Melody McCune | Tell-Tale TV

Maxine wears a short-sleeved floor-length white dress with matching white satin gloves and a glittering tiara. She stands on a stage while speaking into a microphone, waving her arms in the air. A person in a NASA spacesuit stands behind her on Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 10, "Maxine Throws a Party."

Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 10 Review: Maxine Throws a Party

Palm Royale’s season finale finds tensions boiling over at the Beach Ball as secrets come to light and tragedy strikes. Read our review!

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 Melody McCune Reviews

Ohvahz sits beside Captain Burnham inside the High Summit, a massive rain generator on the planet Halem'no. They wear rough-spun dark brown fabric and leather on Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 6, "Whistlespeak."

Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 6 Review: Whistlespeak

Star Trek: Discovery’s latest episode whisks Burnham and Tilly away on a mission to Halem’no while Culber reckons with his new normal. Read our review!

May 2, 2024 Melody McCune Reviews, Star Trek: Discovery

Maxine stands in a cozily lit clothing shop. She gestures emphatically while wearing a white, pink, and teal sleeveless dress on Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 9, "Maxine Makes a Splash."

Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 9 Review: Maxine Makes a Splash

Palm Royale’s penultimate outing finds Maxine scrambling after her impromptu sea swim while more secrets are buried beneath the surface. Read our review!

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Melody McCune Reviews

Captain Burnham and Book sit in a shuttle on Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 5, "Mirrors."

Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 5 Review: Mirrors

Star Trek: Discovery’s latest outing takes Burnham and Book through a wormhole into extradimensional space while Moll and L’ak’s origins take center stage.

April 25, 2024 Melody McCune Reviews, Star Trek: Discovery

Robert and Maxine stand in front of a beached whale while gesturing wildly on Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 8, "Maxine Saves the Whale."

Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 8 Review: Maxine Saves the Whale

Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 8 fully embraces its comedic leanings as Maxine faces what she sees as karmic retribution. Read our review.

April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 Melody McCune Reviews

Captain Michael Burnham wears her red and black Starfleet uniform while standing in her ready room on the U.S.S. Discovery. She attempts to fix a malfunctioning screen on Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 4, "Face the Strange."

Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 4 Review: Face the Strange

Star Trek: Discovery debuts its strongest episode of the season thus far as Burnham, Rayner, and Stamets find themselves in a time loop. Read our review!

April 18, 2024 Melody McCune Reviews, Star Trek: Discovery

Virginia and Linda wear large-framed sunglasses with flowery tops. They stand among a crowd in a cemetery on Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 7, "Maxine Bags a Prince."

Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 7 Review: Maxine Bags a Prince

Palm Royale’s latest outing sees mayhem unfold at a funeral, with standout performances from Josh Lucas, Kristen Wiig, and Allison Janney. Read our review!

April 17, 2024April 18, 2024 Melody McCune Reviews

Book and Captain Burnham smile at each other while standing in a dark cavern with dazzling blue lights on the planet Trill on Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 3, "Jinaal."

Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 3 Review: Jinaal

Star Trek: Discovery’s latest outing sends Captain Burnham and her crew to Trill as they embark on a dangerous mission to find the next clue. Read our review!

April 11, 2024 Melody McCune Reviews, Star Trek: Discovery

Maxine wears a bright orange sleeveless dress with a matching beret. She stands outside in an outdoor party on Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 6, "Maxine Takes a Step."

Palm Royale Season 1 Episode 6 Review: Maxine Takes a Step

Palm Royale’s latest episode is more emotionally resonant than its predecessors as we dive into Maxine’s past. Read our review of “Maxine Takes a Step.”

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Melody McCune Reviews

Star Trek: Discovery Review: Red Directive / Under the Twin Moons (Season 5 Episodes 1 and 2)

Star Trek: Discovery beams up for its final season with an action-packed double-episode premiere. Read our review of “Red Directive” and “Under the Twin Moons”!

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Melody McCune Reviews, Star Trek: Discovery