Merlin, Friday 10:00 p.m., SyFy (Carol)
Well, folks, our Morganna has finally gone off the deep end. Those familiar with the stories and legends knew this would happen eventually, given her character in those places, but I was not sure how the writers and producers were going to have the change occur. Though it kind of seems to the viewer that the big turnaround was quick, I think that we are supposed to be on board with the Morganna’s transformation over the year she was gone and in Morgause’s company, which, admittedly, would drive anyone slightly insane.
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Merlin, Friday, 10:00 p.m., SyFy (Carol)
I have been watching this show since it first aired on NBC over the summer a couple of years ago, and was very glad when SyFy picked it up as I figured it would last longer. Those who have been watching know it is a British show that we get over here after it has already aired there. I thought this episode was a great way to begin the new season.
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Greetings, watchers. I hope everyone had a lovely holiday season. Did anyone get any DVD sets of genre shows?

Now that the holidays are over, our regular shows will begin airing new episodes again, and returning mid-season shows will start back up. Some to look forward to: Read More »

Looking Back, and Looking Forward – Just like Dr. Who (Carol)

Greetings, Watchers. I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season – it isn’t over yet.

Last week I said I was planning to watch “A Christmas Carol” for the first time in a few years. As it turned out, I ended up watching a completely different version: the Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol, broadcast this weekend on BBC America. Read More »

What’s Your Favorite Holiday Viewing? (Carol)

Greetings, Watchers. I wanted to chat this week about favorite holiday movies and television shows set during this time of year that also have a paranormal element.
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Fringe, Friday 9:00 p.m., Fox (Carol)
I loved this episode! Couldn’t you just feel Olivia’s despair as she went through her apartment for her clothes and bedding, throwing them in the washer and ultimately collapsing on the floor sobbing? Anna Torv hit the mark perfectly portraying someone suffering from the ultimate identity theft, with everyone, including the man she is in love with, not guessing the truth.
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Fringe, Thursday, 9:00 p.m., Fox (Carol)

The good news: our Olivia is back. The bad news: Fauxlivia got away, and poor alt-Broyles paid the price. I thought the suspense was really handled well in this episode, as it really was not clear what was going to happen and how. What did you think?
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The Walking Dead, Sunday 10:00 p.m. EST, AMC (Brit)

I have to say I liked the episode tonight much better than last week. There was more drama and action.I think what caught my attention the most (which I never noticed before) were the sound effects. Pretty disgusting, and I kept expecting to see a comic book style dialogue box saying, SPLOOSH, GURK or SPLUK.
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The Walking Dead, Sunday 10:00 p.m. EST, AMC (Brit)

The Walking Dead has been renewed for another season. The plan is to air the new season this time next year. Call me crazy, but that seems like a huge amount of time to wait when the series has such good ratings. Will people still be interested after a year has passed, or will the show lose the momentum it has gained?
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The Walking Dead, Sunday 10 p.m. EST (Brit)

This episode began with Merle, the redneck, chained to the roof with Walkers trying desperately to break through the door. I was surprised to feel a little sympathy for him because I know he is mean and nasty and will cause all kinds of devastation when he is freed. So I am actually a little disgusted with myself.
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Another Place, Another Time, and No Place You’d Want to Be: The Return of Fringe, a Love Letter to Eureka, The Walking Dead, and Todd

Fringe, Thursday, 9:00 p.m., Fox (Carol)
So, were we glad to have Fringe back, or what? I really do love the show this season. The weird thing is, I am enjoying the alt-verse even more than “ours.” Read More »

No More “The Gates” (Carol)

Well, folks, it appears that The Gates has been officially canceled, according to reports from the show’s actors. I am really sorry about this. Though it was not my favorite, I hate to see any decent genre show get the axe. I liked that the show used a combination of hidden and open supernatural worlds. Read More »

Screen Bites, Halloween Edition (Carol)

In the spirit of October, this week I’d like to hear about your favorite Halloween-themed TV episodes and scary movies you enjoy watching this time of year, and we’ll also check in on Todd and friends north of the border.
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Imagine this: You are a character in an urban fantasy novel (my sympathies!) and you meet someone new and interesting. They’re sexy, assertive, and best of all, they’re into you. Things progress they way they naturally do so you invite them back to your place where, in the privacy of your bedroom, they cut your throat and kill you.
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This Could Really Be Your Life, and Be Careful What You Wish For: the plot thickens on Fringe, a milestone for Smallville, and visits with Todd
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I’m coming a bit late to this particular topic-it raged around the blogosphere about a year ago, when Justine Larbalestier’s LIAR, a book about a young black female lead, was set to be published with a young white female on its cover. You can go read all about that http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/07/23/aint-that-a-shame/ over here if you like, but I’m going to talk a bit about my own experience with the same scenario here today.

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Greetings, watchers. This week we will discuss the season finale of Haven, and take a look at a new show north of the border.

Haven, SyFy (Brit)

The season finale aired Friday, and this week SyFy announced that the show renewed for a second season. I thought the last episode was great. It was full of twists and turns and shocking revelations.
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Which World is It, Anyway? The Return of Fringe

Greetings, Watchers. This week we will discuss the return of Fringe, the approach to the end of the season for Haven, and bid a fond farewell to Ghost Whisperer.
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Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow – Especially When They Leave Us Hanging

Greetings, watchers. This week we bid a fond farewell to The Gates, welcome back Smallville for its final season, and, of course, see what the quirky characters in Haven are up to.

Haven - Friday, 10:00pm EST, Syfy (Brit)
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Greetings, Watchers. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I can hardly wait for the return of Supernatural on Friday, 9/24. To that end, we will discuss the Season 5 finale of the show (be aware that spoilers will abound), speculate on what we expect to see this season, and of course take a peek in at our favorite town in Maine.
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