S5, E1 Abby

"...move forward is exactly what new showrunner and episode director David Hollander has done, completely refreshing the show with a time jump that allows for a fresh start that also stays loyal to what we know about the Donovans...this is the most promising season premiere of Ray Donovan since the series began."

"Just what Ray did to his father, and what caused it all, isn’t the season’s only mystery by any means, but it’s perhaps the most intriguing of the season premiere. I say that because Ray Donovan isn’t usually the type of show to draw out a story line using flashbacks. It’s a change in storytelling that could bode well for the series..."