TV News, Previews, Spoilers and Reviews
| NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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| ABC | The Great Halloween Fright Fight | Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD | Forever | |||
| CBS | NCIS | NCIS: New Orleans | Person of Interest | |||
| CW | The Flash | Supernatural | ||||
| FOX | World Series Game 6: Giants at Royals | Sons of Anarchy (FX) | ||||
| NBC | The Voice | Marry Me | About a Boy | Chicago Fire | ||
| MISC | Face Off (Syfy) | Benched (USA) Awkward/Faking It (MTV) Tosh.0/Brickleberry (Comedy) | ||||
Biggest Irony: Even as Walt Disney World confirmed that the gigantic sorcerer’s hat at the center of Disney’s Hollywood Studios would be taken down in 2015, ONCE UPON A TIME made the hat (as well as the walking broomstick) from Fantasia central to their storyline.
Schemiest Team: As mother/daughter duo Nina and Madeline, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Michelle Stafford and Donna Mills turned in stunning performances as their alter egos went from combatants to reluctant co-conspirators, kicking off a storyline that promises to be one heck of a wild ride.
Most Overdue Breakup: After what felt like 20 years of bickering, GREYS ANATOMY’s Callie and Arizona finally went their separate ways.
Best Role Reversal: The final moments of Sunday’s THE GOOD WIFE illustrated just how far the titular character has come by having Peter take a supportive role to Alicia, perfectly mirroring the opening episode in which she stood by her scandal-plagued hubby.
Best Backhanded Compliment: THE WALKING DEAD’s Gareth told Bob, “You taste much better than we thought you would,” while chowing down on his leg! [Read more…]
Tonight big things are happening in SLEEPY HOLLOW! Sheriff Corbin’s son Joe is back and making waves. Abbie and Ichabod are not so trusting of him and are very hesitant to believe why he has returned.
I caught up with talented actress, Sakina Jaffrey who plays Sheriff Leena Reyes on the show, as well as plays Linda Vasquez on Netflix’s HOUSE OF CARDS. We talked about what it’s like playing women in powerful positions, learning more about Leena’s backstory on SLEEPY HOLLOW, and what we can look forward to in this week’s episode.
Your characters in SLEEPY HOLLOW and HOUSE OF CARDS are both women in powerful positions. Do you see any similarities between the two?
Oh absolutely! I heard recently that our EP/ Show runner (Mark Goffman) wanted me to play Leena after seeing me in HOUSE OF CARDS, probably because both are tough and smart and not intimidated by much. Underwood…Headless…it’s really a toss up which is one is scarier. I think the original description for both characters was no-nonsense. And the reason they have no time for shenanigans like, the Vice-President talking smack against them, or Revolutionary War-re-enactors traipsing around the precinct or mental patients with bags of guns, is because both of them have serious missions. Linda is there to protect the President and Leena to protect the inhabitants of SLEEPY HOLLOW. DC and SLEEPY HOLLOW are both in chaos. I also believe that L and L both have heart and a deep sense of integrity. They feel righteous in their missions.
How do you think Frank will change now that he is in the White House?
He won’t change because even once he has ascended the throne, I don’t think anything can change Underwood’s quest for power. It is an insidious disease that cannot be cured.
Will we be learning more about Leena’a backstory? What would you like to learn about her?
I hope so. The backstory that I was told by Albert Kim, a writer of my first episode was that Leena’s father was a corrections officer at Sing Sing who was close to his charges. But that that trust led to his demise.
I would love to learn more about her history with the sisters and their mother. Reyes made a decision as a young officer that had a profound impact on the lives of all of the Mills family. She did it to protect the children and I believe that has created a special bond between the three. One that Reyes perhaps is reluctant to admit.
So far her character seems to be unaware of SLEEPY HOLLOW’s supernatural element. Do you think she will come to recognize it soon?
Man, I HOPE so! Seems as if that’s where all the fun is!
What can you tell us about this week’s episode of SLEEPY HOLLOW?
It’s another awesome episode with Crane and his stalker of yore, the amazing, Laura Spencer.
What’s the scene you are most excited for the fans to see this season?
There’s one coming up of me and a SWAT team that is kinda badass and fun episode 207, I believe.
You can watch Sakina on SLEEPY HOLLOW tonight at 9:00 on FOX (Global in Canada)
The third episode of THE ORIGINALS gave us insight into who Esther, the Mikaelson matriarch, is and gave a recap to any non-The Vampire Diaries watchers at the origin of the hatred between the Mikaelson family. When it came to Esther, I think the consensus is that the woman is pretty damn crazy. It’s believable that she loves her children (the flashbacks proved that) but she doesn’t know how to love in the right way. She shows love by breaking her children down or manipulating them into accepting her love.
Let’s get into all the craziness that happened. [Read more…]
| NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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| ABC | Selfie | Manhattan Love Story | Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD | Forever | ||
| CBS | NCIS | NCIS: New Orleans | Person of Interest | |||
| CW | The Flash | Supernatural | ||||
| FOX | World Series Game 1: Giants at Royals | Sons of Anarchy (FX) | ||||
| NBC | The Voice | Marry Me | About a Boy | Chicago Fire | ||
| MISC | Wyatt Cenac: Brooklyn (Netflix) | Face Off (Syfy) | Awkward/Faking It (MTV) Tosh.0/Brickleberry (Comedy) | |||
Starring: Casey Wilson (“Happy Endings”), Ken Marino (“Children’s Hospital”), Sarah Wright (“Parks and Recreation”), John Gemberling (“Broad City”), Tymberlee Hill (“The Hot Wives of Orlando”), Tim Meadows (“Saturday Night Live”), Dan Bucatinsky (“Scandal”) and JoBeth Williams (“Hart of Dixie”)
Genre: Single-camera comedy
Premiere Date: Tuesday, October 14, 9:00 p.m., NBC
Direct Competition: “NCIS: New Orleans” (CBS), “New Girl” (Fox), “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (ABC), “Supernatural” (CW)
Premise (in 140 characters or less): Jake and Annie are meant to be, or so they think, before each of their marriage proposals go south.
Initial Reaction: “Happy Endings” was ah-mah-zing, and Casey Wilson and Ken Marino are never not funny, so what’s wrong with “Marry Me?” Well, outside of the actors portraying its central duo, just about everything else. [Read more…]
| NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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| ABC | Selfie | Manhattan Love Story | Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD | Forever | ||
| CBS | NCIS | NCIS: New Orleans | Person of Interest | |||
| CW | The Flash | Supernatural | ||||
| FOX | The Simpsons (R) | Bob’s Burgers (R) | New Girl | The Mindy Project | Sons of Anarchy (FX) | |
| NBC | The Voice | Marry Me | About a Boy | Chicago Fire | ||
| MISC | Face Off (Syfy) | Awkward/Faking It (MTV) Tosh.0/Brickleberry (Comedy) | ||||
Starring: Grant Gustin (“Arrow”), Candice Patton (“The Game”), Jesse L. Martin (“Law & Order”), Rick Cosnett (“The Vampire Diaries”), Danielle Panabaker (“Justified”), Carlos Valdes (“Arrow”) and Tom Cavanagh (“Ed”)
Genre: One-hour drama
Premiere Date: Tuesday, October 7, 8 p.m., The CW
Direct Competition: “NCIS” (CBS), “The Voice” (NBC), “Utopia” (Fox), “Selfie”/”Manhattan Love Story” (ABC)
Premise (in 140 characters or less): A book smart twenty-something is struck by lightning, which grants him the supernatural ability to run faster than the speed of light.
Initial Response: Of all of this year’s new comic-based programs, “The Flash” is most sure of what it wants to be.
Conclusion: “Gotham” takes itself too seriously, and “Constantine” isn’t strong enough to come off as slick as it does. Unlike those programs, “The Flash’s” identity appears fully realized from the get-go. This is a superhero drama that’s light on its feet and often humorous. It doesn’t need to be anything more than that to be a decent show, and an asset for the CW. There’s a wildly talented cast at play, including a capable leading man in Gustin, and appealing supporting players in Cavanagh, Martin and Panabaker, but the show feels like it’s being made for a super-specific, teenaged audience. It’s an amusing pilot, and among this year’s better hour-longs, but it’s not for me.
Side note: Valdes’ character wears two different “Big Bang Theory” t-shirts in just the pilot. Three cheers for corporate synergy?
Watch Live, DVR or Skip?: Watch live if you’re already a fan of “Arrow,” or if you just happen to be a sucker for anything related to comic books. Unless you’re a fan of standard CBS fare, or tired reality show competitions, there’s no better option Tuesdays at 8.
| NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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| ABC | Selfie | Manhattan Love Story | Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD | Forever | ||
| CBS | NCIS | NCIS: New Orleans | Person of Interest | |||
| CW | The Flash | Supernatural | ||||
| FOX | Family Guy (R) | New Girl | The Mindy Project | Sons of Anarchy (FX) | ||
| NBC | The Voice | Chicago Fire | ||||
| MISC | Face Off (Syfy) | Awkward/Faking It (MTV) Tosh.0/Brickleberry (Comedy) | ||||
