When Calls the Heart Season 11 has offered different storylines without the Lucas, Elizabeth, and Nathan love triangle. Adding the political aspects and eliminating the love triangle almost seems like a different series. During When Calls the Heart Seasons 8 through 10, Elizabeth's love life was center stage, and there was enough material to please both the Team Lucas and Team Nathan fan bases. Elizabeth's breakup with Lucas in the When Calls the Heart Season 10 finale was emotional and unexpected, especially after years of being only good friends with Nathan. Have the tides changed, and can t ..read more

The television world was shocked when word dropped that the CBS drama So Help Me Todd was canceled after two seasons on the network. It was surprising because the series, while not the network's most-watched, was doing well in the ratings, and considering the state of broadcast television, a series averaging six million viewers in +7 ratings should be a lock for renewal. But that wasn't the case, and it has us, as well as its ardent fans, seriously perplexed. When any show gets canceled, there are various first reactions. Unfortunately, some shows have cancelation written all over them, whi ..read more

Every second counts! So, let's get into it. Like any upscale restaurant that takes a simple dish and turns it on its head, The Bear is no different. On paper, it's a pretty standard premise for a show. In this case, a deceased family member passes the business to Carmen, and the results are life-changing. We couldn't have a show otherwise. The challenges are self-evident. Busted menu. Even more busted cookware. And a rag-tag team of OG employees who can't be told "nothing 'bout nothing." What sets The Bear apart from any other show is its uncanny ability to put the viewer right into the ..read more

Given the shocking conclusion to Shogun Season 1 Episode 9, we suppose it should come as no surprise that the title of the series finale would refer to the ephemerality of human life. On his deathbed, the Taiko -- whose demise set in motion many of the events we've witnessed thus far -- referred to life as a dream within a dream. And no one was more aware of the fleeting nature of our time on earth than the Taiko's fellow improv poet, Lady Mariko. Yes, in the previous installment, Mariko went out in a blaze of self-sacrifice, arms spread at her sides in a likely reference to her Christian f ..read more

Paging Dr. Trowbridge! Paging Dr. Trowbridge! It was only appropriate that Parker used the name of a fictional doctor when pretending to be a cardiac surgeon on NCIS Season 21 Episode 8. When his back was against the wall and he had to improvise, Parker hollered out the name of Chevy Chase's Dr. Emmett Trowbridge from the classic 1985 film "Spies Like Us." It's about time that Gary Cole had another turn in the spotlight. Sure, fans still wait with bated breath for any mention of Gibbs. But Cole's Alden Parker has made for a smooth transition to the post-Gibbs world since he took ove ..read more

From the tiniest micro-organism to the far reaches of the universe, sci-fi adaptations have made a triumphant splash across multiple streaming platforms. For decades, the collective groans that routinely followed book-to-TV adaptation announcements were a given. At the same time, many science fiction books are so steeped in lore, character motivations, politics, and scientific complexities that converting prose to a "show but don't tell" format is a tall task. Star Trek, for instance, has historically been pretty cut and dry with its science. A phaser will vaporize you (unless you set it to st ..read more

CBS' Blue Bloods has been one of its most successful shows for 14 years, but its final season may not be up to par, which could hurt its legacy. Some fans recently took to Reddit with harsh criticism of Blue Bloods Season 14 Episode 6, particularly about Erin's storyline, which involved a middle schooler accusing her of being unfair and Erin trying to make amends. Those who complained felt this was a poor-quality story and suggested the writers had given up making any effort because of Blue Bloods' cancellation. However, a small fan group's dissatisfaction doesn't mean the writing is awful or ..read more

When Euphoria first aired, it set a new bar for teen dramas. Its cast is a mix of so many different characters with unique story storylines and personal struggles.  Each gave fans a different window into realities or a mirror to connect with. It discusses addiction, sexual exploration, sexuality, domestic abuse, body image, first loves, heartbreaks, the ups and downs of friendships, and so much more. The show has been awarded nine Emmys for its first two seasons, which is not an easy feat, and the actors' careers blew up from it. It was an overnight success and had a magnetic effect on ..read more

Colter found himself in a rather odd search during Tracker Season 1 Episode 9. This one saw him visiting an abandoned hospital, sitting down with a convicted killer, and once again questioning the impact the traumas from his childhood continue to have on him. I'd say it was a typical day for Colter overall, but this one differed from most of his past cases. Tracker has a vast canvas to work with as Colter traverses the continental United States to chase his rewards, but aside from switching up the locations, they also can get creative in the kinds of cases he works. In Tracker Season 1, we ..read more

Lucas's return to Hope Valley caused quite a reaction. Many things changed, but Lucas still liked to surprise others and cause a splash, and on When Calls the Heart Season 11 Episode 3, his return rattled several locals, including Nathan and Elizabeth, who had gotten used to their new normal. Meanwhile, Bill was determined to prove that Montague was involved with Lucas's attack, but someone else nearby also seemed sketchy. It is obvious that Nathan and Elizabeth still care about each other, but it gets tedious that Lucas makes another announcement every time their relationship moves forward ..read more