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    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

  2. 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

  3. Review
    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

  4. Review
    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

  5. Review
    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

  6. Bastard Machine
    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

  7. Bastard Machine
    '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

  8. '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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Basketball Wives LA: TV Review

    2:05 pm PDT 8/28/2011
    • David Knowles
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    Capitalizing on the ratings success of Basketball Wives, the LA-based version of the show features new NBA wives surrounded by the same familiar drama. Read More

  12. 9/11 TV: 5 Specials Worth Watching

    9/11 TV: 5 Specials Worth Watching

    8:07 pm PDT 8/25/2011
    • Tim Goodman
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    The 10-year anniversary is marked by a Steven Spielberg epic, a Showtime tearjerker and excellent doc work, writes THR's chief TV critic Tim Goodman. Read More

  13. Review
    'Wilfred' Comes Out of Gate Crazy Great

    'Wilfred' Comes Out of Gate Crazy Great

    2:28 pm PDT 6/22/2011
    • Tim Goodman
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    Elijah Wood stars in the new comedy, debuting Thursday on FX, as a depressed lawyer who sees his neighbor's canine as an insightful Australian guy in a cheap dog suit. Read More

  14. Review
    The O'Neals: TV Review

    The O'Neals: TV Review

    9:19 pm PDT 6/17/2011
    • David Knowles
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    The OWN docu-series follows Ryan and Tatum O'Neal as they work through their lifelong struggles with their relationship. Read More

  15. Review
    Rocco's Dinner Party: TV Review

    Rocco's Dinner Party: TV Review

    11:43 am PDT 6/13/2011
    • David Knowles
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    The "handsome but ornery chef" Rocco DiSpirito hosts weekly dinner parties at his New York City loft. Read More

  16. Review
    Falling Skies: TV Review

    Falling Skies: TV Review

    10:35 pm PDT 6/10/2011
    • Tim Goodman
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    "ER" alum Noah Wyle leads an ensemble cast in the high-concept TNT drama. Read More

  17. In the Magazine
    The Glee Project: TV Review

    The Glee Project: TV Review

    4:31 pm PDT 6/8/2011
    • David Knowles
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    Debuting Sunday on Oxygen, the compelling competition show offers its winner a seven-episode guest arc on its Fox namesake. Read More

  18. Review
    Franklin & Bash: TV Review

    Franklin & Bash: TV Review

    8:37 am PDT 5/31/2011
    • Tim Goodman
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    Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer star as low-rent attorneys who don't like to play by the rules in TNT's latest series, executive produced by Kevin Falls and Bill Chais. Read More

  19. Review
    Platinum Hit: TV Review of Jewel, Kara DioGuardi's New Show

    Platinum Hit: TV Review of Jewel, Kara DioGuardi's New Show

    8:11 pm PDT 5/27/2011
    • David Knowles
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    Musician Jewel hosts Bravo's new competition series, which features head judge Kara DioGuardi. Read More

  20. Review
    4th and Forever: TV Review

    4th and Forever: TV Review

    4:59 pm PDT 5/24/2011
    • David Knowles
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    The reality show centers on the Long Beach (Calif.) Poly High football team, which has, after decades of laying waste to rivals, suddenly started losing games. Read More

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