Greetings, dear reader. I will keep this introduction brief and later post more on Durg’s Reviews on the “about” page, when I find the time. In fact, I should underline that phrase, “when I find the time,” because I plan to post episodic reviews of TV series only when other occupations (substantial part of which involve writing) allow me to do so. This is the reason for which I am starting with one show at first, and perhaps adding a second one shortly after. Beyond that, I cannot be sure.
Nevertheless, I promise that once I begin reviewing a new show’s episodes, starting with the pilot, there is a 99.5% chance that I will continue to do so until that particular show gets canceled or ends its natural run. In case you are wondering about the other 0,5%, it represents that rare case where the show turns out to be so dismal that I opt to no longer waste a single minute of my time watching and reviewing it.
Anyone who knows me well can tell you that I follow many TV series and cherish discussing them with friends and family. If they alone were to read and enjoy my reviews, I would be happy. I am hoping though that by maintaining Durg’s Reviews, I can reach others too. On a personal level, this exercise should prove useful in honing my writing skills in a language that I have now spoken for three decades without ever, at least in my opinion, mastering it like a native speaker.
My plan has always been to begin with a brand-new show; however, new series are mostly launched by networks and companies in the fall or in January. Here I was in late February and there were only a handful of them set to start in March or April. I still found two that piqued my interest. I decided to start with the new CBS crime drama called Instinct, premiering on March 18th. Time permitting, I plan to add Killing Eve (on BBCAmerica) premiering on April 8th.
The reviews will be posted a day or two after the episode airs and they will include spoilers. My next post, in the upcoming days, will be a preview of Instinct. I will then begin reviewing the episodes in the days after they air, starting with the pilot. I hope you will join me in watching them. It’s always fun to write reviews on a show watched by others and rewarding to discuss the episodes with those who have seen them.
Please do not hesitate to comment on my reviews or give me feedback on this site. You can use the comments area at the bottom of posts or email me (Durg@ReviewsByDurg.com). I am also on Twitter and Facebook.
As for the name “Durg,” suffice it to say (ehm… pausing), I am a big Trekkie and Durg was an alien character from a rather mediocre episode, to be honest, of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Why choose his name instead of another among thousands from the Trek universe? Well (pausing and clearing throat again), I happen to own the original costume worn by the actor who played Durg, and I look super cool and nerdy in it. So there! If you are a hater and this makes you shiver about the possibility of me posting reviews of Star Trek shows, fret not! This blog is strictly for reviewing brand new series, of that I assure you.
See you next time!
