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Another mystery island
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Another mystery island

Television |  As with Lost , J.J. Abrams has the makings of a big hit with Alcatraz

Portlandia
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Portlandia

Television |  Little-watched IFC network now has a big hit

The Firm
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The Firm

Television |  New NBC drama picks up 10 years after the 1996 Tom Cruise movie left off

Fairy-tale breakthrough
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Fairy-tale breakthrough

Television |  ABC finds an unexpected but deserved hit with Once Upon a Time

<em>Downton Abbey</em>
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Downton Abbey

Television |  During the four episodes screened for this review, the show avoids the brief racy moments that marked its beginning

Comedy revival
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Comedy revival

Television |  Scripted sitcoms are suddenly hot again

Person of Interest
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Person of Interest

Television |  New CBS drama offers themes of grace, redemption, and renewal

Powerful <em>Hour</em>
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Powerful Hour

Television |  New BBC America show offers an engrossing story of the birth of broadcast journalism

<em>Skies</em> flies high
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Skies flies high

Television |  Gripping action, patriotism, and compelling drama propel new TNT series

Close quarters
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Close quarters

Television |  CGI effects make the History Channel's Gettysburg a fascinating learning experience

Family history
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Family history

Television |  The Kennedys offers an excellent-and fair-take on America's most famous clan

Little love
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Little love

Television |  Sister Wives tries to hide the pain of polygamy, but glimpses of reality come through

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