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    The Bible: TV Review

    The Bible: TV Review

    11:44 am PST 3/2/2013
    • Allison Keene
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    Mark Burnett's History miniseries uses ninja-skilled angels and a hunky Jesus to tell the Good Book's Greatest Hits. READ MORE

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    Vikings: TV Review

    Vikings: TV Review

    6:00 am PST 2/28/2013
    • Tim Goodman
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    History’s lush first scripted series, at a budget of $40 million, plays fast and loose with the past -- to good effect. READ MORE

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    Watch Video The Job: TV Review

    The Job: TV Review

    9:00 am PST 2/8/2013
    • Allison Keene
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    Confusing rules cloud the CBS reality competition, where contestants battle for real-life jobs. READ MORE

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    Shortest Reviews Ever, Vol. 2: 'Do No Harm'

    Shortest Reviews Ever, Vol. 2: 'Do No Harm'

    5:11 pm PST 1/31/2013
    • Tim Goodman
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    This is already too much ink. READ MORE

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    King of the Nerds: TV Review

    King of the Nerds: TV Review

    9:00 am PST 1/17/2013
    • Allison Keene
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    TBS goes after the geek demo with a new reality show. READ MORE

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    Sin City Rules: TV Review

    Sin City Rules: TV Review

    4:30 am PST 12/7/2012
    • Allison Keene
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    From the producers of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" comes a new reality series about Vegas women behaving badly. READ MORE

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    Restless: TV Review

    Restless: TV Review

    11:46 am PST 12/6/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    A stellar cast including "Downton Abbey's" Michelle Dockery, perfect pacing and a fresh take on the British spy genre make this Sundance Channel mini great. READ MORE

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    Sullivan & Son: TV Review

    Sullivan & Son: TV Review

    1:39 pm PDT 7/17/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    TBS' original comedy by Steve Byrne is a stale retread of '90s comedies past. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Anger Management: TV Review

    Anger Management: TV Review

    2:20 pm PDT 6/14/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    There are plenty of networks who might be kicking themselves for not snapping up "Anger Management" -- but it’s not a show that belongs on FX, and it pales in comparison to the comedies that already air there. READ MORE

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    The Newsroom: TV Review

    The Newsroom: TV Review

    3:00 pm PDT 6/10/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    The "West Wing" creator tells an alluring new story with a large all-star cast, spearheaded by Jeff Daniels and Emily Mortimer, in his latest project for HBO about a cable news network. READ MORE

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  11. In the Magazine
    Magic City: TV Review

    Magic City: TV Review

    12:18 pm PDT 3/28/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    The already-renewed Starz drama mixes "Mad Men" with "The Sopranos," resulting in strong writing, stronger acting and a whole lot of distracting nudity. READ MORE

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  12. In the Magazine
    Life's Too Short: TV Review

    Life's Too Short: TV Review

    11:31 am PST 2/16/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    With an ex-Ewok and brilliant stunt casting, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant mine the depths of humiliation on HBO's new comedy about an egomaniac dwarf. READ MORE

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    The River: TV Review

    The River: TV Review

    3:30 pm PST 2/2/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    Finally, a successor to "Lost" with potential. There’s a whole lot going on in this horror-adventure from the creator of "Paranormal Activity," but whether the series can last beyond its initial eight-episode order without the suspense petering out remains to be seen. READ MORE

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    Touch: TV Review

    Touch: TV Review

    7:00 am PST 1/25/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    Tim Kring’s drama comes with a "social benefit," making it worth a look. READ MORE

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    Ragin' Cajuns: TV Review

    Ragin' Cajuns: TV Review

    8:00 am PST 1/17/2012
    • David Knowles
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    The network's latest reality fishing expedition airs Tues, Jan. 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. READ MORE

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    Alcatraz: TV Review

    Alcatraz: TV Review

    12:16 pm PST 1/16/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    The J.J. Abrams-produced Fox drama revolves around the concept that when the infamous prison closed, all the remaining prisoners mysteriously vanished. And now they're back. READ MORE

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    'Rob,' 'Are You There, Chelsea?,' 'Napoleon Dynamite': Tim Goodman's TV Reviews

    'Rob,' 'Are You There, Chelsea?,' 'Napoleon Dynamite': Tim Goodman's TV Reviews

    4:45 am PST 1/11/2012
    • Tim Goodman
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    "Lame," "half-assed," and "recycled" are just three of the words THR's chief TV critic uses to describe three of the midseason shows kicking off this week. READ MORE

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  18. 'Grimm': TV Review

    'Grimm': TV Review

    11:44 am PDT 10/23/2011
    • Tim Goodman
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    TELEVISION REVIEW: NBC tackles the darker side of fairy-tale fare with violence, special effects and an easy-to-follow concept. READ MORE

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  19. In the Magazine
    'Once Upon a Time': TV Review

    'Once Upon a Time': TV Review

    6:00 am PDT 10/18/2011
    • Tim Goodman
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    TELEVISION REVIEW: ABC tackles fairy-tale fare with results that look and feel hokey. READ MORE

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  20. Review
    The Walking Dead: TV Review

    The Walking Dead: TV Review

    12:53 pm PDT 10/7/2011
    • Tim Goodman
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    Has Frank Darabont's departure and budget cuts spoiled AMC's hit? THR's chief TV critic, Tim Goodman, weighs in. READ MORE

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