Category: TV Reviews
‘Welcome 2 Life’ Review: This is a Fun New Fantasy Romance to Watch
The eagerly anticipated Korean drama starring Rain (big heartthrob in my eyes), Welcome 2 Life, is a fantasy drama not to be missed. With only 32 episodes to digest, the series feels all too brief. But it’s a Korean Drama worth watching. Welcome 2 Life includes suspense, humor, and my favorite – supernatural forces at work. With the combination of action and adventure but also love and family, the show has a well-rounded appeal.
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Coming Home (1998) Review: A Solid WWII Period Drama With Fine Performances
Coming Home (1998) is an ITV miniseries based upon Rosamunde Pilcher’s coming-of-age story of the same name. The series is set during World War II (pre and post as well) in England. It follows about a decade of the life and loves and travails of schoolgirl Judith Duncan, who comes of age as war erupts.
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Charles II: The Power and the Passion (2003) – A Compelling Political Soap Opera Starring Rufus Sewell
England’s King Charles II occupied the throne during a fascinating time in the nation’s history. During the English Civil War and Oliver Cromwell’s rule, his father was beheaded and Charles was exiled. After Cromwell’s death, Charles II returned to England as its’ king. Charles II reversed many of the rules implemented by Cromwell’s government. He also continued his father’s battle with the English Parliament. The years of his reign are known as The Restoration. Charles II: The Power and the Passion presents a portrait of this multi-faceted historical figure.
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‘Berkeley Square,’ The Complete Series: Secrets and Romance!
No matter how much we enjoy the new period dramas, sometimes it’s just as nice to revisit past period drama series. One of these is BBC’s Berkeley Square series, an excellent late ’90s period drama. It follows three nannies in the upscale London neighborhood known as Berkeley Square.
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‘Gentleman Jack’ – A Dazzling, Emotional Romance You Need To See
Based on the real coded diaries of Anne Lister, Gentleman Jack is a fascinating historical series...
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‘Blood and Treasure’ Review: The Action-Adventure Drama You Need to Watch
Looking for a swashbuckling adventure with plenty of romance? Then you’ll love Blood and Treasure. It’s a cross between Indiana Jones and The Mummy with a little Tomb Raider thrown in. The energy in each episode is contagious; the writing sharp and witty. Moreover, Danny and Lexi add just the right amount of sexy to every episode.
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Memories of the Alhambra: How to Get Your Son and Yourself Hooked on a K-Drama
Augmented reality, scenic Spanish streets, swashbuckling action, slow-burn romance, a dimpled Byronic hero, Memories of the Alhambra has it all. Memories of the Alhambra is a genre-bending, sixteen-episode K-drama series currently streaming on Netflix.
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Martin Chuzzlewit (1994): A Finely Acted Dickens Adaptation
TV Series Review: Martin Chuzzlewit (1994) Martin Chuzzlewit is a six-part, BBC miniseries, an...
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ABC’s Grand Hotel: This Modern Remake is A Fun, Entertaining Summer Show
If you’re looking for the perfect summer drama to watch, then look no further than Grand Hotel on...
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The New Legends of Monkey (2018): Fantastical Family Fun from Down Under
TV Series Review: The New Legends of Monkey (2018) The New Legends of Monkey is a family-friendly...
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‘Newton’s Law’ TV Review – A Quirky Legal Comedy
International legal dramas are always worth consideration in my opinion. And thankfully,...
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‘Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries’ Review – A Worthy Successor
It’s rare for a television series to become a global phenomenon. But that is exactly what...
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