TV Reviews

‘Game of Thrones’ Breakdown: “The Children”

Ryan Poynter June 17, 2014 No Comments

This deadly episode is the best ‘Game of Thrones’ season finale to date.

‘Orange is the New Black’ Season Two Breakdown: Episodes 1-6

Stephen Mills June 17, 2014 1 Comment

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.

‘Game of Thrones’ Breakdown: “The Watchers on the Wall”

Ryan Poynter June 10, 2014 No Comments

The penultimate episode in ‘Game of Thrones’’ season four is very much cut from the same cloth as a fan-favorite from a couple years ago: season two’s ‘Blackwater.’

‘Game of Thrones’ Breakdown: “The Mountain and the Viper”

Ryan Poynter June 3, 2014 1 Comment

This week’s epic ‘Game of Thrones’ showed no mercy.

‘Mad Men’ Breakdown: “Waterloo”

Stephen Mills May 27, 2014 2 Comments

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

‘Game of Thrones’ Breakdown: “Mockingbird”

Ryan Poynter May 20, 2014 No Comments

This week’s episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ is heavy, both in tone and in the surprising amount of content packed into the one hour they give us.

‘Mad Men’ Breakdown: “The Strategy” (TV Reviews)

Stephen Mills May 19, 2014 1 Comment

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

‘Game of Thrones’ Breakdown: “The Laws of Gods and Men”

Ryan Poynter May 13, 2014 2 Comments

This week’s episode is filled with first-times for show-watchers. It’s the first time we see the city of Braavos in person, the first time Daenerys sits the throne acting as queen of Meereen (it’s not the Iron Throne, but I suppose it’s good practice), and the first time this season that we visit with Yara Greyjoy, the sister of Theon/Reek.