Hightown

Rebellion Dogs

That was a nice change of pace.  Hightown Season 1 Episode 3 was bursting at the seams with rich storylines, and I hate to admit it, but I'm starting to warm to Jackie.  Monica Raymund is clearly relishing playing this character, and it shows in her performances every single episode. My main problem with Jackie is that she's been manipulative towards everyone in her circle.  Based on the way Devon spoke to her, it sounds like she's been that way for years. ... more

Severely Weatherbeaten

Cracking this case is going to put Jackie through the wringer.  Our hard-partying lead was in over her head on Hightown Season 1 Episode 2 as she started to understand that there was more to Sherry's death than the cops know.  The beauty of following Jackie as she tries to prove there is more to the case is that we know she's right, and it highlights how people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol when it comes to speaking about evidence.  Jackie sounds l... more

Monica Raymund and James Badge Dale Lead a Robust Crime Drama

The latest series from Starz is coming to the premium cable network on Sunday, May 17.  The premiere introduces us to Monica Raymund's Jackie Quinones, a national marine fishing services agent, who is unlike any other female TV lead in recent memory.  She's unapologetic, fun-loving, and battling some demons for good measure.  These demons come further out to play when she finds a corpse on the beach after a night of partying. While many people would be creep... more