The Good Wife: "Rape: A Modern Perspective" Review and "A More Perfect Union" Preview

The Good Wife occasionally will feature cases based on current events, while putting its own spin on them.

During The Good Wife season 4, the topics have included: the NATO summit protests in Chicago, hazing and spousal privilege for same-sex spouses. In "Rape: A Modern Perspective," three separate headlines were integrated into the hour, including "Anonymous" helping uncover evidence in a rape investigation, Bitcoin and the Justice Department's investigation into Aaron Swartz.

There was so much going on in this episode that it would have been easy for it to become cumbersome, but that never took place. Instead, the numerous storylines were well-written and integrated together in a cohesive manner.

Read full The Good Wife Review.

Check out the preview for next week's episode "A More Perfect Union."

The Good Wife airs Sundays at 10 pm ET on CBS.

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Lost Girl Interview with Emily Andras and Season 3 Finale Preview

Lost Girl is down to its last episode of the season and it's sure to be a doozy.

The Lost Girl season 3 finale, "Those Who Wander," picks up seamlessly from last week's "Hail, Hale." Lauren, Dyson and Aife are imprisoned at Isaac's lab, while Bo contends with a wounded Tamsin. Kenzi is in the Morrigan's custody at the Dal. And Trick is locked in a car trunk. The final two episodes could easily have been aired back-to-back as a two-hour finale.

Even though the show is currently on hiatus, Executive Producer Emily Andras took time to answer a few questions via email about the show's mythology, romances and more.

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Lost Girl has a passionate fandom that is heavily invested in Bo's romantic life and the show also has a dense mythology. Throughout season 3, there was a balance between the two, which do you see as the guiding force of the show?

Hmm, a tough one, right out of the gate! The mythology, the world of the Fae, and the various relationships on the show -- as well as its wit and sense of fun -- are all equally important to the show's success. And the right balance between each element is critical if we want to continue to keep our fanbase engaged, as well as (hopefully) see it grow! 

But if I had to boil down the 'driving force of the show' I would say it's more thematic than anything, and applies to most of the characters we've come to love: can you even be 'good' enough to make up for past wrongs? Can you choose whom you want to be vs. whom others insist you were destined to be? Can you ever truly live the life you choose? These philosophical questions, particularly as it relates to Bo's journey, are ultimately what fuel Lost Girl. 

Read full Emily Andras Interview.

Check out the Syfy video preview and sneak peek for the Lost Girl season 3 finale.



Sneak Peek: Aife reveals Isaac's motives to Dyson



Lost Girl airs Mondays at 10 pm ET on Syfy.

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Nikita: "Mask" Review and "Broken Home" Preview

"Masks" was crazy intense. Division was hit from both outside and inside forces that make a full recovery nearly impossible.

The top leadership of the New Division has been decimated. It's easy to say they should have seen this coming or that they didn't take nearly enough precautions, but they were betrayed by two people in their inner circle.

Alex and Owen were trusted leaders that betrayed their friends after Amanda's mind-altering procedures. In actuality, the crisis at Division is all Amanda's doing. She's used her powers for evil.

Read full Nikita review.

Want some Nikita spoilers? Check out the video preview and sneak peek for the next episode, "Broken Home."

Amanda uses her brain voodoo to visually show her childhood to Nikita. It looks like we'll find out how Amanda became ... Amanda.

Amanda reveals why Alex is obsessed with making sure everyone at Division gets out safe. Ryan is still in a coma and Michael is captured. Nikita says she never wanted to kill anyone and then attacks Amanda. Though, Amanda has a trick on her fingers ... literally.

Nikita airs on Fridays at 8 pm ET on the CW.

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The Americans Review: "Only You"

In the aftermath of Amador's death, the FBI's investigation went into high gear with the KGB still considered the top suspect. After a short eulogy in the office, Agent Gaad sent his team out to find those responsible for killing his man. 

As much as The Americans is about the spy game during the Cold War, it's not about the nuts and bolts of that life, instead it's about the human cost. "Only You" showed the investigation into Amador's death and how the culprit was both staged and caught, but that was just the framework of the story.

Amador's death was brought about by his inability to keep his jealousy in check. It had nothing to do with him being an FBI agent or that Philip was a KGB officer. Though, their jobs did end up altering the scope of his death. If Philip wasn't KGB officer, then the attack would have ended in that parking lot. Amador would have either bled out or been taken to a hospital with his career in jeopardy. Instead, his senseless action let to an international crisis with more lives lost.

Read full The Americans review.

Here's the preview for the next episode "Covert War."

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NCIS: Los Angeles Review: "Purity"

Would you support taking part of the United States Defense Department budget and allocating it to education?

At face value, that sounds like a plausible and harmless cause to believe in. In "Purity," that was one of the fundamental platforms of the group, Designing a New America (DNA). They supported better education and a safer America for their children. That would be a noble cause if they weren't attempting to pursue it through killing innocent people with cyanide. 

Read full NCIS: LA review.

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USA Network's The Moment Preview and Contest

Do you currently have your dream job? Many people have huge dreams about what they want to do for a living, but get sidetracked by life or miss their chance. Kurt Warner got a second chance to play football and succeeded. Now, he's paying it forward. 

The Moment gives nine people the opportunity to change their lives. This isn't a contest where they compete against each other to win their dream job, instead each individual is given training, guidance, and must prove that they are qualified for this loved line of work.

It's all in their own hands. After the training period, they are set up with an interview for their dream job. Will they be good enough to get a job offer? And, if they get one, will they jump at the chance to change their lives?

Check out a preview of The Moment and then make sure to watch the premiere on April 11 on USA.

This is an inspiring hour that will have you reflecting on what's possible if you put forth the effort and take chances. These individuals were given the unique opportunity to start their careers over, is that something you want to do?

You can start by entering to win The Moment prize pack! It includes: Branded tote bag filled with a journal & pen, a blanket, Kurt’s Book: All Things Possible, and a hat. 

After reading the book, you can plan to make your own moment!

There are two ways to enter:

1. What is your dream job? Fill out the form below by Thursday, April 18 at 11:59 pm PT. 

2. Follow @TVDiehard and tweet the following once:

My dream job is _________. #TheMoment contest via @TVDiehard http://bit.ly/12PFq5D

The Moment airs on Thursdays at 10 pm ET on USA. 

One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries. Contest ends April 18 at 11:59 pm PT. 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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Lost Girl Review: "Hail, Hale"

Wow. "Hail, Hale" was a jam-packed, fae-mazing hour. If anything, there was too much going on.

I wish these storylines would have been expanded and integrated over a couple more episodes. It was Hale's inauguration day as The Ash, but that was only one of many events happening, including: The Morrigan's power grab, Isaac's plan to use Lauren's research to satisfy his own Fae-power lust, and Tamsin's downward spiral due to her obligation to capture Bo.

After Lauren disobeyed Hale, she left not only the Light Fae, but Bo behind in order to work with Isaac. She quickly succeeded in completing the work she was doing. That was something to celebrate, but it was disheartening to hear her talk about how empty her life was before. If that's the case, why would she ever want to go back to the Fae and Bo?

Read full Lost Girl review.

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