Tag Archive | 4 stars TV

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.

Black Sails, S02E02: X.; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

By Robin Franson Pruter July 30, 2015 Leave a comment

The themes of the instability of circumstances and of the importance of the perception of power connect thoughtful, complex, character-driven scenes and engrossing conflicts.

The Vampire Diaries, S02E05: Kill or Be Killed; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

By Robin Franson Pruter June 21, 2015 Leave a comment

Satisfying episode successfully blends story action and character interaction.

The Vampire Diaries, S02E01: The Return; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

By Robin Franson Pruter April 26, 2015 Leave a comment

Shocking season premiere improves upon fantastic finale of previous season.

Twin Peaks, S01E01: Pilot; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

By Robin Franson Pruter March 29, 2015 5 Comments

Moody, atmospheric cult favorite opens with one of the best episodes of television of all time.

The Vampire Diaries, S01E22: Founder’s Day; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

By Robin Franson Pruter March 22, 2015 Leave a comment

An exciting, engrossing end to the first season, “Founder’s Day” stands as a paragon of the serialized drama season finale.

The Vampire Diaries, S01E21: Isobel; Review by Robin Franson Pruter

By Robin Franson Pruter March 21, 2015 Leave a comment

Mia Kirshner takes center stage as Elena finally meets her birth mother, a woman so complicated that Elena would probably have needed years of therapy had Isobel not given her up for adoption as a baby.