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The only major publication to give the season a negative review was John Doyle of The Globe and Mail who stated, "A certain character says to someone who had been believed to be dangerous: "You're not terrifying, you're boring!" I'm with that character, all the way. Yes, everyone's a critic, Ms. Atwood." [73] Gilbert, Matthew (April 9, 2015). "Review: New Season Promises More Bold Moves". The Boston Globe . Retrieved July 27, 2021. [ permanent dead link] Florian Friedmann, Jonathan Symmonds, Sven Skoczylas, Sebastian Lauer' for "Mother's Mercy" - Wounded Drogon THR Staff (February 20, 2016). " 'The Big Short,' 'Show Me a Hero' Win at USC Scripter Awards". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 21, 2016.