'Hemlock Grove' on Netflix

'hemlock grove'

4/19 on netflix

TV: What I've Been Watching

'the americans'

i really like this show. it's adult, intelligent and complicated. it's already been deservedly  renewed for a second season. it's a 'cold war' drama and it captures the time and it's fears realistically. give it a shot. the show often has subtitles as some of the principals speak russian which lends to it's authenticity. keri russel and matthew rhys topline and are damn good. and may i add that any show that signs on susan misner gets my vote. she is one of the best underutilized actresses around. it has been renewed for a sophomore season.

 grade: A+

susan misner

'house of cards'

the best show that is not on tv. as of now it is only available on nteflix streaming. it would be worth to subscribe to the service just to see this original series. it hooked me in episode 1 and watched the entire season in two marathon viewings. kevin spacey and robin wright head a terrific cast. you can't go wrong with this series about political high jinks in washington .
it has been renewed for a second season.

grade: A

season 1 also featured the amazing corey stoll who gave us the brilliant portrayal of ernest hemingway in 'midnight in paris. he's amazing.

(it appears it will now be available on dvd in june)