Once Upon A Time – Recap & Review – Dreamy

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Once Upon A Time
Dreamy

Original Air Date: Mar 4, 2010

Shannon – Associate Editor
shannon@thetwocentscorp.com

This week is all about Grumpy the dwarf. He wasn’t always cantankerous, you know. Why’d he take a turn for the grouch? Let’s find out!

We open on some fairies flying in the clouds. The blue fairy gives the pink fairy some pixie dust saying it’s the most precious stuff on earth. Pink fairy is also kind of a klutz and some of the dust falls on a giant egg amidst a bunch of other giant eggs. That egg hatches a dwarf. Whoa, it’s Grumpy.

The Amazing Race – Recap & Review – Bust Me Right in the Head with It (Asuncion, Paraguay)

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The Amazing Race
Bust Me Right in the Head with It (Asuncion, Paraguay)

Original Air Date: Mar 4 , 2012

Ryan O – Senior Reviewer
ryano@thetwocentscorp.com

Hello! I’m taking on the job of reviewing and recapping The Amazing Race from Farrah. I hope that the shift in style isn’t too jarring for her followers. I know I have big shoes to fill.

This episode was notable for a very touch choice at the Detour between two very time-consuming things and a couple of very close finishes at the mat.

Blue Bloods – Recap & Review – Women With Guns

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Blue Bloods
Women With Guns

Original Air Date: Mar 2, 2012

FK – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

“If you got hurt on my watch, in my city, I’d never forgive myself.” (Frank)

This week we find out that Frank has a “friend” he’s been seeing (which makes Danny uncomfortable) and she gets attacked. In other news, we finally get to see Jamie go deeper undercover in the Sanfino crime family and he hits his boiling point.

A Gifted Man – Recap & Review – In Case of Heart Failure

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A Gifted Man
In Case of Heart Failure

Original Air Date: March 2, 2012

Dennis – TwoCents Reviewer
dennis@thetwocentscorp.com

So tonight was quite possibly the last episode of A Gifted Man we’ll ever see, with the ratings for this season being on the low end for a CBS show on a Friday night. While I prefer serialized storytelling over procedural stories, I record a couple CBS procedurals every week and usually check out the new ones every season. When I saw the trailer for this show, I thought it might fill the Medium sized hole in my heart for a supernatural style drama. While I was in love with the pilot of this show (mostly due to the amazing direction by Jonathan Demme), most of the subsequent episodes have left a lot to be desired.

I’m fine with procedurals doing their cases of the week and having a little serialization/mythology tagged in every episode, but to keep me interested in the show, the writers have to show a little drama or momentum in the storytelling. For the most part, I thought A Gifted Man was quite boring and lifeless. While there were moments that showed the show could have been more interesting and unique, I thought most of the episodes showed a lot of wasted potential. I know the show has some fans (and good for you if you enjoy the show), but sadly, I’m not one of them. Read on for the season finale recap.

“The Finder” Moves To Fridays Starting April 6

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After its final Thursday night episode on March 8 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), THE FINDER will move to Fridays starting April 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Don’t miss THE FINDER’s last Thursday episode on March 8 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), in which Walter (Geoff Stults) searches for a teenage girl who goes missing during an intense storm. Meanwhile, Isabel (Mercedes Masöhn) uncovers clues that link the girl’s disappearance to foul play and Willa’s (Maddie Hasson) probation officer puts her differences with Willa aside to join in the search.

Then, THE FINDER makes its time period premiere on Friday, April 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). The episode features Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as music mogul Big Glade, who enlists Walter’s help in finding the source of illegally released songs. Big Glade’s business savvy lawyer (guest star Salli Richardson-Whitfield) is also Leo’s (Michael Clarke Duncan) former love interest, and the two rekindle their romance.

Grimm – Recap & Review – Three Coins in a Fuchsbau

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Grimm
Three Coins in a Fuchsbau

Original Air Date: Mar 2, 2012

Rachel M – Senior Staff Writer
rachelm@thetwocentscorp.com

Some Creatures prep and rob a jewelry store. The owner hides himself in the vault, and palms some gold coins. He dies when the thieves blow up the vault door. The thieves are at each others throats even though they all look like the same Creature. Most of them end up killing each other, and a new bad guy enters the picture. Oh my.

The dead jewelers stomach contains three gold coins. Old, mysterious gold coins. Nick’s Grimm ability follows a car, they find a house with our two bad guys, their dead friends and all the other coins. Nick and Hank apprehend the big bad, but the thief gets away.

American Idol – Recap & Review – Top 13 Results

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American Idol
Top 13 Results

Original Air Date: Mar 1, 2012

Patricia Morris Buckley — Sr. Staff Writer
pmb@thetwocentscorp.com

I have to admit, I wondered how Idol would fill two hours with the results from the Top 25. Lots and lots of filler, right? Not so much.

The brisk pace of the show kept things moving with no need for guest singers or video backstories. We did get a snip of each contestant’s performance, the judges’ comments and extra comment from vocal coach and Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine.

The Office – Recap & Review – Test The Store

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The Office
Test The Store

Original Air Date: Mar 1, 2012

Shannon – Associate Editor
shannon@thetwocentscorp.com

Today is the test launch day of the new Sabre store and Dwight is in charge. Also, Chuck is the spokesmodel.

Nellie is giving a little of her backstory. Apparently she auditioned for the Spice Girls. Mmmkay. Dwight has given everyone a role. Todd Packer is the pedophile, Cathy is the hot girl talking to bloggers and Dwight has Erin camped out as a hipster.

30 Rock – Recap & Review – Alexis Goodlooking and the Case of the Missing Whisky

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30 Rock
Alexis Goodlooking and the Case of the Missing Whisky

Original Air Date: Mar 1, 2012

Valentina D. – Senior Reviewer
valentina@thetwocentscorp.com

This week, Liz is forced to pose as Frank’s girlfriend in hopes of keeping a secret from his overbearing mother (guest-star Patti LuPone): his ex-elementary school teacher and girlfriend Lynn Onkman (guest-star Susan Sarandon) is back in the picture.

Former NBC page Kenneth gets his first taste of the real business world when he makes his first enemy, who is set on destroying in order to rise to the top. Can Kenneth unleash his inner meanie with some coaching from Jack or will he stand his ground as the nice, moral person we all know?

Up All Night – Recap & Review – New Boss

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Up All Night
New Boss

Original Air Date: Mar 1, 2012

Caitlin – Staff Writer
caitlin@thetwocentscorp.com

So, you know Kevin, right? Kevin who Ava’s been dating for a while. Kevin who almost broke up with Ava but then came back to her at a wedding? Well, tonight Ava’s lamenting Kevin’s move to Iowa. Yeah.

In the main plot, though, Reagan’s excited about woman who’s going to take over as head at the Ava show. Her name is Evanne, and apparently both Reagan and Ava have been idolizing her for a while.