There are many things British drama does better than American. Once of them happens to be adapting the classics, another romance. This beautiful BBC miniseries isn’t about the north and south as those of us across the pond recognize the division, but is nonetheless a story about social classes and their differing ways of life.…
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Date My Dad – A Cute Show To Make you Smile!
Read moreDuring late night TV binges sometimes I run across something new that makes me happy. One of these new things is Date My Dad, an UP original you can now watch on Amazon Prime! Date My Dad (2017) Season One | UPtv Show Review Ricky Cooper (Barry Watson) is a former pro baseball star who…
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FBI – Interesting New Drama from an Emmy Award Winner
Read moreThe fall TV season is a “big deal” in the small screen world. It’s the time of year hopeful creators pitch their dramas and cross their fingers a network will pick it up. One of the TV shows that did get a pick up is FBI. FBI (2018) CBS TV Show Review An explosion has…
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Charmed Review – A ‘Charming’ Story with an Agenda
Read moreWhen it comes to ghosts and goblins, I’m usually the girl who says a polite “no, thanks.” But on occasion I settle in and give something I might not ordinarily watch or read a chance. Charmed (2018) CW Pilot Review Parties and finding themselves is all sisters, Mel and Maggie Vera (Melonie Diaz, Sarah Jeffery)…
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‘The Rookie’ Pilot – A New Kind of Cop Drama!
Read moreFamiliar faces are a near guarantee that the interested viewer will tune into a new TV show. Speaking specifically to The Rookie pilot, this is true because Nathan Fillion returns after his 7-year run as Castle. In this, ABC and Castle producer Alexi Hawley team up for another cop drama. Only this time, things look different.…
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Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger – New Superheroes You’ll Love
Read moreIf you’re a fellow superhero aficionado, today I’m talking about the latest from Marvel to make its way to the small screen. This is Freeform’s new show, Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger. FILM REVIEW | THOR: RAGNAROK (2017) – COLORFUL AND FAST-PACED MCU WORLD IN THOR’S THIRD ADVENTURE Though I’ve fallen behind on being “all caught up”…
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Take Two – New Comedy Sure to Make ‘Castle’ Fans Cheer!
Read moreTake Two (2018) Pilot Review The roll out of new summer TV is here. Splashy procedural and imaginative fantasy seem the two mediums this year as networks vie for the attention of viewers. ABC’s latest falls into the former’s category as it chases giving its characters a chance to “take two” in this new show.…
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Frankie Drake Mysteries – A Fearless World in the 1920s!
Read moreFrankie Drake Mysteries (2017), Season One – A Fearless World in the 1920s! There’s something glamorous about period dramas of a certain era. Maybe it’s the flashy autos. Or perhaps it’s the foreign concept of every night being designated for social engagements and dancing. Whatever the reason, it’s hard not to be swept up into…
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Little Women (2018) – British Scripter Heidi Thomas Reinvents the Classic
Read moreLittle Women (2018) – British Scripter Heidi Thomas Reinvents the Classic Period drama season is, and will forever and always be, an anticipated season. The joy of discovering what period drama networks like BBC or PBS (Masterpiece Theatre) commission is a happy day indeed. One of their newest acquisitions is a remake of Little Women.…
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