Synopsis of 01×05: Some of Manfred’s past sins are revealed while Fiji get unintentionally caught up in Bobo’s own past. Episode five of Midnight, Texas opens with Manfred receiving a death threat from Hightower. Manfred goes to meet Hightower, and Olivia follows him after Creek requests her to help Manfred. During […]
Midnight, Texas: Sexy Beast Recap
Synopsis of 01×04: The fourth episode of Midnight, Texas continued to pick up steam as it focused on their newest monster of the week plot, a beautiful succubus who attacks men who have caused others pain and suffering. Manfred and Creek have a painfully stilted conversation about his bullet wounds from […]
After 3 Episodes, We’re Hopeful that ‘Midnight, Texas’ is Finding its Footing!
After being widely promoted at WonderCon and San Diego Comic Con this year, Midnight, Texas aired on NBC on July 24. Based on Charlaine Harris’ book series, the show follows Manfred Bernardo, legitimate psychic, to the small, quirky town of Midnight, Texas. The heavy handed pilot episode revealed that the […]
Wondercon 2017: NBC Finally Brings Charlane Harris’ Midnight, Texas Alive on TV This Summer
I think we all remember the craze that was True Blood when it came out back in 2008, Charlaine Harris brought to life the fictional town of Bon Temps, Louisiana, where vampires had come out of the proverbial coffin. No stranger to the world of the supernatural, her Sookie Stackhouse series was […]
Emerald City: No Place Like Home Recap
Synopsis of 1×10: In the first season finale, Dorothy, Glinda, and the Wizard face off on the battlefield, while Tip and West storm Emerald City with an army of witches. In a lot of ways – a lot of them – Emerald City came full circle in its first season finale. […]
The Role of Race in ‘Powerless’
Synopsis: Powerless, a superhero-comedy turned workplace comedy, might have missed the mark in some areas (more on that later). But it does have one take the gives it an edge. And that’s it’s workplace-race-relations. Powerless, which is the latest edition to the D.C. TV universe, takes place in Charm City. […]
Emerald City: They Came First Recap
Synopsis of 1×07: Dorothy, Lucas, and Sylvie journey north to Glinda’s palace, while the Wizard enlists West’s help to track down any new witches. And Lucas’ true identity is revealed. Hang onto your shipper hearts, because it’s been a hell of a day at sea, sir. After successfully ditching The Wizard’s […]
Emerald City: Beautiful Wickedness Recap
Synopsis of 1×06: The Wizard’s past is revealed, including his connection to Dorothy. Plus, Lucas goes to great lengths to regain his memory, and Dorothy makes a risky deal to get herself home. This week on Emerald City was all about the past. Within every major storyline, we saw a glimpse […]
Emerald City: Everybody Lies Recap
Synopsis of 1×05: West interrogates Dorothy to get answers about East’s death, while the Wizard asks the Kingdom of Ev to build him an arsenal, and Lucas learns about his past. I complained in my general recap that parts of Emerald City‘s storyline were too convoluted and esoteric for their own good, […]
Emerald City: Should You Be Watching?
Just in time for the new year, NBC has decided to pick up on the success of ABC’s Once Upon A Time, and the echoing, milder success of SyFy’s Tin Man and Alice, with Emerald City; a cleverly updated and serialized retelling of The Wizard of Oz. The story follows […]
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