tomthrone Reviews

Designated Survivor: Summit (2018) Season 2, Episode 15

Sick to the stomach.

[1/10 · 29 March 2018]

This fictional episode went to too far. We all know East/West HanChu is based on and all about North/South Korea. Bad acting, especially Chairman Kim and his Son. Perhaps ABC couldn't afford better actors. And the writing is one of the worst of the Season 2. If ABC or any network wants to create North/South Korea, China and Japan, Russia based episode, they better research more and treat it with more respect, even if it is for 'entertainment purpose' only with fictional circumstance. At least NBC's TAKEN did just that with their own North Korean episode by providing authenticity in every angle with respect to the culture and people.

SEAL Team (2017–2024)

As real as it gets for TV

[10/10 · 28 March 2018]

The Seal Team is hands down,one of the best ones out there on national TV. A friend who is a retired Navy Master Chief recommended me to watch this show and I am hooked. believable acting, pace of the episode and the authentic 'military language'. Well done so far. I am proud of our military and their daily, sacrifice to for our safety and security. God bless them and USA Congrats on the renewal as well. Excited for the remaining episodes and Season 2 in advance.

Deception (2018)

Only little potential

[6/10 · 26 March 2018]

The theme is fresh. No obvious violence, No overrated gun usages, Cameron/ Jonathan Black's charm has the potential. But as of now, we do not see why another model like, someone could come from a romantic comedy (Agent Kay) playing the ' FBI field officer'. We can't differentiate if she is playing a barbie or a cop. Also, what's deal with Black's assistance (Kwon and Gunter)??? Why are they consuming screen time? We wish see more of them with reasons or just get rid of them (except Clark, though she is okay) for Season2, that's only if this series survives, because it only has a little hope, but never know.

The Walking Dead (2010–2022)

It's getting WORSE by the episode

[4/10 · 26 March 2018]

We've been watching since the first frame of the series. It has been like our obsession for past 8 years. Now the love is fading. We can feel the writers and producers are struggling. It is time to END or else. It is just getting worse and worse.

Taken (2017–2018)

Season 1

[10/10 · 22 March 2018]

I have been watching Season 2 and so far my favorite episode is 'The Invitation Only' Now, I see why producers had to cut some of very talented actors from the Season 1. For us Season 1 has way too many people without the purpose. For season 2, so far, we see clearly the needs and qualities which Mills and Santana brings to the table. And who can argue with the sophistication of Ms Beals' (Hart) and her brain! (we are a huge fan). Someone said it is better than other action dramas on TV now. Frankly, it is not the best in terms of writing and how the storytelling goes, as there are better shows on the air now. But this show has so much potential! and has a heart (and Hart). This is a keeper. Will be keep watching.

Taken: Invitation Only (2018) Season 2, Episode 7

I LOVED this episode!

[10/10 · 21 March 2018]

As a researcher who knows a thing or two about this most isolated country in the whole world, the TAKEN producers, writer, director did an amazing job creating this - what could've been- another meaningless action based episode. The authenticity of the North Korean foreign prison compound was so real and the writing accomplished rather simple mission to the viewers - 'The beauty' of our lives which we often take for granted. In addition, I've never seen the most 'mother tongued' fluent spoken Korean on national TV. An actor who plays NK Guard (Kim/JiSoo's Father)'s Koreans are spot on! even JiSoo's (my Korean colleagues and friends are in total agreement) So congratulations on the standing out episode and now I am hooked to watch more even Season 1! Thank you NBC.