Hope the series gets back on track...
580100
First, I'm a big fan of the series (been buying the hardcovers and I usually wait for paperbacks).  This one takes multiple readings to sort out who is doing what, with which, and to whom. The comment by another reviewer that this is a cross between a family tree and a phone book (but not as gripping) is in the x-ring.  And, at the end of the day (although I am happy for Ron and Missy), it simply wasn't as intriguing ("I wonder how I would handle that situation?" reaction) as the rest....  So, I guess I'll start waiting for the paperbacks once more.
3298947
I have enjoyed the series for the most part, towards the middle things slowed down then it was back to high action. As I finished Episode 10 I felt the series could have ended by the author increasing the size and wrapping the story line up since the last two episodes have been written as short stories.
Sometimes I get frustrated with the new tendency for writers who's works are a hit to move forward with episode after episode  leaving me trying to remember each series as I have probably already read several other books along the way waiting for the new promised edition which usually is late. In being released.
3702819
I got into DMZ relatively recently, so I've barreled through the entire series up to when Vol. 9 had just been released.  I'll give you a bit of my own opinion of the series so you can ground your reading of my review and whether or not my opinion is close to yours: I really enjoyed volumes 1-8, though I was a little alarmed at how they handled the (current?) end of Matty's relationship with Parco's regime (and Matty's own feelings about it), but I'm open to seeing how this all works in Brian Wood's vision for the characters.

Vol. 9 (M.I.A.) brought Matty back to square one in a way that wasn't terrible, but I felt its overall quality was dependent on how Wood decided to develop the story --it was an incomplete transition: if what came afterward was bad, then the transition in Vol. 9 was more forced than a wise move, if it was good than it was a great idea, etc.  So I was looking forward to Vol. 10, especially knowing now that Wood plans to wrap up the series in the foreseeable future.

Well, what we get in Vol. 10, Collective Punishment, is a quick read of some decent enough stories, but nothing really develops --in fact we're left with a number of open questions about several characters (which isn't a bad thing, but the entire volume felt like a set-up for much more interesting material later).  I couldn't help but wish that there had been more development of the main plot.  Instead, where we are at the end of Vol. 10 feels only slightly, very slightly, further along than where we were at the end of Vol. 9.  Thus, like Vol. 9, Vol. 10 feels like its quality is going to depend, in hindsight, on how the story after it develops because this arc is very intertwined.  I've got to say I never had this feeling after reading a volume as I did after finishing the first eight volumes.

Sigh...so the wait continues until Vol. 11.
4401814
I love this series, and really enjoyed Adam and Abby's romance, but I do have one complaint with the recent books in this series. I loved the earlier books, particularly Joe and Janey's story because most of the book was focused on them. In recent books, more than half of the book is spent revisiting all of the other characters, even sex scenes with them, which gives the book a disjointed feeling and takes away from the main romance, to this reader.

I like checking in with the other characters, just not to this level, where their story lines are continued with multiple scenes for all. To be honest, I skimmed through most of the other stories to get back to the ones I cared about, primarily Adam and Abby.  Maybe if it was just two or three others revisited and limited it to that, it would work better, but again, this is just my opinion.

For instance, I wish the story-line with Adam's company and his ex-girlfriend had gone a bit deeper, I was looking forward to a big showdown scene that never happened.

As always though, I still get each new book in this series, because I do enjoy Marie's writing and characters.
439454
The teenage angst and drama is getting a little old for me now after 4 seasons. Although I expect that a story like this one couldn't last very long without needing a complete change in strategy.

*SPOILER ALERT*

I think I finally lost interest when the writers decided to kill one of the more compelling characters in the story. I understand that it's been part of the MO since the beginning to not hang onto loved characters, but this time I think they went just a tad to far (or maybe we just got so attached to Jer that it hurt all that worse to see him go).

Plus the promise of new and exciting stories via The Originals has me intrigued.

Honestly, I think it's time for a makeover for TVD now.
4831526
The book isn't the best in the series by quite a bit, but was fun read anyway. The reality show always felt contrived and was a mediocre register use to mostly add to Caine's entourage and power.  As the series has progressed, he is truly becoming the powerful demon Lord he professes to be. I hope that series returns to better plot devise than  a reality shows to justify the supernatural conflicts.  The fighting is very well done and dangerous situations are horrific. I definitely recommend the series if you are in your safe space holding your ears to keep out a non pc world.  This episode was a transition devise to solidify his lordship from being mostly a hired gun.  Some old characters didn't show up and I missed them. I think he maybe getting too many interesting characters to weave into the story lineup which I find unfortunate because some were quite well done and added to fun. I will continue to read this series and am interested in where it is taking us.  I hope it doesn't develop in to an episodic supernatural crime thriller and is going someplace fun.
2106558
I gave Grey's one less star because I am a bit dissapointed this season. I have watched ( and re-watched ) this amazing show since its beginning, many moons ago.  And now with so many of the awesome characters gone for one reason or another it just it not up to par anymore in my opinion.  I will continue watching, of course.  There is still an attraction to keep up with what is going on those who remain in the show.  Just not as deep a connection anymore...sadly so.
2901636
The series took a turn for the worse a couple of books ago and book 6 continues along that same path. The story has gotten worse and seems a bit more ridiculous and careless (wrong names used at times etc.) and I'll basically be happy when it's over at this point.  Not terrible by any stretch but no real need at this point either.
4669879
Good to have the characters back.  The plot was a little contrived (maybe the author was trying too hard to emulate her father?) but it was still a good read.  And of course, so far into a series, you have to get inventive to find a new plot.  I liked that Bernie Manuelito is now a main character, with Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn. I hope she continues the series.
1640648
World is rounding up nicely. I really enjoy use of British-isms in language.  Hope the series has a long run.
2246284
I've always liked the Cat series, but I think it has stagnated a bit. I mean, I'm getting a little tired of the "poor little whipping boy" routine.  The series has GREAT potential, it just hasn't lived up to it yet.  Too many loose ends get created and never really brought to a conclusion.  Like Why he has DRACO's logo, who's his father, or just who ARE the Others and where did they go?  Maybe in the next book (if there ever is one) the author will get around to tying up these loose threads...
4593701
Still really like this series, but the second season seems to suffer a little from lack of a coherent story-line.  It seems like the season progresses for one side-line story to another.  I can see that it will probably be tied together eventually, but in the meantime, it seems like an out-of-focus plot.
4417617
Thought this season was a great continuation of the series, felt some threads were tied up, but I can say I am not sure how next season will be.  Certainly feels like the road to hell is being paved with good intentions
441777
Series has definitely gone downhill. This one the answer is really obvious at the start, but I cannot say why without spoiling the story (though anyone with a brain stem will figure it out).
261440
After the mess of the last three or so books I was greatly relieved to see that this series seems to be getting back on track. It's not a flawless story and  once again, the ending leaves something to be desired, but I think the old Hannah could return through this.

Yes, Hannah is a bit different. She is stressed, irritable, and not self assured but that makes sense because just two weeks ago her husband of just two weeks left her without a word. Plus, if you follow the time line of the series, only 10 weeks ago was Hannah awaiting trial for manslaughter. If you had to squeeze awaiting trial, being a murder suspect, four murder investigations, your mother's Las Vegas wedding, a trip to New York City, a stint being on a live cooking competition on national television, your own wedding, a honeymoon cruise, and being abandoned by your new husband, not to mention operating your business, all in less than three months, you wouldn't be your logical, confident self either. :)

There were some different takes from the regular Hannah books. This time around Hannah did not stumble upon the murder victim. P.K. actually facetimed Michelle as he was dying, so she and Hannah witnessed his final moments. The way he died has left behind far fewer clues than usual so there are some unconventional approaches to investigating. A few things are kind of ridiculous but overall I think it's a decent change of pace.

There was also Ross's disappearance to investigate, which felt like sort of a fun scavenger hunt. Enough progress was made to hold your interest, and the slower progression felt natural for such a convoluted situation. This lead Hannah around town, spending time at Cyril's used car lot and First Mercantile Bank which gave this book some of the small town feel that the prior ones lacked.

On the downside, this book squeezed in too many things to do them all justice. In addition to investigating Ross's disappearance and P.K.'s murder, The Cookie Jar is swamped as they are serving cookies and hot drinks out at the Lake Eden Inn for a Christmas shopping show and handling Thanksgiving orders. Michelle is also directing another play, and Thanksgiving comes and goes with no mention of festivities (we don't even get a pumpkin cookie recipe). Of course Moishe is also acting strange and umpteen restaurants are visited with Michelle and Norman.

As for the ending...I didn't hate it. I have a lot of questions but I wasn't totally disappointed. I'm definitely curious where the next book will take this and hopefully Fluke can do it justice!

Overall this book was a much more enjoyable read than the last ones in the series. There are some plot holes, but nothing unforgivable.
2393585
I love Poppy Montgomery and generally, I love this show.  It's just that the first two episodes of this season were disappointing.  What's missing?  I think there's just not enough tension -- between the main characters, and within the lead character.  At least, so far.  The stories weren't able to carry me, because in any really good show, it's character driven IMHO.  So I do hope there's a change soon, since it's hard enough to watch this show -- with the TWC-CBS problems.
3738343
I really enjoy this whole series, but in the last few books, it seems that there are just so many story lines being incorporated that the books get muddled.  We've completely lost the good vs evil battle with the Lessening society.  In the king, I believe they only made one brief appearance during a run in with Xcor... and really, who cares about Sola and this other random vamp?  But then, what happened to the storyline about Murhder... there was nearly half a book to developing this story and then nothing... I will continue to read of course because I love the series and the main characters, and I hope that the future books get back to some more intriguing story lines that were started several books back, though with the next books announced as "The Shadows", I suppose we're gonna have to wait some time longer to see some of the older plot lines come to fruition...