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Aug 07, 2017
Orphan Black Review: “One Fettered Slave”
We’ll have a more detailed review next week, when the series concludes. Meanwhile, the Bureau considers Orphan Black‘s penultimate episode. What rough beast slouches towards Toronto to be born?
Jul 31, 2017
Orphan Black Review: “Guillotines Decide”
As the blade is about to drop on this show, the Neolutionists’ crimes are downloaded, and three significant characters are down for good.
Jul 28, 2017
12 Monkeys Review: “Masks,” “Thief,” “Witness”
While 12 Monkeys does a good job of telling a story in each episode, the series relies heavily on the story arc, and so the final three episodes of the penultimate season are being considered as a piece.
We learn the truth about the Witness, with one season left.
We’re all frakking witnesses!
Jul 24, 2017
Trailer Park – SDCC 2017 Edition
San Diego Comic Con, one of the biggest gatherings of geekdom every year, always gets us good previews of coming attractions. Check out our round-up:
Jul 23, 2017
Orphan Black Review: “Gag or Throttle”
Out, vile jelly!
Where is thy lustre now?
—King Lear, Act III, Scene vii
More long-unseen characters return as the Neolutionists move to harvest Kira’s eggs.
We see flashbacks to Rachel’s past, as she casts her eye on joining Clone Club.
Jul 16, 2017
Orphan Black Review: “Slim Manacled Wrists”
While not one of the strongest episodes, this week’s Orphan Black accomplishes much, revealing the truth behind P.T. Westmoreland, Mud, and the island, reintroducing Krystal for some broad comedy, and setting up the possible demise of several characters by taking the Island of Dr. Moreau parallels to the brink of their dark, logical conclusion.
Jul 16, 2017
TV Review: Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 1
Long time Bureau 42 reader and commenter Blackadder has submitted his review of the returned Twin Peaks for all to enjoy.
Jul 09, 2017
Orphan Black Review: “Ease Idle for Millionaires”
This Cosima-focussed episode reveals a little more about Westmoreland and the island, but not much more. Meanwhile, Sarah, Siobhan, and Kira engage in some plotting and family bonding, and a monster is in the house.
Aug 20, 2017
TV Review – “The Defenders”
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Marvel’s latest Netflix series has been out for just over 48 hours. How does it hold up? Note: there is a scene after the credits of the final episode.
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