Thursday, August 29, 2019

FBI "Little Egypt" Season Premiere Preview




With less than a month till the season premiere of CBS's FBI, here's a preview of the season two premiere titled, "Little Egypt."


"Little Egypt"

In the season two premiere, after a bomb detonates at a restaurant in Queens, the case becomes personal for OA, who grew up eating there. But when initially seems like a terrorist attack reveals itself to be more complex, and OA goes undercover to prevent another incident. Alana De La Garza (Law & Order) joins the cast as new Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille.



The promo looks good so far. The premises reads pretty well. I can't wait to see what this season will bring and Alana De La Garza to the show. I just hope it could level up to last season.

You can catch the season premiere of FBI Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 9/8c on CBS.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Chicago Wednesday Returns promo





We're just less than a month away till the season premiere of Chicago Wednesday with the return of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD.

On Wednesday the promo for the new season has been released and even though it doesn't have any new clips or scenes from the new season; it still holds up to the promo from last season.

Here's a promo:



Excited for the new season? You can catch Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD season premiere Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8/7c on NBC.

Sunday, August 25, 2019

FBI Season 1



It was one of the top new television shows of this past season; CBS's FBI is one of the best shows on the network, with good character development and compelling stories. Still, it only serves as a television drama snack of a show at the end of the day. 

FBI is about an elite team from the New York City Federal Bureau of Investigation that tackles major cases to save this country.  The team consists of FBI agent Maggie Bell (played by Missy Peregrym), the widow of a Wall Street Journal investigative reporter who was murdered. She's as tough as she comes, and when it comes to putting personal feelings aside, she can get the job done. FBI Agent Omar Adom "O.A. Zidan (played by Zeeko Zaki) is not only Bell's partner but also an ex-army soldier. 

Not to mention Jubal Valentine (played by Jeremy Sisto), who's not only the FBI assistant special agent in charge, but he's the master motivator and probably one of my favorite characters on the show. Plus, you got to love Ward, as the FBI supervisor, Dana Mosier. 

The show's first season is a bit bumpy, but around episode eight is where they find their identity. The team tackles bombings, white supremacists, a corrupt witness protection program, and kidnappings; even Maggie gets closure for the death of her husband. But it's not a Dick Wolf series unless you have a spinoff in place. They have FBI: Most Wanted. You can catch the series when it premieres sometime in the midseason of 2020.  

I very much enjoyed this series from the start to the end. It's got its moments with good writing and character development. While Peregrym and Zaki work great together, Sisto shines in this series, balancing out his wicked sense of humor and dramatic moments. I can't get enough of watching and listening to what he says to the team of employees as they hunt for their suspect. It just brings me back to his Law and Order day. Overall, It might not be the best drama on television, but it sure feeds the television palate once you watch and finish an episode.  I give this first season an 8/10.

You can catch FBI Tuesdays at 9/8c and the season premiere of Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 9/8c on CBS.

Saturday, August 10, 2019

My Summer TV Viewing of Throwback Crime Drama to Saving the World For The Good of The Students.


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Summer is the time to take vacations, relax and either catch up on books, movies or even television shows that you've might have missed in the past year or so. Well, my summer didn't quite go the way that I had hoped it would and I have to blame that on the air conditioner unit for that and now I'm staying at my mother's house for the time being.

My plan this summer was to not only catch up on the shows that I've been behind on like Supergirl, Black Lightning and The Blacklist, just to name a few but to catch up on shows that were to come out this summer and a couple of throwbacks as well. Hell, I was going to hit Netflix hard this summer with their series and movies.

 Let me just say that I've pretty much gotten to see new and old shows and slowly began to catch up on the others. Here' are some thoughts on the show that have been my summer viewing.

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Stranger Things 3

Yes, it was always on my radar to watch it once the hit Netflix sci-fi drama gets released. And even though it took me four days to complete, it was the best four days that I have ever had this summer. The third season was literally the best and I loved the first two seasons. The storyline in each episode kept me on the edge of my rocking chair. There were OMG moments and there were tissue moments.  I believe that David Harbour will get some award recognition within the next year for this season. I really hope that Netflix gives the show a Season 4. 9.5/10.

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Mr. Iglesias 

It's probably one of the sleeper shows of the summer and one that I had doubts about when I first saw the first trailer. Seeing a comedian playing a high school teacher seemed to be a repeat of other shows like Mr. Robinson for example. That being said I freakin love this show and better yet it really has a strong message about teachers sticking up for their students. Not only does Gabriel Iglesias is hilarious, but the students in his character's class are amazing as well, especially Cree Cicchino. And the best part is that Netflix has renewed it the show for a second season. I highly recommend watching Mr. Iglesias. 9/10.

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Silent Witness, Season One

You know sometimes accidentally finding series to watch might be the best thing to do during the summer. One day as I was looking for a mini-series at Barnes and Noble, for which they didn't have, I stumble upon the BBC drama and mysteries series lineups. As a few caught my eye, there's one that quickly got me to purchase, Silent Witness Season One.

The first season on DVD contains four 90 minute episodes of which I was very much thrilled. Even though I didn't watch them all at once but separate to give each episode breathing room. It almost feels like that I'm watching a Sunday Night Movie of the Week meets Murder, She Wrote.

Amanda Burton (for the first eight seasons) played forensic pathologist Dr. Sam Ryan, who helps solve cases with evidence that speaks out louder than just words. She can find the truth from calcified bones, decomposed and charred bodies to even the tales fingerprints. Burton plays the role so good, think of her the early versions of Jordan Cavanaugh from Crossing Jordan and Dr. Temperance Brennan from Bones.

The writing is so good and the character development was as good too. The only thing that I might have an issue is that the series is still on the air and just finished it's 22 season this year with season 23 to air sometime next year. If you like a good crime thrilling mystery this series might be the one for you. During the summer with no football and all the Sunday programs are all reruns, I highly recommend putting this on.


Well, that's pretty much what I've been watching this summer that would be considered new. It still doesn't help that the fact is that I'm still behind on other shows from 2018-2019, for which I'll get done before the fall season starts. Hope you have an awesome final week of summer.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

A Not So Funny Valentine: Supergirl "Menagerie"

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Will Kara and Alex be the same after the previous episode? Will Nia come to Kara's side to fight for justice? Plus could this be the end of Lena and Jimmy? Here's a recap!

It's Valentine's day so it's pretty much appropriate for an alien to come crashing to Earth to kill humans and steal their hearts. That case leads to having both Alex, Kara, and J'onn working together as each of their cases has drowned to the creature Menagerie.  While it does lead to some Kara and Alex time; it's stressful for Kara.

Meanwhile, as Nia copes from the loss of her mother; Brainy tries to plan a valentine's date. After a talk with Kara; Nia decides to suit up and help Supergirl again Menagerie but even though they had a chance to stop and stun to the creature, the children of Liberty has raised with the son as the leader and sliced the alien's head off the human body. Think that was game over, think again!

During the Menagerie attacks, Haley goes to Lena for help on the President's behalf to stop the aliens. Soon after Jimmy comes with her Valentine's gift and quickly Lena tries to get them to go on a surprise trip, but soon she tells Jimmy about the contract with the President and her studies and even though Jimmy loves her, he just can't stand with her on her project. So the two broke up and Lena agrees to the contract with the government.

After all, was done, the President gets Ben Lockwood out of jail. But back in jail, Meragerine gets a letter from the Manchester Black which looks to be an invitation to join his team.

"Menagerie" was okay of an episode.  There were times when the episode had good moments and some bad ones that I just couldn't stay focus. The bad ones happen to be Lena and Jimmy; as it felt like the band-aid was ripping apart so slow. The villain in this episode was just okay. It really didn't have too much of character growth. The good would be watching Kara trying to find a way to bond with her sister, also I just can't get enough of J'onn and Kara as Private Investigators. And the Child of Liberty was good but I thought that story had run its course but I just they are adding something much more in this season. Overall, I give this episode a 7.5/10.

You can catch Supergirl Sundays at 8/7c on The CW.


Wednesday, July 17, 2019

A.P. Bio Renewed for Season 3; Set for NBCUniversal Streaming Service



Just when you thought school was out for real, think again! A.P. Bio has been brought back from the dead for renewal for season three, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

But that's not all, the third season will be showing on the upcoming NBCUniversal streaming service.

The series showrunner and creator Mike O'Brien said in a statement, "I'm so overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the fans. The cast and I are thrilled that we get to make more, and I'm excited to work with the NBCU Streaming platform."

A.P. Bio stars Glenn Howerton as the embittered college professor Jack Griffin, who was forced to teach high school biology after losing out on his dream job. Patton Oswalt co-stars as the school principal Ralph Durbin, with Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn and Jean Villepique playing Jack's fellow teachers.

Season two's run this spring had an average of 1.9 million total viewers and just under 0.5 in the demo rating, which was a 30 percent drop from its freshman run. Ranking second to last in the demo beating out Abby's, which also got canceled.

The revived comedy has become the first original scripted comedy set to air on the NBCUniversal's streaming service, which is slated to launch next year with a library of hits like The Office and more, much, much more.

I'm pretty excited about the news. Just before the show was waiting on its fate, I really thought that they should not only renew it but adding it to their streaming service. And the best part of the renewal is we get to see more Paula Pell.


Tuesday, July 16, 2019

71st Primetime Emmy Nominations : Game of Thrones and This Is Us score big while Fleabag and Schitt's Creek score first nominations

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On Tuesday morning, the Normanton as for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards were announced and Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, and NBC take away with some big categories.

HBO's Barry and Amazon Prime Video's Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel runs away as the top three comedies battling with the final season of Veep. The Good Place and This Is Us scores some big categories with Ted Danson, Sterling K. Brown, Milo Ventimiglia, and Mandy Moore. And even ABC gets nominations black-ish and How to Get Away with Murder.

Pop TV's Schitt's Creek scores it's first Emmy nomination along with Amazon Prime Video's Fleabag. Game of Thrones might have scored the most out of the drama category but could they win it all?

Here is the list of nominations:


Outstanding Comedy Series:
Barry, HBO
Fleabag, Amazon Prime
The Good Place, NBC
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Amazon Prime
Russian Doll, Netflix
Schitt's Creek, PopTV
Veep, HBO

Outstanding Drama Series:
Better Call, Saul, AMC
Bodyguard, Netflix
Game of Thrones, HBO
Ozarks, Netflix
Pose, FX
Succession, HBO
This Is US, NBC

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:
Bill Hader, Barry, HBO
Don Cheadle, Black Monday, Showtime
Anthony Anderson, black-ish, ABC
Ted Danson, The Good Place, NBC
Michael Douglas, The Kominsky Method, Netflix
Eugene Levy, Schitt's Creek, Pop TV


Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:
Christina Applegate, Dead To Me, Netflix
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag, Amazon Prime
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Amazon Prime
Natasha Lyonne, Russian Doll, Netflix
Catherine O'Hara, Schitt's Creek, Pop TV
Julia Louis-Drefus, Veep, HBO

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul, AMC
Kit Harrington, Game of Thrones, HBO
Jason Bateman, Ozarks, Netflix
Billy Porter, Pose, FX
Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us, NBC
Milo Ventimiglia, This Is Us, NBC


Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
Emila Clarke, Game of Thrones, HBO
Robin Wright, House of Cards, Netflix
Viola Davis, How to Get AWay With Murder, ABC
Jodie Comer, Killing Eve, BBC America
Laura Linney, Ozarks, Netflix
Mandy Moore, This Is Us, NBC


Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie:
Jared Harris, Chernobyl, HBO
Beniclo del Toro, Escape At Dannemora, Showtime
Sam Rockwell, Fosse/Verdon, FX
Mahershala Ali, True Detective, HBO
Hugh Grant, A Very English Scandal, Amazon Prime
Jharrel Jerome, When They See Us, Netflix

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie:
Joey King, The Act, Hulu
Patricia Arquette, Escape At Dannemora, Showtime
Michelle William, Fosse/Verdon, FX
Amy Adams, Sharpe Objects, HBO
Aunjanue Ellis, When They See Us, Netflix
Niecy Nash, When They See Us, Netflix


Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Carrigan, Barry, HBO
Stephen Root, Barry, HBO
Henry Winkler, Barry, HBO
Alan Arkin, The Kominsky Method, Netflix
Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Amazon Prime
Tony Hale, Veep, HBO

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Sarah Goldberg, Barry, HBO
Slan Clifford, Fleabag, Amazon Prime
Olivia Coleman, Fleabag, Amazon Prime
Betty Gilpin, GLOW, Netflix
Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Amazon Prime
Marin Hinkle, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Amazon Prime
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live, NBC
Anna Chlumsky, Veep, HBO

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Gwendoline Christie, Game of Thrones, HBO
Lena Headey, Game of Thrones, HBO
Sophie Turner, Game of Thrones, HBO
Maisie Williams, Game of Thornes, HBO
Fiona Shaw, Killing Eve, BBC America
Julia Garner, Ozarks, Netflix

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:
Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul, AMC
Giancarlo Esposito, Better Call Saul, AMC
Alfie Allen, Game o Thrones, HBO
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Game of Thrones, HBO
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones, HBO
Michael Kelly, House of Cards, Netflix
Chris Sullivan, This Is Us, NBC


Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie:
Stellan Skarsgard, Chernobyl, HBO
Paul Dano, Escape At Dannemora, Showtime
Ben Whishaw, A Very English Scandal, Amazon Prime
Asante Blackk, When They See Us, Netflix
John Leguizamo, When They See Us, Netflix
Michael K. Williams, When They See Us, Netflix

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series of Movie:
Patricia Arquette, The Act, Hulu
Emily Watson, Chernobyl, HBO
Margaret Quailey, Fosse/Verdon, FX
Patricia Clarkson, Sharpe Object, HBO
Marsha Stephanie Blake, When They See Us, Netflix
Vera Farmiga, When They See Us, Netflix

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:
Luke Kirby, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Amazon Prime
Rufus Sewell, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Amazon Prime
Adam Sandler, Saturday Night Live, NBC
John Mulaney, Saturday Night Live, NBC
Matt Damon, Saturday Night Live, NBC
Robert De Niro, Saturday Night Live, NBC
Peter MacNicol, Veep, HBO


Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:
Fiona Shaw, Fleabag, Amazon Prime
Kristin Scott, Fleabg, Amazon Prime
Maya Rudolph, The Good Place, NBC
Jane Lynch, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Amazon Prime
Emma Thompson, Saturday Night Live, NBC
Sandra Oh, Saturday Night Live, NBC


Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:
Michael McKean, Better Call Saul, AMC
Bradey Whitford, The Handmaid's Tale, Hulu
Glyn Turman, How to Get Away With Murder, ABC
Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us, NBC
Michael Angarano, This Is Us, NBC
Kumail Nanjianl, The Twilight Zone, CBS All Acess


Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Apocalypse, FX
Carice van Houten, Game Of Thrones,  HBO
Cherry Jones, The Handmaid's Tale, Hulu
Cicely Tyson, How to Get Away With Murder, ABC
Laverne Cox, Orange is The New Black, Netflix
Phyilica Rashard, This Is Us, NBC