Monika Alem

About Monika Alem

Monika is a senior in college, double majoring in biology and business economics. She works in a library, has a TV addiction, and loves superheroes. Monika dreams of one day being a doctor/published author. In the meantime, she likes to overdress for class and waste away in front of tumblr. Favorite shows include Archer, Workaholics, Shameless (US), Boardwalk Empire, Arrested Development, The Inbetweeners, Mad Men, The Vampire Diaries, Community, Boardwalk Empire, and Happy Endings. Firefly is the best show of all time.

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Mad Men ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ review: Conflict resolution

By Monika Alem | Wed Jun 5, 2013 | 10:55pm ET

At the end of last week, it seemed that Don might be recommitting himself to Megan and his marriage.…

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Mad Men ‘The Better Half’ recap: Twinsies

By Monika Alem | Tue May 28, 2013 | 8:20pm ET

After last week’s feverish, drug-induced romp through the office, Mad Men comes off a lot more restrained this episode, even as dramatic moments such as Abe getting stabbed twice (!) and Don and Betty’s one night stand keep unfolding.…

5 things we want in the Vampire Diaries spinoff The Originals

By Monika Alem | Mon Apr 8, 2013 | 11:07am ET

The Vampire Diaries will be airing a backdoor spinoff pilot for Klaus and Co.…

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Cult ‘The Good Fight’ recap: Inside Skye’s Head and Possible Cancellation (for the show, not the show within the show)?

By Monika Alem | Sun Mar 31, 2013 | 1:07pm ET

So I finally caught up on Cult and, boy, maybe it’s because I haven’t watched a mystery since Lost, but I have been finding myself more and more intrigued by this show.…

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Archer ‘Live and Let Dine’ review: If only Gordon Ramsay was this witty

By Monika Alem | Mon Mar 4, 2013 | 11:10am ET

This week on Archer, the ISIS team goes undercover in Bastard Chef Lance Casteau’s kitchen.…

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Cult ‘In the Blood’ review: Upping the paranoia factor

By Monika Alem | Sun Mar 3, 2013 | 3:16pm ET

I loathe to judge a show off a pilot. Pilots have the tough job of setting up a lot of introductions and backstory that can make the episode feel boring and badly-written.…

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