TV Diehard Round Up: Vampire Diaries, Homeland, Sons of Anarchy and More

In addition to the TV Diehard podcast, here are some of the articles that I have written over the last few days.

Hope you will read and enjoy!

Reviews and Round Table Discussions

The Good Wife "Battle of the Proxies"TV Fanatic Round Table
The Good Wife Round Table: "Battle of the Proxies"

Nikita "Sideswipe" Review
Nikita Review: And the Mole is....

The Vampire Diaries "We'll Always Have Bourbon Street" Review
'The Vampire Diaries' Recap: Love By Bond Or Choice?

The Big Bang Theory "Fish Guts Displacement" Review
The Big Bang Theory Review: Vaporub, Bath or Spanking?


Previews

Homeland "The Choice" Spoilers
'Homeland' Season 2 Finale Spoiler Photos: Will Quinn Kill Brody?


Interviews

'Sons of Anarchy' Interview: Executive Producer Kurt Sutter on Jax's Success and Failure
 in Season 5

'Fringe' Interview: Jill Scott on Playing an Oracle and Her Love for the Show

'Suits' Interview: Sarah Rafferty on Donna, Harvey, and the Firm


Other Articles and Slideshows


Best 'The Vampire Diaries' Quotes from 'We'll Always Have Bourbon Street'

'Sons of Anarchy': 10 Most Brutal Deaths of Season 5

'Nashville' Music Video: Gunnar's 'When the Right One Comes Along' and Juliette's 'For Your Glory'

'Parenthood' Music Video: Glen Hansard's 'High Hope'


Check back later this week for wrap up podcast about the Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead finales!

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Chatting the Beginning of Fringe's Final Season

On tonight's show, I was joined by Trisha Leigh from Poptimal and Laurel Brown from BuddyTV to discuss the first three episodes of Fringe's final season:

• "Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11"
• "In Absentia"
• "The Recordist"

We also talk about what we'd like to see in the remaining 10 episodes and tidbits from visiting the Fringe set and talking with the cast.

Read Trisha's Fringe review: Dystopian Downer and Laurel's review: Why We Need Historians and Dermatologists.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!   You can listen via the player above, download the episode via iTunes, or subscribe via the RSS feed.

Don't forget to stop by and enter to win the Covert Affairs World Traveler prize which includes a Powertrip. The contest ends on Tuesday, October 23rd.

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Sons of Anarchy and Homeland Season Reviews

On tonight's show, I was joined by Amrie Cunningham from My Take on TV and TV Times Three and Rosa Cordero from Accidental Sexiness to discuss Sons of Anarchy season 5 and Homeland season 2 through last night's episode.

These are two of the best television shows on right now and it seemed fitting to discuss them both. The conversation covered the major storylines of the shows and what we would like to see happen next. And, even a few teases about future episodes. But, don't worry no spoilers!

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!   You can listen via the player above, download the episode via iTunes, or subscribe via the RSS feed.

Don't forget to stop by and enter to win the Covert Affairs World Traveler prize which includes a Powertrip. The contest ends on Tuesday, October 23rd.

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Arrow Video Preview: Action, Villains, and Allies

Arrow premiered last Wednesday to a record audience on the CW with over 4 million viewers and another 2 million catching Friday's repeat airing.

It's a hit! 

And, it's no wonder why. It has an amazing cast, action, and intrigue. What more could you want?

Warner Bros. Television has released the sizzle reel that was shown during the panel at New York Comic Con and it is HOT!

Check it out!


The video provides exciting clues about what is coming up in the first 7 episodes of the season.  

A big one: Laurel meets Arrow!

Check out the characters that show up:

• The mysterious character played by John Barrowman. Who he is playing is one of the best kept secrets for this television season. No hints except he is a "Well Dressed Man." Perhaps the joke is on us and that's really his character! In the video, we see him meeting with Moira Queen. We know she is evil, so is WDM going to be a foe? We'll have to wait to see!
• China White (Kelly Hu) appears on the next episode, October 17th! 
• Deadshot (Michael Rowe) is coming. He's a deadly assassin from the DC Universe.
• Deathstroke (Jeffery Robinson), a masked terminator, who has a past with Oliver. 
• Helena "the Huntress" Bertinelli will show up in episode 7. Will sparks fly between Helena and Oliver? We have to wait a few weeks to find out!
• Royal Flush Gang shows up in episode 6.

Arrow airs on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on the CW! Don't miss it!

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Covert Affairs Season 3 In Review

On tonight's show, I was joined by guests Dan Forcella from TV Fanatic and Laurel Brown from BuddyTV as we discuss the first part of Covert Affairs season 3.

This season of Covert Affairs has been by far the best of the series. The show went from a feel good spy show to an intense spy thriller.

We discussed both the season-to-date and what we'd like to see in the remaining episodes airing this fall.

Covert Affairs returns Tuesday, October 16th at 10 pm ET/ 9 pm CT. Have you missed any season 3 episodes? You can watch them all online at USA Network or cable On Demand.

In honor of the show's return, TV Diehard is giving away a Covert Affairs World Traveler Prize Pack: 

• PowerTrip, triple powered portable charger (retail value: $100)
• Red Leather Luggage Tag
• Red Leather Passport Cover 
• World Traveler Book Set 

To enter: Leave a comment below with your favorite season 3 moment by Tuesday, October 23rd at 11:59 pm PT. 

Get a second entry by following us on twitter: @TVDiehard and tweeting the contest one time:

I'm excited for Covert Affairs b/c __________. #CovertAffairs contest via @TVDiehard http://bit.ly/Tkd5NY

A winner will be picked at random from all eligible entries on Wednesday, October 24th. The winner will be notified through their Google+ profile or twitter. Only one entry per person per method and you must have a valid U.S.-based mailing address. The prize was provided by USA Network, but USA Network is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents of 18 years of age or older only. Not following these guidelines voids your entry.

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Fall Preview - New CBS and FOX shows

On tonight's show I was joined by guests Laurel Brown from Buddy TV and Andrea Towers from Confessions from a TV Geek as we preview some of the new dramas and comedies coming this fall.

We discussed the new fall shows from CBS and FOX.

On CBS: 

• Elementary
• Vegas
• Made in Jersey
• Partners 

On FOX:

• The Mob Doctor
• The Mindy Project
• Ben and Kate

We also talked about our other favorite new shows: The CW's Arrow and NBC's Revolution.

And, the returning shows we are most looking forward to, including Nikita, Community, Fringe, Once Upon a Time,Fringe, Castle, Park and Rec, Homeland.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

You can listen via the player above, download the episode via iTunes, or subscribe via the RSS feed.

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Fall Preview - New ABC and CW shows

On tonight's show, I was joined by Jim Halterman from JimHalterman.com and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed upcoming new fall shows from both ABC and the CW.

On ABC: 

• 666 Park Avenue
• Last Resort 
• Nashville 
• The Neighbors
  

 On the CW: 

• Arrow
• Beauty and the Beast
• Emily Owens, M.D.

We also talked a bit about NBC's The New Normal and Fox's The Mindy Project. 

As mentioned on the show, check out Jim's interview with Stephen Amell at AfterElton and Stephen Amell's Facebook page.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments! 

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NBC's New Fall Shows Preview

On tonight's podcast, I was joined by Curt Wagner from RedEye and Amrie Cunningham from My Take on TV.

We previewed NBC's new fall dramas and comedies:

• Revolution
• Chicago Fire
• The New Normal
• Go On
• Animal Practice
• Guys with Kids

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Teen Wolf Season 2 Finale

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Dan Forcella from TV Fanatic.

We discussed the following:

• MTV's Teen Wolf's Season 2 finale "Master Plan" -- Is Gerard dead? What happened to Jackson? Are Scott and Allison really over? Poor Stiles -- will he move on from Lydia? What the heck is coming with the Alpha pack? And, much more!
• Our picks of the week: Dan -- Wilfred, Carla -- Political Animals and Laurel -- Suits.

Want to read more about the Teen Wolf finale, check out  Laurel's review,  Dan's review, and the Teen Wolf  Round Table I participated in with both Laurel and Dan.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Suits, Political Animals and Grimm's return

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Sammi Turano from TV Grapevine.

We discussed the following:

•  USA Network's Suits, "Sucker Punch" -- Harvey may have punched Tanner, but it is those around Harvey that sacrifice to save him.
• USA Network's Political Animals, "Lost Boys" -- TJ's past became more clear as the reason's for his suicide was revealed. Unfortunately, his family abandon him for his club opening which leads to an overdose.
• NBC's Grimm -- The show returns on Monday. We will discuss the first season and what we are looking forward to in season two.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Teen Wolf, True Blood, and Political Animals

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Dan Forcella from TV Fanatic.

We discussed the following:

• MTV's Teen Wolf, "Fury" - Matt went crazy, the kanima found a new master, Scott's mother found out the truth, and much more.
• HBO's True Blood, "Somebody That I Used to Know" - Sookie got closer to the truth about her parents, the Authority decided to pursue a new path, Alcide had some hot wolf sex before making a decision about the pack, plus more.
• USA Network's Political Animals, "The Woman Problem" - Elaine was offered a seat on the Supreme Court, Bud and his sons go "fishing," Susan showed her true self, and that's just a start. 

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments! 

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The Shocking Suits and Teen Wolf Episodes and a Review of San Diego Comic-Con

This week on the podcast, I was joined by guests Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Melissa Girimonte from The Televixen.

We discussed the following:

• Our time at San Diego Comic-Con, including favorite interviews, tidbits, and sneak peeks from shows. 
• USA Network's Suits episode "Break Point" -- what a surprising and heartbreaking episode. Will Donna be back? Will Pearson Hardman survive the lawsuit? 
• MTV's Teen Wolf episode "Party Guessed" -- The Kanima's master was revealed, a hunter dies, and a wolf returns. Things will never be the same for Scott, Allison, Jackson, Stiles and crew.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Suits and The Newsroom premiere

On this week's podcast, I was joined by guests Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Joan Porter from MSN.ca.

We discussed the following:

• USA Network's Suits episode "The Choice" -- Did Mike make the right decision to break up with Rachel? What is going to happen to the firm now that Hardman is coming back? War is brewing at Pearson Hardman! 
• HBO's The Newsroom premiere "We Just Decided To" -- Does Aaron Sorkin have a new hit? Was the episode preachy or did it ask the right questions?

   

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!

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Summer TV premieres: Suits, Burn Notice, Falling Skies, and Teen Wolf

On this week's show, I was joined by guests Laurel Brown from Buddy TV, and Amrie Cunningham from My Take on TV.

 We discusses the following shows:

• USA Network's Suits season two premiere, "She Knows" and the visit to the Suits set in Toronto, including interviews with Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, and Gina Torres. 
• USA Network's Burn Notice premiere, "Scorched Earth."
• TNT's Falling Skies two-hour premiere, "Worlds Apart" and "Shall We Gather at the River."
• ABC Family's new show Bunheads.
• The season two premiere of MTV's Teen Wolf, "Origins."

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments! 

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Game of Thrones Finale and True Blood Premiere

On this week's podcast, I was joined by guests Melissa Girimonte from TheTelevixen and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed the following shows:   

• Game of Thrones - The season two finale, "Valar  Morghulis" 
• True Blood - The season five premiere, "Turn! Turn! Turn!"

 

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Supernatural and Person of Interest Finales, plus Common Law

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Michelle Carlbert from TV Equals and Sean McKenna from TV Fanatic.

We discussed the following shows:

• The Supernatural season seven finale, "Survival of the Fittest" 
•  The Person of Interest season one finale, "Firewall"
•  The new USA Network show, Common Law, with Michael Ealy and Warren Kole. 

 If you want to read more from the guests on these shows, check out their reviews: Michelle's Supernatural finale review, and Sean's Supernatural finale review and Person of Interest finale review.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!  

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Shocking The Vampire Diaries and Fringe Finales

On this week's podcast, I was joined by guests Melissa Girimonte from TheTelevixen and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed the following:

• The Vampire Diaries season finale, "The Departed" -- Elena as a vampire? Is Klaus's body destroyed? Will Tyler be permanently possessed by Klaus? How will Damon react to Elena's condition and Stefan's decision to save Matt? 
• Fringe finale, "Brave New World, Part 2" -- Shocking reveal that Walter shot Olivia, her healing ability, William Bell's plan, and does this mean Olivia is alive in 2036.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!

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Game of Thrones, Fringe and Castle - Violence, Death, & Love

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Jason Griffin from TVaholic and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed the following:

• Carla and Laurel talked about their set visit to Necessary Roughness last week and the upcoming season. 
• Game of Thrones "The Ghost of Harrenhal" and "The Old Gods and the New"-- Renly was killed. What was that? Jaqen H'ghar gives Arya the death of three people, how will she use them? Riots hit King's Landing. Theon takes Winterfell. Jon is beyond the wall and boring. And, much more! 
• Castle "Always" -- Beckett gets drawn into her mother's case again. Did she bring down her shooter? And, what about her and Castle! 
• Fringe "Brave New World, Part 1" -- William Bell is alive and has a plan. But, what is that plan? More importantly, what is going on with Olivia? Superwoman!

 

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments!

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Game of Thrones gets sadistic and Fringe jumps to the future

On this week's podcast, I was joined by Melissa Girimonte from The Televixen and Laurel Brown from Buddy TV.

We discussed the following episodes: 

• Game of Thrones "Garden of Bones" -- Joffrey showed his sadistic side, Tyrion saved Sansa and made a power play, Arya and Gendry survive Harrenhal, Stannis and Renly meet, and Melisandre gave birth. 
• Fringe "Letters of Transit" -- A look at the future in 2036 with the Observers in control. Walter and team were ambered.

 

These were both epic episodes. Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments! You can listen via the player above, download the episode via iTunes, or subscribe via the RSS feed.

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Game of Thrones, The Good Wife and Eureka

On this week's podcast, I was joined by guests Matt Richenthal from TV Fanatic and Kyle Nolan from NoReruns.

We discussed the following: 

• Game of Thrones episode, "What is Dead May Never Die" and the season through the first three episodes. 
• On The Good Wife, "Pants on Fire," has Alicia decided to be the "good wife" again? Will she stand by her husband? And, how horrible is Jackie? 
• Eureka returned for its fifth and final season with "Lost." What an amazing and twist-filled premiere! 

 

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments here.

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Game of Thrones and Mad Men return, while Shameless ends

This week's podcast was jam-packed with three of cable's best offerings. I was joined by Bob Degon from CliqueClack and Jimmy Marks.  

We discussed the following:

• The season two premiere of Game of Thrones "The North Remembers"
• After a long hiatus, Mad Men returned with "A Little Kiss, Part 1." Did the premiere live up to expectations? 
• The highs, lows and outrageous from the second season of Shameless including this week's finale, "Fiona Interrupted."
  

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments here.

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Alcatraz Ends and a Supernatural Fave Returns

On this week's TV Diehard podcast, I chatted with Will Harris from The AV Club and Sean McKenna from TV Fanatic about the stunning conclusion to Alcatraz and the return of Castiel on Supernatural.

We discussed the following:

• The Alcatraz finale - Was it a satisfying season finale? Series finale? Were enough questions answered? If the show gets a season two, what should happen?
• The return of Castiel on Supernatural and his decision to save Sam.

 

For more on the Alcatraz finale, read Will Harris's review at AV Club, Sean McKenna's review at TV Fanatic, and my review at CliqueClack.

Have thoughts on what we discussed? Continue the conversation in the comments here.

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