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Todrick: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Who Let the Freaks Out" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Like many YouTube stars, Todrick Hall does appreciate what the platform has done for him, but the opportunities to go from online to either the small screen or big screen are far too enticing. So comes Todrick. What seemingly will be a mix of “Making of the Video” alongside us getting to know Todrick…

Scream (TV Series): Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Introduction It is hard to say whether Scream is simply another example of Hollywood’s dependency on cashing in on familiar franchises, or perhaps MTV siphoning, little by little, off of what makes ABC Family interesting and just making it their own version of hip and with better music. Either way, the sole reason I watched…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 12 “One Hour Photo” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Lori lurks in the shadows like the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, Max says goodbye. Review (with Spoilers) As the season comes to a close, honestly I feel this maybe the last episode of Finding Carter I may watch. For while I still consider myself a fan of Kathryn Prescott and Alex…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 11 “The Long Goodbye” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview After all that has happened to Carter, or because of Carter, the time has come for redemption. Review (with Spoilers) With the most loved character of the show in a coma, naturally a lot of guilt bears down on Carter’s head. Whether it is from Taylor, whose first real boyfriend is on the verge…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Half Baked” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview During the constant pursuit of the Wilson’s becoming a happy family, someone always ends up ruining it. Review (with Spoilers) With Lori temporarily out of the picture, and Carter’s friends mostly taking the week off, there is a strong focus on Carter’s family life. Especially in light of the news of Elizabeth’s affair. Something…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Throw Momma From the Train” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview On the twins birthday everyone gets a bit emotional. Either due to Carter talking about leaving or because Elizabeth’s affair is revealed. Review (with Spoilers) With only one episode seemingly left before this goes on hiatus, I must admit this made for a decent episode. Watching Elizabeth have a moment reminiscing when was the…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 6 “The Fugitive” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview A lot of people are given 2nd chances, but the question is: Are they deserving of one? Review (with Spoilers) With only a few episodes left, at least from what I can tell, I must admit that even as much as I like the series, it wouldn’t necessarily sadden me if it wasn’t renewed…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 5 “The Heat” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As the twins, Carter and Taylor, grow closer to someone they thought they never would, it seems Elizabeth and David’s relationship still is decaying. Review (with Spoilers) As I said in episode 2, “I may end up with mixed emotions about 99% of the characters” and damn if it wasn’t true. For, until this…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Now You See Me” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Carter grows adjusted to her new household, it seems the only thing from her old life which she sees in her future might be Max. Review (with Spoilers) Max and Bird play the largest roles in the episode as we get to know Bird’s background a bit more, and Max continues to try…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Drive” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Carter begins to rebel just to upset Elizabeth, Max finds his value outside of being Carter’s ex-boyfriend rising. Review (with Spoilers) After finishing episode 3, I must say I am appreciative that the majority of MTV’s scripted series are only given 10-12 episode seasons. If only because I feel the gimmick of this…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 2 “The Birds” – Recap/Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As people start getting attached to Carter, she finds herself making some feel pushed away. Perhaps for good reason. Review (with Spoilers) There is such an odd complexity to this show, if just because like Switched at Birth on ABC Family, there are very few people who you can see rooting for, and justifying…

Finding Carter: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Lose a daughter, find a stranger Review (with Spoilers) As you can imagine, finding a Skins alumni on a new show is a big deal. Especially when it was one of the actors who played one of your favorite characters. So imagine MTV, who really are improving with the shows they green light, hiring…

Faking It: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview In a school where you have to stand out to fit in, two girls decide the best way to stand out is to be lesbians. Review (with Spoilers) As MTV continues to try to harness the sometimes raunchy, and often unfiltered, personas of their reality TV stars into scripted series, thus comes Faking It….

Awkward: Season 4/ Episode 1 “No Woman Is an Island” [Season Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview If you think Jenna didn’t suffer enough from her rebellion period, well think again. Review (with Spoilers) Awkward returns and everyone is feeling senior anxiety. The pressure of going to college is upon everyone, Tamara is freaking herself out trying to keep her life to some strict schedule, and Jenna is just trying to…