AVClub: Too often this season, Masters Of Sex has wasted time on secondary plots that not even the show itself seemed to care much about—like Barton’s rote dalliance with his ultrasound technician, Tessa’s mix of teen angst and Snidely Whiplash skulduggery, or Betty and Helen’s pat quest to have a baby. Not only have these narrative excursions struggled to justify their existence, but they’ve also scattered the show’s energy, draining its momentum. “Party Of Four” is the sort of tight, focused hour that Masters needed to air a month ago. With just two storylines—a fantastically messy dinner in New York and the illusory bliss of Libby’s home life with surrogate father Paul Edley—the episode has the space to develop its characters with nuance. Their emotional conflicts simmer, and in some cases real consequences emerge, a welcome shift from the lifeless ennui that has become Masters’ crutch. It may not match the heights of the second-season highlight “The Fight,” but “Party Of Four” has at least some of the same spark.
Deliver Me Review: The Swedish series follows two troubled teen and their troublesome lives when one of them is shot dead.
Fight For Paradise Review: This reality show is nothing new but there are so many uncomfortable moments that will definitely give you the ick.
Brigands: The Quest For Gold Review: The Italian drama follows a group of brigands, embarking on a journey to reclaim power and some hidden gold.
