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The Best TV Comedy Performances of 2017
There was a lot of competition for the best TV comedy performances of 2017. These actors deliver punchlines in surprising, hilarious ways and bring nuance to the characters they play. Here are my choices for...
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The Sexiest Men on TV in 2017
One thing that makes TV great is tightly scripted drama. But, another thing that makes TV great is hunks. In fact, the hunk element can often make or break a show. So, in that spirit,...
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The Best TV Comedy Episodes of 2017
The funniest episodes of TV this year were all unique and original. They had surprising plot turns, character insights and resonant themes. Here are my choices for the best TV comedy episodes of 2017. Also...
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GOAT Week: The Greatest TV Actor
Hardwood and Hollywood’s G.O.A.T. Week is a series of posts on various categories to be published in two-week period. Yes, there were so many categories, we had to do two weeks, not one! Here’s the...
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Silicon Valley Season 4 Finale Review: 4.10: Server Error
Despite a meandering season, the Silicon Valley season 4 finale managed to deliver a satisfying ending, at least superficially. Jack Barker's ego, Bertram Gilfoyle's hack of Jian Yang's refrigerator and Richard Hendricks' one-night stand with...
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Silicon Valley Season 4 Review: 4.9: Hooli-Con
In Silicon Valley season 4's penultimate episode, the season's story problems became more glaring. The more Richard Hendricks compromises for his goal, the more it's hard to stop thinking about how ill-defined his goal is....
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Silicon Valley Season 4 Review: 4.8: The Keenan Vortex
This week's episode of Silicon Valley season 4 had a weak plot, but quality jokes throughout. There were some great touches of physical comedy, like Dan Melcher's struggle to close a Tupperware of salad and...
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The Best TV Episodes of 2017 So Far: 20-11
I'm approaching the cream of the crop in my countdown of the best TV episodes of 2017 so far. These are the episodes that kept me on the edge of my seat, made me laugh...
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The Best TV Episodes of 2017 So Far: 30-21
I'm looking back at the best TV episodes of 2017 so far. These episodes developed their characters in unexpected, emotionally resonant ways. They delighted me on repeated viewings and showed off the beauty of TV...
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The Best TV Episodes of 2017 So Far: 40-31
Now that we're halfway through the year, I'm looking back on the best TV of 2017. These are the comedies that made me laugh and the dramas that made me cry. And, fairly often, the...
