In Matthew Gilbert's review of Showtime's "Ray Donovan," the Globe critic writes that the series "is that wonder of TV wonders, a low concept series that can’t be easily reduced to a quick sentence." Watch Gilbert and fellow critic Sarah Rodman discuss the show below.

Globe television critic Matthew Gilbert answered your questions on July 27, from the "Mad Men" finale to the summer shows to watch.

If you watched last night's finale, you're probably eager to discuss all that happens in the episode and want to share your thoughts on the sixth season of the show. Don't forget to read the recap here.

Join us at 1 p.m. to dish about everything "Mad Men."

Alert: Spoilers ahead.

Read the transcript of the chat we held about the show.

After 12 episodes of darkness, we saw the light. Or at least, trickles of light.

Yes, Don is ousted from a company he helped build. Yes, Megan may have left him. These things were coming to him. But, for the first time, we saw Don Draper reveal Dick Whitman. Not to his soon-to-be-wife, not out of pressure, not in a drug-induced state, but we saw him wholeheartedly come clean to colleagues and clients about his past, and then to the three people he loves (and struggles with) the most: his children.

There were so many moments when I feared this episode would be more of the same. Don in a bar; Ted and Peggy continuing their games; Sally causing trouble. I had a sinking feeling Don would attempt to escape his problems and move to California. Isn’t that what he did with Megan? He was miserable, so he found a way to start his life over by marrying a woman he spent a few days with in (of course) California. His affair with his neighbor Sylvia was also an escape. Most recently, he used alcohol to do the trick.

One of the least-predictable shows on TV is ending its sixth season on Sunday at 10 p.m. on AMC. We know you have questions and many predictions about how this very dark season of 'Mad Men' will end. Will Megan meet a Sharon Tate fate? Is there more to Bob Benson? What about Peggy and Ted?

Check out what readers had to say in a chat with Glenn Yoder, Boston.com's Arts and Entertainment producer, and Swati Sharma, who has been recapping the season, and read up on past recaps.

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When news spread of James Gandolfini's untimely passing Wednesday, shock waves reverberated among his celebrity colleagues and fans. At just 51, Gandolfini left behind a wife, two kids, and an acting legacy that has turned American television into art.

Before there could ever be a Don Draper or Walter White, the enigma of Tony Soprano had to come lumbering across the small screen. It wouldn't be hyperbole to say that this would never have happened without Gandolfini's impressive skill and massive personality. In honor of Gandolfini and his widely-known mobster character, we've put together some of Tony Soprano's finest moments.

Disclaimer: Of course, if you're familiar with "The Sopranos," you know that this could never be rated G. So we have to warn you, if you click on the videos, expect some bloodshed and a few words we can't say out loud here.

Chat up Globe TV critic Matthew Gilbert on the start of summer TV, remembering the late "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini, and winding down to the end of this season of "Mad Men."

"Sopranos" family patriarch and acclaimed film and stage actor James Gandolfini died Wednesday in Italy at 51.

HBO, the network "The Sopranos" called home for six seasons, released their own sorrowful statement on the loss, calling Gandolfini a "special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone no matter their title or position with equal respect."

And stars, including some of his fellow colleagues, took to Twitter to react to his death, relaying their sympathy and respects.

Here are a few of their heartfelt messages:

I will be forever indebted to Jimmy http://t.co/1sm17Nfnui

— Joseph R. Gannascoli (@JoeGannascoli) June 20, 2013

James Gandolfini. Unbelievably sad news. A fine man.

— Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) June 20, 2013

James Gandolfini passed away yesterday. Sad. I knew James and aside from his Sopranos work, was a warm and caring person. He will be missed.

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) June 20, 2013

I'm truly heartbroken to hear that James Gandolfini has passed away. He is one of my all time favorite actors. Tragic loss.

— Jonah Hill (@JonahHill) June 19, 2013

Adam Levine's prediction came true on the season finale of “The Voice” Tuesday: 16-year-old Texan Danielle Bradbery took home the title.

Before Carson Daly announced Bradbery had won, she thanked her coach Blake Shelton for being an “amazing person” who taught her so much. “I’m so thankful I have you in my life now,” Bradbery said. “I love you, coach.”

Shelton celebrated his third consecutive win on the show, as well as his 37th birthday Tuesday night. Bradbery is the youngest winner in the show's history, and she had the opportunity to sing with one of her favorite singers, Hunter Hayes, during the finale (above).

Amherst’s Michelle Chamuel came in second place, and the Oklahoma-bred Swon Brothers came in third. Chamuel united with One Republic for a duet during the finale, while the Swon Brothers strummed alongside Bob Seger for a memorable rendition of "Night Moves."

The show was packed with other performances by big names, including Cher, Bruno Mars, and former contestants. Cher, 67, debuted a new song, "Woman's World," and Mars performed his newest single, "Treasure."

Do you think the right person won? Are you disappointed Chamuel isn't bringing home the title to Massachusetts? Let us know in the comments.

Michelle Chamuel consistently wowed the judges on Season 4 of "The Voice," and while last night's rendition of Annie Lennox's "Why" earned praise, it was Danielle Bradbery's solo performance of "Born to Fly" that stole their attention.

Bradbery, 16, is one of three remaining contestants in the final round, and one of two left from Blake Shelton's team. Shelton's fellow mentor Adam Levine predicted that Texas's Bradbery would take home the title after she closed the show with the upbeat country pop tune originally sung by Sara Evans. Check it out below.

Chamuel performed two songs, "Why," and she was joined by Usher for a duet of "One" by U2, both below.

Country boys The Swon Brothers rounded out the top three on Monday. Hailing from Oklahoma, Colton and Zach joined Shelton on stage to perform "Celebrity," poking fun at reality stars -- like themselves.

Tune in to NBC tonight at 9 p.m. to find out who gets crowned the winner.

Peggy said what we were all thinking: Don Draper is a monster.

When you think he can't get worse. After last week's hard-to-watch moment when, instead of telling Sally the truth about what she saw and treating her with respect, he blatantly lied to her, this week we see him relieved that she doesn't want to visit. When boarding school is suggested, he doesn't protest: he's willing to send his daughter away, and willing to pay the price.

Come by to share your thoughts about anything TV-ish, including but not limited to the season finale of "Game of Thrones," the shocking scene last week -- you know which one -- on "Mad Men," and the coming of "Wilfred."

AMC's inside look at this week's episode titled "Favors."

Well, wow.

After eight episodes of Don Draper flashbacks, drugs, hippies, affairs, rivalries, and historical milestones, "Mad Men" finally delivers us two shockers.

Bill Simmons puts it best:

Tonight's Mad Men was like Miami in Game 2 - took about 2 and a half quarters to get going, then boom!

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) June 10, 2013

HBO's preview of "Game of Thrones" season finale titled "Mhysa."

Yes, I was still recovering from the Red Wedding. Luckily, "GOT" kills one storyline, and there are about 50 others to choose from in this complicated, wonderful, confusing, heart breaking show we love. (And hate. And love to hate.)

Somehow, after an episode with one of the bloodiest, most gruesome, and of course widely discussed television scenes I can remember, "Game of Thrones" ended its season with something completely unexpected: Hope.

Jason Aldean opened the CMT Awards alongside Lenny Kravitz with a rockin' rendition of "American Woman," Florida Georgia Line brought out Nelly for the collab hit "Cruise," and in a moment of musical brilliance and tribute, Little Big Town performed Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain" alongside Keith Urban, who lent his guitar skills to the song's signature solo. Oh, and Darius Rucker joined forces with Lady Antebellum for "Wagon Wheel."

Need we say more?

Check out the performances below. Other notables from the night included Taylor Swift's rendition of "Red," Carrie Underwood's tribute to her home state of Oklahoma, and Hunter Hayes' teen-swoon inducing "Crazy."

Spoiler alert: For those of you who haven't read the books or watched last night's "Game of Thrones," ignore this post.

For those of you who watched last night's episode, that was one of the most heart-wrenching, gory scenes we've taken in during the series -- which is really saying something.

AMC's inside look at "A Tale of Two Cities."

My favorite thing about season 6 of “Mad Men” is undoubtedly watching history unfold through the characters on this show. And doesn’t 1968 seem like one of the most eventful years in recent history? It sure feels like it. It started with the Tet Offensive, then the MLK and RFK assassinations.

Now, we witness how our “Mad Men” friends cope with the infamous 1968 Democratic National Convention, where protesters and police officers clashed in violent attacks. We saw Don react to the whole affair with his usual sense of pessimism and dark humor. We’ve seen Megan have a hard time dealing with all of these events, and the riots were no exception.

"Despicable Me 2" doesn't hit theaters until July 3, but the star of the animated sequel made his first television appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" this week.

Steve Carell, who voices the maniacal-turned-cuddly Gru, dressed as his character for Thursday's episode, perfected his "Alberquerque" accent, and sat down with the talk show host for a quick interview.

DeGeneres even made Gru's biggest dream come true at the end of the interview, allowing him to dance along the aisles in the audience.

"American Idol" judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are both playing the "one and done" card and stepping down after their first season on the singing competition. The diva songbirds -- and their alleged feud -- were the focus of much the anticipation leading up to season 12 when they took over panel spots left vacant by Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. Country crooner/Nicole Kidman's husband, Keith Urban rounded out the foursome with longtime judge Randy Jackson.

Both ladies turned to Twitter to confirm their departures from the show, Minaj directly, Mariah through a retweet from PR firm PMK•BNC:

Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience! Wouldn't trade it for the world! Time to focus on the Music!!! Mmmuuuaahhh!!!

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 30, 2013

W/ global success of “#Beautiful” (#1 in 30+ countries so far) @mariahcarey confirms world tour & says goodbye 2 Idol mariahcarey.com

— PMK•BNC (@PMK_BNC) May 30, 2013

Randy Jackson announced his own departure after 12 seasons earlier this month.

Which leaves... Keith Urban.

And possibly Jennifer Hudson and a gaggle of other "Idol" alums who have been rumored to be returning on the other side of the stage... but only possibly.

While the fate of the "Idol" judging panel still lies in the hands of Ryan Seacrest (not really, but we can assume who calls the shots there), we want to know: what do you think of the departures? Will you miss Mariah or Nicki? What about Randy? Remember him? Discuss here.

And until we know more, here's that awkward (but enjoyable) Barbara Walters interview when Mariah Carey threw some serious shade at Nicki Minaj again:

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Ready for the return of summer TV? Good, because there will be plenty to watch.

In this installment of "We Like to Watch," Globe television critics Matthew Gilbert and Sarah Rodman discuss the programs returning this summer, including AMC's "Breaking Bad" and "The Killing," HBO's "The Newsroom," and FX's "Wilfred." Take a look below and tell us which series you're excited to see again.