It’s the second night of the live shows, and of the playoffs – and of new judge Kelly Clarkson’s trial by fire of talking on live TV. Then again, years ago on American Idol, she did just fine singing on live TV. So for her, perhaps, this is easier…

2018

Apr

ROSEANNE By David Bianculli

On the original Roseanne series, Darlene (Sara Gilbert) had a boyfriend, David, who turned into a very significant other, played by Johnny Galecki. These days, and for the past 11 years, Galecki has been playing Leonard on The Big Bang Theory. But tonight, he returns to his old role in this new ABC show, guest starring as David on this evening’s first-run episode of Roseanne.

2018

Apr

CIVILIZATIONS By David Bianculli

DOCUMENTARY SERIES PREMIERE: In 1969, PBS presented one of its first true flagship documentary series. It was a 14-part series called Civilisation, hosted by Sir Kenneth Clark and taking viewers on a detailed tour through the ascent of human society. For this new 10-part 2018 series, PBS has forsaken the British spelling, made the title plural, and hired three hosts instead of one. Simon Schama, Mary Beard and David Olusoga share duties this time around. For a full review, see David Hinckley&rsq

2018

Apr

FRONTLINE: "MCCAIN" By David Bianculli

Last week, Frontline presented an absorbing account of how Donald Trump managed to join, and overtake, the Republican party. Tonight, it offers another study in political biography and policy: an examination of the life and legacy of Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain. For full reviews, see Alex Strachan’s TV That Matters and Gerald Jordan’s Crossing Jordan. Check local listings.

2018

Apr

LEGION By David Bianculli

I don’t want to oversell tonight’s new episode of Season 2 of Legion, but I don’t know how not to. When I was finished watching the preview DVD of tonight’s episode, I was nothing short of stunned – and ran to Fresh Air do a special, midseason rave review of what I’d just seen, something I hadn’t done since the third episode of the original Twin Peaks 28 years earlier. To read and hear my full review of tonight’s Legion on NPR’s Fresh Air wit

2018

Apr

'NO OFFENCE' OFFERS UP FAMILIAR PERSONALITIES By David Hinckley

Irish actress Elaine Cassidy, who was terrific in the recent thriller import Acceptable Risk, tackles a more difficult acting task in another new import, No Offence...

2018

Apr

PBS' 'FRONTLINE' PORTRAIT OF ‘MCCAIN' IS A POLITICIAN DETERMINED TO SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER By Alex Strachan

Given the present state of affairs-of-state, one could be forgiven for thinking Arizona Sen. John Sidney McCain III is old news...

2018

Apr

NO OFFENCE By David Bianculli

SERIES PREMIERE: Paul Abbott, creator of the original British version of Shameless, is the writer-producer behind this 2005 British import, a cop series set in Manchester, centered on a trio of women – one in charge, the other two up for promotion – who have to deal with interoffice politics and a grisly serial killer investigation at the same time. It’s like a slightly lighter version of Prime Suspect, which would never have a gaggle of officers, male and female, huddling in a

2018

Apr

THE VOICE By David Bianculli

This is the first night of the Live Knockout Rounds, which this season, for the first time, are spread out over three straight nights, Monday through Wednesday. Tonight’s opener is worth watching not only for its intrinsic drama, but for an entertaining subplot. In the taped portions to date, which benefit from heavy editing, new judge Kelly Clarkson has proven herself to be a high-horsepower motor-mouth. On live TV, will she be able to restrain herself?

2018

Apr

IZOMBIE By David Bianculli

In tonight’s new episode, Liv (Rose McIver) takes on the case of, and absorbs the memories and personality of, a notorious playboy. This, of course, opens her, and the show, up to all manner of potentially inappropriate behavior…

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