If only the Title line were bigger, I would have aptly titled this “TV Throwdown presents: The Great American Fall TV Preview, part 1″.
Hey, the new TV season is upon us and those of you who have been blessed with DVR need to get your thumbs a’workin to get all your precious shows programmed. I’m gonna give you a heads up on some shows you might want to check out, but there are really far too many to mention.
Today we’ll look at shows that are returning for their second season. Part 2 will be long-running shows that are returning. After that, I’ll take a crack at new shows. I certainly won’t get to all of them, so if you have some thoughts, leave them in the comments.
With that, I present, your sophomore sensations.
Castle (ABC, Mondays 9pm Central) Ok, I totally called this one wrong. From the previews last season, I predicted mid-season cancellation. Guess I was wrong. People must like Nathan Fillion because I don’t know what they get out of show where a writer follows a cop around to get ideas for his next book. I just don’t get it.
Lie to Me (Fox, Mondays 8pm Central) - This show came out of nowhere to captivate my wife and I. Tim Roth is pure gold, but the rest of the cast carries their own. I appreciate the little digs they take at famous people and politicians. It’s a different take on the police procedural-type program.
SNL: Thursday Update (NBC, Thursdays 7pm Central) - NBC brought this concept out last year and it was timely because of the election. With Amy Poehler being gone, I’m not sure that Seth Meyers can carry the whole half hour. At least, they won’t be without content.
Fringe (Fox, Thursday 8pm Central) - I wanted to watch this, but I just didn’t have time. I heard good things about it, but I only made it through about 10 minutes of the first episode on Hulu. I’m still not 100% sold on J.J. Abrams. I think that the conclusion of LOST (not until next year) will determine the future of his career.
Southland (NBC, Fridays 8pm Central) - I haven’t seen this one either, but the previews looked solid. I’m quite interested, though, because this was so highly billed and how has been moved to the dreaded Friday night slot. To be honest, I didn’t think that the guy from the O.C. could carry such a highly touted series.
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August 18, 2009 at 9:23 am
may
Give Southland a try. It’s a good show. And as for “the guy from the OC” not being able to carry the series, that’s a bit unfair. Southland was conceptualized as an ensemble show- he’s just one of the main characters. The pilot focused a lot on his character, but the succeeding episodes focused on the other characters. But in Season 2, it looks like there’s going to be more emphasis on his character and Regina King’s.
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b137891_nbc_tca_chuck_update_southland_retools.html
August 20, 2009 at 7:14 am
Donna
I really liked the new show Royal Pains on USA. Its cute and enjoyable to watch. Anyone else watch it?
August 21, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Ryan
May,
Thanks for your take on Southland. It may have staying power, but the Friday night slot worries me for it.
Donna,
Oh, we are of the same heart. I love Royal Pains. I’ve missed the last two episodes (I think) and they haven’t shown up On Demand. Sad days. My wife thinks it is silly.
August 22, 2009 at 6:24 am