
A vaguely interesting concept becomes a true mess
by JOHN VINCENT
Jun-9-2013 -
'V,' 'Fringe,' 'Chuck' all big losers for the 2010-11 season
With a new slate of science-fiction and genre shows coming to television next fall and next winter, it's clear that the networks aren't getting the memo about how such programming is faring on their schedule. But maybe they see something we don't, and it will get better. But for now, it seems tha ...
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Airlock Alpha talks with actress about NBC's upcoming series inspired by Brothers Grimm
For actress Claire Coffee of NBC's upcoming supernatural series "Grimm," stepping into the role of an esteemed assassin is a refreshing contrast to her good-girl characters of the past. Based on the classic Grimm’s Fairy Tales first published in 1812, "Grimm" will air Fridays this fall with ...
Read MoreEveryone knows not to say, 'Nothing can go wrong,' when contemplating a new situation but sometimes the words just slip out
Kidnapping and a DNA weapon on the move will ruin anyone’s day off and put getting ready for a wedding rehearsal dinner out of the question and into the hands of others. Though Morgan would rather go on the mission with Casey, Chuck and Sarah, he’s in charge of getting a romantic video made ...
Read MoreThere are revelations aplenty in 'Chuck Versus Agent X' and you won't be disappointed
This review may contain spoilers. “Chuck” is a show that is meant to be fun and what’s going to make for a more fun episode than the parties for Chuck and Sarah to celebrate the end of their unmarried lives? Ellie is in charge of Sarah’s soiree and Awesome is in charge of Chuck’s rite o ...
Read MorePilot screenings apparently receive a mixed reaction
After initially passing on "Wonder Woman" and then picking up on the project for a pilot episode, it looks like there is a chance that NBC will once again pass on the DC comics series. After filming in Los Angeles, "Wonder Woman" has been screened for audience reaction and has so far received a ...
Read MoreActor played Klingons, Q-like characters
Whether it was a gold-armored Klingon, or an omnipotent being who forgot to factor in how long it takes light to travel, William Campbell could play just about anything. The celebrated character actor, who appeared in both "Star Trek" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," died April 28. He was 87. ...
Read MoreShe's among the guest stars 'interviewing' for Steve Carell's job
She can help save the universe and keep The Doctor out of trouble. But how would Catherine Tate handle a small office trying to sell reams of paper in Scranton, Pa.? Viewers will have to find out in the season finale of NBC's "The Office," where Dunder Mifflin starts interviewing replacements for ...
Read MoreYou can't con a con artist ... or can you?
This review may contain spoilers. Sarah and Chuck have given a huge amount of money to a wedding planner and she’s vanished with that tidy sum. There are some twists and turns in this story but the main reason for it to play out is to let us see Sarah feeling better about her con artist dad and ...
Read MoreMore costume changes in the works for NBC's comic book series
The development of David E. Kelley's "Wonder Woman" as a television series has been fraught with problems. In the beginning, NBC passed on the project due to a steep license fee from Warner Brothers, only to renege on the decision following a changing of the guard at the network. Since then, news ...
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