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Villainess Review: Amanda and Shelly Davis (Magnum P.I.)
Since Day One, I have really enjoyed CBS' Magnum P.I. reboot immensely. When I first heard about this back in 2018, I was in, even though I had never seen an episode of the original until about a year later. The show premiered in the fall of 2018 and was a Monday series at first, but the second season saw a move to CBS' Friday night lineup, where it currently serves on the 9PM slot before Blue Bloods, which (ironically) features the original Magnum, Tom Selleck, as one of its lead stars. The show is also part of the famed "Lenkov-verse," along with CBS' reboots of Hawaii Five-0 (which ended in 2020 after 10 years) and MacGyver (which was cancelled in the spring of 2021 after five seasons). In addition, the Magnum reboot has had its share of sinister but amazing villainesses, with a glaring example being featured in the episode, "Those We Leave Behind."
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in Criminal10 Leadership Skills We Learn From Raymond Reddington
I know it's awkward to watch crime thrillers for the sociopath's leadership abilities, but I can't stop myself. Red is one of my favorite characters.
Ryan MillerPublished 3 years ago in CriminalWentworth: Ranking The Series 8 Main Top Dogs
After nine seasons and one hundred breathtaking episodes, beloved Australian Prison Drama Wentworth has finally come to an end. The series will go down in history as one of the greatest Australian dramas of all time, largely due to its many beloved characters.
Kristy AndersonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalWentworth 9x10: 5 Most Important Moments In ‘Legacy’
After nine seasons and one hundred episodes, the beloved Australian prison drama Wentworth has come to an end. Most of the series final episode focused on the lead up to Lou Kelly’s bomb exploding, and the explosion’s aftermath.
Kristy AndersonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalWentworth 9x09: 5 Most Important Moments In ‘The Reckoning’
In the penultimate episode of Wentworth’s final season, things have understandably reached boiling point. Following Rita’s bashing after being outed as a cop last episode, the residents of H-1 race to find the evidence that will exonerate she and Ruby before Lou decides to finish the job. Meanwhile, Joan Ferguson finally gets her day in court.
Kristy AndersonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalReview of 'Hightown' 2.1
Last year, Hightown was especially welcome, because, with the lockdown where we live, Hightown was the most we saw of the Cape. This year, we were back on the Cape a whole bunch of times, and Hightown is off to such a good start it's looking to be more welcome than ever.
Paul LevinsonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalReview of 'You' 3
Here's my specific-spoiler-free review of the third season of You, just up on Netflix the other day, and superb: 1. Joe and Love make an excellent killer couple, literally, with true love for their baby.
Paul LevinsonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalWentworth 9x08: 5 Most Important moments In ‘The Abyss’
We’re in the final stretch now, inmates. In the eighth episode of Wentworth’s final season, Boomer receives happy news, Vera nearly crosses the point of no return, and a fan favourite is left in a life-threatening situation.
Kristy AndersonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalWentworth 9x07: 5 Most Important Moments In ‘Collateral’
The tension is building fast as we head towards the thrilling conclusion of Wentworth. Will and Vera question their morals, Marie puts her safety on the line in the name of redemption, and Boomer’s hidden camera may be more important to the plot than anyone realised.
Kristy AndersonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalWentworth 9x06: 5 Most Important Moments in ‘One Eye Open’
The deeper we get into Wentworth's final season, the less likely it seems that Joan 'The Freak' Ferguson will succeed in suppressing her psychopathic tendencies, a fact horrifyingly proven in episode 9x06, 'One Eye Open'. Elsewhere in the episode, the new alliance of Lou Kelly and Judy Bryant hatch a devious plot, while Marie uncovers a secret that could make life very difficult for our heroes in H-1, were she to choose to reveal it.
Kristy AndersonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalReview of 'American Rust' 1.1-2
My wife and I just had a chance to see the first two episodes of American Rust on Showtime. We'll definitely be watching the ensuing six episodes.
Paul LevinsonPublished 3 years ago in CriminalWentworth 9x05: 5 Most Important Moments In ‘The Unknown Terrorist’
We’ve reached the midway point of Wentworth’s final season, and things show no sign of slowing down. Now knowing the truth about her stabbing, Allie plans revenge on the real culprit. Meanwhile, Joan may have a plot of her own, and another major secret is revealed.
Kristy AndersonPublished 3 years ago in Criminal