Network schlock
I don't steadily watch much TV but enjoy trying the new shows every fall. I think they're screwing with me this year.
So far I've watched Gossip Girl, Life, K-Ville and the new Kelsey Grammar mess. GG aimed at first season OC-fun, but didn't get there, and the others fell flat.
Next up are Cane, Chuck, Dirty Sexy Money and Reaper. I have high expectations for the latter two.
The long list of returning tripe doesn't help the season's overall outlook. ER's on life support and while I loved 80's-Spader, who watches Boston Legal? Emmy voters.
Other returning WTFs: CSI: NY, Close to Home, Desperate Housewives (seriously, people), Ghost Whisperer, House,Men in Trees, Rules of Engagement, and 'Til Death.
Shiver.
Comments
Chuck = awesome
Reaper = fun as hell and Ray Wise is perfect as Satan
You should also check out Journeyman and Life. Journeyman starts a little slow, but the acting is top-notch. Life is fantastic - a great combination of genres and some killer acting by Damien Lewis.
Posted by: Kevin | October 1, 2007 03:39 AM
I caught Chuck last night on SciFi and liked it a lot. Glad to hear Reaper is fun!
Journeyman was also on SciFi last night and it was... interesting. I will try it again to see how it goes. but definitely not sold on it.
Good acting on Life, agreed, but it just didn't work for me.
Posted by: suzie | October 1, 2007 05:22 PM
So far I have not liked Journeyman - too many leaps of faith that are not worth taking. If you like Grey's, I really liked Private Practice. I do like Bionic Woman, even though I didn't think I would. I am looking forward to Pushing Daisies tonight.
Posted by: six | October 3, 2007 11:50 AM
I rarely watch TV. In January, I had pneumonia and was forced into bedrest for 1 week. I had gotten the CSI 3rd season for a Christmas present and wasn't sure I even wanted to watch it. I did. I got hooked. I found myself in bidding wars on eBay to get the NEXT season. Now, I watch it on TV every Thursday night but I almost prefer getting the whole season at one time. Then I can be blessedly obsessed with watching each DVD until I've finished all six. Let me be clear, the original CSI, not the stuff from NY or Miami.
Posted by: Lydia | October 5, 2007 08:23 PM
CSI is definitely good, although I am not quite as in-tune as you, Lydia! LOL
I love the idea of watching a series uninterrupted via DVD rather than over the course of several months - might be worth the wait!
Posted by: suzie | October 8, 2007 09:38 PM