2 stars
21 Hours at Munich; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Bleak recreation of the hostage crisis and subsequent massacre at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Dark Shadows (1991); Review by Robin Franson Pruter
A vampire love story/gothic romance that never engages our emotions.
Riverdale, S01E01: The River’s Edge; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
A series with potential, yet a misguided start.
The Royals S02E01: It Is Not, nor It Cannot Come to Good; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Originally aired on 15 Nov 2015 Written  and directed by Mark Schwahn Starring Elizabeth Hurley, William Moseley, Alexandra Park, Tom Austen, and Jake Maskall My rating:  ★★ stars Too much bad, not enough good.
Vikings, S01E09: All Change; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
New characters and new situations hamper season finale.
The Vampire Diaries, S02E010: The Sacrifice; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Logic problems exacerbate shallow treatment of self-sacrifice.
The Vampire Diaries, S02E03: Bad Moon Rising; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Exposition-heavy episode fails to deliver engrossing drama.
Black Sails, S01E04: IV.; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Frustrating episode features confusing plans and exposition but shines with a wonderful action sequence of a massive ship tipping over.
The Royals S01E04: Sweet, Not Lasting; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Interesting storylines held down by boring, tired ones.
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