Leverage on TNT follows the adventures of a highly skilled team out to settle scores against those who use power and wealth to victimize others. The gang is led by former insurance investigator Nate Ford (Hutton), who got involved in the con business after his former employer refused to pay for treatment that could have saved his son’s life. His highly skilled team includes Sophie Devereaux (Bellman), a grifter who uses her acting skills to corner her marks; Eliot Spencer (Kane), a “retrieval specialist” with bone-crunching fighting skills; Alec Hardison (Hodge), a gadget and technology wizard who keeps the team informed; and Parker (Riesgraf), a slightly off-center thief adept at rappelling off buildings or squeezing into tight places.

By the end of the second season, the LEVERAGE team had scammed a hedge-fund manager who happened to be in the custody of U.S. Marshals; used Eliot’s martial arts skills to corner a corrupt fight promoter; and took over a private school to recover millions of dollars lost in a Ponzi scheme. They also went head-to-head with an almost identical team of grifters to recover a painting, took down an oppressive sweatshop owner, cornered a fake psychic, freed Nate’s ex-wife from a Ukrainian jail and thwarted a gunrunning scheme by a corrupt mayor. But for Sophie, her conflicted relationship with Nate left her questioning if she wanted to continue working with the team. She took some much-needed time away, arranging for a friend and fellow grifter to take her place temporarily. But even though Sophie has now returned to the team, there are still some unresolved issues between her and Nate. The third season of LEVERAGE opens with Nate in prison after having to make a tough choice on the most recent con. He could either allow his team to be arrested or simply give himself up to his nemesis Sterling, a former insurance investigator now working for Interpol. Nate soon discovers, however, that the prison is corrupt. The only way he can bring the crooked officials down is to get his team to help him stage his jailbreak. But that’s only the beginning of Nate’s challenges. He must also contend with a shadowy intelligence agent known only as “The Italian,” played by actress and model Elisabetta Canalis, who blackmails him into helping bring down a financier. Between “The Italian” trying to control Nate and Nate trying to hold both his crew and his personal life together, it’s looking to be a challenging and twisted summer for the LEVERAGE team.

Watch Leverage on Sundays at 9 PM on TNT.

Giveaway: A Safecracker PC Game – A challenging puzzle adventure game with 35 unique safes to crack (ARV $12)

The Rules:

1. Contest starts now and ends July 22nd midnight EST.
2. Open to adults 18 and over from US
3. One submission per household.
4. Winner will be chosen by Random.org.
5. Winner have 2 days to claim prize via email.
6. Have fun and tell your friends.

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1. Visit the Leverage Wiki. Leave a comment about one of the Leverage Team.
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Recently I wrote about the new season of SouthLAnd starting tonight on TNT at 9/10 CT. Right after the show there will be a live chat:

• The Chat is today, Tues. March 2 at 11pm ET (immediately following the Season 2 premiere).
• Almost everyone on the cast (ncluding Ben McKenzie, Regina King and Michael Duclitz) is taking part
• Here is the chat URL:  http://www.tnt.tv/title/display/?oid=53840

You also have a chance to win Season 1 of Southland on DVD. My giveaway ends tonight at midnight EST.

SouthLAnd is now being shown on TNT. It’s second season begins March 2 at 10/9 C. SouthLAnd was a hit show on NBC last season, but before the this year’s season could be aired, it was canceled. Fans went online to show their outrage and the producers, Chris Chulack and Ann Biderman wanted to find a home for their show. That’s where TNT comes in.

I’ve never seen an episode before, but YouCast provided me with a download of a video including sneak peeks of this season’s highlights with commentary from the cast and directors. This action packed show includes real drama and a look at life from the view of police officers based in Los Angeles. Definitely a show for adults due to the violence and raw language, but one that captivates.

Giveaway: SouthLAnd First Season On DVD

The Rules:

1. Contest starts now and ends March 2 midnight EST.
2. Open to adults 18 and over from US.
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5. Winner have 2 days to claim prize via email.
6. Have fun and tell your friends.

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I was provided with a free download of an extended view of Season 2 of SouthLAnd for information to write my review. All opinions are my own. The giveaway is sponsored by YouCast.

Giveaway Ended. Winner Announced.

Men Of A Certain Age is a new television show on TNT that will start on December 7th at 10PM/9 PM Central following The Closer. The stars of the show are Ray Romano of Everybody Loves Raymond, Scott Bakula of Quantum Leap and Andre Brougher of Homicide Life On The Street. The name of the show provides a glimpse of what the show is about – men who are in their 40′s facing how life is different from when they were younger and what lies ahead for them.

Joe (Romano) is a separated father of two who owns a party supply store but dreams of being a professional golfer. He is worried about his health and being a good guy, yet gambles too much. Terry (Bakula) is a single ladies man who worked as an actor but now is a temp. He seems to have it all, but is plagued with realizing that his acting career is over. Owen (Braugher) works with his father who owns a car dealership. He is married and has three children and can’t live up to his father’s expectations. He seems to be surrounded by stress.

They are good friends who have known each other since college. They are there for each other but still joke about the issues they all cope with. And that’s where the humor comes in. Although there is truth in so much of what you’ll see, this is not a depressing show.

The ironic part of Men Of A Certain Age is that women go through very similar issues as men. This should reach a broad audience because of this. When I watched a sneak preview of the show I actually laughed out loud, which is rare for any TV shows today. There’s no laugh track and that makes this viewer oh so happy.

I suggest you try this show out. Here’s a video to view so you can see how the three actors work together:

I was provided with a thumb drive of a sneak preview of this show from YouCastCorp.com There was no other compensation.