Chancellor Agard

Despite the weak characterization, I still found The Wheel of Time rather watchable. It definitely isn't lacking in incidents. The writers keep the plot wheel turning as characters are chased from one location to the next, action is adequately sequenced, and magic is performed (albeit rendered goofily).

This curious political unit raises interesting questions about individuality and if progress is possible without fundamental change, and it's the main source of fun in the show. ... Alas, the rest of the series lacks the spark of the royal court drama and often feels like a slog. While things get much more entertaining in the back half of the season, you may not want to trudge through Foundation's own dark period to get there.

The series feels very much at home on The CW, maybe too much so, as it doesn't initially stand out from the rest of the network's lineup. But there's hope it could blossom as the chemistry between Mason and Parsons grows. [18 Jan 2019, p.48]

The pilot is confident and fun, and firmly establishes a new part of the world worth watching. [19/26 Oct 2018, p.92]

A compelling medical mystery makes up for tepid small town intrigue. [20/27 Jul 2018, p.97]

We've seen loads of cat-and-mouse thrillers, but Waller-Bridge's dark sense of humor makes this one truly gripping. [6/13 Apr 2018, p.84]

Sometimes Mozart in the Jungle lacks dramatic drive, but that's a small complaint when a show this whimsical treats the characters' struggles seriously while maintaining an infectious joie de vivre. [16 Feb 2018, p.49]

There's promise, but the pilot doesn't make a strong case for spending money on yet another subscription service. [20/27 Oct 2017, p.88]

Portrayed with aplomb by Van Der Beek, Diplo is an intentional contradiction. .... There's some comedic potential here, but WWDD? doesn't deliver the joke density or fun absurdity of similar, better send-ups like the Lonely Planet's Popstar. [4 Aug 4 2017, p.55]