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Aftermath ExcerptSeason 1, Episode 12 – The Copelands find a time traveler in the Aftermath that needs Josh’s help to survive the massive shower of moon fragments about to slam into Earth. Two federal agents chase the Copelands to Moondog’s base and Bri figures out a way to kill skinwalkers without killing their host when Dana gets possessed.

shut eye excerptSeason 1, Episodes 5-7 – Shut Eye finally lives up to it’s promise delivering entertaining episodes. As we move to the middle section of the season, our characters find themselves at low points and tight spots as Charlie’s visions get stronger and more vivid.

Divorce Excerpt
Season 1, Episode 10 – It’s finally the season finale of Divorce. I made the mistake of thinking it was 2 episodes ago, but nah. It’s the end, and it’s a brutal one. There is nothing funny about this episode whatsoever.

the affair excerptSeason 3, Episode 4 – The Affair heats up with Cole (Joshua Jackson) and Alison (Ruth Wilson). Cole’s wife, Luisa, (Catalina Moreno) can sense something is going on with those two but can’t confirm whether it’s true or whether she’s crazy.

Van Helsing ExcerptSeason 1, Episode 13 – Dmitri gives Van Helsing a lesson in family history before trying to harvest her eggs and inseminate her. Mohamad reunites with Sheema but she’s changed a lot since he saw her last. Taka’s rebels launch a coordinated attack against the citadel while Van finds Dylan and an old friend surfaces just when we need him.

shut eye excerptseason 1, Episodes 2-4 Continuing, but not necessarily expanding, on the first episode Shut Eye seems not too sure on what it wants to do outside of the big con with the big payoff. These next 3 episodes feel like scattershot placesetting rather than continuing to tell a story. Are these characters even going through an arc? And outside of the big score, what’s the end game?

fuller house excerptSeason 2, Episodes 1-13 – Fuller House hits the ground running with a second season that claims its voice with pride and delivers episode after episode of sitcom delight. With a compelling arc and a skillfully blended recipe of 90’s nostalgia, Full House references, and relatable, modern dilemmas, the show proves that it has more to offer than just a shadow of its corny rebooted past.

mozart in the jungle excerptSeason 3, Episodes 1-10 – With the orchestra disbanded, Rodrigo and Hailey reconnect in Venice, Italy while the rest of the crew try to get the band back together in the highly entertaining (and best?) third season of Mozart in the Jungle. Utilizing it’s all star cast as well as special guest stars, Amazon’s highly underrated show returns to show why it’s the one of the best out now.

Exorcist ExcerptSeason 1, Episode 9 – Marcus uncovers the plot to assassinate the Pope on The Exorcist while searching for the missing Brother Bennett. Now that he knows the plan, while he be able to stop it? Angela has given complete control over to Pazuzu in order to spare Casey. Is there any chance to save her from the demon inside of her?

Falling Water Excerpt Season 1, Episode 8 – Burton continues to search for the woman from his dreams on Falling Water as the connections between characters solidify. Tess and Bill search for her son, but a warning from a friend reveals Bill may not be who he says he is. Taka finally makes a connection with his mother, but what has she been waiting for?

pure genius excerptSeason 1, Episode 7 – Despite its best efforts, Pure Genius‘s Christmas episode is more lukewarm than heartwarming, even as a leukemia patient helps Bell come to terms with his GSS diagnosis. Meanwhile, Dr. Verlaine and Dr. Brockett take a step forward in their relationship; unfortunately, this means the show takes a step back.

Designated Survivor ExcerptSeason 1, Episode 9 – In the penultimate episode before the mid-season finale, an NSA worker leaks classified documents that will leave a lasting impression on the Kirkman administration. Meanwhile, MacLeish is under a congressional hearing to validate his qualifications for the Vice Presidency and Kimble will stop at nothing to persecute him.

shut eye excerptSeason 1, Episode 1 – In the series premire episode “Death”, Shut Eye quickly establishes it con psychics and the seedy world they inhabit. The show presents the question of it’s hero actually having psychic abilities or not.