TV Shows
The Gilded Age, Season One; Review by Robert Pruter
Historical drama of the Gilded Age society of New York City by Julian Fellowes that captures the era with its sharp dialogue, compelling storytelling, and high production values, which make viewers feel they have been really transported back in time.
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.
Does The Royals Need to Go Away?
Sexual misconduct on screen and off may have irrevocably compromised E!’s mindless romp of soapy fun.
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.
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