Dr. Spencer Reid, Derek Morgan, Ms. Penelope Garcia were my absolute favorites from start to finish of the original Criminal Minds series. I loved the way each of their characters were developed, but I loved each member of the rest of the cast, too. I especially loved the characters, Jason Gideon and David Rossi in their unique roles as team leaders.

I confess I haven't watched Criminal Minds: Evolution since it started, but I'll get to it (like a book I can't wait to read).

Matthew Gray Gubler is phenomenal :).

Longmire was good to the last drop except for some aspects of the romantic intimacy sub-plots that sometimes ventured toward avoidable ridiculousness.

Nonetheless, the cast consistently delivered heartfelt performances that unflinchingly explore:

- American Indian culture through language, spiritual beliefs and practices, and other traditions,

- the effects of historic injustices on their people, particularly women and children, and the resulting impact on their relationship with White (and other non-native) Americans, which is evident in the lingering pervasive distrust that impairs communication and connection with external communities,

- the nuances of law and life in the context of remote American society, and

- the triumph of shared humanity in circumstances fraught with deep anger and hurt, and complicated by lack of understanding and misinformation.

Longmire is filled with stories of perseverance against seemingly impossible odds and the triumph of good over evil without ignoring the consequences of human errorrs and misdeeds.

Yul Brynner and Colin Firth... absolutely brilliant in their performances!!

I did not see the movie with Charles Langston, so I can't comment on how he commanded his role in it.

Denzel absolutely deserved the Oscar for Malcolm X.

Yes, Al got the 'make up' Oscar because anyone who watched The Godfather and Godfather II knows that's where he clearly earned the Oscar(s).

Spike nailed the assessment!

Jason Statham as James Bond would absolutely be worth it. He morphs beautifully into his on-screen characters, thrilling movie audiences from start to finish because he's outstanding at playing the good 'bad' guy.

What I think is good:

This show has the potential to develop a loyal fan base.

It manages to simultaneously evoke a healthy combo of curiosity, righteous anger, rueful disdain, and a desire for justice for the underdog(s) with near seamlessness and appeal to a diverse audience.

Its sub-plots deliver a seductive cocktail of mystery, dark humor, an interpretative spin on the seven sins, and the tension between good and evil through character consistency and realistic portrayals of the traps of power and poverty, without straying from the primary plot lines.

The performances are ionate and believable, and the primary players are sufficiently compelling.

Mallory: an elegant diva who hides her emotional struggles and insecurities behind a veneer of arrogance and crushing meanness.

Calvin: attractive with a controlled swagger and air of mystique aided by his economical use of words and ability to read the room and navigate the power dynamics accordingly.

Kimmie: conscientious, sweet, and braver than she knows [a caged lioness].

Horace: underestimated [because of his physical ailments], a silent power broker with an aura of contained authority and readiness to act without needing to flaunt his apparently considerable influence.

The family lawyer: a pragmatic strategist who refuses to be dominated by his vices.

The lawyer who is suing the family: beautiful, persistent, not easily intimidated or ruffled.

What needs improvement: The nudity and sex scenes can be toned down (I almost tuned out more than once).

Rawness for salacious impact is good when it isn't overdone to avoid having the plot devolve into a substandard trash fête.

Understandably, some characters will be need to be gradually fleshed out as the sub-plots grow.

Great end-of-season cliffhanger!

Mr. Monk's therapy sessions were more like conversations with a paid chat buddy than a path toward healing. His therapists filled a gap; they became part of his organized consistency and, to some degree, his relationships with them became substituted - an outlet - for friendships. He never actually progressed beyond his diagnosed compulsions, although he increased his awareness and understanding of what he felt (and why) over time. He remained 'stable'.

Despite his eccentricities and obsessive compulsions, he was braver than he gave himself credit for or realized. His strength came from within him.

The show did brilliantly exemplify acceptance, empathy, respect, and the value of a great network.

The characters Sherona and Natalie brought their own strengths and charm to the show, and yes, Sherona portrayed a more assertive energy.

Captain Stottlemeyer did call Monk out multiple times including in the cases with the nudist and when Monk tagged Natalie his secretary.

Struggles with patience and difficult emotions through life challenges and changes were also woven into the several episodes in compellingly notable ways.