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'Wayward Pines' S1 E5 Review: Logic is Gone
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'Wayward Pines' S1 E5 Review: Logic is Gone

By Tyler BirssJune 12, 2015

Burke wakes up in a delirious state. Confused as to his whereabouts, the agent fires his gun into the night multiple times after hearing a sound. Each shots misses before he receives a substantial cut...

John Oliver Trolls Former FIFA Official on Local TV
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John Oliver Trolls Former FIFA Official on Local TV

By Aaron LantonJune 10, 2015

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver has followed up a great first season with a spectacular start to their second season. The segments for the show are hard-hitting, informative, and often viral after the show's...

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'Wayward Pines' S1 E4 Review: Answers Arrive

By Tyler BirssJune 05, 2015

Wayward Pines starts its fourth episode with Burke barreling down the road. This follows last week's violent climax when Burke and his family killed Sheriff Pope. The two males use a hose to wash their...

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'Wayward Pines' S1 E3 Review: Insanity Heightens

By Tyler BirssMay 29, 2015

Wayward Pines picks up immediately after last week's grotesquely violent death of Beverly. As her blood freshly drips, Sheriff Pope speaks to a riveted audience, a group experiencing sentiments that range from horror to excitement....

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'Wayward Pines' S1 E2 Review: Death and Confusion

By Tyler BirssMay 22, 2015

Wayward Pines features Burke and Sheriff Pope squaring off in its opening scene. With no identification or evidence to support Burke's claims, Sheriff Pope disbelieves everything his suspect offers him. This tells us what we...

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'American Crime' S1 E11 Review: It's a Bloodbath

By Tyler BirssMay 15, 2015

American Crime kicks off its finale with back-and-forth scenes on key characters in religious settings. The point here is to emphasize that forgiveness is relative. Various characters in American Crime have a dedicated viewpoint, yet...

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'American Crime' S1 E10 Review: Surviving Legality

By Tyler BirssMay 08, 2015

American Crime starts its latest episode with Hector receiving a visit behind bars. Woken up shirtless and revealed to be heavily tattooed, the prosecution's witness is questioned about the murder weapon in Carter's case. Apparently...

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'American Crime' S1 E9 Review: Intensity Rising

By Tyler BirssMay 01, 2015

American Crime opens up its ninth episode with Barb practicing at the shooting range. She coldly fires away toward a target with the keen instruction from the man providing supervision. Is this merely a hurt...

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Early Season 5 'Game of Thrones' Thoughts

By Tyler BirssApril 28, 2015

Game of Thrones has always been a fascinating show, carefully picking its spots between slowly formed storylines and horrific violence. Season 5 has been no different. For example, in episode three of this season, we...

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'American Crime' S1 E8 Review: Fatigue Emerging

By Tyler BirssApril 24, 2015

American Crime doesn't offer any critical developments in its latest episode. Instead, the audience receives the high level of acting American Crime has continually pumped out, but we fail to experience the gripping demand last...