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Kings – s01e04 – 2009.03.29 – First Night

kings-logoWhile he’s set up as a vilain, Prince Jack could become one of this show’s most interesting characters. This episode was light on political intrigue, but did a lot to expand Jack’s character. The peek inside his world helped to expand the setting of the show.

I’m impressed with a network show being brave enough to deal with a gay character so prominently. It’s nice to see the complicated situation of him being a public figure yet completely closeted. And the violence at the club showed his frustration andbottled up rage needing an outlet well.

And King Silas’s smaller plot-line about his bastard son and mistress was compelling. As we watch him struggle with new difficulties and make sacrifices to keep his kingtom together it’s continually hinted that he will fall as king. David Shepherd was set up as the main character in the premiere. But Silas and Jack were certainly more central in this episode.

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Colbert Report – 2009.04.06

colbert_100x100Johnny Carson didn’t die. He just changed his name to Tom Brokaw.

OK, maybe I’m exaggerating, but it would be interesting to see Brokaw take over The Tonight Show once he moves into the next phase of his career. He’s always shown that sly charm that would work very well in that setting. I know some of that is what’s been required due to falling ratings in network news. But he takes to it like a natural.

And you might wonder why I’m not suggesting Mr. Colbert for the job insted. I like him right where he is for now. And when Stephen does move on from this show I hope he will change to a new character. I’m sure it’s fun now, but it would be sad to spend an entire career in a role like this, even if it is a wonderfully well crafted and nuanced one.

Colbert Report – 2009.04.02

colbert_100x100This was another solid episode. But there wasn’t much to make it stand out.

Stephen shows again that he has become very comfortable and natural in his character and can just “live” in this role. But maybe it’s become too comfortable for him.

His repartee with the founder of Twitter was great. He kept it at just the right level of taunting. And pulling out his phone to twitter while the guy was talking, then asking “Oh, I’m sorry. Is this rude?” was the highlight of the show.

Daily Show – 2009.04.02

80x100fpoThis was a decent episode.

John Oliver’s bit in the beginning about the origins of decorum with regard to the Queen of England was great. Of course he needs a monocle over his glasses. The glasses are just part of who he is. The monocle is costume on top of that. It’s perfectly logical.

And Wyatt Synac’s bit following it was solid as well.

The guest, Tom Zoellner, author of Uranium, was an average guest. He wasn’t uber-exciting, but he also didn’t get scared by Jon, clam up, or try too hard and make terrible jokes.

24 (twentyfour) Day 7: 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM

24-keifer-sutherland-photoA kinder gentler 24.

At least that’s what it feels like. This episode features no torture at all. Sure, a guy gets bludgeoned to death and tossed off a balcony. But for an entire 60 minutes to pass in the life of Jack Bauer without him toruring someone or one of his friends getting tortured, this is really stunning.

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Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles – s02e20 – To The Lighthouse

sarah-connor1summer20glau20firefly20terminatorAfter two multi-episode story arcs we are dealing with consequences now.

Sarah is trying to get John away from Cameron and/or Derek. Everyone seems to know some fragment of everyone else’s secrets. And there is plenty withheld and building mistrust.

For the most part this feels like a bridge episode between two larger story arcs. But there are still a few important things that happen.

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