TBS’s new comedy, The Detour, has promise. Jason Jones and Samantha Bee–a dream team from Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show–have created a sometimes funny, sometimes just okay sitcom about a family and a road trip gone awry. The conceit is like many before it: family goes on a long road trip in a less-than-excellent car and has many mishaps and adventures along the way. The family may be wacky or offbeat, but they love each other and pull through (National Lampoon’s Vacation, we’re looking at you). Nate (an always funny Jason Jones) is taking his
Imagination theater is trending these days. From the magical production of Peter and the Starcatcher to the fun production of The Robber Bridegroom, audiences, more than ever, are being asked to actively use their imaginations. They are part of the act of creating a world rather than just witnessing a world the cast and company has already created. This is an integral part of The Woodsman–James Ortiz’s haunting and beautifully imaginative precursor to The Wizard of Oz. Before anyone steps onto the stage of The Woodsman, the show has begun. Walking into the small theater, audience members
With so many streaming services at our fingertips, there’s no shortage of great original content. YouTube Red is the latest brand venturing into that world. And, one of their newest shows is a scripted comedy by AwesomenessTV called Foursome. The six-episode series follows four BFFs as they take on high school. From hook ups to breakups to make ups, the show brings plenty of laughs. The cast is a melting pot of talent—which is one of the reasons it’s an appealing show to watch. It features digital superstars Jenn McAllister,
Tonight marks the premiere of SYFY’s Hunter—airing at 10/9c. The excitement for the show has been building since the announcement of Gale Anne Hurd (The Walking Dead) and Natalie Chaidez’s (12 Monkeys) involvement. And, the network’s resurgence with shows like The Magicians and The Expanse further add to the hype. But, does Hunters exceed expectations? Inspired by the best-selling novel by Whitley Strieber, Hunters follows the story of FBI agent Flynn Caroll (Nathan Phillips, Wolf Creek). After his wife is abducted, he encounters the highly-classified government organization—the Exo-Terrorism Unit (ETU).