SERIES PREMIERE: This new series, about an old cop reincarnated in a young hunk’s body, is called Second Chance, but doesn’t deserve one. Its premise is far-fetched, but what kills it, for good, is that its execution is far from entertaining. For a related story, see David Hinckley's All Along the Watchtower.

2016

Jan

AMERICAN CRIME By David Bianculli

Last week’s episode ended with a cliffhanger, and so does tonight’s – but there’s tension throughout the hour, as the mother of the allegedly attacked boy continues to push for an investigation and some punishment, and school and police officials push back. In tonight’s episode, Lili Taylor as the mom, and Felicity Huffman, as a school official, have the best scenes – and not exactly with their characters enjoying any shared interests.

2016

Jan

YOUNGER By David Bianculli

SEASON PREMIERE: Sutton Foster returns for Season 2 of this series, which is far more current, and occasionally hard-edged, than you might expect from a TV Land original series. Its premise sound light and breezy (a women re-enters the work force by pretending to be much, well, Younger). And tonight’s opener not only makes room for the return of a daughter, who’s been away in India, but a great joke about the way phone texts can be misinterpreted – and, by different generations

2016

Jan

TEEN STAR CIARA BRAVO WANTS HER OWN 'SECOND CHANCE' By David Hinckley

PASADENA, CA -- Becoming a star in the thriving field of tween and teen television gives you many things, one of which is not a guarantee you can remain a star at the next level...

2016

Jan

CBS SAYS THE 'L' WITH IT, CALLS IT SUPER BOWL 50, PLUS OTHER HITS AND MISSES By David Hinckley

The biggest single-event industry in television history will expand this year to include more runup specials about past commercials, a new runup retrospective on great past halftime shows, more hours of pregame show...

2016

Jan

ABC FAMILY LAUNCHES A SAGA, 'SHADOWHUNTERS,' AND A NEW BRAND: FREEFORM By David Hinckley

It’s a new year and a new name for the ABC Family channel, which as of Tuesday becomes Freeform, and apparently the first order of business is to save the world from demons...

2016

Jan

WILL GOLDEN GLOBE SAVE CW'S 'CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND'? By David Hinckley

PASADENA, CA – Rachel Bloom’s Golden Globe win Sunday night for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend just might help bring in the biggest long shot on television: saving her show from extinction...

2016

Jan

MADTV 20TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION By David Bianculli

SPECIAL: If the secret to successful comedy is timing, this MADtv retrospective special appears at a very odd time – as well as a very odd place. The original MADtv was broadcast by Fox, yet its 20th Anniversary Reunion special is presented by the CW. And it’s presented in 2016, when the original premiere of MADtv was back in 1995 – so the time for this celebration was sometime last year. Cast members are reported to be back for this one-hour stroll down memory lane, which incl

2016

Jan

FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES By David Bianculli

Tonight’s episode features Henry Louis Gates, using DNA tests and genealogical detective work, finding ways to surprise tonight’s curious guests: Soledad O’Brien, Bill O’Reilly and Bill Maher. And what Gates uncovers surprises not only them – I guarantee, it’ll surprise you, too. Check local listings.

2016

Jan

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS By David Bianculli

SEASON PREMIERE: Today, ABC Family changes its name to Freeform – and that’s where you’ll find tonight’s midseason premiere of Pretty Little Liars, last seen on the now-defunct ABC Family. A little time has passed since the Season 6 midseason finale, but much more time has elapsed in the show’s narrative itself. The action picks up five years after it left off – which is one way to have these cast members look closer to their actual ages. If only Beverly Hills

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