'Outlander' gets better with every episode as we watch Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) continuously overcome great obstacles to protect their future and their love. Each episode usually feels like a movie, epic in in it's own right. "Dragonfly in Amber" actually is one, clocking in at 90 brilliant and spellbinding minutes. (If…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Outlander’ Season 2 finale review: True Love never dies
'Saving Hope's' penultimate episode teaches us how sometimes you need to go back to the beginning before moving forward in life. Dana and Shahir are inspired by a coma patient who wakes-up with amnesia. Charlie and Alex return to the goal they started this wonderful series with and set out to get married. Their plans…
Continue reading ➞ Saving Hope Season 5 Episode 17 review: Back to the start
"La Famiglia" focuses on one of the main themes explored this season as we see Hope Zion's finest struggle with balancing their careers and personal lives. Alex, Dawn, Dana and Cassie demonstrate girl power at its best when they perform a revolutionary and historical operation. Charlie may have quit his job, but he still provides…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Saving Hope’ S5 Ep 16 review: Blessed
Charlie's unique methodology has always come into question on 'Saving Hope,' yet his brilliance as a surgeon consistently compensates for his unorthodox behavior. Unfortunately, his outburst in the OR isn't overlooked as a harmless quirk. In "We Need to Talk About Charlie Harris," a misguided supernatural experience results in a heartbreaking loss. Charlie is so…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Saving Hope’ S5 Eps 14 – 15 review: Seeing is believing
In "Leap of Faith" and "Problem Child," two of Hope Zion's strong-willed and independent women learn to set fear aside and follow their hearts. Maggie is torn between the job of her dreams and the love of her life. Despite being a stellar cardiac surgeon, Dawn is still hesitant when it comes to matters of…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Saving Hope’ S5 Eps 12 – 13 review: Follow your heart
Charlie gets the scary 'Ghost' treatment in "Nightmares and Dreamscapes" when Blake gets physical. Alex is concerned about their safety after a disturbing dream and relates to her young patient more than she'd like to. Shahir and Jonathon begin the adoption process which leads to a very important conversation. Maggie works with Zach on a…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Saving Hope’ S5 Ep 11 review: Sins of the father
Every once in a while a show comes along that touches people's hearts. 'Downward Dog' is one of those magical shows. We meet a cast of colorful characters that we can relate to. They draw us in and make us feel like we're not alone in this chaotic world. Everyone has issues, insecurities, fears, uncertainties,…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Downward Dog’ S1 finale review: All you need is love
Martin and Nan's latest existential crisis centers on aging. On his first birthday (7th in dog years), Martin's main goal is to have the ultimate nap. When Jenn crashes his party with a puppy in tow, he is suddenly confronted by his own mortality. Similarly, Jenn and Nan go out to blow off some steam…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Downward Dog’ S1 Ep 6 review: Not old, just older
Many news outlets are reporting how ABC's endearing new series, 'Downward Dog,' has been "put to sleep" by the alphabet network. Well, this is not one of those lamenting, defeatist, and depressing articles. We still have hope that 'Downward Dog' can find a new home. If you don't believe me, then take the creators' word…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Downward Dog’ cancelled by ABC, but the dog days aren’t over yet
We've grown accustomed to 'Saving Hope's' emotional narratives, but "Change of Heart" delivered an extra hard punch in the feels. We see how tragedy can bring families together, strengthen sibling bonds, and open the door for new loves. Between Erin and Vicky's particularly heartbreaking case and Martha's sentimental send-off, I was bawling by episode's end.…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Saving Hope’ S5 Ep 10 review: Family ties
