Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Nip/Tuck, House M.D… Addicted!

More than a year ago, in April 2007 (time flies!), I wrote a post about Dexter and The Shield—specifically, how morally ambiguous characters can make for great television. Whether it’s action-drama, sci-fi, comedy-drama (dramedy), medical drama, sitcoms, or police procedurals, TV series explore an incredible range of topics and styles. I’m always ... More

Dexter and The Shield: bad is good

It’s always a challenge for a writer to make readers like a character they would probably hate in real life. A while ago, I started watching two TV shows: Dexter and The Shield. At first, I wasn’t particularly interested. Dexter (starring Michael C. Hall) follows a serial killer—but he’s not that bad, right? After all, he only kills criminals. ... More