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The curated portfolio of film journalist Joe Lipsett

Scandal review – 3×06: ‘Icarus’

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Courtesy of ABC

The fall-out from last week‘s revelation about Operation Remington prompts a separation of allies as Scandal moves into full-blown election mode.

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The Vampire Diaries review – 5×06: ‘Handle With Care’

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Courtesy of the CW

It took a little while, but now we’re getting somewhere – new college town means new town council hunting our team of vampires. Add to that a re-occuring third role for Nina Dobrev, and you’ve got a whole lot of whining.

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American Horror Story: Coven review – 3×05: ‘Burn, Witch. Burn!’

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Courtesy of FX

The fifth episode of American Horror Story: Coven has two purposes: 1) wrap-up the cliffhanger ending from last week‘s zombie invasion and 2) secure Fiona’s (Jessica Lange) power base in the coven. Both are accomplished quite handily…with one minor complication.

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Quick Take review – The Tomorrow People 1×05: ‘All Tomorrow’s Parties’

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Courtesy of The CW

We watch a lot of TV – some of it good and some of it…not so good. For the 2013 pilot season, we’re checking out a few series we won’t be writing on regularly, but may check back on throughout the season. Fresh on the docket: a game changing episode of The CW’s The Tomorrow People.

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Arrow review – 2×05: ‘League Of Assassins’

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Courtesy of The CW

After revealing the identity of the Canary (Caity Lotz) last week, Arrow dedicates an episode to her backstory and current predicament as the men who made her into a killing machine come calling.

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Awkward. review – 3×13: ‘Taking Sides’

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Courtesy of MTV

Jenna (Ashley Rickards) continues to spiral out of control as she tries to take her relationship with cardboard cut-out Collin (Nolan Funk) public. Unfortunately nobody – including this reviewer – is having it.

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Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. review – 1×06: ‘FZZT’

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Courtesy of ABC

Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns after a week’s break seemingly determined to directly address complaints that a) the stakes aren’t high enough and b) no one knows which wonder twin is Fitz (Iain De Castecker) and which is Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge).

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The Originals review – 1×06: ‘Fruit Of The Poisoned Tree’

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Courtesy of the CW

With the Originals struggling to keep one step ahead, Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) plays her role to perfection again this week – her role as a useless trouble magnet, that is. And yet, the Originals continue to fight the good fight trying to save her.

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