TV Shows Archive
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Religion, Raids and Ragnar(ök): Series One of ‘Vikings’
Posted on May 14, 2013 | No CommentsOther than how gorgeous it looks–the rugged landscape of Ireland doubling convincingly for early medieval Scandinavia–the most initially striking facet of Vikings is how deliciously weird it is. -
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 7: The Bear and the Maiden Fair
Posted on May 13, 2013 | No CommentsThis week, we get a special treat: George R. R. Martin wrote this episode. If you’re expecting another Battle of Blackwater, you’re not going to find it. This is a slower episode with basic storyline movement and few exciting scenes. -
The Borgias – Review of Season 3 Episode 5 The Wolf and the Lamb
Posted on May 13, 2013 | No CommentsOn this week's episode of The Borgias, Lucrezia tearfully gives up Giovanni to Rodrigo and Vanozza. Forces against the Borgias gather at Forli, Cesare makes friends with the French and Rodrigo invites new scandal into his bed. -
The Borgias – Review of Season 3 Episode 4: The Banquet of Chestnuts
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No Comments'So the King of Naples is to watch me in bed for the good of the family...the act may be done in a night, but I will have blood for this' ~ Lucrezia -
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 6: The Climb
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsThis week on Game of Thrones, there are plots a plenty in King's Landing, danger and daring North of the Wall and negotiating and pleading at Riverrun. -
Vikings – Review of Episode 9: All Change
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsThe season finale of Vikings - an angry wife, a decimated village, a pregnant lover and treacherous brother. -
The Borgias – Review of Season 3 Episode 3: Siblings
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsNegotiations, marriage, deadly plots and forbidden love are all par for the course this week. It seems nobody can have a normal day in the Borgia household. -
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 5: Kissed by Fire
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsThis week on Game of Thrones, plots thicken and are thwarted, alliances are made, and punishment is doled out. -
Top Ten Videos from Museum Secrets
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsOne of the best history TV shows being made right now (and made in Canada too!), Museum Secrets takes viewers each episode to a new museum to explore its artefacts and stories. -
Vikings – Review of Episode 8: Sacrifice
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsThis week's episode of Vikings takes a break from the usual raiding and pillaging with the gang headed out to get some spiritual fulfillment. Fortunately, this also involves killing. -
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 4: And Now His Watch Is Ended
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsThis week's episode of Game of Thrones was packed full of plot twists, interesting dialogue and focused on revenge. -
The Borgias – Review of Season 3 Episode 2: The Purge
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsThis week, Rodrigo has lost faith in everything, including God. He finally realizes he's surrounded by a nest of vipers and his family is in danger. -
Down and Out in Westeros, or: Economy and Society in George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire
Posted on April 21, 2013 | No CommentsSo What’s a Dragon Worth, Anyway? -
Vikings – Review of Episode 7: A King’s Ransom
Posted on April 15, 2013 | No CommentsThis week on the Vikings, we go back and forth between England and Scandinavia as Ragnar prepares to raid in Northumbria again and Lagertha rules the village in his absence. -
The Borgias – Review of Season 3 Episode 1: The Face of Death
Posted on April 15, 2013 | No CommentsPlots thicken and intrigue is flying left and right at the Borgia family. It was a non-stop action episode that had you on the edge of your seat the entire time. It was definitely an excellent start to what's looking to be an exciting season! -
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 3: Walk of Punishment
Posted on April 15, 2013 | No Comments'All men must die...but we are not men' ~ Daenerys Targaryen -
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 2: Dark Wings, Dark Words
Posted on April 8, 2013 | No CommentsIn this week's episode, we wrap up where all our other characters left off - Arya, Theon, Rob, Jamie, Bran and Sansa. -
Vikings – Review of Episode 6: Burial of the Dead
Posted on April 8, 2013 | No CommentsThis week on Vikings, we focus on two major events: Ragnar's fight to the death with Earl Haraldson and a Viking funeral. -
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3, Episode 1: Valar Dohaeris
Posted on April 1, 2013 | No CommentsAfter what seemed like an eternity, we're back with an exciting third season of Game of Thrones. Another season of plotting, scheming, sex, violence and dragons! -
Vikings – Review of Episode 5: Raid
Posted on April 1, 2013 | No Comments'Let the man who thinks that he is descended from the Gods learn that he is human after all' -
Season 3 of Game of Thrones set to begin
Posted on March 30, 2013 | No CommentsFor millions of fans, the third season of Game of Thrones could not come fast enough. The hit TV show returns to HBO in the United States and Canada on Sunday, March 31st. -
Vikings – Review of Episode 4: Trial
Posted on March 25, 2013 | No CommentsThe war has begun. Aethelstan is right - Ragnar is preparing for the worst and Rollo's refusal to hand his brother over is going to cost them dearly. -
Vikings – Review of Episode 3: Dispossessed
Posted on March 18, 2013 | No CommentsWhat happens to Ragnar and his band of merry men this week? -
Vikings – Review of Episode 2: Wrath of Northmen
Posted on March 11, 2013 | No CommentsA little preparation, a little prayer, a little plunder... -
Vikings – Review of Episode 1: Rites of Passage
Posted on March 4, 2013 | No CommentsA review of the series premiere of Vikings
