review

Scandal, Ep. 3.15, “Mama Said Knock You Out” displays the show’s humorous side

Bates Motel, Ep. 2.04: “Check-Out” delves further into the Bates history

Da Vinci’s Demons, Ep. 2.01: “The Blood of Man” is an action-packed season premiere

Scandal, Ep. 3.14, “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” humanizes self-described “monster” Cyrus Beene

Bates Motel, Ep. 2.03: “Caleb” both retreads and explores new ground

The Returning #1 Doesn’t Quite Bring Life Back to the Dead

The Originals, Ep. 1.17, “Moon Over Bourbon Street” a strong, solid followup to Holt’s departure

Black Sails, Ep. 1.08: “VIII.” has just enough firepower to hold interest

Banshee, Ep. 2.10: “Bullets and Tears” is a smart, forward-thinking season finale

Elementary, Ep. 2.18: “The Hound of the Cancer Cells” is a step back in the right direction

Scandal, Ep. 3.13 “No Sun on the Horizon”: Everyone’s a murderer

The Originals, Ep. 1.16, “Farewell to Storyville” says goodbye to a series regular

Agents of SHIELD, Ep. 1.15, “Yes Men”: More Sif, Please

Black Sails, Ep. 1.07: “VII.” – not much calm before the storm

Banshee, Ep. 2.09: “Homecoming” sets up the season two endgame

Elementary, Ep. 2.17: “Ears to You” does better with its guest character

Scandal, Ep. 3.12, “We Do Not Touch the First Ladies” gives Mellie the love interest she deserves

The Originals, Ep. 1.15, “Le Grand Guignol” highlights Klaus’s transformation into his father

Agents of SHIELD, Ep. 1.14, “T.A.H.I.T.I.”: SHIELD’s Dark Secret In T.A.H.I.T.I.

Black Sails, Ep. 1.06: “VI.” continues a strong second half

Banshee, Ep. 2.08: “Evil for Evil” disrupts the status quo

Elementary, Ep. 2.16: “The One Percent Solution” phones in with some comedy

Scandal, Ep. 3.11, “Ride, Sally, Ride” launches another election in the ‘Scandal’-verse