Review: TBS' 'Glory Daze'
'80s college comedy can't decide what it wants to do, and it doesn't do those things very well
Drew Seely, Matt Bush, Hartley Sawyer and Kelly Blatz in TBS' "Glory Daze."
The four freshman heroes of TBS’ new ‘80s college comedy “Glory Daze,” which debuts Tuesday night at 10, spend a long chunk of the debut episode wandering from fraternity house to fraternity house, not sure which one to pledge. They know that choice will define their future at school, and maybe beyond, and they can’t decide at first.
That’s a reasonable approach for the guys. College, especially in the early days, is all about reinventing yourself, deciding who and what you want to be. The problem is that “Glory Daze” itself never stakes a claim to its own identity. It’s tonally all over the map - and that inconsistency gets in the way of the few potential laughs.
'Dexter' - 'Take It!': Acceptance
Dexter and Lumen's partnership goes deeper, while Deb's in trouble at work
Julia Stiles on "Dexter."
I've been behind on "Dexter" posts the last few weeks mainly because I've been behind on "Dexter." But I'm caught up, and since I saw last night's episode in relative proximity to when it aired, I've got a few thoughts coming up just as soon as I get a complete set of luggage...
'The Walking Dead' - 'Tell It to the Frogs': Family reunion
Rick visits the survivors' camp, and the show tries to focus on character
Shane (Jon Bernthal) ponders a group decision on "The Walking Dead."
A review of "The Walking Dead" episode 3 coming up just as soon as I give you the mean face...
'Boardwalk Empire' - 'Belle Femme': Nice guy Eddie
Margaret and Nucky begin to understand the nature and extent of their power in another strong episode
Margaret (Kelly Macdonald) and Nucky (Steve Buscemi) enjoy a night out on "Boardwalk Empire."
A review of tonight's "Boardwalk Empire" coming up just as soon as I write the Vatican...
'The Office' - 'Viewing Party': What's the opposite of glee?
Another season seven dud as Michael pouts his way through Erin and Gabe's 'Glee' get-together
Ellie Kemper and Steve Carell on "The Office."
A quick review of last night's "The Office" coming up just as soon as I love sweaters (and wearing sweaters)...
'30 Rock' - 'Brooklyn Without Limits': John Slattery for the win!
The 'Mad Men' co-star turns in a hilarious guest performance on another funny episode
John Slattery and Alec Baldwin on "30 Rock."
A quick review of last night's "30 Rock" coming up just as soon as I learn about air-quotes...
'Burn Notice' - 'Eyes Open': Blowing up the story
The spy drama returns, having lost all sight of what the larger arc is about
Jeffrey Donovan and James Ransone in the "Burn Notice" mid-season premiere.
A quick review of the "Burn Notice" mid-season premiere coming up just as soon as I need an acolyte...
'Community' - 'Cooperative Calligraphy': The pen is mightier than the study group?
Annie's missing pen tears the study group asunder in a great character-driven bottle episode
The study group is at each other's throats on "Community."
A review of tonight's terrific "Community" coming up just as soon as I lick a puppy...
AMC cancels 'Rubicon'
Conspiracy thriller was strong creatively, but had weak ratings
AMC has canceled "Rubicon."
In a disappointing but unsurprising move, AMC has declined to renew of "Rubicon," the slow-burn conspiracy thriller that wrapped its first and only season a few weeks ago.
"'Rubicon' gave us an opportunity to tell a rich and compelling story, and we're proud of the series," AMC said in a statement (not attributed to any specific executive, as opposed to the various statements celebrating the huge "Walking Dead" ratings). "This was not an easy decision, but we are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a phenomenally talented and dedicated team."
Catching up on 'The Good Wife' & 'Parenthood'
Belatedly checking in on two strong episodes for the Tuesday dramas
Julianna Margulies with Michael J. Fox on "The Good Wife."
I took advantage of the ABC comedies being in reruns last night to catch up on a couple of dramas I didn't have time for on Tuesday night, and that I tend to watch and/or write about on an irregular schedule in one case, and almost never in the other: "Parenthood" and "The Good Wife." I have a few brief thoughts on each Tuesday episode after the jump, but I'm mainly curious about how people are finding their respective second seasons...
