First thoughts on this year's telly premieres ...

[jhava]

Now that I've finally recovered from jetlag, a cold I picked up somewhere in an airport, and an insane couple of work weeks on top of that, I've had the chance to start catching up on the fall premieres and season beginnings. Below the cut, my first thoughts.

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[moonilicious]

I hadn't thought to check how The Blacklist is doing. I'm relieved to hear it's looking good. I need to know what the deal with Elizabeth's husband is, and if Raymond is her dad. I kind of want him to be but that would be too obvious, hmm.

I used to watch Glee but stopped after Rachel et all graduated. I did tune in for the Cory episode. His death hit me hard for some reason. Lea is one heck of a strong woman, whew.

I watch and lovelovelove Elementary. Chicago Fire I mainlined earlier this year and that was a lot of fun. I might leave this season be until it's done and then watch it in one go. It's the kind of show that's perfect for that. Sleepy Hollow is alright, it hasn't fully grabbed me yet but I adore the two main characters and their chemistry, and the cast seems awesome. I also watch Once Upon a Time. Have you tried its spin-off Once Upon a Time In Wonderland? The pilot aired in the US recently and I thought it was fun. And well, Supernatural, how could I not.

Is American Horror Story: Coven very brutal/gory? I'm tempted but also uh, easily scared. And excessive amounts of gore make me a bit queasy.

[jhava]

With regards to The Blacklist, there's so much we want to know. And the fact they've set it up so quickly? Kudos to the writers. That's what keeps you coming back :D.

Oh Glee. I have to admit that after the graduation, my love for the show dropped. There were still some good episodes, but the division between the two settings just felt jarring. And I suspect it will still feel jarring. But the Cory episode was spot on. And I fully agree with your comments on Lea.

As for the spin off for Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, I did watch it and was quite entertained. And bonus for Michael Socha as the Knave of Hearts (formerly of Being Human UK fame). But, I'm getting a bad feeling that it's longevity is going to be short lived.

As for AHS:Coven, there are a few gory moments in the first episode (but not overly excessive), but the second episode is extremely tame in gore while still developing the storyline very nicely. It really is good telly :).