As expected, Up Here 1×02 “Miguel” was all about the other half of the couple in Hulu’s new rom-com series. In the premiere, the titular character, played by Carlos Valdes, appeared confident and smooth. Even if certain aspects of his…
‘Up Here’ 1×01 Review: “Lindsay”
Hulu’s Up Here is about finding yourself, in all your quirky oddity. It seems fitting, therefore, that Up Here 1×01 “Lindsay” feels like the series is trying to find itself. It isn’t a bad episode, but it feels like things…
‘True Lies’ 1×04 Review: “Rival Companions”
It isn’t easy to make new friends as an adult. In True Lies 1×04 “Rival Companions,” Helen (Ginger Gonzaga) goes looking for friendship where she perhaps shouldn’t. Putting her husband Harry (Steve Howey) on edge. And possibly in the line…
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×16 Review: “Ben, Interrupted”
When I tell you this show is making me stressed. I went into Quantum Leap 1×16 “Ben, Interrupted” expecting…well, maybe not lighthearted fun, given the episode description. But I didn’t expect to be so tense. It’s only been a couple…
Hulu’s ‘Up Here’ May Fill The Void Left By ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’
For those fans still mourning the loss of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Hulu is offering a new show that may take away some of the sting. Its upcoming rom-com series Up Here, releasing March 24, isn’t exactly a successor to the…
Fans Mourn The Passing of Actor Lance Reddick
Fans were shocked on Friday at the news that Lance Reddick passed away from natural causes at the age of 60. The actor, whose work spanned over two decades, appeared in such popular series as The Wire, The West Wing,…
‘True Lies’ 1×03 Review: “Separate Pairs”
If you’re a spy, compartmentalizing your work and home lives is not only recommended, it may be necessary to survive. In True Lies 1×03 “Separate Pairs,” Helen learns about the necessity to compartmentalize. By people who are absolutely terrible at…
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×15 Review: “Ben Song For The Defense”
Quantum Leap 1×15 “Ben Song for the Defense” is one of those episodes that you might be tempted to view as “filler.” But I’m skeptical that they’d waste any time, as close as they are to the season finale. Which…
‘True Lies’ 1×02 Review: “Public Secrets”
Secrets are instruments of the trade for spies, but they can really kill a marriage. True Lies 1×02 “Public Secrets” is all about secrets from Harry (Steve Howey) and Helen’s (Ginger Gonzaga) past. Specifically, about past relationships rearing their not-as-ugly-as-their-spouses-would-like…
‘Quantum Leap’ 1×14 Review: “S.O.S.”
As much as I’ve loved the entire series to-date, Quantum Leap 1×14 “S.O.S.” is the kind of episode that resets the bar for how good the show can be. Adding a dash of War Games to the series formula, it…
