Fall 2012 TV
With Fall TV fast coming up, I figured I'd finally see what new shows are happening and what I might need to add. And of course, I can't but help post some very basic thoughts. :P
666 Park Avenue: Terry O'Quinn=awesome. However, a supernatural apartment complex? I think I'll pass unless my flist (or tumblr) tell me it's a can't miss show.
Last Resort: Ok, legit the premise sounds wonky for a TV show and I'm not sure how they can keep it up for more than a season or two, but I love Dichen, it has an African American lead and - wonky as it is for TV versus a movie - it's still like an anti-24 under sea/in Hawaii. I'll try it. Also, Robert Patrick.
Mistresses: Based on the series description, I really don't understand the title and it sounds like it could be interesting...or really boring and a corporate version of Desperate Housewives. We'll see if it sounds better come midseason.
Nashville: Sounds like Country Strong with a bunch of white southerners and Hayden Panettiere. Which, I love Hayden (and Eric Close), but I'm not a big fan of country music, so probably not.
Red Widow: Jamie Ray Newman! But damn, the plot sounds complex and not in a cool way (aka sci-fi). Pass, probably.
Zero Hour: Wasn't there once a show called this before? Or something similar? That aside, it's like The Da Vinci Code meets National Treasure meets Kolchak. It's a midseason show, so I think I'll wait for final judgment, but it sounds intriguing at least. Although I'm annoyed that in the series description, they needed to specify that the guy is joined in his search for his wife by a "sexy FBI agent". *rolls eyes*
Elementary: Going in, I have really mixed feelings about this. BBC Sherlock aside (since I don't watch that version), I feel like, not only have they potentially spoiled the original material by changing the gender of one of the characters - my biggest complaint actually stemming that they changed the doctor to a woman instead of the slightly offbeat genius - it feels now more generic by doing so. That is, there are already a number of shows - crime and otherwise - that feature the detective with the female doctor. I mean, The X-Files (logic and nurturing vs the brilliant genius who sort of drags her into it), Bones, The Mentalist (Jane being the genius, Lisbon being his grounded backup), and probably several others I'm forgetting at the moment. I don't like that I can already predict years (if it runs that long) of UST and the only reason why they would get together is because he's a he and she's a she (versus a gay Sherlock Holmes spin). All that said, I love shows about genius people even as they are ridiculously predictable to me and Lucy Liu is pretty damn awesome so...I'm inclined to give it a try.
Friend Me: YAWN.
Vegas: It's like Dallas meets The Sopranos meets a generic crime show. It sounds dull.
Made in Jersey: Sounds like a super dull, generic law show. Pass.
Arrow: I wasn't going to tune in because Justin Hartley will always be my Green Arrow, but...who am I to resist super hero shows? And they just signed on John Barrowman for a recurring role. I really can't resist THAT. Plus, Katie Cassidy is back on my CW - as Black Canary. I just hope it stays with some level of darkness that Supernatural has, yet avoids the pitfalls of SPN's recurring themes, all while staying away from the cheesiness of Smallville. And I hope there's more women in it.
Beauty and the Beast: What even. No. Also, I don't think I could stand more of Kristin Kruek. Sorry, but Smallville just turned me off of you forever.
The Carrie Diaries: I have no interest in prequels unless it's about another generation (which this isn't) or some reimagined super hero past (ala Arrow and Smallville). So, sorry, no.
Cult: Umm, it sounds like someone decided to make a show about Supernatural fandom and have all the fans be psychos and serial killers. Or something. We'll see if it sounds less mocking come midseason.
Emily Owens, MD: Yawn, boring doctor show.
The Mob Doctor: ER meets The Sopranos. I don't even...how does that premise stay in play for multiple seasons? Whatever, it's a doctor show anyway, so I don't really care.
The Following: Um, what? I'd believe the premise of one serial killer somehow uniting all other serial killers for like, a two-parter Criminal Minds episode (in fact I think they have done that), but not for a whole show. And I can't handle Kevin Bacon, sorry.
Revolution: I wouldn't even care what it was about, it's from Kripke and JJ Abrams. Of course, I'm watching. That said, the premise intrigues me, though the comments on how it's going to be a "patriot themed" show makes me think it's less a future thinking show and more a Bush-era one (ala 24). As well, trying to keep it light and less dystopian? Why? Seriously, bring back Dark Angel, please. Also, if the secret of the blackout isn't an EMP (probably set off by a rogue government or terrorist group), you all have the right to mock me for a day. ALthough Kripke's talk about physics does seem to suggest a non-EMP reason, the fact that it's "plausible" makes it seem likely.
Chicago Fire: Sorry, I have even less interest in shows about firehouses than I do about most doctor shows.
Do No Harm: So, it's like half supernatural, half split-personality? No matter what, I really don't care about a Jeckyll and Hyde-like TV show. Doctors and crazy psycho killers combined means I would be too grossed out to watch, anyway.
Infamous: Sounds a little too romantic-drama based and not enough legit plot that is unique. Pass.
Hannibal: I can do the psychiatrist serial killer thing, though I'm unsure of how the plot can hold up past a season. It's a maybe.
Obviously, I left some things out. I really don't care about comedies so they're just a general wash of "won't watch". Same with reality TV.
So what does that leave me with? (All times central.)
Monday: Revolution (9pm), Castle (9pm)
Tuesday: NCIS (7pm), Hart of Dixie (7pm), NCIS:LA (8pm)
Wednesday: Arrow (7pm), Criminal Minds (8pm), Supernatural (8pm)
Thursday: Last Resort (7pm), Elementary (9pm)
Friday: Fringe (8pm)
Sunday: Once Upon A Time (7pm), The Mentalist (9pm)
And of course, come January, White Collar and Suits will be added back in. November sees a final few Rizzoli&Isles eps, too.
Things I am pleased about: Fringe no longer conflicts with Supernatural!! Only 4 new shows, so less to battle with time spent on schoolwork.
Things I am displeased about: The Mentalist moved to Sunday night which is the one night I work at my second job and last year, no one posted episodes on my dling site AND CBS doesn't put The Mentalist episodes up online. Lots of time conflicts which means more episodes being watched online or dled. Also, I am still bitter about Terra Nova being canceled. Fuck you, FOX.
All info on eps taken from here (mostly).
666 Park Avenue: Terry O'Quinn=awesome. However, a supernatural apartment complex? I think I'll pass unless my flist (or tumblr) tell me it's a can't miss show.
Last Resort: Ok, legit the premise sounds wonky for a TV show and I'm not sure how they can keep it up for more than a season or two, but I love Dichen, it has an African American lead and - wonky as it is for TV versus a movie - it's still like an anti-24 under sea/in Hawaii. I'll try it. Also, Robert Patrick.
Mistresses: Based on the series description, I really don't understand the title and it sounds like it could be interesting...or really boring and a corporate version of Desperate Housewives. We'll see if it sounds better come midseason.
Nashville: Sounds like Country Strong with a bunch of white southerners and Hayden Panettiere. Which, I love Hayden (and Eric Close), but I'm not a big fan of country music, so probably not.
Red Widow: Jamie Ray Newman! But damn, the plot sounds complex and not in a cool way (aka sci-fi). Pass, probably.
Zero Hour: Wasn't there once a show called this before? Or something similar? That aside, it's like The Da Vinci Code meets National Treasure meets Kolchak. It's a midseason show, so I think I'll wait for final judgment, but it sounds intriguing at least. Although I'm annoyed that in the series description, they needed to specify that the guy is joined in his search for his wife by a "sexy FBI agent". *rolls eyes*
Elementary: Going in, I have really mixed feelings about this. BBC Sherlock aside (since I don't watch that version), I feel like, not only have they potentially spoiled the original material by changing the gender of one of the characters - my biggest complaint actually stemming that they changed the doctor to a woman instead of the slightly offbeat genius - it feels now more generic by doing so. That is, there are already a number of shows - crime and otherwise - that feature the detective with the female doctor. I mean, The X-Files (logic and nurturing vs the brilliant genius who sort of drags her into it), Bones, The Mentalist (Jane being the genius, Lisbon being his grounded backup), and probably several others I'm forgetting at the moment. I don't like that I can already predict years (if it runs that long) of UST and the only reason why they would get together is because he's a he and she's a she (versus a gay Sherlock Holmes spin). All that said, I love shows about genius people even as they are ridiculously predictable to me and Lucy Liu is pretty damn awesome so...I'm inclined to give it a try.
Friend Me: YAWN.
Vegas: It's like Dallas meets The Sopranos meets a generic crime show. It sounds dull.
Made in Jersey: Sounds like a super dull, generic law show. Pass.
Arrow: I wasn't going to tune in because Justin Hartley will always be my Green Arrow, but...who am I to resist super hero shows? And they just signed on John Barrowman for a recurring role. I really can't resist THAT. Plus, Katie Cassidy is back on my CW - as Black Canary. I just hope it stays with some level of darkness that Supernatural has, yet avoids the pitfalls of SPN's recurring themes, all while staying away from the cheesiness of Smallville. And I hope there's more women in it.
Beauty and the Beast: What even. No. Also, I don't think I could stand more of Kristin Kruek. Sorry, but Smallville just turned me off of you forever.
The Carrie Diaries: I have no interest in prequels unless it's about another generation (which this isn't) or some reimagined super hero past (ala Arrow and Smallville). So, sorry, no.
Cult: Umm, it sounds like someone decided to make a show about Supernatural fandom and have all the fans be psychos and serial killers. Or something. We'll see if it sounds less mocking come midseason.
Emily Owens, MD: Yawn, boring doctor show.
The Mob Doctor: ER meets The Sopranos. I don't even...how does that premise stay in play for multiple seasons? Whatever, it's a doctor show anyway, so I don't really care.
The Following: Um, what? I'd believe the premise of one serial killer somehow uniting all other serial killers for like, a two-parter Criminal Minds episode (in fact I think they have done that), but not for a whole show. And I can't handle Kevin Bacon, sorry.
Revolution: I wouldn't even care what it was about, it's from Kripke and JJ Abrams. Of course, I'm watching. That said, the premise intrigues me, though the comments on how it's going to be a "patriot themed" show makes me think it's less a future thinking show and more a Bush-era one (ala 24). As well, trying to keep it light and less dystopian? Why? Seriously, bring back Dark Angel, please. Also, if the secret of the blackout isn't an EMP (probably set off by a rogue government or terrorist group), you all have the right to mock me for a day. ALthough Kripke's talk about physics does seem to suggest a non-EMP reason, the fact that it's "plausible" makes it seem likely.
Chicago Fire: Sorry, I have even less interest in shows about firehouses than I do about most doctor shows.
Do No Harm: So, it's like half supernatural, half split-personality? No matter what, I really don't care about a Jeckyll and Hyde-like TV show. Doctors and crazy psycho killers combined means I would be too grossed out to watch, anyway.
Infamous: Sounds a little too romantic-drama based and not enough legit plot that is unique. Pass.
Hannibal: I can do the psychiatrist serial killer thing, though I'm unsure of how the plot can hold up past a season. It's a maybe.
Obviously, I left some things out. I really don't care about comedies so they're just a general wash of "won't watch". Same with reality TV.
So what does that leave me with? (All times central.)
Monday: Revolution (9pm), Castle (9pm)
Tuesday: NCIS (7pm), Hart of Dixie (7pm), NCIS:LA (8pm)
Wednesday: Arrow (7pm), Criminal Minds (8pm), Supernatural (8pm)
Thursday: Last Resort (7pm), Elementary (9pm)
Friday: Fringe (8pm)
Sunday: Once Upon A Time (7pm), The Mentalist (9pm)
And of course, come January, White Collar and Suits will be added back in. November sees a final few Rizzoli&Isles eps, too.
Things I am pleased about: Fringe no longer conflicts with Supernatural!! Only 4 new shows, so less to battle with time spent on schoolwork.
Things I am displeased about: The Mentalist moved to Sunday night which is the one night I work at my second job and last year, no one posted episodes on my dling site AND CBS doesn't put The Mentalist episodes up online. Lots of time conflicts which means more episodes being watched online or dled. Also, I am still bitter about Terra Nova being canceled. Fuck you, FOX.
All info on eps taken from here (mostly).