All posts by Lari Burkhart

     
 
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Review: Fear the Walking Dead, Episode 3 – “The Dog”

September 16, 2015
With no new episode over Labor Day weekend, it was a long wait for the third installment of Fear the Walking Dead. The question now is, was is worth the wait? Episode Recap            Beginning where it left off, Travis and his family are still trapped [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 

What to Watch in September

September 9, 2015
Over the summer, viewers have had ample opportunity to catch up with favorite shows and clear out their DVR space. Well, September is here and with it comes the season of fall premieres. With a full slate of new and returning shows, it’s easy to [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 
8.8

Review: Fear the Walking Dead, Episode 2 – So Close, Yet So Far

September 1, 2015
Despite record breaking numbers for the series premiere of Fear the Walking Dead, a lot of people weren’t satisfied with the pacing and thought sacrificing action for character development was a bad move. If you were one of those misguided viewers, rest [...]
by Lari Burkhart

 
7.3

Review: Hand of God Series Premiere

August 31, 2015
Maybe I’ve been living under a rock, but I was totally unaware of Amazon’s original programming until this new series popped up on my radar earlier this month. Naturally, a show entitled Hand of God peaked my interest and I figured I would check it out. [...]
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by Lari Burkhart
 
8.9

Review: Fear the Walking Dead Series Premiere

August 26, 2015
For those of us who love The Walking Dead, news of a spinoff series was welcome; most of us have been counting down the days until the series premiere. Summer buzz offered many premiere dates that came and went, but still no new zombies to obsess over. [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 
7.8

Review: The Jim Gaffigan Show – Red Velvet If You Please

July 31, 2015
After an incredibly positive response to the premiere episode of The Jim Gaffigan Show, the series returned for the second week and continued to offer a lot of laughs. This time, however, there were some minor problems that made the show seem a bit [...]
by Lari Burkhart

 
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Review: The Jim Gaffigan Show – Pilot

July 2, 2015
For fans of comedian Jim Gaffigan, news that he will be starring in his own sitcom is welcome. Even with TV Land’s spotty record with original shows, I have high hopes for this one and am eagerly looking forward to the next episode. Unfortunately, [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 
8.3
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Review: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell – Chapter One: The Friends of Engl...

June 17, 2015
Well, BBC has done it again. They’ve taken something great and managed to make it even better. While the series premiere of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell may not seem like a show destined for greatness at first glance, it is definitely far above par. [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 

What To Watch In June

June 6, 2015
May is the month for finales. It’s when we say goodbye to all the characters and stories that kept us company over the fall and winter months and settle in to wait on their return when fall comes again. Fortunately, the networks understand: they have [...]
by Lari Burkhart

 
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Review: Between Series Premiere

June 3, 2015
Normally, Netflix loads an entire season of an original series at once. With Between, they are trying something new and giving viewers one episode at a time on a weekly basis. This new format may have worked for some of the other shows Netflix has [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 
8.6

Review: Faceoff – Season 8

May 1, 2015
Director(s): Michael Agbabian, Dwight D. Smith, Derek Atherton Writer: N/A Composer: N/A Starring: Glenn Hetrick, McKenzie Westmore, Ve Neill Distributor: Mission Control Media; Syfy Genre: Reality Rating: NR Syfy’s Face Off is the reality television show [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 
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Review: The Messengers Series Premiere – Awakening

April 23, 2015
The latest offering by CW, The Messengers, fits perfectly into the paranormal niche the network has carved for itself. Though it’s not perfectly clear which direction the show will be heading, the premiere does manage to offer an intriguing opening for [...]
by Lari Burkhart

 
7.3

Review: StarTalk – Series Premiere

April 21, 2015
Neil Degrasse Tyson had a large amount of success with the series Cosmos, so I expected that success to translate to his new Natgeo series, StarTalk. Even the show’s tagline, “Science and pop culture will collide,” seemed to point to something that would [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 
9.5

Review: The Walking Dead, Season 5, Episode 16 – “Conquer”

April 2, 2015
What The Walking Dead fans have learned to expect from a finale is that it will have us on the edge of our seats throughout the entire show and that, in the end, we’ll be left with as many questions as we had going into it. The build-up to the finale is [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 
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9.3

Review: The Walking Dead, Season 5, Episode 15 – “Try”

March 25, 2015
With next week being the season finale of The Walking Dead, “Try” is one of those episodes that focuses on building tension and offering no relief; I have to say, it is very successful in doing just that. Cast members who didn’t get to take part in the [...]
by Lari Burkhart

 
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Review: Powers – Series Premiere

March 21, 2015
PlayStation Network has decided to throw its hat into the arena of original dramas with the comic-based show Powers… …and the only advice I can give them is fire everyone and start over. I can’t pinpoint exactly what is wrong with the show, [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 
7.6
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Review: iZombie Series Premiere

March 19, 2015
When I first heard that CW was making a series about a zombie who solves crime, I was appalled. Since when have the undead become productive members of society? What ever happened to the good old days of Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead, [...]
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by Lari Burkhart
 
9.6
8.9

Review: The Walking Dead, Season 5, Episode 14 – “Spend”

March 17, 2015
Last week’s episode of The Walking Dead was pretty slow, so I guess I should have been ready for an action-packed hour this week. I wasn’t. I am now sitting here, writing this review and wondering why I continue to traumatize myself week after week with [...]
by Lari Burkhart

 
9.6
9.1

Review: The Walking Dead, Season 5, Episode 13 – “Forget”

March 10, 2015
Over the past few weeks, Rick and the gang have wrestled with the question of whether or not they have been “out there” too long. After finding what appears to be a safe place, they finally get through the gates and meet what has to be the most clueless [...]
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by Lari Burkhart
 
9.8
8.7

Review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 10 – “Them”

February 18, 2015
After two episodes of reducing viewers to a blubbering mess, The Walking Dead actually let people live this week and didn’t even kill off many of its walkers. While some viewers may be bored by the lack of action, all I can say is “Thank you!” Of course, [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 
5.3
4.8

Review: Law & Order: SVU – “Intimidation Game”

February 16, 2015
The latest episode of Law and Order: SVU was supposed to take on the idea of women in gaming and the ever-controversial Gamergate. Instead, “Intimidation Game” was just a deluge of geek cultural references and painful storytelling. Throw in some dramatic [...]
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by Lari Burkhart

 
9.6
9.4

Review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 9 – “What Happened and What...

February 11, 2015
After two months of waiting, The Walking Dead is back, and with it all the angst and despair viewers have come to expect from the show. From the beginning of “What Happened and What’s Going On” to the end, the writers toy with our [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 

The Walking Dead – Season 5 Predictions

January 15, 2015
With the second half of The Walking Dead season 5 only 3 weeks away, AMC is finally starting to release new promos for fans to devour. In one of the latest video clips, the tag line repeats “Surviving together is all that matters,” and it has this [...]
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by Lari Burkhart
 
8.8
9.8

Review: Galavant, Episodes 3 &4, “Two Balls”/”Comedy Gold...

January 13, 2015
In its 2nd week, Galavant is still going strong and ABC once again released two episodes back-to-back. Like last week, they were full of musical numbers, dry humor, and fun. Chock full of one-liners and slap-stick, both episodes are enjoyable and [...]
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by Lari Burkhart

 
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Review: Galavant Premiere

January 9, 2015
If you’re looking for a show that features singing heroes, dancing peasants, and plenty of cheesy fun, it’s time to sit down and watch ABC’s Galavant. Following the adventures of Sir Galavant, this musical will have you smiling and singing along as [...]
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by Lari Burkhart
 
9.1
9.8

Review: The Librarians, Season 1, Episode 6 – “And the Fables of Doom&...

January 7, 2015
In this week’s episode, “The Librarians and the Fables of Doom,” the show finally seems to be hitting its stride and getting back to its quirky and fun roots. In past reviews, I’ve complained about the lack of witty dialogue and connection to [...]
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by Lari Burkhart
 
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Review: Doctor Who Christmas Special – “Last Christmas”

December 30, 2014
For Whovians everywhere, the Doctor Who Christmas special is an integral part of Christmas day. The presents have been opened, the food has been eaten, and family time has been survived… I mean, enjoyed. Now for the moment we’ve all been [...]
by Lari Burkhart

 
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9.8

Review: The Librarians, Season 1, Episode 3 – “And the Horns of a Dile...

December 21, 2014
In episode 3, the new Librarians-in-training are trying to find their footing in the new roles they’ve taken on. Unfortunately, that seems to be the case for the series as well. The franchise has always been able to depend on the excellent chemistry [...]
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by Lari Burkhart
 
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Review: The Librarians Series Premiere

December 18, 2014
In 2004, TNT released The Librarian: Quest for the Spear as a stand-alone movie starring Noah Wylie and Bob Newhart. Its success eventually led to two sequels being made and released in 2006 and 2008. Now, 6 years later, TNT has heard our pleas and [...]
by Lari Burkhart
 
5.6

Review: Constantine, Episode 1 – “Non Est Asylum”

December 11, 2014
When I first heard that Constantine was being made into a series, I was intrigued. Being unfamiliar with the comic, I was ready to learn more without having to go to the trouble of hunting down the entire series from the first issue. I signed into HULU [...]
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by Lari Burkhart

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