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Chuck: “Chuck vs. the Cubic Z”

Nerd of the Rings By Sarah Stegall Copyright © 2010 by Sarah Stegall Chuck Mondays on NBC at 9/8 “Chuck vs. the Cubic Z” Written by Nicholas Wootton Directed by Norman Buckley “Where’s the Chuck relationship neurosis? Where’s the hand wringing?” —Morgan One of the reasons I love this series is because the writers, having finally gotten Chuck and Sarah together, allow them to work out minor issues without throwing major obstacles in the path of true love week after week. That kind of faux drama had a shelf life that ended with Friends; nobody needs a replay of those contrived…

Chuck: “Chuck vs. the Couch Lock”

Taking the Fun Out of Funeral By Sarah Stegall Copyright © 2010 by Sarah Stegall Chuck Mondays on NBC at 9/8 “Chuck vs. the Couch Lock” Written by Henry Alonso Myers Directed by Michael Schultz It usually takes years before an agent is willing to put his teammates in harm’s way. Good tactical thinking, Bartowski! —General B When you take the chili powder out of chili, you wind up with something edible but bland. Same goes for this show: take the funny out of Chuck and you wind up with a bland spy show. While I don’t expect perfection on every Monday…