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· by Tyler Peterson · Mar 27, 2021

The old man and the serum: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier “The Star-Spangled Man”

Previously on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: The titular Falcon, Sam Wilson, wanted to help save his sister’s fishing boat, but since being an Avenger doesn’t, strictly speaking, pay (why would anyone work for Tony Stark for…

· by Rick Lewis · Sep 19, 2017

Hit or Miss? Predictions for every new show on ABC this fall

It's schmaltz. It's schlock. It's kitsch. It's dreck. There aren't enough words in the entire Yiddish language to put this show in its place.

· by Susan Velazquez · Aug 15, 2017

5 lessons ABC's The Mayor can take from other unlikely TV politicians

A 27-year-old aspiring rapper decides the best way to generate publicity for his upcoming album is to run for office in his California hometown. But he's far from the first political novice to get elected to high office in sitcom land.

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· by Julie Kushner · Mar 5, 2017

Once Upon a Time: It’s an Alt-World After All

Welcome back to Storybrooke, folks! It’s a magical, mystical land where characters leave, die, and return from the dead, age (or don’t) whenever they feel like, a place from which Continuity and Logic escaped together on a romantic vacation about…

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· by Susan Velazquez · Oct 9, 2016

How to Get Away with Murder: A slap in the face to justice

Previously on How to Get Away with Murder: The university, upset by the bad publicity caused by the “Killer” Poster Culprit, attempted to fire Annalise. Pro-tip: you cannot fire Annalise. Annalise will get that 401k and that gold watch…

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· by Dr. Winston O'Boogie · Oct 3, 2016

This is what a bad show looks like: Cop Rock “Ill-Gotten Gaines”

It’s almost like the makers of this show were daring viewers to change the channel.

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· by Susan Velazquez · Sep 30, 2016

How to Get Away With Murder: Breaking up is hard to do

Previously on How to Get Away with Murder: Annalise opened up a pro-bono legal clinic because the university wants to keep her from teaching. You know, considering how badly she screwed up this year’s crop of America’s Next Top…

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· by Dr. Winston O'Boogie · Sep 28, 2016

The all-singing, all-dancing cops of the world: Cop Rock “Pilot”

Aaaand then a drum machine kicks in, and the dealers and bystanders all perform a rap song while the cops just smirk and shake their heads like perps breaking out into an impromptu musical number while being arrested is a totally normal thing. Such is the world of Cop Rock, producer Steven Bochco’s ill-fated 1990 attempt to fuse the police drama and musical genres.

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· by Susan Velazquez · Sep 26, 2016

How to Get Away with Murder: How I spent my summer vacation

RIP Frank's Beard. Services will be held at the truck stop bathroom where the beard clippings now lay. In lieu of flowers, please bring a broom and dustpan.

· by Rick Lewis · Sep 12, 2016

Hit or miss? Predictions for every new show on ABC this fall

Five Agony Booth writers debate the fate of the three dramas and two sitcoms being added to ABC's fall lineup.

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· by Susan Velazquez · Feb 20, 2016

How to Get Away with Murder: Youth In Revolt

Do you hear the ANTLs sing, singing the songs of angry interns? Fed up with Annalise's bossiness, the ANTLs quit in the middle of a Case of the Week. Wes avoids the fallout because he's stuck in a psych ward. Yeah, you read that right. Also: more flashbacks on the Mysterious Backstory of Annalise and Wes.

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· by Susan Velazquez · Feb 13, 2016

How to Get Away with Murder: Break It Down

Let's break it down: Annalise was shot, the ANTLs need to make sure the police bought their phony crime scene, and Wes gets suspicious about his connection to Annalise. With everyone breaking down, how are these people going to get away with murder?

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· by Dr. Winston O'Boogie · Jan 7, 2016

Supergirl: Double the Torture (S1 E9 RECAP)

Alex takes charge of the DEO! For almost 10 seconds! Henshaw gets captured! For almost 20 seconds! And Cat figures out Supergirl's secret identity! For almost 30 seconds! Yeah, pretty much everything that happens is undone by the end of the episode.

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· by Marion Stein · Nov 30, 2015

Quantico -- Guantanamo on the Hudson (S1 E9 Recap)

This week on Quantico, our past and future storylines share a common thread: Your most dangerous opponent may be wearing a badge.

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· by Marion Stein · Nov 16, 2015

Quantico: Do the Right Thing (S1 E8 Recap)

It all gets complicated between Simon and the twins. Miranda takes Charley to work, but it doesn't go as planned. Alex learns a new skill from Booth.

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· by Susan Velazquez · Nov 13, 2015

How to Get Away with Murder: New But Not So Improved

Asher and Laurel are the new Frank and Bonnie, but it's hard to stay on top when the Hapstells keep taking stupid plea deals. Can we kill them next?

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· by Marion Stein · Nov 10, 2015

Quantico: Go -- And Do The Same Thing Again (S1 E7 RECAP)

It's midterm time at Quantico! Meanwhile, in the future, Team Alex finds the twins, someone takes a bullet, and it looks like the team may be down a couple of members, but are they any closer to solving the mystery?

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· by Marion Stein · Nov 2, 2015

Quantico: They'll Be Watching

So many mommy and daddy and twin sister issues. Is there anything worse than family? You know, besides terrorism.

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· by Julie Kushner · Nov 2, 2015

Once Upon a Time: Heroism for Dummies

You know what's hard? Being a hero on a Show About Heroes. Why? Because every time you try to do something heroic, there are always at least ten other people lining up to do it first.

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· by Susan Velazquez · Oct 31, 2015

How to Get Away with Murder: You're All Garbage

Annalise finds out all sorts of secrets about Asher and just can't stand to keep them all to herself when they're just so darned useful!