TV/New media
Laughable 'Zero Hour' mistakes complexity for vague and confusing themes
- ABC
BY RADHIKA MENON
It’s high time that networks stop trying to fill the hole that “Lost” has left behind and begin focusing on more fresh and original premises. Let’s reset the clock on “Zero Hour” and pretend that we didn’t waste our time with this.
'Cult' is worthy of followers
- CW
BY KELLY ETZ
The new CW series “Cult” centers around the frantic fans of a series on the CW called “Cult” ... confused yet? Don’t worry. The show-within-a-show execution is surprisingly seamless, playing on the common TV-fueled fantasy: What if this was all real?
Newest 'Metal Gear' addition full of sword fighting, lacks in content
- KONAMI
BY JULIAN AIDAN
It’s about time that someone capitalized on the distinct lack of sword-wielding cyborg-on-cyborg action in the gaming industry. Half-human, half-robot mercenaries are few and far between, and fortunately superstar producer Kojima Productions decided to fill that niche.
Notebook: Why 'Glee' is no longer fun
- FOX
BY REBECCA GODWIN
“Glee” has gotten desperate — or at least Ryan Murphy has. Gone are the days when “Glee” possessed intriguing plotlines and engaging characters. Now all that’s left is a hot mess.
Notebook: Confessions of an 'Arrested' pessimist
- FOX
BY ELLIOT ALPERN
I’m not here to throw low blows at a series commonly understood as one of the best of the decade, and I certainly don’t think that I’m the sane one percent in a world swept away by the Bluths and co.
Episode Review: 'Shameless' a crass, guiltless pleasure
- Showtime
BY ALEC STERN
This episode does what “Shameless” does best: It makes you feel uncomfortable, laugh at things you aren’t supposed to laugh at and cover your eyes because it’s just plain wrong.
Netflix-created 'House of Cards' is built for success
- Netflix
BY SAM CENZHANG
When the credits roll, the cinematically shot and frenetically plotted “House of Cards” feels like something much bigger than television.
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