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The curated portfolio of film journalist Joe Lipsett

Hannibal review – 1×05: ‘Coquilles’

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Courtesy of NBC

Due either to the Boston City bombings or the unease of children’s violence in the wake of Sandy Hook, Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller elected not to screen episode 1×04 ‘Oeuf’. Instead, an amalgated version of the episode can be found as a six part web series on the NBC website that should ideally be viewed before episode five. If you haven’t watched them, it’s still possible to tackle ‘Coquilles’, though we’ll tackle both “episodes” in the following review since they both contain important developments.

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The Vampire Diaires review – 4×20: ‘The Originals’

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Courtesy of The CW

After this back-door spinoff, I am all in on The Originals. Three of my favourite characters in a compelling city, with a werewolf oopsi-baby and a new villain I can’t help but like? I’m in.

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Arrow review – 1×20: ‘Home Invasion’

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Courtesy of The CW

After an extended break, Arrow returns with a fairly simplistic, mostly standalone plot that is saved primarily on the strength of a key guest star.

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Awkward. review – 3×03: ‘A Little Less Conversation’

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Courtesy of MTV

Awkward. continues its season three creative resurgence by returning back to basics: exploring the delicate politics of relationships. The key difference here is that nearly every character is given something to do (even Jessica Lu’s Ming!)

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Revolution review – 1×14: ‘The Nights The Lights Went Out In Georgia’

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Courtesy of NBC

After a tragedy-related week off, Revolution returns with a bomb-themed episode (too soon?) that advances the show’s mythology in leaps and bounds. So what does the detour into the Georgia Federation mean for Miles (Billy Burke) and co.?

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Lost Girl review – 3×13: ‘Those Who Wander’

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Courtesy of Showcase / Syfy

It’s season finale time on Lost Girl and the stakes are high. After a rocky set-up in 3×12 complete with wonky dialogue and poor pacing, can the last episode of this significantly improved third season go out with a bang?

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Once Upon A Time review – 2×19: ‘Lacey’

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Courtesy of ABC

After several weeks off, Once Upon A Time returns with an episode that desperately wants to channel Twin Peaks. Unfortunately the ABC show doesn’t seem to grasp who its audience is. The result is a hilariously inept episode that wants to move some core cast members in a new direction and instead reiterates how far the show has fallen.

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Game Of Thrones review – 3×04: ‘And Now His Watch Is Ended’

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Courtesy of HBO

The action starts to heat up (in some cases literally) as Game Of Thrones moves into the meat of the season. There’s more than one bold power move being played as showrunners Benioff and Weiss deliver another knock-out humdinger of an episode.

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Doctor Who review – 7×10: ‘Hide’

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Courtesy of BBC America

Courtesy of BBC America

After a rather tedious start to this second half of the season, The Doctor (Matt Smith) goes on a ghost-busting adventure with new companion Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman). Does this adventure prove more enjoyable than their previous outings?

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Smash review – 2×12: ‘Opening Night’

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Courtesy of NBC

Courtesy of NBC

Well, it’s finally here, opening night for Bombshell. After all the work, all the cast changes, and of course all the drama, the big night is here and it all comes down to this. Will Ivy (Megan Hilty) show everyone why she was the only choice for Marilyn? Will Tom’s (Christian Borle) direction be as brilliant as Derek’s (Jack Davenport)? Will Eileen (Angelica Huston) have a smash on her hands or will it be a bomb? And most importantly, will someone explain to me why Emory Cohen is there? Let’s bitch.

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