Posts by Stephen Mills

With Lee Daniels’ ‘Empire,’ you don’t watch for just the songs. You watch for the drama, the characters, and the camp.

Showtime’s The Affair Last night, Showtime aired yet another entry into the non-linear storytelling trend that has gotten more and more popular in recent years. Much like the highly claimed HBO series True Detective and ABC’s new How to Get Away With Murder, The Affair plays with audience expectations and questions both memory and truthfulness. […]

In the finale, Libby wonders, “What if we all started living the lives we have and not the lives we thought we would have?” This, in many ways, is the central idea of season two.

SPOILERS ABOUND, so don’t screw around… Season Two, Episode 11: “One for the Money, Two for the Show” Written by Amy Lippman; Directed by Adam Bernstein In the penultimate episode of the season, Virginia and Bill face off with CBS over their documentary special and Libby finds her voice. Quick Breakdown We open with Virginia and […]

n this week’s episode, the women try to take control. But it’s Bill’s lack of control that leads to an explosive showdown.

This week’s episode dove even deeper into the psychological issues of nearly all our characters.

This season has continued to surprise, and this episode was no different. There’s not been any mention of Bill’s brother, so what’s his story? Why has he shown up?

This week’s theme is “some things can’t be undone,” which includes Bill and Virginia’s rocky relationship and the damage Bill has caused to Libby.

Stephen Mills highlights five of the most interesting, competitive, and potentially surprising races at this year’s Emmys ceremony, which airs on Monday, August 25th.

In this week’s episode, Bill tries to save his study by lying about his study, Virginia faces Dr. DePaul’s failing health, and Libby’s conflict with Coral comes to a head.

In this week’s episode, most of the characters face the consequences of past actions.

In this week’s episode, things get a little messy. (Or should I say dirty?)

This episode had all the potential to be great, but it didn’t fully deliver.

Bill, Libby, Virginia, Dr. DePaul, and Betty all face their worst parts in different ways — and with different outcomes.

SPOILER ALERT, so don’t screw around… Season Two, Episode One: “Parallax” Written by Michelle Ashford; Directed by Michael Apted When Masters of Sex premiered on Showtime last summer, it surprised audiences and critics with its intriguing look at the groundbreaking real-life sex researchers William Masters and Virginia Johnson. The show, which has garnered critical praise […]

Binge-watching the second season of ‘Orange is the New Black’ is a little like being in a prison of your own making

After six episodes, it is safe to say season two of ‘Orange Is the New Black’ is off to a strong — and perhaps darker — start.

In the midseason finale: Don nearly gives in, Roger becomes a leader, and Peggy shines.

Each season, ‘Mad Men’ gives us at least one great Peggy/Don episode, and this week’s “The Strategy” is just that.

In this week’s strange episode: Don struggles to get back on top, Megan plans a threesome, Betty finds a voice, and Ginsberg loses it (and…his nipple).