Reviews

This Is Us review: Kevin and Madison come to a crossroads

On This Is Us for Season 5, Episode 5, Kevin’s (Justin Hartley) time with Madison (Caitlin Thompson) has been cut short — at least for now. Suddenly, he has been called away from their shared abode to continue acting in his latest movie up in Canada. Madison wants Kevin to go away on This Is

Recaps

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Season 2 premiere recap: A Lesson in Grief

Emmy-nominated Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist returned for its sophomore season last night on NBC, and it was everything we could have possibly hoped for with this absolutely delightful show. The NBC series stars Jane Levy, who is best known for her roles in Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe and Suburgatory. I’ll be the first to admit that

Recaps

Chicago Fire Recap: The one where Brettsey happened. And then it didn’t.

It finally happened. I apologize in advance if this becomes a Brettsey recap, but what else can I do? That’s basically what last night’s Chicago Fire was: an ode to this budding, tentative, adorable relationship between Firehouse 51’s Sylvie Brett and Matt Casey. Picking up exactly where last week left off, Chicago Fire Season 9

Recaps

Chicago Fire recap: An ode to Sylvie Brett’s nerves of steel

Chicago Fire returned last night with an action-packed season 9 premiere, filled with tension, promises of a new romance, and protocols for firefighters and paramedics to work in the midst of a pandemic. While season 8 cut off abruptly due to production halting because of COVID-19, they managed to get back on their feet and

Explainers

Council of Dads setting: Where does show take place?

NBC drama Council of Dads premiered Tuesday, March 10, at 10/9c and airs in that time slot for three weeks until it heads to Tuesdays at 9/8c on March 31, one week after the This Is Us finale. The series stars Clive Standen of Vikings fame, Michele Weaver, and has executive producers Tony Phelan and

News

Chicago Fire Season 8 Episode 13 recap: Chicago shows up for each other

Last night’s Chicago Fire told us a tragic, but touching story. While “A Chicago Welcome” was more of a filler episode in season 8, the main plot with Casey and Brett carried the hour very nicely, despite the uneven storytelling on other fronts. I’m still scratching my head in confusion at what the hell happened

Previews

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector NBC series in 2020 — what you need to know

Today at the Television Critics’ Association winter press tour, Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector featured its panel. Executive producers Rachel Kaplan, Peter Traugott, and Barry O’Brien and cast members Russell Hornsby, Arielle Kebbel, and Michael Imperioli participated in it. NBC has adapted the Lincoln Rhyme books for Hunt For The Bone Collector and