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I'm a blogger and sometime improv artist and occasional actor who works in IT to keep food on the table. Also - as you'll see from the list of favourite shows - I'm a bit of a TV entertainment junkie. On TVFanatic.com, I used to do a weekly review of Criminal Minds and NCIS.

If interested, you can view some of my personal blog entries over at http://wolfshades.com

Cheers!

NCIS Review: Exes Mark the Spot

On NCIS Season 12 Episode 11, two of Gibbs' ex-wives pay him a visit. This is only one of many incidents that rocks Gibbs on his heels as he and the team investigate a multiple murder scene. Read our review to find out more!

Jan 7, 12:38 am

Posted in: NCIS

Criminal Minds Midseason Report Card: Grade It!

Criminal Minds Season 10 is now at the half-way mark and we've put together our thoughts on the season so far with a TV Fanatic report card. How would you grade it?

Jan 5, 10:00 am

Posted in: TV Fanatic Report Cards

NCIS Midseason Report Card: Grade It!

NCIS Season 12 is now at the half-way mark and we've put together our thoughts on the season so far with a TV Fanatic report card. How would you grade it?

Jan 2, 3:00 pm

Posted in: TV Fanatic Report Cards

NCIS Round Table: Is McGee Too Rules-Oriented?

The NCIS Round Table is back! Join our TV Fanatic panel for a breakdown of "House Rules," NCIS Season 12 Episode 10.

Dec 18, 3:44 pm

Posted in: Round Tables

NCIS Season 12 Episode 10 Review: House Rules

On NCIS Season 12 Episode 10 a hacker has obtained vital government security intelligence which he intends to sell. Meanwhile McGee learns that his father's cancer is not responding to treatment. Read our review to see how it all unfolds.

Dec 16, 11:37 pm

Posted in: NCIS

Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 10 Review: Amelia Porter

On Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 10, the BAU is called to Salt Lake City to investigate a triple murder. Meanwhile, Rossi has some plans for Hotch - who has just split up with Beth.

Dec 11, 12:40 am

Posted in: Criminal Minds

NCIS Round Table: Are You Hot for Husband?

The NCIS Round Table is back! Join our TV Fanatic panel for a breakdown of "Grounded," NCIS Season 12 Episode 9.

Dec 1, 1:00 pm

Posted in: Round Tables

Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 9 Review: Fate

On Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 9, the BAU is called to investigate the case of the remorseful serial murderer. Meanwhile, Rossi's personal life is about to be flipped upside down. Read our review to find out more!

Nov 27, 12:05 am

Posted in: Criminal Minds

NCIS Review: A Holiday Whodunit

On NCIS Season 12 Episode 9, an Air Marshall is killed by a man who then assumes his identity. While at the airport with her husband Jake and Tony, Bishop bumps into the killer. Read our review to find out how it turns out!

Nov 26, 12:14 am

Posted in: NCIS

NCIS Round Table: What's on Abby's List?

The NCIS Round Table is back! Join our TV Fanatic panel for a breakdown of "Semper Fortis," NCIS Season 12 Episode 8.

Nov 20, 1:00 pm

Posted in: NCIS

Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 8 Review: The Boys of Sudworth Place

On Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 8, the BAU is called to investigate the disappearance of a defense attorney who is kidnapped and thrown into a pit by two young men. Read our review to find out how it all turns out.

Nov 20, 12:00 am

Posted in: Criminal Minds

NCIS Review: How to Save a Life

On NCIS Season 12 Episode 8, a former Navy corpsman is charged with providing unlawful medical help after saving two people injured in an accident. Meanwhile, Abby's love life has reached a milestone.

Nov 19, 12:23 am

Posted in: Reviews

NCIS Round Table: Did Gibbs Keep It Real?

The NCIS Round Table is back! Join our TV Fanatic panel for a breakdown of "The Searchers," NCIS Season 12 Episode 7.

Nov 13, 2:56 pm

Posted in: NCIS

Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 7 Review: Hashtag

On Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 7, the BAU is called to investigate a series of murders relating to popular social media personalities. Meanwhile, Morgan gets anxious over being able to prove himself to his girlfriend. Read our review to find out how it all turns out!

Nov 12, 11:50 pm

Posted in: Criminal Minds

NCIS Review: The Searchers

On NCIS Season 12 Episode 7, the team investigates the murder of a retired Master Sergeant. Meanwhile, Bishop confronts Gibbs about his giving her special treatment. Read our review to find out how it all unfolded!

Nov 11, 11:59 pm

Posted in: Reviews

Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 6 Review: If the Shoe Fits

On Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 6, JJ's mother Sandy pays her a visit, while the BAU investigate the strange deaths of young men. Read on for our review of this exciting episode!

Nov 6, 12:53 am

Posted in: Criminal Minds

NCIS Round Table: Who Was the Best Sociopath?

The NCIS Round Table is back! Join our TV Fanatic panel for a breakdown of "Parental Guidance Suggested," NCIS Season 12 Episode 6.

Oct 30, 10:00 am

Posted in: NCIS

Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 5 Review: Boxed In

On Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 5, a boy who had been missing since last Halloween is suddenly found. It turns out another boy had experienced the same thing a year prior. Who's doing this to them and why?

Oct 30, 12:17 am

Posted in: Criminal Minds

NCIS Review: Parental Guidance Suggested

On NCIS Season 12 Episode 6, a little girl finds the body of her murdered mother - and the team has to sift through multiple possibilities. Meanwhile, the team plays matchmaker with Tony and his old Philly PD partner. Read our review to find out more!

Oct 29, 12:41 am

Posted in: NCIS

NCIS New Orleans Round Table: "It Happened Last Night"

Join the NCIS: New Orleans Round Table as they discuss "It Happened Last Night." Then, join in and let us know your thoughts on the questions!

Oct 24, 1:00 pm

Posted in: Round Tables

NCIS Round Table: Can McGee Be a Team Leader?

The NCIS Round Table is back! Join our TV Fanatic panel for a breakdown of "The San Dominick," NCIS Season 12 Episode 5.

Oct 24, 11:00 am

Posted in: Round Tables

Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 4 Review: The Itch

On Criminal Minds Season 10 Episode 4, the BAU is called to investigate a car accident death, not realizing that their ultimate prey would be a man who had an overwhelming phobia and problem with cockroaches. Read our review to find out more!

Oct 23, 2:45 am

Posted in: Criminal Minds

NCIS New Orleans Season 1 Episode 5 Review: It Happened Last Night

On NCIS: New Orleans Season 1 Episode 5, the team has to solve the case of a murdered chief warrant officer whose body was found in the bayou. Why was he killed? And why was Fornell brought in to help solve the case? Read on to find out!

Oct 22, 2:53 am

Posted in: NCIS: New Orleans

NCIS Review: Dead Man Overboard

On NCIS Season 12 Episode 5, Gibbs and Borin investigate the death of a man who went overboard from a ship. Meanwhile, McGee is elevated to boss back at NCIS headquarters... with some interesting results.

Oct 21, 11:15 pm

Posted in: Reviews

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