Author: Lauren

American Crime is a drama set in California, exploring the way in which a single crime can affect the lives of many. Touching on racial issues and class politics, this new show promises to be emotionally charged from beginning to end. Trailer Impressions This show, just based on the title, was pretty low on my…

Another new one from ABC, Manhattan Love Story is an adorable, honest, funny Rom-Com about a newly set-up couple as they begin, and navigate the trails of, their relationship. First Impressions I get it. It’s going to be a unique style with adorable characters and humorous situations. Only, I don’t get it. These inner voices are…

CSI: Cyber is the third CSI: Crime Scene Investigation spin-off, starring Medium‘s Patricia Arquette. And in case you don’t want to scroll to the bottom: it’s awful. First Impressions All I have to say about this trailer is the following quote, “it’s not the perfect crime. It’s cyber crime.” (3:23) Stop. Now. Even just using…

Cristela is a quick-witted, Latina sitcom with back-to-back punchlines and a laugh track that seems to last for the entire show, non-stop. Like I prefaced in my last review (that I love crime dramas) let me preface that I’ve watched very few sitcoms (see the list). Trailer Impressions I can’t really give “first impressions” here…

I’m choosing which TV pilot I watch very carefully and strategically: by the names that sound cool! Then I watch the trailer, followed by the pilot itself. The cut and dry on Mysteries of Laura: I like it! I feel like I should preface this with I love crime shows – but this is more of a drama/comedy. I’d give…

After gaining access to 12 pilots from ABC (I’m not really the first-to-know-type… it makes me a little obsessive) I’m feeling pretty fancy. I’m trying not to binge watch all of them, but as I write this I’m also trying to determine which show I’ll watch next. As well as how I can get the pilots…