2 1/2 stars

Manhattan, S01E02: The Prisoner’s Dilemma; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Series struggles to find its footing with this uneven episode.

Manhattan, S01E01: You Always Hurt the One You Love; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Not a bomb, but not an explosive beginning.

The Vampire Diaries, S02E08: Rose; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Uneven episode introduces major storyline and characters.

The Vampire Diaries, S02E06: Plan B; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Episode has a few good scenes but is hampered by excessive violence.

Black Sails, S01E03: III.; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Plot-heavy episode provides set-up for far delayed pay-offs while lack of solid exposition causes confusion.

Vikings, S01E02: Wrath of the Northmen; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Series still suffers from trite writing, but episode is a great improvement over the pilot.