Now that Hulu began streaming FX’s adaptation of this Danish/Swedish serial crime drama, English speakers might be tempted to watch the Americanized adaptation of The Bridge first. Don’t. Brave the subtitles and Malmö female detective Saga Norén’s icy, Aspergerish, by-the-books blank stare. Slow to set its layers down, the pilot…
by Ali Burden | Bryan Cranston, though widely known for his role as the lovable, bumbling father of Malcolm in the Middle, truly comes to life in Breaking Bad. His amazing talent is perfectly showcased in this well-written and deeply engaging drama, which aired for the first time back in…
by Gemma King | Over the last few years, a number of clever workplace comedies have cropped up on our screens. Programs like The Office, Brooklyn Nine Nine and even meta culture projects like Community see the humour in the most banal of workplace settings. These shows frequently use single-camera…
To start 2016 out, Netflix released the following new series. TV HACK sums ’em up in a couple sentences each. Angry Birds Toons: Season 1 Yes, they did indeed make an animated television show based on the popular mobile app game. The Celebrity Plastic Surgeons of Beverly Hills: Season 1 Think Nip/Tuck.…
by Shira Steiner | A whole host of rebooted, revamped television shows are hitting networks and streaming services lately – from Twin Peaks to the next installment of Arrested Development, set to arise once again from its shallow grave. Is it any wonder, then, that the beloved TGIF Tanner family…
by Ali Burden | This classic series, which aired for the first time in 1993, is definitely worth enjoying time and time again—stream Frasier on Amazon Prime Instant Video right now. Kelsey Grammer absolutely shines as the sophisticated and uptight Dr. Frasier Crane—fans of Cheers may remember him as a successful…
Launched by David Fincher (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Gone Girl), House of Cards is a political drama that is not only filled with A-list cast but also has a glamorous sheen of prestige. Netflix outbid leading cable channels like AMC and HBO to land this show, believing…
by Ali Burden | Everybody has to grow up sometime, but with Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends, you can wait just a little bit longer. Now all six seasons are available on Hulu for your nostalgic viewing pleasure. What is Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends? If you grew up in…
Imagine spending eighteen years of your life in prison for a crime you didn’t commit. You’re eventually exonerated, but many years away from your family, friends and fiancee have taken their toll. The worst is over – or is it? Steven Avery is the subject of Netflix’s latest documentary, Making A…
by Ali Burden | James Roday and Dulé Hill steal hearts along with a lovable cast of characters in this hilarious comedy-drama, which first aired in 2006. Catch Psych streaming on Amazon or Netflix. Several episodes, including the outstanding and shockingly well-written pilot, open in the 80s, where a young Shawn…
