TV #30 of 2025: Leverage: Redemption, season 3 Another fine but generally unremarkable run of this legacy sequel, which by now has thoroughly cemented its tone as a zanier version of the original parent show. The disguises for the cons are broader and the villains a lot more gullible, which means that the heroes rarely …
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TV #5 of 2023: Leverage: Redemption, season 2 Another pleasantly satisfying year of the Leverage revival, although I think I’ve finally keyed into why it’s not quite soaring for me as its predecessor often did. It’s hard to spot at first, because the cast is nearly all the same, and they are still adults facing …
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TV #80 of 2021: Leverage: Redemption, season 1.5 If I had realized that this revival’s first season wasn’t ending after eight episodes, I probably would have waited until this second batch came out three months later to write up a review. As is, I don’t have much to say that I didn’t last time: it’s …
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TV #62 of 2021: Leverage: Redemption, season 1 I enjoyed the original 2008-2012 run of Leverage, but I’m not sure there was any pressing need for this modern reboot of the Robin Hood-minded heist show, especially without former star Timothy Hutton (and with costar Aldis Hodge limited to two appearances). While it’s as fun as …
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