two hit shows on ABC, but they have…
Selfie: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview For those of you who are willing to have patience, you may have a potentially good series on your hands. Review (with Spoilers) Anyone who goes to an AMC theater early has probably seen a trailer for this program during the “AMC First Look.” Which, to me, presented an interesting story about a young…
TV Series Collected Quotes: Forever
In this post, you’ll find quotes from the ABC show Forever.
Fresh Off The Boat: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Fresh Off The Boat, like Cristela, addresses a family which isn’t your usual odd white one. This time around, it is an Asian – Taiwanese to be specific, family which isn’t dysfunctional, but certainly eccentric. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
The Muppets: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pig Girls Don’t Cry (Pilot)" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview While a lot of classic childhood favorites, such as The Looney Tunes, seem to remain true to their original premise, the Muppets try adapting to what are the expectations and standards of modern television. Question is, does The Muppets lead the brand into a renewed purpose, or will it just drive up sales of…
Manhattan Love Story: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview It’s cute, it’s awkward, and there are one or two people of color in the whole show. So it must be a Manhattan Love Story. Review (with Spoilers) Let me just begin by saying, it seems so weird to me that in a city like New York, there seriously is such a huge focus…
Collected Quotes: Scandal
Best Of “I have prayed to God over and over and where there once was his voice, the warmth of how love, there is now only cold silence. […] Without him, without the sign of his love, I am worse than dead.” — “No Sun on the Horizon.” Scandal “You’re running like you are being…
Black-ish: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Most shows explore diversity through different colored faces, and by who is kissing who. But as for Black-Ish, it is all about what it means to be Black and what that represents. Review (with Spoilers) I’m not going to lie to you, when I heard Anthony Anderson was in this I thought it was…
