The Equalizer starring Denzel Washington is reviewed by William Bibbiani (Crave Online), Alonso Duralde (The Wrap and Linoleum Knife podcast) and Christy Lemire (www.ChristieLemire.com).

Jimi: All Is By My Side starring André Benjamin is reviewed by William Bibbiani (Crave Online), Alonso Duralde (The Wrap and Linoleum Knife podcast) and Christy Lemire (www.ChristieLemire.com).

BBC America’s Doctor Who – “Time Heist” is reviewed. Is this episode for longtime Doctor Who fans, or does Capaldi’s interpretation not fit the expectation for “fun caper” episodes? Does this Doctor treat his companion badly enough to turn fans off?

Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick, Season1, Episode 6: “Start Calling Me Dad” is reviewed. Finally, a successful caesarean section! This episode also continues the theme of apathy toward racism, despite medical evidence against racial inequality. Sexism, to a frustrating level, is also explored, as the characters’ likability is tested.

The Strain on FX, S1E11 “The Third Rail” is reviewed. Otherwise known as “The Descent” episode of The Strain, this episode finds The Master and his followers in an interesting predicament as the show’s direction brilliantly leads to scares.