review

Grimm, Ep. 1.05, “Danse Macabre”: Mediocre writing saved by supporting players

25 Days of Christmas: ‘Comfort and Joy’ is an under-seen holiday gem

Chuck, Ep. 5.05, “Chuck Versus the Hack Off” provides an uneven, yet surprisingly fun episode

Community, Ep. 3.10 “Regional Holiday Music” a perfect end to the show before its benching

25 Days of Christmas: ‘Meet John Doe’ is familiar, but fun

Revenge, Ep. 1.10, “Loyalty”: Emotional upheaval all around

Boardwalk Empire, Ep. 2.11, “Under God’s Power She Flourishes”: Old secrets uncovered propel the story towards the season finale.

Homeland, Ep 1.10: “Representative Body” brings more of the same, puts pieces in place

Misfits, Ep.3.06: Finally the show gets back on track

Supernatural, Ep. 7.10, “Death’s Door”: A fitting tribute to the man of the hour

Community, Ep. 3.09: “Foosball And Nocturnal Vigilantism” makes the show’s benching even sadder

Boardwalk Empire, Ep. 2.10: “Georgia Peaches” lacks grandeur, but builds to a compelling finale

Misfits, Ep. 3.05: Once again the writing holds the show back

Revenge, Ep. 1.09, “Suspicion”: Set-up episode lets Stowe shine

Boardwalk Empire, Ep. 2.09, “Battle of the Century”: Shifts in focus make for jerky storytelling

Chuck, Ep. 5.04, “Chuck Versus the Business Trip” is a step in the right direction

Misfits, Ep. 3.04: Fantastic cinematography ruined by poor writing

Homeland, Ep. 1.08: “Achilles Heel” explores love in marriage and huge twists

Grimm, Ep. 1.04, “Lonelyhearts”: Series continues well with a B&B-running Bluebeard

Supernatural, Ep. 7.09, “How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters”: Obvious cliffhanger undermines otherwise fun episode

Fringe, Ep. 4.07, “Wallflower”: Promising episode undone by narrative-necessitated stupidity

Community, Ep. 3.08 “Documentary Filmmaking: Redux” unintentionally alludes to the benching news

Revenge, Ep. 1.01-1.07 Catchup