One word can accurately sum up my thoughts during the Graceland finale, and now, after digesting the finale: why?! Another acceptable word is: what? Major spoilers ahead. The root of a lot of problems with the finale (and the season overall) can be found in this interview with Jeff Eastin, the executive producer. Two things […]
The title to this piece is a misnomer; Graceland’s sophomore season is more than halfway over. It’s hard to believe, because the season has flown by. So many things are happening, and in order to wrap everything up, the remaining five episodes will probably be intense and full of action. Not that the current episodes […]
Summer is finally here! Okay, maybe not officially until June 21, but since I base my calendar on TV seasons and not science, and Graceland, a quintessential summer show just kicked off its second season: it’s now summer. What makes Graceland a quintessential summer show? Well, it takes place in southern California, with plenty of […]
Graceland’s season finale, “Pawn” was a mostly satisfying end to a strong freshman season. Despite moments when you want to rip your hair out in frustration, “Pawn” succeeded in tying up a lot of loose ends, and season long arcs, while setting up some brilliant conflicts for next season, which has thankfully been confirmed. *Spoilers […]
The title is technically a lie, because USA’s Graceland is now more than halfway done with its first season. The season started out strong, but fell into a bit of a routine, which while enjoyable wasn’t especially challenging or innovative. However, in the last two episodes “Goodbye High” and “Bag Man”, the show took incredible […]
Summer can be a difficult time for TV watchers. It’s traditionally a movie season, featuring blockbuster after blockbuster. And while it’s true the network television pickings are slim, cable is increasingly excellent at picking up the slack. USA’s Graceland is a perfect summer show. Part of this might be the abundance of beaches and other […]