
A vaguely interesting concept becomes a true mess
by JOHN VINCENT
Jun-9-2013 -
An innocent bystander gets caught in the crossfire
This review may contain spoilers. The episode begins in the typical way, with Jim (Michael Chiklis) chasing a fugitive, as George (Romany Malco) directs him from the lair. The fugitive fires his gun at Jim, who deflects the bullets with his hands in such a way that an innocent bystander is critic ...
Read MoreSurvival may mean learning to change perspective and make new allies
This review may contain spoilers. It was the day from hell for the Powells. For the first time, they were the ones trapped and looking for a way out. Their new lives were no longer just about testing with their new superpowers and dabbling in how to do good for others. This was graduation day. ...
Read MoreWhen family, friends and lovers complicate our lives in unexpected ways
This article may contain spoilers. In a parallel storyline, this episode addressed how friends and family make decisions that suddenly complicate our lives. Jim’s brother came to visit and discovered the family’s super-power secret; and Katie (Autumn Reeser) accepted a promotion and made pl ...
Read MoreAs the saying goes, keep your friends close but your enemies closer
This article may contain spoilers. Are superheroes even allowed to have friends? For Jim (Michael Chiklis) and Steph Powell (Julie Benz), perhaps not. Their co-workers George (Romany Malco) and Katie (Autumn Reeser) are allowed in the superhero club simply because they were there when the Powells ...
Read MoreTreachery and villainy lurks around every corner, getting closer each day
This article may contain spoilers. In a case of crossed-wires, this episode focused on whether Katie (Autumn Reeser) and George (Romany Malco) are merely the sidekicks in their relationships with Jim (Michael Chiklis) and Steph (Julie Benz). Prior to becoming super-human, Jim and George were ...
Read MoreLady Galadriel wasn't part of the novel, but she is certainly part of the movie
An installment of Lord of the Rings wouldn’t be complete without an opening voiceover from Cate Blanchett. So with that in mind, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. have announced that Blanchett has been cast to appear in the upcoming prequel, “The Hobbit.” The Australian actress will presuma ...
Read MoreThe man who helmed 'Empire Strikes Back' never really retired
Irvin Kershner, who directed Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in 1980, has died at age 87. No details surrounding his passing have been released, only that it was the result of a long illness. Kershner, who taught George Lucas as the University of Southern California, was asked to helm the ...
Read MorePlaying super hero can put one in the cross-hairs of a super villain
This article may contain spoilers. As feared all along, the Bennetts are now facing a double threat: one, their powers may only be temporary and may fail them at the wrong time; and two, a super villain has finally figured out that there may be a few more additions to add to his vault of those w ...
Read MoreTo use or not use their extraordinary powers, that is the question
This article may contain spoilers. As the allure of their unique abilities beckons, the Powells find that there are distinct downsides as well: Jim (Michael Chiklis) may be super strong, but he cannot stop a speeding car; Steph (Julie Benz) is super fast, but can still have an accident; Danielle ...
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