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TV Weekend: Unhappy Return

By James Poniewozik

Luke’s Diner it ain’t. / Richard Foreman/FOX There are certain shows that, as a TV critic, you simply want to ignore out of gratitude for the work the principals have done in the past. This includes, for instance, the sitcoms Jeffrey Tambor has made since Arrested Development. Likewise, Amy Sherman-Palladino gave us the winsome and [...]

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I Demand His Resignation

By James Poniewozik

“While we’re in repeats, ‘American Idol’ continues to be a monster. It’s a phenomenon. If somebody would kill that show, I’d really appreciate it.”

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John Adams, Founding Fighter

By James Poniewozik

Don’t serve him merlot, Frenchies! Adams (center) meets with Jefferson (left) and Franklin. / HBO: Kent Eanes Note: A variation of this piece will run in the issue of TIME on newsstands next week. Since John Adams debuts Sunday, and I didn’t want to write a second different review from scratch, I’m sharing this extended [...]

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The Morning After: Re-Reaper

By James Poniewozik

Jeff Petry/The CW Like the first shoots of bulbs coming up after the winter, scripted shows are starting to return to post-strike television. (New How I Met Your Mother Monday!) I forgot that a new Reaper was airing on The CW last night, but fortunately my TiVo remembered. And sad to say, even though I [...]

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Cupid Reloads Its Quiver

By James Poniewozik

Back in September, I noted that “Pushing Daisies–a quirky critic’s-darling romance involving magic powers–is a little bit like a hyperstylized version of 1998 quirky critic’s-darling romance Cupid.” What with ABC’s new fondness for eccentric romantic dramedies with quasi-magical elements, it seemed like Cupid might have been more successful if only it had launched ten years [...]

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Lostwatch: One Step Forward, One Step Back

By James Poniewozik

Sayid and Desmond find their accomodations less than hospitable. / ABC: MARIO PEREZ SPOILER ALERT: Before you read this post, cuddle up with a giant panda and watch last night’s Lost.