Season finales these days carry a heavy burden. They’re all expected to be game-changers, yet we want our shows to be recognizable when we return to them. They have to stand alone as episodes, yet wrap up the season so far.
Alphas did a serviceable, if not staggering, job accomplishing all of this. It changed the ground a little, moved some things forward, introduced a new villain or two, and did the very necessary job of altering the Alpha team’s relationship with the government (although we don’t know yet exactly how). SPOILERS below the fold. Continue reading »
 Alphas Review: The Unusual SuspectsSep 21, 2011 1 Responses Alphas is showing it has a deft hand with pacing, and with the ability to present a variety of episodes. They’re focused on the action/adventure with a strong side dose of creepy, but I’m pleased that each episode feels unique. Yes, there were a couple of Alphas Du Jour, but unlike last time, the hour [...] |
 Alphas: Blind SpotSep 13, 2011 It’s interesting how, in the years since Star Trek, Brent Spiner’s niche, more and more, is malevolent. He’s definitely got the “Lore” side down pat. (Trekker reference.) In the latest episode of Alphas, Blind Spot, Spiner had a fine guest turn and an interesting ability. Both guest alphas had interesting abilities (I was so sick [...] |
 Alphas: Episode 1.8 “A Short Time in Paradise”Aug 31, 2011 Jonas (Garrett Dillahunt) is an alpha with the ability to let people see light and joy, to feel happy and interconnected. However, his ability comes at a price. There were several things wrong with this episode, things that really annoyed me, and yet there were also smart, interesting, enjoyable, and touching things. I like these [...] |
 Alphas: Episodes 1.6 and 1.7Aug 23, 2011 Let’s do two episodes this week, and then we’re all caught up and we can go to weekly blogging on this show. 1.6: Bill and Gary’s Excellent Adventure Bill and Gary get involved in a kidnapping case. Cameron notices that Nina has a problem she’s keeping secret. This series is really shaping up. I recognize [...] |
 Television Review: AlphasAug 16, 2011 Arthur and I had a DVR backlog and some time on our hands, so we decided to catch up on Alphas. Spoiler: It’s terrific. (I kid! This is a spoiler-free review.) Alphas is the Syfy [sic] channel’s new series, about a group of people with extra-normal abilities. You may be thinking this ground has been [...] |
