‘Tru Calling’ Season 1 review

“Tru Calling” Season 1 (2003-04, Fox), episodes 1-4 – Even before aired its first episode, “Tru Calling” faced resistance from the sci-fi community. About 99 percent of Eliza Dushku’s fans wanted to see her continue […]

Miss Match

‘Miss Match’ reviews

John’s “Miss Match” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, July 27, 2017 “Miss Match” (2003, NBC), episodes 1-5 – Darren Star’s “Miss Match,” starring Alicia Silverstone as divorce attorney-cum-matchmaker Kate Fox, tries to solve the mysteries of the human […]

‘Joan of Arcadia’ Season 1 review

“Joan of Arcadia” Season 1 (2003-04, CBS), episodes 1-6 – Barbara Hall’s “Joan of Arcadia” (7 p.m. Fridays on CBS) chronicles teenager Joan Girardi (Amber Tamblyn), who sees God in the form of the average man […]

‘The Practice’ Season 7 review

“The Practice” Season 7 (2002-03, ABC) – Despite some miscalculations in characterization, David E. Kelley’s show is still an important forum for addressing the ills of the justice system. The show will get a cast […]

‘Judging Amy’ Season 4 review

“Judging Amy” Season 4, (2002-03, CBS) – This family and law drama blend is a decent choice for people still going through “Once & Again” withdrawal. The outstanding cast (notably Richard T. Jones as Bruce […]

‘Miracles’ reviews

John’s “Miracles” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Jan. 17, 2011 “Miracles” (2003, ABC), episodes 1-6 – This was a soothing balm for sci-fi/horror fans going through “X-Files” withdrawal symptoms. Skeet Ulrich, his charismatic boss and his hot […]

‘Firefly’ reviews

John’s “Firefly” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, May 12, 2013 “Firefly” (2002-03, Fox), episodes 1-11 – As Joss Whedon slumped a bit with “Buffy” and “Angel,” he launched a show that quickly became his best. He created a charming […]