Linda Seide

Love TV, movies, and books--mostly mysteries, with a good love story thrown in every now and then. I have four adopted dogs who I adore. I love trying new recipes, and enjoy eating what I make. English language perfectionist. Reading in bed, Italian food, warm weather, the beach, all types of games = favs!

Most commented posts

  1. A Superb Ending. Review: Shameless Season 3 Finale – “Survival of the Fittest” — 22 comments
  2. The Affair – “107” Review. Confessions Can Be Cathartic. — 10 comments
  3. Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce – “Rule 23: Never Lie to the Kids” Review. Things Are Not What They Seem. — 5 comments
  4. All’s Well that Ends Well Isn’t Necessarily the Case. Review: Season Finale of Episodes – “Episode 209” — 4 comments
  5. Review – Nurse Jackie, Season 3, Episode 8, “The Astonishing” — 4 comments

Author's posts

Oct 29 2015

TV News: HBO Announces Premiere Dates for new series Vinyl and Returning Series Girls and Togetherness

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  • October 29, 2015

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HBO’s new series, Vinyl, will air its two-hour pilot episode, directed by Martin Scorsese, on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14, 2016 beginning at 9:00 pm ET/PT. Girls, beginning its fifth season, and Togetherness, starting its second season, air back-to-back season premieres the following week, on Sunday, February 21 beginning at 10:00 pm ET/PT.

Oct 27 2015

E! Greenlights New Reality Series from the Botched Doctors, Botched by Nature

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  • October 27, 2015

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E! Greenlights New Reality Series from the <i>Botched</i> Doctors, <i>Botched by Nature</i> 1

After being thoroughly engrossed by two seasons of E!’s reality series Botched, I am thrilled to learn Drs. Paul Nassif and Terry Dubrow will be using their expertise in their new series, Botched by Nature, to help patients who have been botched by birth or traumatic incidents.

Oct 23 2015

CBS Gives Limitless A Full Season Order

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  • October 23, 2015

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CBS Gives <i>Limitless</i> A Full Season Order 2

CBS certainly knows when it has a hit on its hands. Such is the case with Limitless, which has received a full 22-episode order as the second most-watched new show of the season, according to Nielsen.

Oct 22 2015

New Poster Art and First Teaser for Season 6 of Shameless

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  • October 22, 2015

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New Poster Art and First Teaser for Season 6 of <i>Shameless</i> 3

I have been waiting patiently for Shameless to return to my TV screen, which I now know will happen on Sunday, January 10 at 9:00 pm ET/PT, only on Showtime. I hope the questions I posed in my review of the season five finale will be answered as the Gallaghers prepare for another long, cold Chicago winter.

Oct 22 2015

News: Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters Returns for One Final Season

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  • October 22, 2015

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Good news! Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters will be back for one final season before saying goodbye. Hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman will bid their fans adieu beginning January 9, 2016.

Oct 20 2015

Sax Player Eddie “Kingfish” Manion to Release Nightlife CD this November

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  • October 20, 2015

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Sax Player Eddie "Kingfish" Manion to Release <i>Nightlife</i> CD this November 4

Manion is set to release his first solo instrumental album, Nightlife, on November 17. First though, Manion will be hosting a series of first listen parties at Asbury Park Where Music Lives beginning this Friday, October 23.

Oct 20 2015

Lee Daniels Looking to Cast the Leads for his New Fox Project, Star

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  • October 20, 2015

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Lee Daniels Looking to Cast the Leads for his New Fox Project, <i>Star</i> 5

An international casting search is underway for the series talent, including three female leads who will play three young artists, all with hopes of making it big. STAR will feature the choices with which these artists are faced along the way, while showcasing the allure and heartache of the cut-throat music scene, and exploring cultural themes from a new perspective. What will they do to rise to the top?

Oct 14 2015

SHOWTIME® Cranks Up the Music for Cameron Crowe’s Roadies

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  • October 14, 2015

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SHOWTIME® Cranks Up the Music for Cameron Crowe's <i>Roadies</i> 6

As I noted in a December 2014 post, Luke Wilson and Imogen Poots have been set to star in Showtime’s new comedy series Roadies. Now, Carla Gugino is joining in the fun as Showtime has picked up the highly anticipated pilot to series with ten episodes scheduled to air in 2016.

Oct 09 2015

TV News: CBS Orders New Drama Series American Gothic for Summer 2016

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  • October 9, 2015

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Stephen Spielberg’s Amblin Television is at it again, this time with American Gothic, a new drama series set to air in summer 2016. The straight-to-series order from CBS includes 13 episodes of the one-hour murder mystery set in Boston.

Oct 02 2015

Showtime to Release Episode 2 of The Affair Following Sunday’s Season Premiere

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  • October 2, 2015

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Showtime to Release Episode 2 of <i>The Affair</i> Following Sunday's Season Premiere 7

This weekend, immediately following the season two premiere of The Affair on Sunday, October 4 at 10 pm ET/PT, Showtime will make the second episode of the season available exclusively to subscribers on Showtime Anytime, Showtime on Demand, and through the Showtime streaming service.

Oct 01 2015

Cynthia Nixon Hooks Up with The Affair

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  • October 1, 2015

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Cynthia Nixon Hooks Up with <i>The Affair</i> 8

As a longtime fan of Cynthia Nixon, I was happy to hear she will have a recurring role in the second season of Showtime’s Golden Globe®-winning series The Affair. She will play a couples therapist who tries to help Noah (Dominic West) and Alison (Ruth Wilson) figure out their life together post-affair.

Sep 28 2015

The Affair Season Premiere – “201” Spoiler Free Advance Review. The Aftermath.

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  • September 28, 2015

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<i>The Affair</i> Season Premiere – “201” Spoiler Free Advance Review. The Aftermath. 9

After watching “201,” I realized how very much I have missed The Affair. I am every bit as invested in these characters as I was when the first season ended. Treem is a wonderful storyteller and again gives the viewers realistic dialogue they can sink their teeth into.

Sep 28 2015

TV Clip: Season 2 of The Flash – Tom Cavanaugh Interview

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  • September 28, 2015

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Tom Cavanagh dishes on the fate of the Reverse Flash. Don’t miss the Tuesday, October 6 season premiere of The Flash!

Sep 27 2015

Ray Donovan Season Finale – “Exsuscito” Review. Family Responsibilities

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  • September 27, 2015

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<i>Ray Donovan</i> Season Finale - "Exsuscito" Review. Family Responsibilities 10

“Exsuscito” is a compelling season finale, with the last 10 minutes filled with such heartbreak, it’s almost difficult to watch. Not only do the viewers not know Terry’s fate, they also don’t know whether Father Romero gets Ray to the hospital in time.

Sep 25 2015

Season Two Premiere of Showtime’s The Affair Available for Advance Viewing Beginning Today

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  • September 25, 2015

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Season Two Premiere of Showtime's <i>The Affair</i> Available for Advance Viewing Beginning Today 11

Great news for fans of The Affair. The wait is over! Beginning today, Showtime is airing the season two premiere of The Affair on YouTube and SHO.com, as well as other platforms, at no cost in advance of its official debut. Even people who don’t subscribe to Showtime will be able to access the show. Check out Showtime’s official press release below for details.

Sep 24 2015

TV News: Lifetime Renews Devious Maids for a Fourth Season

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  • September 24, 2015

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TV News: Lifetime Renews <i>Devious Maids</i> for a Fourth Season 12

I was extremely excited reading the news today that Lifetime has renewed Devious Maids for a fourth season. I mean, who doesn’t want another season of the type of fun murder and mayhem only Marisol (Anna Ortiz), Rosie (Dania Ramirez), Carmen (Roselyn Sanchez), and Zoila (Judy Reyes), our favorite Latina maids can solve?

Sep 21 2015

Quantico Series Premiere – “Run” Advance Review. Secret and Lies, Oh My!

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  • September 21, 2015

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<i>Quantico Series Premiere</i> – “Run” Advance Review. Secret and Lies, Oh My! 13

Filled with intrigue, sharp dialogue, hot bodies, and terrific acting, “Run” keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout every single minute. Quantico has what seems like the perfect recipe for a series that plans to be around for a long time.

Sep 20 2015

Ray Donovan – “Poker” Review. Dead to Rights?

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  • September 20, 2015

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<i>Ray Donovan</i> - "Poker" Review. Dead to Rights? 14

After two weeks of lackluster episodes, “Poker” hits the mark with its brilliant dialogue, expert direction, and intricate plot points. It’s a penultimate episode that perfectly sets up next week’s season finale, “Exsuscito.”

Sep 13 2015

Ray Donovan – “One Night in Yerevan” Retrospective. At What Price?

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  • September 13, 2015

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<i>Ray Donovan</i> – “One Night in Yerevan” Retrospective. At What Price? 15

Ray Donovan is one of my favorite television shows and it kills me to give “One Night in Yerevan” such a negative review. While the acting is outstanding as usual, the dialogue almost completely misses the mark.

Sep 06 2015

Ray Donovan – “The Octopus” Retrospective. Love Conquers All.

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  • September 6, 2015

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<i>Ray Donovan</i> – “The Octopus” Retrospective. Love Conquers All. 16

A large part of “The Octopus” deals with Bunchy—his relationship with Teresa, his feelings about the way his big brother Ray treats him, and his new job with his father, Mickey. Major kudos to Mihok for his portrayal of Bunchy not only in “The Octopus,” but throughout this entire season.

Sep 01 2015

Tyrant Season 2 Finale – “Pax Abuddin” Review. The End of an Era?

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  • September 1, 2015

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<i>Tyrant</i> Season 2 Finale – “Pax Abuddin” Review. The End of an Era? 17

Now that the war with the Caliphate is over, the future of Abuddin is in flux. Will Jamal remain in power with his wife Leila (Moran Atias) and son Ahmed (Cameron Gharaee) by his side? Will Barry return to America with Molly (Jennifer Finnigan) and their son Sammy (Noah Silver)? That, and so much more, is addressed in “Pax Abuddin,” an extremely poignant season finale filled with outstanding acting by all involved.

Aug 30 2015

Ray Donovan – “Tulip” Retrospective. Anatomy of a Cover Up.

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  • August 30, 2015

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<i>Ray Donovan</i> – “Tulip” Retrospective. Anatomy of a Cover Up. 18

We’re more than halfway through the third season of Ray Donovan, and it is turning out to be one of the series best. It’s difficult to shine the light on the acting of any one particular star as they all shine in their own right.

Aug 27 2015

Documentary About Outspoken Politician Barney Frank Coming to Showtime This October

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  • August 27, 2015

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Documentary About Outspoken Politician Barney Frank Coming to Showtime This October 19

Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank, an intimate, rollicking, and entertaining look behind-the-scenes at the public and private life of one of America’s greatest and, at times, controversial legislators, is set to premiere on Showtime® on Friday, October 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, on-air, on demand and over the internet.

Aug 27 2015

E! Entertainment’s Hit Scripted Series The Royals Returns in November for a Second Season

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  • August 27, 2015

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E! Entertainment's Hit Scripted Series <i>The Royals</i> Returns in November for a Second Season 20

E!’s break out first scripted series The Royals returns in its explosive second season starring Elizabeth Hurley as Queen Helena, William Moseley as Prince Liam, Alexandra Park as Princess Eleanor, and Jake Maskall as the new crowned King Cyrus. Tune in to all new episodes of The Royals beginning Sunday, November 15 at 10:00 pm ET/PT, only on E!

Aug 23 2015

Ray Donovan – “All Must Be Loved” Retrospective. Confession is Good for the Soul…or is it?

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  • August 23, 2015

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<i>Ray Donovan</i> – “All Must Be Loved” Retrospective. Confession is Good for the Soul…or is it? 21

“All Must Be Loved” is a powerful episode that brings Ray Donovan full circle from the very first episode of season one. The acting in this episode is superb; the writing sublime; and director Tucker Gates knocks it out of the park with the way he balances both the tone and pacing of the episode.

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