Mistresses (Volume 1)

Synopsis: Set in a world where friends have become the new family, Mistresses follows the lives and loves of a group of girlfriends whose lives have taken very different turns. Successful lawyer, Siobhan, seems to be living in wedded bliss with husband, Hari, but her eyes begin to wander when her sex life becomes less about 'making love' and more about 'making babies.' Trudi, a 9/11 widow, finds comfort in the arms of a man, Richard, after spending six years grieving her husband's death. Meanwhile, Jessica seduces her boss and pursues Alex, one half of a lesbian couple, while Katie, a well respected doctor and the rock of the group, begins an affair with a married patient. Their tangled web of love and deceit envelops all four friends with life-changing results.

Cast: Sarah Parish, Sharon Small, Shelley Conn, Orla Brady, Raza Jaffrey, Adam Rayner, Patrick Baladi, Adam Astill, Anna Torv, Max Brown

Recommendations: I just wrote a review for the DVD and I think it's pretty clear that I am a huge fan of the show.

Buy it: MISTRESSES (Volume 1) on Amazon

The Shield (The Complete Seventh Season)

Synopsis: The Road to Justice will blow you away! Detective Vic Mackey is the leader of an elite Strike Team unit, a group of cops effective at eliminating crime but also operating under Vic's own set of rules. But his rules sometimes cross the fine line between legal and illegal. Now the precinct has a new captain who doesn't like Vic's tactics and wants to bust him off the force-even as he finds himself going to Vic for help whenever the going gets rough.

Cast: Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Walt Goggins, Michael Jace, Kenny Johnson, Jay Karnes, Benito Martinez

Recommendations: I have never been a fan of The Shield, or I guess I should say that I didn't start watching it the first season, and then never caught up. But I have watched a few episodes here and there and understand why so many people love it. A lot of my friends love it too, and I have to admit the acting is pretty powerful. But since this is the final season, I don't really think I have to convince you guys to watch it, since most of you are probably already fans.

Buy it: THE SHIELD (The Complete Seventh Season) on Amazon

The Cleaner (The First Season)

Synopsis: "The Cleaner," inspired by the true story of a real-life "extreme interventionist," follows William "The Cleaner" Banks, who, after hitting rock-bottom from his own addictions after the birth of his daughter, strikes a tentative deal with God. Now along with his unconventional team, he helps people get away from their addictions by any means necessary.

Cast: Benjamin Bratt, Grace Park, Esteban Powell, Amy Price-Francis, Kevin Michael Richardson, Liliana Mumy, Brett DelBuono

Recommendations: I really enjoyed season 1 of The Cleaner. I wasn't sure about the first couple of episodes, but then really got into it. It's not my favorite show, but I think it's definitely worth a look. Plus now is the perfect time to catch up since Season 2 will premiere on June 23.

Buy it: THE CLEANER (The First Season) on Amazon

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New TV on DVD Releases for the Week of June 9 2009

THE SHIELD is back with its final season. I had the opportunity of screening the first episode of the season "Coefficient of Drag" and I wanted to share my thoughts on it.

The season begins right where it left off, without missing a beat. In this episode, Vic is dealing with a lot of things at the same time. I have come to know this character as a master of multi-tasking but still it was kind of impressive to see him handling the following pretty much at the same time:

- Confronting Shane about Kidnapping his family
- Trying to use the stolen blackmail material so that he can avoid retirement
- Trying to find the guy who tried to kill his family
- Trying to keep his ex-wife in the dark about the whole situation
- Oh yeah, also trying to stay under Claudette's good side too.

All of that, in one day. I am exhausted just thinking about it. And actually that is the problem I had with this first episode of The Shield.

There is just too much going on at the same time. There are simply too many plotlines happening at the same time and it feels messy. Plus it makes each story line kind of bleed into the other unintentionally. A few times during the episode, I thought to myself "Who is that guy again?" or "Wait, so what happened to the other guy"? I actually hate it when that happens to me.

I understand that this may have been intentional. Maybe a not-so-subtle way of having us feel what Vic must be feeling. But come on, there is such a thing as two or three clear and easy to follow plot lines.

Overall it was a decent episode but still was a little difficult to follow. I will watch the rest of the season and hopefully things will gets better. What did you think of the first episode of Season 7 of The Shield "Coefficient of Drag"?

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THE SHIELD "Coefficient of Drag" (S7E01) Early Review

THE SHIELD returns for its seventh and final season on September 2nd and to celebrate we have a pretty great prize pack to give away.

Prize Pack Includes:

- One Season Six DVD Set
- One Season 7 poster

Want to win it? It's an easy 2 step process:

• First, email us at contest@daemonstv.com and tell us you are entering the "The Shield giveaway."
• Second, subscribe to our daily email newsletter. (Click here to subscribe or use the form below).

Note: You will need to activate your email subscription (check your spam folder for the activation email) and make sure you use the same email for both steps. You do not have to remain a subscriber and may unsubscribe at anytime after the giveaway is over (in this case anytime after August 22nd).

The winners will be picked randomly and we will check the winners' email against our newsletter subscription. Those without a subscription will be disqualified.

The giveaway is open until August 22nd 2008. Good Luck!

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Giveaway: THE SHIELD Prize Pack

THE SHIELD returns on with its seventh and final season on September 2nd on FX.

Check out a promo for the new season below. You can also find more clips at the official website.

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THE SHIELD Season 7 Promo Video & Poster

Veronica Mars fans rejoice because our boy Beaver Kyle Gallner just got a recurring role on THE SHIELD. He will play "a young man who's eerily detached after fatally shooting an intruder."

Another disturbed character, but he plays them so well. I think I never got over him leaving Veronica Mars, just as he was starting to grow on me. That's probably why I take any opportunities to watch his work.

Tune in to The Shield when it comes back for its Seventh and final season in 2008.

(Source Variety)

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Kyle Gallner on THE SHIELD

THE SOPRANOS "Made In America" - 9pm HBO
The sixth and final season ends tonight. To be honest, I haven't been following the last two seasons of The Sopranos, but I hear it's really good. Hopefully, the series finale will be good enough to illustrate what the show has been about all these years.

THE LOOP "Windows" & "The Phantom" - 8:30pm & 9:30pm FOX
So I never watched this show and I don't even know what it's about. I know it's a comedy, but that's about it. If I hear good things about tonight's episode, I might try to watch at least one episode.

JOHN FROM CINCINNATI "His Visit: Day One" - 10pm HBO
I cannot believe that after all my talk about John From Cincinnati I will not be able to watch the first episode until I get back home in a couple of days. I really hope that John From Cincinnati is as good as I think it is, otherwise I am going to have some people to answer to...
Plot: Drama about the Yost family set in the surfing community of Imperial Beach, California. Two people enter their lives: John who mysteriously shows up looking for surfing lessons and a man looking for revenge.
Note: The first episode lasts 70 minutes instead of the usual 60 minutes.

THE SHIELD "Spanish Practices" - 10pm FX
Tonight is the sixth season finale for The Shield. I have watched a few episodes here and there but never really got into it. But I have to say that The Shield has amazing acting, an original filmmaking style and involving storylines, which I think is one of the reason for its success.

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On Tonight: JOHN FROM CINCINNATI, The Loop and more...

ON THE LOT - 8pm FOX
The new version of the show starts tonight. The remaining 15 wannabe directors fight off with a new challenge tonight. You know I'll be watching...

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT - 9pm NBC
I never watched the show and am not sure that I will start this year. But for you fans of the show, set your DVRs for tonight.

HOUSE OF PAYNE - 9pm TBS
Sitcom brought to us by Tyler Perry (you might know him better as Grandma Madea) about a working-class family forced to live together under one roof. I haven't decided yet whether I was going to tune in, but most likely I will not. If you guys tune in, let me know what you thought.

CRISS ANGEL: MINDFREAK - 10pm A&E
If you haven't seen this show yet, tune in tonight and get ready to be taken on a crazy ride. Criss Angel makes magic look cool. He does some of the most amazing tricks I have ever seen. I don't usually like to watch magic shows, but Criss Angel: Mindfreak is so much more. Trust me, it's worth watching.
And for the little trivia, Criss Angel recently confirmed he is dating none other than Cameron Diaz.

THE SHIELD - 10pm FX
Tune in to tonight The Shield's Season Finale with an extended episode of 90 minutes. Unfortunately, I do not follow the show and cannot comment on it, but I hear it's really good.

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On Tonight - CRISS ANGEL: MINDFREAK and more...