Actors tend to be in good shape to begin with. Actors who play athletes tend to keep themselves in better shape. If you play an Mma fighter on "Kingdom," at times you may have to be in absurd shape, as you can see in this photo of Jonathan Tucker, right after he dropped 30 pounds in only a few weeks as part of a storyline where his character, family black sheep Jay Kulina, has to do the same: #KingdomTV is now available on att @Uverse. Watch season 1 On Demand and tune in Oct 14 for all new season - Ch 1114. pic.twitter.com/eiQgaASZhV — jonathan tucker (@jonathanmtucker) October 4, 2015 He took off the first 20 through extreme diet and exercise, the last 10 over a period of six days by "manipulating my water intake and engaging in a number of other physically and mentally taxing maneuvers," he tells me. "There's just no way to support...
- 10/14/2015
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
Once upon a time, there were obvious weeks to get excited about TV premieres. The last full week in September was when the broadcast networks premiered most of their fall shows, cable networks would start rolling out their big guns in the first or second week of January (also when the networks started debuting their midseason replacements), and there would often be a third wave of network and cable stuff in mid-March. In Peak TV in America, though, big premiere weeks can happen at any time, like the mid-October one we're in right now. In particular, it's interesting because it features the sophomore debuts of five series that were either very good or great in their first seasons: "Jane the Virgin," "Fargo," "Manhattan," "Kingdom," and "The Knick." I'll have individual pieces on all these shows at different points in the week, but a few general thoughts right now: "Jane the Virgin...
- 10/12/2015
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
And so we've come to the end of "Parenthood." I published some thoughts on the series' legacy this morning, and I have a review of the series finale coming up just as soon as we put on our onion goggles... "Boy, we did good, didn't we, Camille?" -Zeek In this morning's piece, I alluded to a moment in this episode that worked me over emotionally as hard as anything a Jason Katims show ever has. Now that we're over the spoiler wall, I can say that it's the moment in the concluding montage(*) when we see Max graduate from Chambers Academy, smile wide and thrust his arms up in the air in triumph. As finale developments go — whether in the body of the episode, or in that long epilogue, which covers the next few years after Zeek's death — it wasn't particularly surprising. But Max's story had always been the "Parenthood...
- 1/30/2015
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
As Parenthood, Jason Katims’ follow-up to Friday Night Lights, draws to an end, here’s what the Braverman family has taught us…
Warning: contains Parenthood spoilers.
For those of us whose real-life parents and siblings are too geographically distant, troublesome or simply few to play a big part in our day-to-day lives, for the last five years, NBC has offered a solution. Meet surrogate TV family, the Bravermans
Residents of Berkeley, CA, the Parenthood gang enjoy the kind of close-knit family life that TV often promises, but reality - with its inconvenient travel and time demands - rarely delivers. Few of us live in houses large enough to accommodate errant daughters and teenage grandchildren, and fewer of us are located so close to our grown-up siblings that we can bring coffee and problems to their workplaces on an almost daily basis.
Who has the time to gather the entire family for regular stand-up arguments,...
Warning: contains Parenthood spoilers.
For those of us whose real-life parents and siblings are too geographically distant, troublesome or simply few to play a big part in our day-to-day lives, for the last five years, NBC has offered a solution. Meet surrogate TV family, the Bravermans
Residents of Berkeley, CA, the Parenthood gang enjoy the kind of close-knit family life that TV often promises, but reality - with its inconvenient travel and time demands - rarely delivers. Few of us live in houses large enough to accommodate errant daughters and teenage grandchildren, and fewer of us are located so close to our grown-up siblings that we can bring coffee and problems to their workplaces on an almost daily basis.
Who has the time to gather the entire family for regular stand-up arguments,...
- 1/28/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
A quick review of last night's "Parenthood" coming up just as soon as I take you into the bad news room... Zeek's health crisis has been a mixed bag for the show so far this season, providing ample opportunity to get choked up for an ensemble full of actors who have made that into their specialty, but laying on his potential demise so thickly that I mainly spend time worrying that it's a fake-out, and wondering under what circumstance another Braverman might die in his place: Will Crosby crash his motorcycle?(*) Will Camille keel over while waiting for news from the surgeon? Is Amber going to be hit with preeclampsia? Will Julia choke on a Twizzler? Why is Drew doing such a long drive(**) in the hot sun with the top down? It doesn't help that the show already did the Kristina cancer arc. It's not that one family can't...
- 10/10/2014
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
On Parenthood, Matt Lauria and Jonathan Tucker at separate times fought for Amber Holt’s heart. Now the actors are fighting on a whole other level on DirecTV’s Kingdom, which premieres Wednesday at 9/8c.
Kingdom stars Frank Grillo (Captain America; Winter Soldier) as Alvey “King” Kulina, a former Mma (mixed martial arts) fighter who now lords over a struggling Venice Beach gym. Kiele Sanchez (The Glades) plays Alvey’s girlfriend Lisa, while Tucker and Nick Jonas portray his sons Jay and Nate. Lauria and Joanna Going (House of Cards) round out the cast as Lisa’s ex-love/recently imprisoned Mma champ Ryan Wheeler,...
Kingdom stars Frank Grillo (Captain America; Winter Soldier) as Alvey “King” Kulina, a former Mma (mixed martial arts) fighter who now lords over a struggling Venice Beach gym. Kiele Sanchez (The Glades) plays Alvey’s girlfriend Lisa, while Tucker and Nick Jonas portray his sons Jay and Nate. Lauria and Joanna Going (House of Cards) round out the cast as Lisa’s ex-love/recently imprisoned Mma champ Ryan Wheeler,...
- 10/7/2014
- TVLine.com
Is Once Upon a Time putting a twist on a triangle? Who on The Mentalist earned a promotion? Has The Walking Dead found sanctuary? Beast gains a brother? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows.
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Can you give us any scoop on Once Upon a Time’s Regina, please? We need something to cheer us up! –Ana
Well, when I asked The Boys about the Regina/Robin Hood/Marian love triangle presumably on tap for Season 4, Adam Horowitz was quick to retort, “Who says we’re doing a love triangle?...
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Can you give us any scoop on Once Upon a Time’s Regina, please? We need something to cheer us up! –Ana
Well, when I asked The Boys about the Regina/Robin Hood/Marian love triangle presumably on tap for Season 4, Adam Horowitz was quick to retort, “Who says we’re doing a love triangle?...
- 8/28/2014
- TVLine.com
A review of tonight's "Hannibal" coming up just as soon as my demographic is murderers and people obsessed with murderers... Early in "Mukozuke," Will Graham gets trussed up in perhaps the most iconic cinematic look for Dr. Hannibal Lecter, with a straightjacket to restrict his movement, a dolly to move him around and a bite mask to cover his mouth. He has been playing the classic role of Hannibal the Cannibal, and here he gets to wear the costume. Yet so much of this fantastic episode is there to show us the ways in which Will Graham is not like Hannibal Lecter. You can put him into the psychiatric hospital, have him advise the FBI on cases, joust with Dr. Chilton and smile creepy smiles, but he is not the man he has been framed to seem like. It's not just that he does not enjoy the thought of consuming human flesh,...
- 3/29/2014
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
Parenthood, Season 5, Episode 11, “Promises”
Written by David Hudgins
Directed by Michael Weaver
Airs Thursdays at 10pm Est on NBC
This week, on Parenthood: Max has a bad moment, Julia opens up, and Zeek makes a friend
Parenthood is back this week, opting for only a couple weeks off rather than a more standard month-plus hiatus. With Kristina’s mayoral bid over and done with, the Luncheonette label storyline seemingly forgotten, and Amber taking the week off, “Promises” is able to focus on a couple of the under-represented arcs of the season, as well as the continuing saga of Julia and Joel.
With this episode, Julia’s arc for the season is made clearer- turns out her early moments with David Denham’s Ed were there not to tease a love triangle, but to lead to the current strain on Julia and Joel’s marriage. As soon as Ed is drunk at the auction,...
Written by David Hudgins
Directed by Michael Weaver
Airs Thursdays at 10pm Est on NBC
This week, on Parenthood: Max has a bad moment, Julia opens up, and Zeek makes a friend
Parenthood is back this week, opting for only a couple weeks off rather than a more standard month-plus hiatus. With Kristina’s mayoral bid over and done with, the Luncheonette label storyline seemingly forgotten, and Amber taking the week off, “Promises” is able to focus on a couple of the under-represented arcs of the season, as well as the continuing saga of Julia and Joel.
With this episode, Julia’s arc for the season is made clearer- turns out her early moments with David Denham’s Ed were there not to tease a love triangle, but to lead to the current strain on Julia and Joel’s marriage. As soon as Ed is drunk at the auction,...
- 1/4/2014
- by Kate Kulzick
- SoundOnSight
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about shows including Sleepy Hollow, NCIS, Arrow and Chicago Fire!
1 | Did The Carrie Diaries‘ Larissa/Samantha hook-up — with its handcuffs, whip, videocamera and promise of Harlan’s imminent third-party arrival — raise some eyebrows considering we’re talking about an 8 pm CW show?
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2 | How can Saturday Night Live‘s winter finale — which is still a week away — possibly improve on special guests Will Ferrell,...
1 | Did The Carrie Diaries‘ Larissa/Samantha hook-up — with its handcuffs, whip, videocamera and promise of Harlan’s imminent third-party arrival — raise some eyebrows considering we’re talking about an 8 pm CW show?
Related | Spoilers on on NCIS, Once, Vampire Diaries, Blacklist, Community, Poi, H50 and More
2 | How can Saturday Night Live‘s winter finale — which is still a week away — possibly improve on special guests Will Ferrell,...
- 12/13/2013
- by Team TVLine
- TVLine.com
A review of last night's "Parenthood" coming up just as soon as I offer to trade my vote for a new playground slide... "All That's Left Is the Hugging," our last new "Parenthood" of 2013, spent a lot of time functioning as an epilogue to the single silliest story this show has ever done. As much as I've grown to love Monica Potter here, I do not believe for a second that Kristina would have been a great mayor of Berkeley (nor that Bob Little is destined to bring the city to ruin), and so I could have done without all...
- 12/13/2013
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
This week’s Parenthood finds Amber and Ryan at a heartbreaking crossroads, while Julia juggles her feelings for two men, Sarah enjoys a hot hook-up and Drew is treated to a blast from the past.
Here, we break down the seven key takeaways from the NBC weepfest’s latest installment:
Post-election Adam is better than pre-election Adam. Where the heck was this man when Kristina was in the midst of that cutthroat campaign?! Adam spends the days after his wife’s loss attempting to lift her sagging spirits, whether it be through eating a giant cake with her face on...
Here, we break down the seven key takeaways from the NBC weepfest’s latest installment:
Post-election Adam is better than pre-election Adam. Where the heck was this man when Kristina was in the midst of that cutthroat campaign?! Adam spends the days after his wife’s loss attempting to lift her sagging spirits, whether it be through eating a giant cake with her face on...
- 12/13/2013
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
This week’s Parenthood finds Ryan spiraling out of control, while Julia lashes out at “the other woman,” Kristina learns the results of the election and Hank sweetly schools Max on the language of love.
Here, we break down the seven key takeaways from the NBC weepfest’s latest installment:
Winning isn’t everything. Especially when you’re Kristina Braverman, who loses her bid for mayor after Bob Little bests her at the polls. But to the not-so-casual observer it appears that she actually comes out on top, when a special needs child — the daughter of the first constituent she bonded with,...
Here, we break down the seven key takeaways from the NBC weepfest’s latest installment:
Winning isn’t everything. Especially when you’re Kristina Braverman, who loses her bid for mayor after Bob Little bests her at the polls. But to the not-so-casual observer it appears that she actually comes out on top, when a special needs child — the daughter of the first constituent she bonded with,...
- 11/22/2013
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
A review of tonight's "Parenthood" coming up just as soon as I ride a horse to work... Exhale, everybody. It's going to be okay. The election results are in, and Kristina Braverman is not going to be the mayor of Berkeley. "Election Day" started offering reassuring signs well before Kristina took the stage to explain that she had conceded to Bob Little. Kristina's chemo buddy Gwen shows up and tells her, "Honey, you've already won!," which, along with a few other similar conversations, lays the groundwork for the show to treat her narrow defeat as a moral victory. It's a feel-good...
- 11/22/2013
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
This week’s Parenthood was about Bravermans left behind and letting go. Crosby traded in his Jabbar basketball hopes for a winter of ballet classes. Zeek was forced to let go of Millie and accept that she’s now off in Italy, painting in museums he’s never heard of while he’s home alone, eating ice cream and relieving himself in the front yard. Kristina gained points in the mayoral race, then immediately lost them again thanks to Bob Little’s dirty politics and Adam’s capacity to turn the phrase “Get off my lawn!” into a meme. And Joel and Julia had to tell their son he’s being pushed back to fourth grade, while potentially letting go of their marriage.Before this cry-cap delves into the cries (and there were two really wrenching ones and one almost-teary moment, which means Parenthoodis up this week in the cry-cap...
- 11/15/2013
- by Jen Chaney
- Vulture
Check out this exclusive sneak peek clip of Thursday's (Nov. 14) episode of "Parenthood," titled "The Ring." In the clip, Kristina's (Monica Potter) campaign for mayor of Berkley gets some good news ... and some bad news.
"We're within two points of Bob Little," says Kristina's campaign manager Heather (Jurnee Smollett) "You know what this mean? We're gonna win! We're gonna do this, we're gonna close this gap."
But the victory is short-lived, as Heather gets a phone call from "the Trib," meaning a newspaper ... and it does not sound like good news, as she tells Kristina to find Adam.
Uh oh. What do you suppose it is, fans?
"Parenthood" airs Thursday nights at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC.
"We're within two points of Bob Little," says Kristina's campaign manager Heather (Jurnee Smollett) "You know what this mean? We're gonna win! We're gonna do this, we're gonna close this gap."
But the victory is short-lived, as Heather gets a phone call from "the Trib," meaning a newspaper ... and it does not sound like good news, as she tells Kristina to find Adam.
Uh oh. What do you suppose it is, fans?
"Parenthood" airs Thursday nights at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC.
- 11/13/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
This week’s Parenthood finds Sarah and Amber battling it out over the ball-and-chain of it all, while Joel and Julia drift further apart and Kristina’s campaign takes a turn for the better.
Here, we break down the seven key takeaways from the NBC weepfest’s latest installment:
Bob Little knows how to Blur Lines, as is demonstrated his dated choice of campaign music. He also knows how to steamroll over a timid Kristina during a mayoral debate. Thankfully, a nice lady has a question about her special needs child — something Kristina understands all too well. As such, she...
Here, we break down the seven key takeaways from the NBC weepfest’s latest installment:
Bob Little knows how to Blur Lines, as is demonstrated his dated choice of campaign music. He also knows how to steamroll over a timid Kristina during a mayoral debate. Thankfully, a nice lady has a question about her special needs child — something Kristina understands all too well. As such, she...
- 11/1/2013
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
I only cried once. I Only Cried Once! It’s a Braverman miracle. But don’t be alarmed: Though the two often seem to correlate, you can’t judge an episode of Parenthood by how many times it makes you sob. I recently saw a film that was so melodramatic I wept for 75% of its duration, even though it hardly developed a character beyond “she’s the nicest one, and she’s definitely going to die in an hour.” It went for the cry every time and it was not enjoyable.
Parenthood, by contrast, doesn’t go for the cry.
Parenthood, by contrast, doesn’t go for the cry.
- 10/18/2013
- by Jodi Walker
- EW.com - PopWatch
It's going to be an exciting year on Parenthood.
"It Has To Be Now" felt like the first day of school when you were a kid, when you got to see all of your old friends again and the anticipation was high as you looked forward to the promise of new friendships, but still had that beloved set of familiar faces by your side.
Even in the first episode of Parenthood Season 5, we can feel a loosening of the ropes a bit, as the writers weren't constrained to tell their stories in a shortened season of 15 or 18 episodes. They were promised a full 22 to give us the very best they have to offer. Fan favorite Joel has a new project he'll be working on with a female superior, Julia is straining at the bit to get back to her own career, Kristina threw her hat into the mayoral race, Crosby...
"It Has To Be Now" felt like the first day of school when you were a kid, when you got to see all of your old friends again and the anticipation was high as you looked forward to the promise of new friendships, but still had that beloved set of familiar faces by your side.
Even in the first episode of Parenthood Season 5, we can feel a loosening of the ropes a bit, as the writers weren't constrained to tell their stories in a shortened season of 15 or 18 episodes. They were promised a full 22 to give us the very best they have to offer. Fan favorite Joel has a new project he'll be working on with a female superior, Julia is straining at the bit to get back to her own career, Kristina threw her hat into the mayoral race, Crosby...
- 9/27/2013
- by carissa@tvfanatic.com (Carissa Pavlica)
- TVfanatic
I have a confession to make: In the span of two months this summer, I binge-watched all of Parenthood, overheated my laptop, used up a grand total of 3.25 tissue boxes to soak up my tears, and fell in love with this show. Yes, there were bumps along the way — looking at you, Sarah Braverman — but I went into this season premiere expecting only charm coupled with the most emotional gut punches from the Braverman clan.
And this episode delivered the classic Parenthood I’ve come to love.
“It Has to Be Now” was an hour of the Bravermans taking chances...
And this episode delivered the classic Parenthood I’ve come to love.
“It Has to Be Now” was an hour of the Bravermans taking chances...
- 9/27/2013
- by Shirley Li
- EW.com - PopWatch
"Parenthood" came back for Season 5 with a strong offering that not only had the heart that we've come to expect from the show but also a lot of humor.
Crosby's House
There's a new Braverman when Crosby and Jasmine welcome their baby girl Aida into the world. They clearly were not quite ready for what was in store, as Crosby is kind of a baby and Jasmine is kind of a jerk. They're both sleep-deprived and it is bringing out the worst in each of them, and it doesn't help that the whirling dervish of Bravermans are not as helpful or thoughtful as they could be.
Jasmine and Crosby will find their rhythm, though, and we love, love, love that part of the storyline is worrying you don't love the baby enough, but it's coming from the dad and not the mom. That's a nice reversal of a typical new parents storyline on a show.
Crosby's House
There's a new Braverman when Crosby and Jasmine welcome their baby girl Aida into the world. They clearly were not quite ready for what was in store, as Crosby is kind of a baby and Jasmine is kind of a jerk. They're both sleep-deprived and it is bringing out the worst in each of them, and it doesn't help that the whirling dervish of Bravermans are not as helpful or thoughtful as they could be.
Jasmine and Crosby will find their rhythm, though, and we love, love, love that part of the storyline is worrying you don't love the baby enough, but it's coming from the dad and not the mom. That's a nice reversal of a typical new parents storyline on a show.
- 9/27/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Put simply, Parenthood‘s Season 5 premiere is a near-perfect offering of the much-loved NBC drama.
More joyful than its usual heart-tuggy, the hour picks up with the Braverman clan seven or so months after Kristina’s remission report, Amber and Ryan’s reconciliation, Sarah’s breakup with Mark (and Hank?) and Juila’s career-ending choice.
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Since then, things have most definitely changed. For starters, Crosby and Jasmine are thisclose to welcoming their baby (an emotional event that occurs in the season opener) and Kristina is being pulled...
More joyful than its usual heart-tuggy, the hour picks up with the Braverman clan seven or so months after Kristina’s remission report, Amber and Ryan’s reconciliation, Sarah’s breakup with Mark (and Hank?) and Juila’s career-ending choice.
Photos | Fall TV Spoiler Spectacular: Exclusive Scoop on Parenthood and 44 Other Returning Faves
Since then, things have most definitely changed. For starters, Crosby and Jasmine are thisclose to welcoming their baby (an emotional event that occurs in the season opener) and Kristina is being pulled...
- 9/13/2013
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Everyone seemed to get a happy ending in "My Brother's Wedding," but anything is better than the emotional tornado "Parenthood" left us with last week.
The episode begins with a little bit of heartbreak. Jasmine and Crosby must have forgotten in all their kisses in the rain, that they had two relationships on the outskirts of the campgrounds. Dr. Dreamboat stays classy with: "I don't hate you," while Lily, the Cello Girl, flees out of the Luncheonette in a rage. I don't blame her. Although we don't have time to sympathize because Adam opens the can of million-dollar worms and tells Crosby he met with Gilcrist behind his back. Is there going to be a brawl in this here Luncheonette? Crosby sure wants to hit something with that look on his face, but he walks away with the words, "I'm getting married this week." Way to pop his happy bubble,...
The episode begins with a little bit of heartbreak. Jasmine and Crosby must have forgotten in all their kisses in the rain, that they had two relationships on the outskirts of the campgrounds. Dr. Dreamboat stays classy with: "I don't hate you," while Lily, the Cello Girl, flees out of the Luncheonette in a rage. I don't blame her. Although we don't have time to sympathize because Adam opens the can of million-dollar worms and tells Crosby he met with Gilcrist behind his back. Is there going to be a brawl in this here Luncheonette? Crosby sure wants to hit something with that look on his face, but he walks away with the words, "I'm getting married this week." Way to pop his happy bubble,...
- 2/29/2012
- by Kimberly Nagaran
- Aol TV.
"Remember Me, I'm the One Who Loves You" was full of typical Braverman emotional overkill. Too much love, caring and forgiveness for any family, sprinkled with what could amount to a healthy dose of heartache and disappointment. The kicker was we were left dangling in the breeze until next week!
Sarah and Amber
I loved it when Sarah wanted to know if Bob was married because she didn't understand the problem of why Kristina stepped into things with Amber and Bob. I knew I wasn't the only one who thought that Kristina was out of line in jumping into a situation that hadn't even happened. Sarah was right. They were both adults, unmarried. If things shouldn't happen at work, Amber would learn that lesson as she needed to learn it. Or, maybe she and Bob would have something.
Poor Amber was just confused as Hell. She wanted to go back to work,...
Sarah and Amber
I loved it when Sarah wanted to know if Bob was married because she didn't understand the problem of why Kristina stepped into things with Amber and Bob. I knew I wasn't the only one who thought that Kristina was out of line in jumping into a situation that hadn't even happened. Sarah was right. They were both adults, unmarried. If things shouldn't happen at work, Amber would learn that lesson as she needed to learn it. Or, maybe she and Bob would have something.
Poor Amber was just confused as Hell. She wanted to go back to work,...
- 2/22/2012
- by carissa@tvfanatic.com (Carissa Pavlica)
- TVfanatic
A review of last night's "Parenthood" coming up just as soon as I start all my best talks with "Hey, man!"... There are certain traits that all the native Bravermans — and certain Braverman immigrants like Kristina — have in common. They are loud and willing to talk over one another. They love hanging out together. And they are not the least bit shy about getting all up in other people's business. That last trait was especially prevalent in "Tough Love," as we saw Haddie, and then Kristina, disrupt Amber's dumb fling with Bob Little; Crosby get nosy about Zeek's new...
- 2/15/2012
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
On TV this Tuesday: Cougar Town‘s Cul-De-Sac Crew makes a triumphant return, Rachel Berry’s two dads stop by McKinley High, a handful of guests crash the New Girl‘s loft and more. As a supplement to TVLine’s original features, here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
8 pm Glee (Fox) | While Mr. Schue has the Glee club singing the greatest love songs, Rachel and Finn break their engagement news, and The Berry’s (Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell) pay a visit to McKinley High. (Read preview and watch video clips.)
8:30 pm Cougar Town (ABC) | Season...
8 pm Glee (Fox) | While Mr. Schue has the Glee club singing the greatest love songs, Rachel and Finn break their engagement news, and The Berry’s (Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell) pay a visit to McKinley High. (Read preview and watch video clips.)
8:30 pm Cougar Town (ABC) | Season...
- 2/14/2012
- by Alyse Whitney
- TVLine.com
Parenthood 3.15 "Politics" Review
Every Tuesday night, you can usually find me thumbing through my notes on the latest episode of Parenthood, scowling and trying to brainstorm. Though I enjoy Parenthood and consider it one of the best broadcast dramas out there, it can be a little hard to write about, for reasons other than the obvious. Yes, there are usually several storylines ramshackled together with bubblegum and indie pop, but the main reason I often get stuck on Parenthood reviews is the show's naturalistic style. It may be earthy and refreshingly honest, but it can also lead to me not knowing whether my feelings on an episode stem from character or plot. Parenthood has done such an exquisite job establishing the Braverman family, in all its iterations, that writing about it can feel like writing about your family members; you have to separate your personal, visceral reactions to what's going...
Every Tuesday night, you can usually find me thumbing through my notes on the latest episode of Parenthood, scowling and trying to brainstorm. Though I enjoy Parenthood and consider it one of the best broadcast dramas out there, it can be a little hard to write about, for reasons other than the obvious. Yes, there are usually several storylines ramshackled together with bubblegum and indie pop, but the main reason I often get stuck on Parenthood reviews is the show's naturalistic style. It may be earthy and refreshingly honest, but it can also lead to me not knowing whether my feelings on an episode stem from character or plot. Parenthood has done such an exquisite job establishing the Braverman family, in all its iterations, that writing about it can feel like writing about your family members; you have to separate your personal, visceral reactions to what's going...
- 2/8/2012
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
There's not much to say about this episode of Parenthood. Just like our lives, the Braverman's find that "It is What it Is."
I had a lot of expectations after Crosby and Lily's kiss (overseen by Jasmine), but was a bit disappointed in how little they were in the remainder of the episode. I really want to see more of Courtney Ford. Her ability to transform from role to role is impressive. There is nary a hint here of her more nefarious characters from True Blood and Dexter.
When the concert finally arrived, the look on Crosby's face was worth the wait as he watched her play. It was also worth seeing the look on Jasmine's face as she finally understood how Crosby felt when she started seeing the doctor. Everyone agree?
Weird moment: I had a rather disturbing thought while listening to Drew talk to Sarah. He and Mark have remarkably similar vocalizations.
I had a lot of expectations after Crosby and Lily's kiss (overseen by Jasmine), but was a bit disappointed in how little they were in the remainder of the episode. I really want to see more of Courtney Ford. Her ability to transform from role to role is impressive. There is nary a hint here of her more nefarious characters from True Blood and Dexter.
When the concert finally arrived, the look on Crosby's face was worth the wait as he watched her play. It was also worth seeing the look on Jasmine's face as she finally understood how Crosby felt when she started seeing the doctor. Everyone agree?
Weird moment: I had a rather disturbing thought while listening to Drew talk to Sarah. He and Mark have remarkably similar vocalizations.
- 1/18/2012
- by carissa@tvfanatic.com (Carissa Pavlica)
- TVfanatic
Oh, hooray!
Funny Parenthood was back with "Just Smile," as the bit at the beginning with Adam getting makeup for a local city magazine had me laughing out loud. On what other show are you going to be talking about a businessman's t-zone and the inability to cover his crease? How I love when they blend some carefree fun into episodes. That doesn't mean it was all fun and games, however.
When they got the cover, I had the dreaded feeling that the story was going to be about Adam and his personal journey through unemployment during the difficult economy. Just as I had that thought, the frame Crosby was refreshing every few seconds appeared: Adam with the headline "Music Saved My Life." Sadly, he was just chatting, passing time talking to the reporter. Being Adam. He had no idea he was usurping the entire premise of the article.
Moving...
Funny Parenthood was back with "Just Smile," as the bit at the beginning with Adam getting makeup for a local city magazine had me laughing out loud. On what other show are you going to be talking about a businessman's t-zone and the inability to cover his crease? How I love when they blend some carefree fun into episodes. That doesn't mean it was all fun and games, however.
When they got the cover, I had the dreaded feeling that the story was going to be about Adam and his personal journey through unemployment during the difficult economy. Just as I had that thought, the frame Crosby was refreshing every few seconds appeared: Adam with the headline "Music Saved My Life." Sadly, he was just chatting, passing time talking to the reporter. Being Adam. He had no idea he was usurping the entire premise of the article.
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- 1/11/2012
- by carissa@tvfanatic.com (Carissa Pavlica)
- TVfanatic
The campaign trail portends to be a bumpy road for Parenthood‘s Amber, judging by this exclusive video sneak peek at this Tuesday’s episode of the NBC drama.
In the last episode before the holiday break, Amber (played by Mae Whitman) was recruited by her aunt Kristina to help out with the campaign of Bob Little, an up-and-coming young politician played by The Black Donnellys‘ Jonathan Tucker. In this clip, Amber at campaign HQ makes the acquaintance of some college grad colleagues — including one rather uppity Harvard alumna who makes no bones about questioning Amber’s resume.
Will Amber...
In the last episode before the holiday break, Amber (played by Mae Whitman) was recruited by her aunt Kristina to help out with the campaign of Bob Little, an up-and-coming young politician played by The Black Donnellys‘ Jonathan Tucker. In this clip, Amber at campaign HQ makes the acquaintance of some college grad colleagues — including one rather uppity Harvard alumna who makes no bones about questioning Amber’s resume.
Will Amber...
- 1/10/2012
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Jonathan Tucker has signed up to appear in Parenthood. The actor will play Bob Little in several episodes of the NBC drama, TV Guide reports. Bob, who used to work as an intern for Kristina (Monica Potter) and is described as "frighteningly young and attractive", is now running for office and hires her to help out with his campaign. Amber (Mae Whitman) is also expected to get involved with (more)...
- 11/3/2011
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Jonathan Tucker has signed on for a recurring Parenthood role.
The actor, most recently seen on Royal Pains as Shaw Morgan, will debut in early 2012 as a political candidate who ends up the boss of Amber and Kristina.
Named Bob Little and described by NBC casting notes as “frighteningly young and attractive," might the character end up as an inappropriate love interest for Amber?
Ponder that possibility and then read the latest TV Fanatic review of Parenthood.
The actor, most recently seen on Royal Pains as Shaw Morgan, will debut in early 2012 as a political candidate who ends up the boss of Amber and Kristina.
Named Bob Little and described by NBC casting notes as “frighteningly young and attractive," might the character end up as an inappropriate love interest for Amber?
Ponder that possibility and then read the latest TV Fanatic review of Parenthood.
- 11/2/2011
- by matt@tvfanatic.com (TV Fanatic Staff)
- TVfanatic
An intern who worked for Kristina (Monica Potter) is about to pull the new mom of the nursery and back to work on Parenthood. EW has learned that Jonathan Tucker (The Black Donnellys) will join the NBC drama for six episodes as Bob Little, a young and approachable political candidate with an “infectious liberal passion” and someone who “inspires confidence on sight.”
Bob hires Kristina to run his campaign and Amber (Mae Whitman) is brought on as an assistant.
Earlier this year, Tucker appeared on USA’s Royal Pains. His previous credits include The Ruins, In the Valley of Elah and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Bob hires Kristina to run his campaign and Amber (Mae Whitman) is brought on as an assistant.
Earlier this year, Tucker appeared on USA’s Royal Pains. His previous credits include The Ruins, In the Valley of Elah and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
- 11/2/2011
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
Is Amber about to mix politics and pleasure?
That’s my guess in light of the news that Parenthood has cast Black Donnellys alum Jonathan Tucker in the recurring role of Bob Little, a “frighteningly young and attractive” political candidate for whom Amber (Mae Whitman) and Kristina (Monica Potter) go to work.
Kristina’s former intern, Bob hires the harried wife and mother-of-three to run his campaign. Kristina, in turn, hires Amber to assist her.
An outgoing man who appreciates the enthusiasm of others, Bob is a candidate who inspires confidence on sight. Whether he inspires Amber to make googly...
That’s my guess in light of the news that Parenthood has cast Black Donnellys alum Jonathan Tucker in the recurring role of Bob Little, a “frighteningly young and attractive” political candidate for whom Amber (Mae Whitman) and Kristina (Monica Potter) go to work.
Kristina’s former intern, Bob hires the harried wife and mother-of-three to run his campaign. Kristina, in turn, hires Amber to assist her.
An outgoing man who appreciates the enthusiasm of others, Bob is a candidate who inspires confidence on sight. Whether he inspires Amber to make googly...
- 11/2/2011
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
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