Tv Reviews
Tangle, Sunday, April 1
Brad Newsome Christine embraces the idea of running for election in the seat vacated by her husband.
The Shadow Line, Friday, March 30
Tim Elliott This seven-part conspiracy thriller seems plausibly tangled, with sophisticated performances.
The Good Wife, Wednesday, March 28
Larissa Dubecki The defence attorneys for a convicted murderer pursue a mistrial by focusing on the machinations of the jury room.
2 Broke Girls, Tuesday, March 27
Paul Kalina Sadly, 2 Broke Girls isn't in that class but strives hard to be.
The Walking Dead, Tuesday, March 27
Brad Newsome Shane embarks on a dangerous mission to retrieve medical supplies from a school overrun by zombies.
Bondi Vet, Tuesday, March 27
Paul Kalina Tonight's feel-good episode seems to have gone out of its way to lay on the cuteness.
Survival at any cost
Greg Hassall Despite comprising just six episodes, the first season of The Walking Dead made a huge impact in the US when it aired in 2010.
Law & Order: SVU, Thursday, March 22
Melinda Houston Some eps are still tightly plotted and provocative; others are laboured and obvious.
The Killing, Wednesday, March 21
Debi Enker If the first (impressive and engrossing) series is any guide, there's a long way to go, many twists, turns and red herrings.
The Good Wife, Wednesday, March 21
Debi Enker The third season of this American legal drama had a wobbly start with the clumsy introduction of new characters.
NCIS, Tuesday, March 20
Larissa Dubecki Reaching the 200-episode milestone is cause for casting off the workaday formula of this high-rating police procedural.
Parenthood, Tuesday, March 20
Larissa Dubecki Sometimes Parenthood's storylines are too close to home to enjoy as escapist entertainment.
Revenge, Monday, March 19
Paul Kalina The rich are the new bogymen of television, wrecking the lives of the have-nots with their indulgent lifestyles.
The Tudors, Monday, March 19
Frances Atkinson With only a few more episodes to go, this final season finds a physically declining Henry promoting war with France.
Homeland, Sunday, March 18
Nick Galvin The tension is ratcheted close to breaking point as this excellent series moves towards its climax.
Luther, Friday, March 16
Tim Elliott This series is so far down the track the FBI would be lost trying to write a preview.
Show of the Week
Tangle series return, Sunday, March 25
Brad Newsome Once again, most of the drama revolves around two strong female characters in Ally and Christine and their teenage kids.
Grey's Anatomy, Thursday, March 15
Debi Enker There's enough clumsily confected sugary emotion in the eighth season to give viewers diabetes.
Parenthood, Tuesday, March 13
Bridget McManus The improvisational style of this drama too often results in inaudible fighting and confusion.
The Office, Tuesday, March 13
Bridget McManus James Spader returns as freakish regional manager Robert California.
