All posts by Greg David

Prior to becoming a television critic and owner of TV, Eh?, Greg David was a critic for TV Guide Canada, the country's most trusted source for TV news. He has interviewed television actors, actresses and behind-the-scenes folks from hundreds of television series from Canada, the U.S. and internationally. He is a podcaster, public speaker, weekly radio guest and educator, and past member of the Television Critics Association.
Featured, Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

The Scott Brothers go behind the camera with Reno, Set, Go!

Drew and Jonathan Scott have built themselves quite the empire thanks to television projects like Property Brothers, Buying and Selling, Brother vs. Brother and Property Brothers: At Home. Now the pair turn the cameras on another duo as they executive-produce Reno, Set, Go!

Debuting on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV Canada, the Scotts have cast designer Cheryl Torrenueva and contactor/model/professional clown Roger Morin as saviors who swoop in and, in just 36 hours, churn out an awesome project for a deserving family. With the Scott name attached to it, expectations were high Reno, Set, Go! would be a slick, entertaining program. But could it break free and be something truly unique from the unending feelgood renovation programs already packing lifestyle television?

In the first episode, Roger and Cheryl come to the rescue of Murray, a professional chef who’s seen his basement refuge turned into makeshift bedroom when his brother-in-law came to stay. Four months later, and Tristram is still sleeping on the couch, altering the dynamic in Murray’s home. As a thank you for letting him crash, Tristram organizes a reno of the master bedroom (Why doesn’t Tristram look for a place and move out, giving Murr the ultimate gift?), with the help of Cheryl, Roger and Murray’s wife Tamarah. What makes Reno, Set, Go! unique is that the homeowners, family members or helpers are involved not only in some of the planning, but construction too. Cheryl and Tamarah combine to make a bench for Murray and, with a small team of eager folks and 36 hours, the bedroom transformation is underway.

Cheryl and Roger are knowledgeable and charismatic, a must for a program like Reno, Set, Go! They also offer information and suggestions in an accessible way viewers can understand. There’s nary a word about struts, cantilevers and fulcrums to confuse folks. No, this isn’t an in-depth renovation series, but it is a light, enjoyable program perfect for some summer inspiration.

Reno, Set, Go! airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV Canada.

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Wynonna Earp

Link: Wynonna Earp: Dominique Provost-Chalkley on that shocking episode

From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:

Link: Wynonna Earp: Dominique Provost-Chalkley on that shocking episode
“I don’t think I would have chosen to put it in, simply because it scares me tremendously, but in reality it was a nice push and a fun challenge. I’m really nervous to see how it turned out! Even when I went in to do ADR I had them skip over that part because I didn’t want to see it.” Continue reading.

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Degrassi

Link: Students of Degrassi: Next Class grapple with terrorism in new season

From Megan Dolski of the Toronto Star:

Link: Students of Degrassi: Next Class grapple with terrorism in new season
The students at Degrassi Community School are about to get shaken up with news that probably sounds familiar.

In the newest season of Degrassi: Next Class — debuting Monday at 10 p.m. on Family Channel — Belgium is rocked by a terror attack. Within days, student Goldi has her hijab ripped from her head while walking home.

Meanwhile, T-shirts in solidarity with Belgium pop up around the school. Saad, a Syrian refugee, tries to explain why he doesn’t feel comfortable putting one on. Continue reading. 

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Wynonna Earp

Link: Wynonna Earp: Emily Andras talks “She Ain’t Right”

From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:

Link: Wynonna Earp: Emily Andras talks “She Ain’t Right”
“Is she going to go back to her old self? She’s lying on the ground with evil demon, tentacled Wynonna/whatever we decide to call her/name pending there! I think she’s in a lot of trouble, Bridget. There’s no going to Ikea, there’s no going back to being Purgatory’s nicest person. She’s in a lot of danger. So out of the frying pan and into the tentacle fryer, that’s what I think.” Continue reading.

From Nivea Serrao of Entertainment Weekly:

Link: Wynonna Earp boss on that final scene: ‘Playtime is over’
“The thing about the Earp heir that is kind of tricky is that you can only become the Earp heir when you’re 27 years old, so technically, Waverly can’t use or fire Peacemaker. Also, there’s also the slight problem which is we are not even sure if Waverly’s actually even an Earp or has Earp blood. Even if she was 27, could she fire the gun? Could she become the Earp heir? So in a weird way, we’re heir-less. Also, Wynonna Earp is the one with superpowers, so the fact that the demon is inside her maybe is like it got the most powerful Corvette on the market, so to speak. It’s not a good thing.” Continue reading. 

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Dark Matter

Link: Dark Matter: Joseph Mallozzi talks “Give It Up, Princess”

From Kelly Townsend of The TV Junkies:

Link: Dark Matter: Joseph Mallozzi talks “Give It Up, Princess”
“Mishka did such a good job in the audition. His first day he came in, we asked for a little adjustment, and he just made the character his. He was terrific, kind of an everyman sort of person in that he’s clearly in way over his head with the crew of the Raza, whereas when comparing him to Five (Jodelle Ferland) and he points out, “hey, she’s just a kid, she’s the one who’s in over her head,” but in reality, Five’s come such a long way. Clearly he’s the one who has a lot more growing than she does.” Continue reading. 

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