Hell on Wheels Review: "Scabs" (Episode 2.04)
Hell on Wheels is nothing if not a show that loves diversions. It’s fine with not talking about building the railroad (supposedly the main plot of the show), or Bohannan’s revenge plot that is meant to explain his reason for being on the railroad (something that has been dropped seemingly altogether), to instead focus on Elam’s love triangle, the dark turning of the McGinnes brothers and allowing the Reverend and The Swede to have a drunk campfire where they discuss a sabre-toothed tiger skull. Hell on Wheels feels content to take its time, much like the railroad workers don’t feel the rush to get the railroad done, or even work on it for episodes at a time apparently. “Scabs” is an exception to all this, focusing solely on the building of said railroad, and disposing of most of the minor characters this week to, excuse the pun, get everything back on track. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsHell on Wheels Review: "Slaughterhouse" (Episode 2.03)
“This is a free country,” says Mr. Bauer, Hell on Wheel’s resident butcher as Bohannan tells him to get out of town. With possibly the first laugh we’ve heard Bohannan utter, he states, “that’s about the funniest damn thing I’ve ever heard.” The people of Hell on Wheels have the freedom to go where they want, leave whenever they want to, but most of them are outcasts that have escaped their communities to try and find something better. They are free to go wherever they want, but most of them have nowhere else to go and if they try to leave, they’ll likely either be murdered or find their way back, much like Bohannan has. “Slaughterhouse” shows an ever-increasing level of evil to the camp as many characters show the layers to themselves, especially the darkness underneath. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsNetflix in Talks to Revive The Killing
Netflix and DirecTV have reportedly expressed interest in bringing The Killing back to life. If successful, it would be added to the short list of shows that have received a stay of execution, joining the esteemed company of Friday Night Lights and Damages, both rescued by DirecTV, and Netflix’s upcoming Arrested Development reboot.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsHell On Wheels Review: "Viva La Mexico" (Episode 2.01)
When Hell on Wheels debuted, it had the privilege of appearing on AMC, a network with quite a pedigree. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad Review: "Hazard Pay" (Episode 5.03)
“Just because you shot Jesse James, doesn’t make you Jesse James.” Walter White has to face this fact when the profit from their first cook under the new business dwindles. If it wasn’t enough that a large portion of the cuts are being made to pay the cogs in the machine, they also have to pay all of Gus’s ex-employees that have been arrested “hazard pay." Mike calls it the “legacy cut," the money they have to pay to make sure that none of their ex-associates roll on them when the DEA offers them a deal that will free up... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad Review: "Madrigal" (Episode 5.02)
“If what we do, we do for good reasons, then we’ve got nothing to worry about. And what better reason than family?” “Madrigal” ends similarly to last week’s premiere “Live Free or Die,” with a terrified Skyler being caressed by Walt as he tries to control her fear. There’s sincerity when he mumbles “it gets easier." The closing scene paints a very clear picture of where Walter White is at. On the one hand, he’s fully accepted who he is and has even become comfortable with being a murderous criminal, yet, there is still a sense of denial with how... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad Review: "Live Free Or Die" (Episode 5.01)
Season five opens up with a flash forward to Walter White, a year ahead of the current time. When the show first started, Walt was 50 years old. He was a tired and weathered man beaten down by life, stark contrast to the Walt we know now, who has become Heisenberg—a murdering drug lord who cooks the best meth in the entire country. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsHow I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse
When the zombies finally take over, you'd better be in shape. This was the chief lesson I learned last night during The Walking Dead Escape, a reenactment of the comic book and AMC hit show in Petco Park. read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityCheck Out More New Walking Dead Production Stills
Production on season three of AMC’s The Walking Dead is well underway, and AMC has been gracious enough to share some production photos from the current shoot. Warning: there are spoilers, so stop reading if that’s not something you’re interested in.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsWatch a Clip from Season 3 of The Walking Dead
Fans who watched last night's The Talking Dead with Chris Hardwick were treated to a sneak peek of season three's newest—and possibly most badass—survivor, Michonne. read more
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