Mike and Molly – Recap & Review – After the Lovin’

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Mike and Molly
After the Lovin’

Original Air Date: Nov 1, 2010

Rachel M – Associate Staff Writer
rachelm@thetwocentscorp.com

So now that the relationship has moved to the next level, what’s next? They’ve spent a blissful weekend as a couple, but Molly is trying to be strong and go home. Unintentionally (I think) Mike is super sweet, and Molly is forced to stay for another round in the bedroom.

So he finally drops her off, to her mom and sister who are ready to hear all the details. The ensuing awkward conversation is awesome. Got to love their crazy innuendos!

Brothers and Sisters – Recap & Review – An Ideal Husband

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Brothers and Sisters
An Ideal Husband

Original Air Date: Oct 31, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

Scotty cheated. HE CHEATED. The one person out of everyone who we never expected to do something bad did it. Mix that with Kitty and Jack getting serious (after a whole two weeks?), Justin being single, Sarah getting engaged and Nora having a job, life with the Walkers is … different.

So tonight we’ll have a lot of stuff going on. The Scotty fallout, a big event at the restaurant, Sarah rethinking her engagement (what?!) and a big milestone for Kitty and Jack. How will it all end? With wine, I’m sure.

Sons of Anarchy Releases Mobile App on iTunes

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The Men of Mayhem are coming to an iPhone near you, as FX’s hit original series Sons Of Anarchy releases its very own mobile app today, available for .99 cents on iTunes. The show’s past and present come together with never-before-heard stories, bonus materials and club history. This new app takes fans deep into SAMCRO’s roots and explores “John Teller’s” original vision for the club, the origins of its relationship with the IRA as well as its link to Belfast and much more.

SOA creator Kurt Sutter said this regarding the new mobile app: “Welcome to Sons Of Anarchy. What follows is an insider’s glimpse of the SOA mythology from Charming to Belfast. The MC history, character backstory and the details of the large narrative arcs my writers and I draw upon to create the show. I think you’ll dig it. If not, what the hell, it was only a buck.” For a video introduction to the app by Sutter, click on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cXPy0kdCJo

Renée Felice Smith Joins NCIS: Los Angeles as a Series Regular

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Renée Felice Smith joins NCIS: LOS ANGELES as a series regular, after playing the recurring role of NCIS Intelligence Analyst Nell Jones this season. Straight from college, Nell quickly won the team’s respect with her spot on intelligence assessments and her shrewd insights. Smith can be seen as Nell in the next original episode of NCIS: LOS ANGELES Tuesday, Nov. 9 (9:00–10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

“Renée is an exciting and fun addition to the cast,” said Executive Producer Shane Brennan. ”Like the character she plays, Renée is adorable, fearless and an absolute joy to work with. We’re delighted to have her on the NCIS: LOS ANGELES team.”

NCIS: LOS ANGELES is produced by CBS Television Studios. Shane Brennan, R. Scott Gemmill and John P. Kousakis are the executive producers.

On the Web: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/ncis_los_angeles/

The Walking Dead – Recap & Review – Days Gone Bye

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The Walking Dead
Days Gone Bye

Original Air Date: Oct 31, 2010

Rachel – Sr. Managing Editor
rachel@thetwocentscorp.com

Well it’s finally here, kids. One of the most anticipated premieres of the fall season, The Walking Dead shambled into our homes with massive appeal (AMC reported an estimate 5.3 million viewers). Now, I don’t pretend to know much about zombies (I leave that up to my husband), but I do enjoy me some Survivalist Narrative, and WD definitely delivered. First, let’s recap what happened.

Like many post-zombie apocalypse movies (but unlike the WD graphic novel), the show begins with some desolation, a few wrecked cars (complete with bodies for good measure), and a little girl who is not so much sugar & spice as oozy & decomposing. Sheriff Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln, Love Actually) puts her down, but man is he not happy about it. How did it come to this? you may wonder. Good thing there is a flashback coming up.

Desperate Housewives – Recap & Review – Excited and Scared

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Desperate Housewives
Excited and Scared

Original Air Date: Oct 31, 2010

Annette – Associate Staff Writer
annette@thetwocentscorp.com

It’s that time of year when people find out what they’re afraid of… Yes, Halloween has once again come to Wisteria Lane. Halloween is about the fear of monsters and spiders and ghost and goblins. But on Wisteria Lane, they’re not afraid of ghosts. It’s the fear of losing a parent. Fear of losing their home or spouse. Fear of losing it all.

And of course, we have to start off with a story about sex…

The Amazing Race – Recap & Review – Run, Babushka, Run

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The Amazing Race
Run, Babushka, Run

Original Air Date: Oct 31, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

I’m excited for this week. It’s Russia week! And Russia is always a crazy leg of the race. Either the language is a problem or an eating challenge brings someone down (sauerkraut anyone??). I’m still a bit baffled by last week’s Team Volleyball elimination and still am hoping for a good whooping for Kevin, but in the meantime, Russia will do.

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Dexter – Recap & Review – Everything is Illumenated

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Dexter
Everything is Illumenated

Original Air Date: Oct 31, 2010

Karen Belgrad – Associate Staff Writer
karenbelgrad
@thetwocentscorp.com

When everything in your life is supposed to be organized and compartmentalized, how do you handle it when chaos begins to reign supreme? And if you are a detail driven vigilante serial killer, what do you do when someone else’s issues are becoming larger than your own?

If this episode had a theme, it seemed to be about moving forward. Dexter and Deb let others into their lives. LaGuerta and Batista came to an understanding. And the two primary story arcs of the season before both moved in an upswing. Let’s delve further, shall we?

Boardwalk Empire – Recap & Review – Home

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Boardwalk Empire
Home

Original Air Date: Oct 31, 2010

Sara M. – Sr. Reviewer
sara@thetwocentscorp.com

One is never too old or powerful to struggle with daddy issues. Nucky Thompson is the living manifestation of this fact. This week’s episode is all about dealing with the past as well as revenge. Whether it takes 3 weeks or 30 years, there’s nothing more satisfying than putting the past where it belongs. Granted, in Atlantic City and Chicago this process happens to include fire and bullets. Nucky and Jimmy both deal work to put cruelness and tragedy in the past so that they can focus on the future.

Degrassi – Recap & Review – Umbrella (Part One)

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Degrassi
Umbrella (Part One)

Original Air Date: Oct 29, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

Welcome to the very first recap and review of Degrassi here at The Two Cents. Hopefully you’ve already read the season 10 recap because if not, some of this may not make any sense to you at all. In the big recap of characters and stories, we may not have mentioned everyone so we’ll mention who they are as they come on screen. Unfortunately, because of “Boiling Point” there are only three episodes until the fall break, but hopefully this will give you a taste of what’s to come.

In tonight’s episode, Clare will face her parents’ divorce, Dave has his own parental issues, and Drew and Adam will both have feelings for the same girl.