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'The Cleaner'
The cast of 'The Cleaner'
I guess this is one way to establish a brand. With "The Cleaner," its first original drama series in six years, A&E has created what is essentially a TNT drama. "The Cleaner" is a serviceable hour-long procedural with an ensemble cast anchored by a bona fide star.

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TV Review: 'Flashpoint'

Given that just-above-generic procedurals are what CBS does best and given that just-above-generic procedurals are what CBS viewers have proven most likely to embrace, it's surprising to see CBS casually dumping "Flashpoint" in the mid-summer in a Friday night slot which, under the best of circumstances, would make it a hard sell. read more »

TV Review: 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl'

Premiering Monday (June 16) night after "Weeds," Showtime's "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" is basically a calling card for 25-year-old Billie Piper, a star in the United Kingdom for a decade, but a relative unknown to American audiences (or at least those unfamiliar with "Doctor Who"). read more »

TV Review: 'Swingtown'

Last May, CBS announced a slate of new shows that were going to change the way the Tiffany Network did business. "Cane" was going to break ethnic barriers, "Viva Laughlin" was going to transcend genre expectations and "Swingtown" going to erase the artificial content boundaries between broadcast and cable. read more »

TV Review: 'Battlestar Galactica' Season Four

TV Review: 'Battlestar Galactica' Season Four

The fourth and final season of "Battlestar Galactica" picks up where the last left off, with most of our major characters questioning the notion of identity. read more »

TV Review: 'Miss Guided'

TV Review: 'Miss Guided'

TV comedy is not especially healthy right now; not many people would argue with that idea. Given the way ABC is handling its new series "Miss Guided" -- a sweet and charming show starring the wonderful Judy Greer -- I almost wonder if the network even recognizes what a potentially valuable asset it has on its hands. read more »

TV Review: 'John Adams'

TV Review: 'John Adams'

HBO's "John Adams" does its viewers a great service in depicting the sometimes ugly reality of the early years of the United States. It also features several great performances, including Paul Giamatti in the title role, and its period details are spot-on. read more »

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