Monthly Archives: March 2013

Mark Watches ‘Doctor Who’ Liveblog: The Bells of Saint John

Wondering what Clara’s deal is?  Well, let’s find out together since Doctor Who is back!

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Mark Watches ‘The West Wing’: S01E04 – Five Votes Down

In the fourth episode of the first season of The West Wing, Leo and Josh discover the cost of securing five votes to get a guns bill passed. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to watch The West Wing.

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Mark Watches ‘I, Claudius’: Episode 2 – Family Affairs

Oh my god THIS SHOW. Oh, I can already tell I’m going to love this.

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Mark Watches ‘Friday Night Lights’: S01E03 – Wind Sprints

In the third episode of the first season of Friday Night Lights, Coach Taylor faces the wrath of Dillon, Texas as team copes with a rough start to their season. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to watch Friday Night … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘I, Claudius’: Episode 1 – A Touch of Murder

So, this is a unique set of commissions for Mark Watches, but I AM WILLINGLY VENTURING INTO THIS FUTURE. A bunch of folks over at Mark Spoils have commissioned all thirteen episodes of the BBC miniseries I, Claudius, something I’ve … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘The West Wing’: S01E03 – A Proportional Response

In the third episode of the first season of The West Wing, C.J. copes with the threat of a political scandal while President Bartlet becomes increasingly irate upon learning he must order his first military strike. Intrigued? Then it’s time … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘My Mad Fat Diary’: Ladies and Gentlemen

WOW, THIS SHOW IS GIVING ME SO MANY FEELINGS, Y’ALL.

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Mark Watches ‘Friday Night Lights’: S01E02 – Eyes Wide Open

In the second episode of the second season of Friday Night Lights, Coach Taylor and Matt both receive the brunt of the community’s pressure in the wake of Street’s injury. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to watch Friday Night … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘My Mad Fat Diary’: Touched

I really think it’s kind of spectacular that a show like this is airing. At all. It’s so explicit in dealing with themes of bullying, being fat, suicide, and self-hatred. There are no metaphors here. It’s all displayed in its … Continue reading

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Mark Watches ‘The West Wing’: S01E02 – Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc

In the second episode of the first season of The West Wing, Bartlet reveals his fears to his weekly doctor, Mandy gets a surprising offer, and Sam does a very, very foolish thing. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to … Continue reading

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