Thus, frustrating the television world. Or, my world--I’m still finishing up my summer shows (thanks USA, Syfy & reality competition shows), for heaven’s sake!
So let’s go over what is already on with these two networks....
MONDAYS:
FOX--Bones moved to Mondays at 8. In its 8th season, it is rolling along quite nicely. Spoiler Alert: Brennan’s back, they catch the bad guy, but there is a good twist at the end. If you missed the season premiere, it is available on Hulu Plus, with Hulu eventually.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/396367
Then, at 9, our friends over at FOX have on what I predict will be the quickest to exit the new TV season: Mob Doctor. Really, there are no words for how lame-o I think this show is. (I also think I’m getting more bold, I’m normally not this harsh; but to be fair, there was a self-edit involved, my first comment was way harsher) Anyway, I think it is because of the casting. While the lead, Jordan Spiro is great in comedy and lighter fare, I don’t buy her in this show. Then again, I don’t buy the premise either. Doctor works for mob on the side to save her brother’s problems. For some reason, complete and utter annoyance at this show's presence on my schedule.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjsZS5lfpYg
NBC premiered The Voice on Mondays. The best thing about the show is the blind auditions. That and Blake and Adam’s bromance. I don’t really watch once they get to the coaching, the duels and the final. Maybe to check-in, but not so much appointment TV for me. Not saying I can’t get sucked in, but not the end all be all.
NBC also has The Revolution. While I haven’t watched it on demand yet, my TV watching partner in crime, (aka Zach) has. So this is his review: Intriguing, sci-fi, and On-Demand worthy. Mom says I’ll get to it sooner rather than later, because it comes with JJ Abrams (Lost) street cred.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwfCRAtkYEI
On Tuesdays, NBC premiered their two new comedies, Go On and The New Normal.
I really like them both, but I do enjoy the comedies!
So Go On brings Matthew Perry back to TV. The show centers around a group going through therapy together. The pilot premiered back in the Olympics, so it is not too spoilery to mention that his wife died as a result of texting while driving. A nice, topical reminder to not text and drive. The show is still finding its groove, but if they can get into a good rhythm, it could be a hit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkQ8dwI9f-4&NR=1&feature=endscreen
They’ve also premiered The New Normal, which comes from Glee’s creator (And American Horror Story and Nip/Tuck) Ryan Murphy. The show has its own Sue Sylvester in the form of Nana, played evilly by Ellen Barkin. It would be easy to imagine the shows central gay couple as a grown-up Blaine and Kurt, but they have a bit more going on than that. The couple is played by the guy who starred in Broadway’s Book of Mormon and the guy who was in the National Treasure and The Hangover movies. I’m enjoying it, and not just because the NBC affiliate in Utah refuses to show it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJfBZxUlzhY&NR=1&feature=endscreen
The only other shows to premiere are Fox’s X-Factor and Glee.
I have to say, crafty Simon Cowell’s marketing convinced me to give it a try, and although it won’t be on my regular radar, the Britney Spears/Demi Lovato combo is far more enjoyable than I ever wanted to give it credit for.
We’ll do a post about Glee later.
Monday has lots of premieres (that’s tomorrow), and here is what the schedule looks like:
So really, we’ve covered a lot of ground already with Monday.
Briefly, in shows that are returning--
DWTS is an all-star season and Castle deals with the fallout of Beckett and Castle relationship status.
HIMYM has to be close to revealing the mother, for the love of all that is good and holy, but that doesn’t deter us in this house from faithfully tuning in week after week and watching the repeats on an infinite loop.
The other CBS comedies--2 Broke Girls and Mike and Molly are pretty much enjoyed by the masses and critics alike. If you’ve never watched either, they are fairly raunchy, especially 2BG.
That leaves us with the only other new show, Partners. Buzz on this show is hot--and very favorable. The big deal about this one is that the creators are the same team behind Will and Grace. Based on their own 30+ year friendship, the story focuses on the relationship between two men--one gay, one straight, who also are business partners. The cast and the pedigree are top notch, and despite the fact that I don’t think Utah banned it, I’m in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEfhtjS4AVk
Back with Tuesday later!
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