Chitchat: Reflecting on the end of Fringe
In the aftermath of Fringe’s series finale, I exchanged some emails with friend of the site Cameron White. Cory: Well Cameron, Fringe is over. The 13-episode final season had its ups and downs (which we’ll get to), but the finale played it pretty straight. There weren’t too many BIG surprises and the emotional beats carried the … Read more
2013 TV Predictions Roundtable: The Biggest Story of the Year
After the success of the TV in 2012 roundtable, most everyone wanted to keep chatting about television, so we figured we’d roll it all over and talk about TV’s future in the coming months. This is the predictions roundtable. Cory Barker: Next, I thought we could do a little more prognosticating. What do you folks … Read more
2013 TV Predictions Roundtable: Most Anticipated New Show
After the success of the TV in 2012 roundtable, most everyone wanted to keep chatting about television, so we figured we’d roll it all over and talk about TV’s future in the coming months. This is the predictions roundtable. Cory Barker: Welcome to 2013 everyone! Let’s kick off the predictions roundtable with a discussion of the new … Read more
TV in 2012 Roundtable: Best Episodes
Welcome to the TV in 2012 roundtable. I’ve assembled nearly 20 of my fellow critics, scholars and friends to reflect and review the year in television. Between now and the end of the year, the group will discuss various topics covering the highs, the lows and everything in between. See previous entries of the roundtable here. … Read more
TV in 2012 Roundtable: Favorite Musical Moment
Welcome to the TV in 2012 roundtable. I’ve assembled nearly 20 of my fellow critics, scholars and friends to reflect and review the year in television. Between now and the end of the year, the group will discuss various topics covering the highs, the lows and everything in between. See previous entries of the roundtable here. … Read more
TV in 2012: Favorite Shows of the Year
(Be sure to check out the TV in 2012 roundtable posts for more end-of-the-year goodness.) With my busy schedule this year, I’ve been forced to watch a lot less television than I did in 2010 and 2011. At the same time, while my love for lists persists, I’ve grown to realize that there isn’t a … Read more
TV in 2012 Roundtable: Worst and/or Most Disappointing Show
Welcome to the TV in 2012 roundtable. I’ve assembled nearly 20 of my fellow critics, scholars and friends to reflect and review the year in television. Between now and the end of the year, the group will discuss various topics covering the highs, the lows and everything in between. See previous entries of the roundtable here. … Read more
TV in 2012 Roundtable: Most Surprising Show
Welcome to the TV in 2012 roundtable. I’ve assembled nearly 20 of my fellow critics, scholars and friends to reflect and review the year in television. Between now and the end of the year, the group will discuss various topics covering the highs, the lows and everything in between. See previous entries of the roundtable here. … Read more
TV in 2012 Roundtable: Best Performances of the Year
Welcome to the TV in 2012 roundtable. I’ve assembled nearly 20 of my fellow critics, scholars and friends to reflect and review the year in television. Between now and the end of the year, the group will discuss various topics covering the highs, the lows and everything in between. See previous entries of the roundtable … Read more
Fall check-in: The CW
Hey all. It’s been too long. I’ve been really busy this fall and writing elsewhere (hopefully you’re following me over at This Was Television and TV.com). But frequent contributor Wesley Ambrecht decided to exchange some emails about the state of the broadcast networks with sweeps upon us (well now over, but still). We have tackled Fox, NBC, CBS and ABC. Finally, it’s … Read more
